Big Meadows Horse Camp
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Due to hot and dry conditions, all campfires, charcoal fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and Wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are allowed.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/willamette/#:~:text=Fire%20Restrictions%20in,off%20are%20allowed.
Need to Know
There are no electric hookups available.
Limit 1 vehicle per site; an $8 fee will be charged for each additional vehicle at the campsite.
No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed.
You must stay in the campsite that you reserved. Site swapping is not allowed.
This is a 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. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground.
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
Detroit Ranger District, 44125 N. Santiam Hwy., Detroit, OR 97360 Managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation, 3010 Ferry St. SW, Albany, OR 97322
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: N/A
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
- From Detroit, Oregon, travel 25.6 miles east on State Highway 22 to Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267). Continue on Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267) for 0.9 miles to Forest Service Road 2257. Proceed on FS Road 2257 for 0.5 miles to Big Meadows Horse Camp.
- From Sisters, Oregon, head west on State Highway 126/ US Highway 20 for 31.5 miles to Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267)*. *(Highway will merge and continue as State Highway 22 after 25.7 miles from Sisters). Continue on Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267) for 0.9 miles to Forest Service Road 2257. Proceed on FS Road 2257 for 0.5 miles to Big Meadows Horse Camp.
Available Campsites
- Site 6, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Big Meadows Horse Camp, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Standard, Loop Scan and Pay, Type Standard Nonelectric
