Camping & Cabins
Although the National Forest offers a wide range of overnight camping experiences, most campgrounds tend to be rustic with minimal amenities. The sites range from full hookup campsites with dozens of places to park your RV, to old Forest Service Guard Stations for rent, to small campgrounds where car camping, tents and overhead campers are more common.
Some general rules of use and restrictions apply to visitor using developed recreation sites and general forest dispersed areas. These include regulations like forest-wide camping stay limits; use of campfires, firearms, and fireworks; paying fees, and controlling pets. Learn more about Campground Rules.
Allen Creek Horse Camp
Site Open
Located south of Bridge Creek Wilderness, Allen Creek Horse Camp sits among large ponderosa pine trees and along the creek that feeds Allen Creek Reservoir.There are five campsites which are…
Antelope Flat Reservoir Campground and Day Use
Site Open
The campground is located just above the day-use area and boat ramp for Antelope Flat Reservoir, and is situated among large ponderosa pines which provide a quiet and scenic setting for forest…
Barnhouse Campground
Site Open
This campground is surprisingly quiet and serene as it sits nestled among some large ponderosa pine trees just a few miles from the main highway.  It also hosts the trailhead for Barnhouse Trail…
Big Spring Campground
Site Closed
This campground is located in an open ponderosa pine forest and along a babbling creek.  The campsites vary in size significantly to accommodate many different group sizes.  Local ranchers will…
Biggs Springs Campground
Site Open
This tiny campground is a refreshing break from civilization.Located just across the meadow from Lytle Prairie, the campground offers excellent opportunities for photography, wildlife viewing and…
Cold Springs Guard Station
Site Open
Cold Springs Guard Station is the perfect destination for visitors wanting the creature comforts of a home while in a rustic, natural setting. The multi-room cabin is comfortably equipped with two…
Cottonwood Campground
Site Open
This very rustic, primitive camp is located near Rock Creek and the route of the Historic Summit Trail. The small campground offers seven camp sites interspersed with aspen and surrounded by a mixed…
Cottonwood Pit Campground
Site Open
As you may have guessed, this campground is located in an old gravel pit.  When the excavation hit the water table and the pit was filled in with water the operations ceased and the site was…
Cyrus Horse Camp
Site Open
In 1992 this high desert horse camp was constructed with the help of volunteers amidst the remnants of an old homestead and orchard just a short distance from Haystack Reservoir.Horse campgrounds…
Deep Creek Campground
Site Open
Located among large ponderosa pine trees and across the Crooked River from some beautiful Western larch trees, the setting of this campground is serene. Although it's a long drive, access is easy and…