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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232778
When Whitefish Horse Camp reopens
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Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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About Whitefish Horse Camp
Overview
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.
Recreation
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 to a beautiful view of Diamond Peak at Diamond View Lake. From there, the trail descends along Trapper Creek through Engelmann spruce and white fir to the west end of Odell Lake.
Equestrians may want to traverse at least a portion of the spectacular Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of America's premier National Scenic Trails. This trail showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. Portions of the trail traverse Diamond Peak at timberline. Wilderness passes are required for this trail.
Facilities
The campground has 17 large equestrian sites, each equipped with double or quadruple metal corrals. Sites 008, 013 and 018 have four horse stalls, while all the others have two horse stalls.
Picnic tables, campfire rings/grills, and ample room for parking vehicles and trailers are available at each site. Drinking water is also available, as is access to vault toilets.
Horse campgrounds have been designed to accommodate people who need to corral their horses. With a limited number of these kinds of campgrounds, please consider camping in one of the many other campgrounds nearby if you do not have a horse.
This horse camp is open usually by Memorial Day, or after snow levels recede. It stays open until snow blocks the road, typically around Thanksgiving. However, water and host services may not be provided after early October.
Natural Features
Cresent Lake is nestled in a naturally glaciated basin behind a moraine dam, east of the towering Cascade Mountain Range. Its brilliant blue-green water, sandy beaches, and water temperature are exceptional for a high-elevation lake.
The area provides habitat for mammals such as mule deer, coyote, and cougar. Migratory birds and native fish also call the area home. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,600 miles of trails in the 2.5 million-acre Deschutes National Forest and adjacent Ochoco National Forest.
Lava Lands Visitor Center in Bend, Oregon, is a great starting point for visitors to learn about the diverse landscape and history of the area through interpretive programs and exhibits.
Visitors may also enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. The 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain range, weaves through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes, highlighting the beauty of central Oregon.
17 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From I-5, take exit 188A towards Oakridge, continue on Hwy 58 for 69.3 miles, then turn right at NF Road 60 and continue for 2.2 miles. Turn right at Crescent Lake Road and continue for 1.2 miles. Make a slight right at NF Road 60 and travel for 3.5 miles to your destination on the left. From La Pine, travel south on Hwy 97 for 17.5 miles, then turn right at the Crescent Cutoff Road, continuing for 11.9 miles. Turn right at Hwy 58 and travel for about 2 miles, before turning left at NF Road 60. Continue for 2.2 miles, then turn right at Crescent Lake Road. Go 1.2 miles, make a slight right at NF Road 60, and continue 3.5 miles to your destination on the left.
Po Box 208, Crescent, OR 97733541-323-1746
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Whitefish Horse Camp?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 12 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
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How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Whitefish Horse Camp, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Whitefish Horse Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 12 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Whitefish Horse Camp fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 17 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
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