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Big Meadows Horse Camp

Big Meadows Horse Camp is located near Mill City in the Willamette National Forest. The area features forested terrain with trails suitable for horseback riding. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Detroit Lake and Opal Creek Wilderness.

Description

National Forest

Willamette National Forest

Overview

Big Meadows Horse Camp is located 23 miles south from Idanha, Oregon, at an elevation of 3,600 feet of of Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267). Big Meadows Road is paved, but most access roads and travel surfaces throughout campground and in the adjacent forest are compacted rock. There are 9 camping units that can accommodate vehicles and trailers up to 36 feet in length. Each site has a picnic table. There are two single-vault toilets and stock amenities including 4-stall corrals or highlines in each campsite, hitching rack, loading ramp, and stock water trough. Drinking water is available via hand pump. This location has 6 reservable sites and 3 sites which are on a first-come, first-served basis only. First-come first-served sites shall be paid with Scan and Pay; Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. You will need to download the Rec.Gov app, prior to arriving at the campground as some remote area have limited or no cellular service. Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

Nearby Attractions

Several miles of loop trails radiating from the campground into the forest area including Duffy Lake Trail, Big Meadows Loop Trail, Big Meadows Tie Trail. This site is also in close proximity to Santiam Pass.

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Location

Big Meadows Horse Camp is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Detroit, Oregon, travel 25.6 miles east on State Highway 22 to Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267). Continue on Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267) for 0.9 miles to Forest Service Road 2257. Proceed on FS Road 2257 for 0.5 miles to Big Meadows Horse Camp. From Sisters, Oregon, head west on State Highway 126/ US Highway 20 for 31.5 miles to Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267)\*. \*(Highway will merge and continue as State Highway 22 after 25.7 miles from Sisters). Continue on Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267) for 0.9 miles to Forest Service Road 2257. Proceed on FS Road 2257 for 0.5 miles to Big Meadows Horse Camp.

Coordinates

44.49294 N
121.98285 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Big Meadows Horse Camp have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Big Meadows Horse Camp has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Big Meadows Horse Camp?

    Big Meadows Horse Camp allows vehicles up to 82 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Big Meadows Horse Camp?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Big Meadows Horse Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Big Meadows Horse Camp?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Big Meadows Horse Camp. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Big Meadows Horse Camp, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Big Meadows Horse Camp?

    There are 13 campsites at Big Meadows Horse Camp and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts