Published Date: May 31, 2026
Last Updated: June 27, 2026

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: Two developed sites.
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: New pipe corrals. Installed 6/14/26.
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

Trail Conditions

June 2026 – entrance road has been brushed out and trails along Fourmile Lake are cleared for several miles at this time.

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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