Whispering Pines Horse Camp sits close to Central Oregon’s Three Sisters Wilderness within the Deschutes National Forest. With access to lakes, views and forested trails – this camp has it all. You will need to be capable of long rides in the saddle for this one as most destinations are 10-20 mile rides. This camp also serves as a good base camp for multi night trips into the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Camp Overview
Campsites: 9 sites w/ 4-horse corrals in each.
Fees: $25/night, +$2 on holidays. 50% off with Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes. Additional vehicles $10 per night.
Permits: Self-issued wilderness permit.
Popularity: Average.
Elevation: 4,397 feet
Season: June – October
Cell Service: Verizon – slow but usable.
Getting There
Directions: From Sisters, OR: Travel approximately 6 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway). Follow the signs into Whispering Pine Horse Camp.

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 44.25358, -121.69066
Road Conditions: Paved, then gravel. Minimal washboarding.
Gas Station: Chevron (smaller rigs, can be busy) – 1001 Railway, Sisters, OR 97759
Amenities & Camp Details
Stock Containment: Corrals.
Stock Water: Yes – creek.
Potable Water: No.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: Yes.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: Small area on camp road, or haul to trailheads.
Reserving Your Spot
Reservations: Link
Check In/Check Out: None specified.
Specific Reservation/Camp Rules:
- Two night minimum on weekends, must reserve Fri & Sat on the same reservation.
- Holiday weekends include: Columbus Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Veterans Day, Christmas. If the holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday, the customer will be required to reserve the nights of: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and may check out on Sunday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday or Monday, the customer will be required to reserve the nights of: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and may check out on Monday.
- NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.
- No highlining or portable corrals allowed.
Site Specifics:
Site 1: 4-horse corrals, back-in.
Site 2: 4-horse corrals, back-in.
Site 3: 4-horse corrals, back-in.
Site 4: 4-horse corrals, pull-through.
Site 5: 4-horse corrals, back-in.
Site 6: 4-horse corrals, back-in.
Site 7: 4-horse corrals, back-in.
Site 8: 4-horse corrals, back-in.
Site 9: 4-horse corrals, back-in.
Dumpsters: Near entry to camp loop.
Manure Bin: Across from entrance to camp on main road.
Bathrooms: Near site 6.
Stock Water: Nearest to sites 7, 8 and 9
Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:
OHT: Matthieu Lakes
OHT: Matthieu Lakes Lollipop Loop
OHT: Whispering Pine to Cow Camp (better way)
OHT: Whispering Pine to Cow Camp (boring way)
OHT: Whispering Pine New Trails
Nearby Dispersed Camps
None known, if you have dispersed campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com
Backcountry Camp Options
Otherwise unknown, if you have backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com
Additional Resources
- USFS Camp Status Page
- NW Horse Trails
- Holly’s Horse Trails and Tales – Video of Camp
- Holly’s Horse Tales and Trails
- Trail Catalog: Matthieu Lakes
Camp Land Manager & Contact Info
USFS – Sisters Ranger District
201 N. Pine Street Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-7700
PO Box 249 Sisters, OR 97759


































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