Big Meadows Horse Camp

Overview

Big Meadows Horse Camp is located 23 miles south from Idanha, Oregon, at an elevation of 3,600 feet of of Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267).  Big Meadows Road is paved, but most access roads and travel surfaces throughout campground and in the adjacent forest are compacted rock. 

There are 9 camping units that can accommodate vehicles and trailers up to 36 feet in length.  Each site has a picnic table.  There are two single-vault toilets and stock amenities including 4-stall corrals or highlines in each campsite, hitching rack, loading ramp, and stock water trough.  Drinking water is available via hand pump. 

This location has 6 reservable sites and 3 sites which are on a first-come, first-served basis only. 

Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.

First-come first-served sites shall be paid with Scan and Pay; Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.  You will need to download the Rec.Gov app, prior to arriving at the campground as some remote area have limited or no cellular service.   

Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Facilities

There are 9 camping units that can accommodate vehicles and trailers up to 36 feet in length.  Each site has a picnic table.  There are two single-vault toilets and stock amenities including 4-stall corrals or highlines in each campsite, hitching rack, loading ramp, and stock water trough.  Drinking water is available via hand pump.

Contact Info

Nearby Attractions

Several miles of loop trails radiating from the campground into the forest area including Duffy Lake Trail, Big Meadows Loop Trail, Big Meadows Tie Trail.  This site is also in close proximity to Santiam Pass.