Corral Swamp Trail

From the Corral Swamp Trailhead to the Winopee Lake Trail #16, the Corral Swamp Trail #8 passes through old growth forest near Corral Swamp & Corral Lakes, also offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and solitude.

This trail provides access to the Metolius-Windigo Trail #99.

The Corral Swamp Trail #8 enters the Three Sisters Wilderness shortly after leaving the trailhead. Wilderness permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from this trailhead. See "Permit Info" below for more details.

At a Glance

Permit Info: There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for entering the Three Sisters Wilderness from this trailhead.
  • Overnight Use
  • Day Use
    • Free, self-issue Wilderness Permit (available at the trailhead) between June 15 and October 15.
Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777.
Usage: Light
Restrictions:
  • 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
Closest Towns: Bend, Oregon
Information Center: Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest

General Information

Directions: Trail begins from Forest Road 4632 at Corral Swamp Trailhead, located off Century Drive between Lava and Cultus Lakes, 23 miles west of Sunriver.

Activities

Day Hiking

See additional information under Backpacking.

Backpacking

This trail provides access to the Metolius-WindigoTrail #99 and the Three Sisters Wilderness. This trail is sometimes not cleared of heavy blowdown, so it is best to inquire before planning a trip. Early season mosquitoes can be hungry.

Horse Riding

See additional information under Backpacking.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
4.8 miles

  Elevation : 
4400 - 5150