Whitefish Horse Camp
This horse camp is located next to Whitefish Creek at the west end of Crescent Lake. It is adjacent to the Diamond Peak Wilderness and Oregon Cascades Recreation Area and offers horseback riding and hiking opportunities.
A trailhead located inside the campground accesses Diamond Peak Wilderness and Diamond Lake Trail. Check out a map of this campground here.
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.
Water System The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever is earlier, to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
Tentative Opening: May 23, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on October 19, 2025, and the last night to reserve a campsite is October 18, 2025.
- Maximum site spur length is 50 feet.
- As part of a larger effort to reduce invasive species on national forest lands, weed-free feed is required on the Deschutes National Forest.
- The water system will be turned on in the month of May depending on weather conditions and will be turned off no later than September 30, or upon the campground closing, whichever, is earlier to prevent potential damage from cold temperatures.
- 2-Horse Campsite Rate: $23/night
- 4-Horse Campsite Rate: $27/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.
Address: 136471 Hwy 97 North Crescent, OR 97733
Phone: (541) 433-3200
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.47011
Longitude: -122.03249
Directions
From Crescent, OR: Travel 12.2 miles west on County Road 61/Crescent Cut-off Road, then 3.5 miles north on Highway 58, then 6.7 miles west on Forest Road 60.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
