Sheep Springs Horse Camp

Oregon's Best Camping

Metolius River, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon
Metolius River, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

Sheep Springs Horse Camp

Deschutes National Forest


Sheep Springs Horse Camp

Sheep Springs Horse Camp is located southeast of Mt. Jefferson in the Metolius River Basin area of the Deschutes National Forest. A trailhead at the campground connects to the popular Metolius-Windigo Trail, extending more than 100 miles from the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness south to Windigo Pass Near Crescent Lake.

Sheep Springs Horse Camp has 11 spacious campsites for those with horses. Each campsite has a 4-horse box stall.

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Sheep Springs Horse Camp Basics
Sheep Springs Horse Camp Location: From Sisters, Oregon, travel 12.4 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 7.0 miles north on Forest Road 12, then 1.1 miles west on Forest Road 1260, and then 1 mile north on Forest Road 1260 200.
Elevation: 3,200 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Bend - 49 miles
Albany - 103 miles
Portland - 155 miles
Number of Sites: 11
Open - Closed: Open May through September
Max. People per single site: 6
Vehicles per single site: 1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Hoodoo Recreation Services for Deschutes National Forest
Deschutes National Forest, Bend, Oregon: (541) 383-5300

Sheep Springs Horse Camp Reservations
No Reservations Available All campsites are first-come, first-served.
Maximum RV/trailer length: 45 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: Campsites - $21 per night
($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends) (Plus $8 reservation fee)
Campground Map: Sheep Springs Horse Camp Map
Campground Reservations: Sheep Springs Horse Camp Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 1:00 PM

Sheep Springs Horse Camp Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, hand-pumped water, manure bin
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Sheep Springs Horse Camp: Metolius-Windigo Trail Map
Mt. Jefferson Wilderness

Ride trails connecting to Canyon Creek, Camp Sherman, and the Pacific Crest Trail. Visit places like Rockpile Lake and explore the Metolius Basin.



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Key Sheep Springs Horse Camp Regulations

  1. Bring only weed-free certified hay. (No local forage available.)
  2. Horses must be kept in stalls provided, and may not be tethered or picketed outside of stalls.
  3. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  4. Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
  5. Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
  6. Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  7. Secure food and scented items from bears.

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