Sheep Springs Horse Camp

Area Status: Open

A great way to explore the Metolius River Basin area is by horseback and Sheep Springs Horse Camp is where to stay. This horse camp provides access to the Metolius-Windigo and Bear Valley trails.

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.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Visit Recreation.gov for current operating dates. This campground will be closing at noon on September 22, 2024, and the last night to reserve a campsite is September 21, 2024.
Reservations:	Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777).
Fees:	4-Horse Single Campsite Rate: $21/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.
Open Season:	Tentative Opening: May 3, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
Restrictions:	Maximum site spur length is 40 feet. 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.
Closest Towns:	Camp Sherman / Sisters
Water:	Potable Water
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Operated By:	Vista Recreation
Information Center:	Sisters Ranger District 201 N. Pine Street PO Box 249 Sisters, OR 97759 (541) 549-7700

General Information

Directions:

From Sisters, OR: Travel 12.4 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 7.0 miles north on Forest Road 12, then 1.1 miles west on Forest Road 1260, and then 1 mile north on Forest Road 1260 200.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Horse Camping

Located five miles northwest of Camp Sherman in the beautiful Metolius Basin. This campground has 11 sites that each have a 4-place box stall.

No. of Sites	11 single site(s)
Reservation Info	This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at recreation.gov
No. of Accessible sites	None