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Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp

Three Creeks Meadow Horse Camp is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and the designated horse camp for the Three Creeks area.

Find a map of this campground here.

Day use parking is not available at Three Creek Meadow Horse Camp.

Horse campgrounds have been designed to accommodate people who need to corral their horses. We have a limited number of these kinds of campgrounds and ask, out of courtesy and safety for you and the horses, to please consider camping elsewhere if you do not have a horse. We have many campgrounds nearby.

General Information

Tentative Opening: June 13, 2025 - September 28, 2025

Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on September 28, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is September 27, 2025.

Wilderness permits are required between June 15 and October 15 if entering the Three Sisters Wilderness
  • Three Creek Meadow Trailhead In order to enter the Three Sisters Wilderness from this trailhead, you must obtain a free, self-issue permit at the trailhead AND be in possession of a valid campground reservation. Physical or digital verification of a valid campground reservation are accepted.
  • Tam McArthur Trailhead Central Cascades Wilderness Permit required between June 15 and October 15; reserve at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
  • Camping in the meadow is absolutely prohibited.
  • The Maximum spur length is 30 ft.
  • As part of a larger effort to reduce invasive species on national forest lands, weed-free feed is required on the Deschutes National Forest. Locate a weed-free feed vendor near you.
If entering the Three Sisters Wilderness from this trailhead:
  • Wilderness restrictions apply
  • Maps of areas where special restrictions apply: 
  • Motorized and mechanical equipment (including bicycles and drones) are prohibited in the Wilderness
  • Groups must be under 12 people and 12 head of stock
  • Build campfires at least 100 feet away from water
  • Pack in / Pack out!
  • “Take only pictures, leave only footprints” — please refrain from cutting, damaging, or gathering vegetation or other forest items (e.g. rocks, artifacts, etc.)
  • Please bury human waste 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet away from water

  • Single Campsite Rate: $23/night
  • One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00
NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation fees: -  A 50 percent discount on the fee for a single camping unit. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.11235833

Longitude: -121.6256195

Directions

From Sisters, OR: Travel 15.2 miles south on Forest Road 16 (Elm Street in Sisters).

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 23rd, 2025