About Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Number of accommodations: 11
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (53)
What Guests Are Saying
Sheep Springs Horse Camp is praised for its beautiful setting and excellent trails, including routes to the Metolius River and Bear Valley. Campers appreciate the new steel corrals and well-maintained facilities, though some noted issues with road conditions and camp host availability. While there were minor inconveniences, such as bee activity and bathroom supplies, overall, visitors express satisfaction with their experiences and the scenic nature of the camp.
What Guests Are Saying
Sheep Springs Horse Camp is praised for its beautiful setting and excellent trails, including routes to the Metolius River and Bear Valley. Campers appreciate the new steel corrals and well-maintained facilities, though some noted issues with road conditions and camp host availability. While there were minor inconveniences, such as bee activity and bathroom supplies, overall, visitors express satisfaction with their experiences and the scenic nature of the camp.
Review Summary
Linda N
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
The first day someone came by and offered us a shovel to clean out the stalls on our check in day. The stalls at site 8 were muddy, full of manure and muck and hay. Not dry enough to use. After a lot of scraping and a sunny day, no so bad. I thought that part of what we pay for is clean stalls and the monitoring of folks when they are ready to go, to clean them out with the host's supervision or the host doing it. Just wondering. Sad to say some campers are slobs.
Neila W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
Beautiful sites. Reservation stated there was water in camp, via a hand pump...not so. Handle was off the pump...no way to get water. Camp Host didn't seem too concerned. It was hot and NO WATER for horses! Concessionaire didn't seem too concerned either. We were all desperate for water for our horses. Spring & water trough was dry. Concessionaire did not even bring us a water tank. Said they had to have water tested for "potability" before they could put pump handle back on. WHY WASN'T THIS DONE BEFORE THE CAMP OPENED FOR RESERVATIONS? Total lack of responsibility & organization on Concessionaire's part. They left us all high & dry! And... no refund to campers for sites w/out promised water. Those with disconnected trucks went into Camp Sherman looking for water. Found a hose connected to a Public Bldg & got water there, but still had to haul it back to camp somehow. Horses need minimum 5-8 gallons per day. Shame on somebody! Never trust the government or their contractors. Be sure to haul in water if you go there.
Michelle C
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
Thank you. Spent four days exploring. Had a blast.
Becky F
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
Cleanest restrooms and the camp was very well cared for by host Dannie.
Sarah D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
Great camp, with lots of fun trail options. Bathroom was very clean. We really appreciated the camp hosts knowledge of the trails. We would camp here again. Only minus was hand pumping water and hauling it to the horses.
Jennifer T
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
Clean bathrooms, friendly camp host and fun trails. Will be back every year
KELSEY C
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
Overall the camp was great and had some of the cleanest facilities I have seen.
Catherine U
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
Trails up bear valley need serious work
Betsy S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
We really like Sheep Springs camp. It is always clean and well attended and the trails are good.
Vivian N
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA SHEEP SPRINGS HORSE CAMP
Beautiful place, beautiful trails. Our favorite place to camp with horses, family and dogs.
Location Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Address:
P.O. Box 249
Sisters, OR, 97759
United States
From Sisters, Oregon, take Highway 20 west for about 12 miles. Turn north onto Jack Lake Road/FS Road 12 and continue for nearly 6 miles. Turn left onto FS Road 1260, then right onto FS Road 200. Sheep Springs will be on the right hand side.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.5786 / -121.68
Elevation: 1023 feet
Policies & Rules
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Sheep Springs Horse Camp is intended for equestrian camping |
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Horses must be kept in stalls provided, and may not be teathered or picketed outside of stalls |
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Horse Campers must use Certified Weed-Seed-Free Hay |
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No hookups are available |
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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. |
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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. |
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During your time in Central Oregon, you can find wildfire, prescribed fire and smoke information at centraloregonfire.org |
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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.
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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). |
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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. |
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Click here for more information about Deschutes National Forest |
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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. |
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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. |
