Big Meadows Horse Camp
Big Meadows Horse Camp is near the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Several miles of loop trails radiate from the campground through nearby forest areas.
The campground provides access to: Duffy Lake Trail (see trail page for trail loop options), Big Meadows Loop Trail, and Big Meadows Tie Trail
At a Glance
Reservations: | No advance reservations. All sites are first come first serve. |
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Area Amenities: |
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Open Season: | Open Year Round (weather dependent) |
Usage: | Medium |
Best Season: | September |
Busiest Season: | July - August |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Detroit, Oregon (27 miles) Idanha, Oregon (22.7 miles) Sisters, Oregon (33 miles) |
Water: | Yes - Hand pump |
Restroom: | Vault Toilets (2) |
Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
Operated By: | Linn County Parks & Recreation |
Information Center: | Detroit Ranger District 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3366 |
General Information
Directions:From Detroit, Oregon, travel 25.6 miles east on State Highway 22 to Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267).
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.
General Notes:
Campground Map (georeferenced pdf)
- Fire rings, firewood is available in the immediate camp area (any dead and down wood may be used)
Close to:
- Mt. Jefferson - Maxwell Trail Area
- Marion Forks Campground
- Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.
Activities
Day Hiking
Horse Camping
- Maximum trailer length 36 feet
- 4-stall corral, hitching rack, loading ramp
- Stock water trough, well with hand pump
- NO local forage available: carry weed-free certified hay
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Reservation Info | No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
No. of Accessible sites | Compacted rock access routes |