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. A favorite among horse enthusiasts, the campground provides visitors with access to a variety of trails. Lakes, lava flows, and forested areas provide the backdrop for many of these rides. Whitefish Creel Trail is popular with both hikers and horseback riders. This trail can be accessed from the west end of Crescent Lake and follows Whitefish Creek up through lodgepole pines…
- Fees: - **2-Horse Campsite Rate:**$23/night - **4-Horse Campsite Rate:**$27/night - One vehicle included with reservation – **Each Additional…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 23, 2025 – October 19, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, USFS - Deschutes National Forest
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Crescent Lake, OR · 43.46556, -122.03139
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metolius-Windigo | Horse | 0.1 mi | 143.9 mi |
| FR 6010000 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 8.0 mi |
| Windy Lakes | Horse | 0.5 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Whitefish Creek | Horse | 0.6 mi | 11.5 mi |
| Oldenburg Lake | Horse | 0.6 mi | 8.0 mi |
| Cresent Lake Tract Sh 1 | ATV road | 1.5 mi | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (Observatory), 42 mi.
Dump station: 16.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Windy Group Camp 0.3 mi
- Spring 0.8 mi
- Contorta Point Group Camp 1.2 mi
- Contorta Flat Campground 1.8 mi
- Camp Makualla 2.6 mi
- Boy Scout Camp 3 mi