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Whitefish Horse Camp

WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

About Whitefish Horse Camp

In Deschutes National Forest, Whitefish Horse Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon and easy access to an abundance of recreational activities in the Cascade region. A favorite among horse enthusiasts, the campground looks out onto the waters of Crescent Lake. With snow-capped peaks, high elevation lakes, scenic rivers, and several wilderness areas located nearby, this campground offers visitors the opportunity to experience both the serene and wild aspects of central Oregon.

Number of accommodations: 17

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
002, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
004, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
005, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
006, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
007, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
008, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
009, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
010, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
011, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
012, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
013, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
014, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
015, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
016, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
017, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
018, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night
019, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$27.00
/ per night

Reviews (37)

What Guests Are Saying

Whitefish Horse Camp offers great trails, a beautiful lake, and clean, comfortable campsites. The well-constructed stalls for horses and the campground's overall quality were praised, along with the wonderful host. However, only one trail was cleared, limiting riding options and leading to disappointment regarding trail accessibility.

Review Summary

4.4
37 reviews
5
59.5%
22
4
24.3%
9
3
10.8%
4
2
5.4%
2
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Nicolette K

Verified

July 10, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

5

First of all, the camp hosts are awesome. Jim & Jerry are so nice, their camp is decorated in flowers and they even have flower pots outside the bathrooms. Such a nice touch! And the bathrooms are extremely clean and well kept. For horses, the corals are solidly built and so safe compared to stick-built corals. Trails right out the door. Lake is within walking distance and is horse-friendly. Overall, always a great experience here.

Dennis K

Verified

July 6, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

5

camp host was great! sight was clean and ready when I showed up.

Donna D

Verified

October 11, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

3

Directional signs stating destination would be helpful. Bees were a problem all summer and fall on Windy Lakes trail near 6010 road. Water was turned off October 3rd even though it wasn’t freezing at night.

matt j

Verified

October 10, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

3

The camp was great and the camp host was nice. however shutting the water off without notice was a challenge to get our horses water. Also some trail maintenance is in order.

Laura C

Verified

October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

4

Very good horse camp. Trails are pretty easy to navigate but better if you have Kim Mccarrel's book. Hint: make copies of Trails ahead of time to carry in saddle bag. Creek crossing near camp host site needs improvement. Most sites are pretty level and easy to back into. Two pit toilets, water at each site or 1 site away. 1 manure dump and garbage dumpster. Trails off the Win Met north of camp were not accessible due to downed trees (over 100) unless you hauled out. Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. Lots of PCT hikers in the campground and trails. I really like that the corrals here are newer pipe corrals instead of the older wood corrals with chain gates. Also, having water close to each site is great.
Will definitely come back.

Ashley O

Verified

September 27, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

5

The trails are really nice to ride, the camp hosts are amazing I had a horse colic and they helped get a phone number for a vet to take her to and where the best stop to get cell service to call

Lynn L

Verified

September 21, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

5

Beautiful camp. Lots of shade trees, water spigot close to all sites and metal horse corrals. Most sites easy to back in larger trailers. Trails are great and not difficult for most horses.

Susan P

Verified

September 20, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

5

Our camp spot was perfect. The camp hosts, Jim & Gerry were wonderful and very friendly. I will be back next year!!

Colleen M

Verified

September 1, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

5

Great place to camp with horses! Camp was clean, orderly and quiet. Camp hosts were caring and professional - the perfect combination.

Krista G

Verified

August 17, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA WHITEFISH HORSE CAMP

5

Jim and Jerry were absolutely fantastic hosts. We’ve had enough negative experiences with Jerry in the previous years that we almost didn’t come back this year. Since Crescent is our favorite lake & the trails riding is perfect, we gave it one more shot. Since we didn’t have to deal w/Jerry and only saw Jim—our stay was DELIGHTFUL!

Location Whitefish Horse Camp

Address:
Po Box 208
Crescent, OR, 97733
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 43.4656 / -122.031

Elevation: 1485 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Whitefish Horse Camp is intended for use by campers with horses. Horses must be kept in stalls provided

General

Horse Campers must use Certified Weed-Seed-Free Hay when staying at any USFS Horse Campground. Horse trails are accessible from this campground

General

Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails

General

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 

General

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. 

General

During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org 

General

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

General

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

General

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

General

Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest.

General

Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is prohibited. ‘Location’ means the occupied area, the occupied campsite, and the National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity thereof. Camping or occupying any location on all National Forest lands for more than 28 calendar days total during a calendar year is prohibited.

General

NO generator use is allowed in campgrounds between 10:00PM and 7:00AM (36 CFR 261.10). Silent power banks or battery powered devices are allowed.

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