About Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Sheep Springs Horse Campground sits in the spectacular Metolius River Basin area in Deschutes National Forest. In close proximity to snow-capped peaks, high elevation lakes, scenic rivers and several wilderness areas, this campground offers a variety of scenery and recreational opportunities for visitors. A favorite among horse enthusiasts, the campground provides visitors access to a variety of trails. Lakes, lava flows and thick forests provide the backdrop for horseback riding and hiking. The Metolius-Windigo Trail, which offers a trailhead at the campground, is a long-distance trail open to horseback riders, hikers and bicyclists. More than 100 miles long, this trail begins near the Metolius River headwaters and runs south to Windigo Pass near Crescent Lake. Because of its lower elevation, this trail remains snow-free for longer than other nearby trails. The campground offers 11…
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi north of Camp Sherman, OR · 44.57861, -121.67972
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Creek Trailhead | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Jefferson Lake | Horse | 0.3 mi | 8.5 mi |
| FR 1280000 | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Cabot Lake | Horse | 2.7 mi | 8.9 mi |
| West Metolius River Trail | Hiking | 3.0 mi | 8.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 21.1 mi
Propane: 8.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Candle Creek Campground 2.5 mi
- Lower Bridge Campground 3.3 mi
- Pioneer Ford Campground 3.4 mi
- Sheep Springs Horse Camp 4 mi
- Allen Springs Campground 4.3 mi
- Green Ridge Lookout 4.7 mi