Rye Spur Horse Camp (also known as Rye Spur Trailhead) is located in Southern Oregon approximately one hour from Klamath Falls, Oregon. The camp lies within the Fremont-Winema National Forest and provides access to the Sky Lakes Wilderness if you ride to the north. This camp is free to use and offers quiet dispersed camping with a small pond for stock water.

Camp Overview

Campsites: Dispersed camping.
Fees: Free.
Permits: None.
Popularity: Rarely used.
Elevation: 5,974 feet
Season: June – September
Cell Service: Verizon – spotty/sporadic but was able to receive texts.

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Getting There

Directions: From Klamath Falls: Take Oregon Highway 140 west towards Medford, Oregon for approximately 29 miles. Then turn right onto Forest Service Road 3661/Fourmile Lake Road.  Travel on Fourmile Lake Road/Forest Road 3661 for about 3.5 miles and turn right onto the 360 spur road and follow to the end of the road.

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 42.43961, -122.22984
Road Conditions: Gravel with minimal potholes.
Gas Station: 140 Country Store – 29200 OR-140, Klamath Falls, OR 97601

Amenities & Camp Details

Stock Containment: Corral is gone. Rumored to have plans for replacement by USFS. Trees for highlining or bring your own panels.
Stock Water: Yes – pond.
Potable Water: No.
Manure Bin: No.
Trash/Dumpster: No – pack it out.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: Yes – large parking area.

Reserving Your Spot

Reservations: First come, first served.
Check In/Check Out: None specified.

Site Specifics:

Several dispersed spots with fire rings and trees to highline. The corrals are gone as of May 2026.

Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:

OHT: Rye Spur Viewpoint
OHT: Badger Lake
OHT: Rye Spur Loop via Upper Canal Nordic Trail
OHT: Rye Spur Camp to Pacific Crest Trail
OHT: Fourmile Lake

Nearby Dispersed Camps

None known.

Backcountry Camp Options

Pacific Crest Trail access within a few miles. Otherwise unknown, if you have backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com

Additional Resources

Camp Land Manager & Contact Info

USFS – Klamath Ranger District
2819 Dahlia Street Suite A
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-6714

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