Best Equestrian Camping near Sisters, OR

Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp provides designated camping for equestrians 6 miles from Sisters. The campground features vault toilets, picnic tables, and reservable sites for both tent and RV camping. Sites accommodate horse trailers with ample parking and turnaround space. The nearby Three Creeks Meadow Campground offers additional camping options with toilets and trash services but without dedicated horse facilities. Large spaces in both campgrounds allow for comfortable stays with horses, and the road, though rough in the final miles, has been reported to have improvements.

Forest Service trails surrounding Three Creeks Meadow connect riders to alpine lakes, meadows, and scenic viewpoints within the Deschutes National Forest. Trails range from easy meadow rides to challenging mountain terrain suitable for experienced horses and riders. Sisters Rodeo Dispersed Camping provides a free alternative with open spaces that regularly accommodate horse trailers. This area attracts equestrians who appreciate the easy access and larger campsites. Rangers periodically check the dispersed camping areas to ensure compliance with fire restrictions and camping regulations. The location offers convenient proximity to Sisters while providing adequate space for horses and trailers without formal facilities.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Sisters, Oregon (25)

    1. Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Sisters, OR
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 549-3021

    $43 - $78 / night

    "There is an on site pool and outdoor gathering place, a general store, propane vending, a dog walking path and large property behind the park to take pets with a reminder to clean up and pack it out."

    "Great place to get away and explore Bend and Sisters Oregon"

    2. Big Lake

    16 Reviews
    Camp Sherman, OR
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 226-3564

    $28 / night

    "This hidden gem can’t be seen from the highway. But it’s a quick drive down a improved road to it,s clear refreshing waters with fishing and plenty places to swim."

    "The location is ideal, we escaped the summer heat, at our site it was about 15 degrees cooler than Sisters temps."

    3. Chipmunk Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 4606

    2 Reviews
    Sisters, OR
    2 miles
    Website

    "We really like this spot because you can walk into town but far enough outside that it has a lot of privacy. The PRT trail system is close by, Three Creeks and the 3 Sister."

    4. Sisters Rodeo Dispersed Camping

    1 Review
    Cloverdale, OR
    4 miles

    "We were there during a few events hosted by the Sisters Rodeo and got to listen to the events."

    5. Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp

    3 Reviews
    Sisters, OR
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 323-1746

    $23 - $25 / night

    "This is a lovely campground, of course perfect if you have horses, those sites are further in. Many of the sites have lovely views of the meadow with a little creek running through."

    "Additional sites specifically for horse trailers. No cell service. Multiple hiking trails from the campground. 3 Creek Lake is .75 mile away. No water available"

    6. Three Creeks Meadow Campground

    3 Reviews
    Sisters, OR
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 323-1746

    $21 - $23 / night

    "Couple of fishing lakes within 1 or 2 miles"

    7. Driftwood Campground - Deschutes

    4 Reviews
    Sisters, OR
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 323-1746

    $23 - $25 / night

    "Take it slow if you have a big rig or don’t have 4 wheel drive. This camp was more spacious than the one across the lake, and yes you get to have fires (at designated spots only)."

    "The site we stayed had had plenty of privacy and lake front access. The lake is very shallow so it was kid friendly."

    8. Scott Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mckenzie Bridge, OR
    17 miles
    Website

    $5 / night

    "Camped here in mid October, not many people around but the view of the three sister mountains were phenomenal!!! Clean campground and nice camp sites"

    "Views of Three Sisters makes for the most breathtaking sunrise and hiking around the lake is beautiful. There is also hiking up to Tenas Lakes or Scott Mountain that makes for a good day trek."

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  • S
    Jun. 29, 2022

    Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort

    Very well maintained grounds away from town

    Arrived after the office closed and started to read late check in rules and available spaces. Helped to look up to see on the other side of the door envelopes with names, including ours. Access is easy for even large rigs. All sites are paved. Space between sites is reasonable. On site restrooms are very nicely presented. There is an on site pool and outdoor gathering place, a general store, propane vending, a dog walking path and large property behind the park to take pets with a reminder to clean up and pack it out. Garbage service is nice - place the bags by the road and maintenance staff will take it away.

    You are a few miles from sisters and about 15 from the outskirts of Bend (the side that has the big box hardware and all purpose stores).

    The RV park is quiet and comfortable. There are plenty of trees and green grass at each site. The way the park is laid out, it’s more of an RV neighborhood of travelers.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 18, 2023

    Chipmunk Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 4606

    Great place to stay

    We really like this spot because you can walk into town but far enough outside that it has a lot of privacy. The PRT trail system is close by, Three Creeks and the 3 Sister. We only ever see hikers and bikers.

  • Tia A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Sisters Rodeo Dispersed Camping

    Peacful

    Easy access and larger camp spots. We were there during a few events hosted by the Sisters Rodeo and got to listen to the events.

    A lot of horse trailers come into the dispersed camping area to park and ride their horses, and I've seen a lot of larger bog rig horse trailers parked at the camp sites near the front. Every single one that came in was respectful and kind. A couple of the trainers even allowed my oldest onto their horses with permission after she asked.

    There were a couple of long-time stay campers that kept to themselves. We didn't have any issues with leaving our campsite unattended, even with our cook stove, propane, and ground solar equipment out in the open.

    Great for solar. Just if you don't have it set on top, you will have to move it throughout the day.

    Verizon cell service is completely fine. No wifi, of course, but if you use a mobile hotspot like we do, you shouldn't have any issues.

    We camped at 3 different spots. The first one was right as you pulled in, directly behind the rodeo gates. Large spot, 2 fire pits. Perfect for a group. The second was farther back. Only spent 1 night there cause there was a fire ant colony and we have kids. That just seemed like a bad idea for us. Spot itself was great, though. Another perfect spot for a group, minus the fire ants. The third spit was closer to the entrance, about half way in-between the other 2 we stayed at. This one had some broken glass that was buried as well as what looked like a diabetic syringe, also buried in the dirt. This was the only camp site that had any type of garbage at it. Every other one was cleaned from what we glanced at.

    Rangers come through every few days to make sure everything is safe and taken care of. When it became "no fires allowed" a ranger went to every camp site with people and asked if he could leave the information papers about what would be allowed vs not allowed during the "no burn" time. He was very respectful and kept his distance. I was by myself with my 3 young kids when he stopped by, and he stayed at least 5 feet away from all of us unless I gave the okay to come closer. The Rangers also placed "no fire" flags at each of the empty campsites in the firepits in case someone came in afterward.

    Overall, it was very peaceful and a great place to stay if you plan on going to the rodeo or an event held at Sisters Rodeo but are strapped on funds.

    And of course, like all dispersed campsites, it's a "pack in pack out". No water, power, sewage, bathrooms, showers, or anything else available. You bring it in, and you take it out.

  • Andy M.
    Jun. 23, 2018

    Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort

    Centered between Bend and Sisters Oregon

    Great place to get away and explore Bend and Sisters Oregon

  • Charity A.
    Jun. 27, 2018

    Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort

    Quaint Garden

    We were fortunate to stay at Bend Sisters Garden RV Resort in Sisters, Oregon. It was lovely and filled with lush greenery 🌿🌱🌲 and beautiful flowers 💐 🌸 🌺 🌹🌷🌼. The resort is meticulously clean. The bathrooms and showers were in a log cabin and hook ups were the nicest we’ve seen. 5 ⭐️ in our opinion.

  • Brian C.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort

    Well kept and popular RV park near Bend and Sisters

    Very well kept and popular RV park in-between bend and sisters. Asphalt pads for RVs, a little close together to my liking, but excellent bathrooms, showers, playground, putt putt golf course and, in the back, there’s a very pretty lake.

    There’s also cabins to rent. Reserve well in advance. Right next to the sisters rodeo and within view of the three sisters mountain. Tip: stop in Sisters (5 minutes away) for good ice cream at BJs Old Fashioned Ice Cream.

  • J
    Jul. 12, 2021

    Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort

    Great location and beautiful landscaping

    Top end RV resort with something for everyone. Just outside of Sisters with easy access to Bend and to many recreational sites for hiking, biking, fishing.

  • B
    Sep. 13, 2022

    Sheep Springs Horse Camp

    Great horse camp!

    Beautiful trees, clean bathrooms, solid paddocks, and great trail network. Even had Miss Rodeo Oregon staying there on a rare weekend off before the RoundUp.

    We were in site 3 which is the least flat and difficult to access, but close to the water and our friends that had booked 2. To is next to the water and has easy access even with their 4 horse LQ and dually crew cab. 4 is nice and shady but a bit of a hill. If we came back, we’d pick 5 or 6 for shade trees, easy access, but 8 and 9 have morning sun which would be nice on cool mornings. One site, 10 I think, has metal panels for the paddock. Others are pretty solid wood paddocks but bring a chain just in case the one there is broken (or you have a 5 y.o. Gelding that will break it :)

  • Rachel G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2024

    Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort

    Bend/Sisters area

    This is a beautiful RV park. Very well kept, friendly people, close to Bend area. Our site was #7. Pull through, FHU, had a small brick patio area with picnic table and fireplace. Camp store was well stocked. Laundry on site which was very reasonable. Site was level. As an RV park the sites are close together. We did a waterfall hike, went to Bend a couple times, went for dinner and drinks at the Barn in Sisters which is a food truck park. Sisters was a great small town.


Guide to Sisters

Three Creeks Meadow area, located about 16 miles from Sisters, Oregon, provides multiple equestrian camping options at 6,500 feet elevation. The surrounding Deschutes National Forest contains over 140 miles of designated horse trails through volcanic terrain. Summer temperatures typically range from 45-85°F with potential for frost even in August.

What to do

Alpine lake access: Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp offers direct trail access to mountain lakes. "Multiple hiking trails from the campground. 3 Creek Lake is .75 mile away," notes William B., highlighting the proximity to water recreation.

Mountain biking trails: The Peterson Ridge Trail system connects to Chipmunk Mountain Basecamp, offering varied terrain for cyclists. "We really like this spot because you can walk into town but far enough outside that it has a lot of privacy. The PRT trail system is close by," reports Huey W.

Fishing opportunities: The shallow waters at Driftwood Campground provide accessible shore fishing. "The lake is deeper and easier to bank fish," writes Daisee Mae S., who visited in September when "frost was setting in."

What campers like

Spacious sites: Three Creeks Meadow Campground offers larger camping areas. "Gorgeous hikes and large sites. Sometimes other campers can be obnoxious with motorcycles and road in gets very rough the last few miles," explains J D., giving practical context about the tradeoffs.

Scenic mountain views: Scott Lake Campground provides dramatic landscapes. "Views of Three Sisters makes for the most breathtaking sunrise and hiking around the lake is beautiful. There is also hiking up to Tenas Lakes or Scott Mountain that makes for a good day trek," says Aaron P.

Family-friendly water access: Shallow lakeshores make swimming safer for younger visitors. "The site we stayed had had plenty of privacy and lake front access. The lake is very shallow so it was kid friendly," notes aaron S. about Driftwood Campground.

What you should know

Road conditions: Access roads deteriorate significantly in the final miles to most high-elevation sites. "The road to this camp site is just as bad if not worse. Take it slow if you have a big rig or don't have 4 wheel drive," cautions Daisee Mae S. about Driftwood Campground.

Limited amenities: Most sites offer basic services only. "No fee, no water, no trash, and no electricity," explains Daisee Mae S., though toilets are available at established campgrounds.

Ranger patrols: Forest Service personnel regularly monitor camping areas for safety and rule compliance. At Sisters Rodeo Dispersed Camping, "Rangers come through every few days to make sure everything is safe and taken care of. When it became 'no fires allowed' a ranger went to every camp site with people and asked if he could leave the information papers," reports Tia A.

Tips for camping with families

Look for shallow swimming areas: Certain lakes provide safer water recreation for children. "The lake is very shallow so it was kid friendly," confirms aaron S. about Driftwood Campground.

Pack for temperature swings: High elevation means warm days but cold nights. "It was around the 15th of the month when we decided to leave because frost was setting in," shares Daisee Mae S. about camping near Three Creeks Lake in September.

Consider equestrian-friendly sites: Horse camping creates unique experiences for children. At Sisters Rodeo Dispersed Camping, "A couple of the trainers even allowed my oldest onto their horses with permission after she asked," writes Tia A., describing positive interactions with other equestrian campers.

Tips from RVers

Know your vehicle limits: High-clearance vehicles fare better on forest roads. "I would definitely come back, but with a vehicle equipped for the road," advises Daisee Mae S. after navigating rough terrain to Driftwood Campground.

Check site specifications: Some campgrounds accommodate larger rigs despite remote locations. "We managed to get our 40' DP in here a year ago, but it was rough the last 10 miles or so. I have heard the road is improved," shares J D. about Three Creeks Meadow Campground.

Consider solar power: Many dispersed sites work well for solar setups. At Sisters Rodeo Dispersed Camping, "Great for solar. Just if you don't have it set on top, you will have to move it throughout the day," recommends Tia A., noting the practical considerations for off-grid power.

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