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Deschutes National Forest (541) 383-5300 Ochoco National Forest (541) 416-6500 Crooked River National Grassland (541) 475-9272 |
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Recreational Activities
Developed Camping - Horse CampsBelow is a listing of Horse Camps on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests. In addition here's a link to a pdf document listing horse camps in Oregon. |
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Name |
Forest |
District |
Sites |
Fee |
Reservations |
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| Allen Creek | Ochoco |
Lookout Mtn. |
5 |
No |
No |
| Chief Paulina | Deschutes |
Bend/Fort Rock |
14 |
Yes |
No |
| Cultus Corral | Deschutes |
Bend/Fort Rock |
11 |
Yes |
No |
| Cyrus | Ochoco |
Crooked River |
5 |
No |
No |
| Dry Creek | Ochoco |
Lookout Mtn. |
5 |
No |
No |
| Graham Corral | Deschutes |
Sisters |
13 |
Yes |
No |
| Mud Springs | Ochoco |
Paulina |
6 |
No |
No |
| Quinn Meadows | Deschutes |
Bend/Fort Rock |
24 |
Yes |
Yes, required |
| Salter's Cabin | Ochoco |
Paulina |
1 |
No |
No |
| Sheep Springs | Deschutes |
Sisters |
10 |
Yes |
Yes, required |
| Sisters Cow Camp | Deschutes |
Sisters |
5 |
No |
No |
| Swamp Wells | Deschutes |
Bend/Fort Rock |
5 |
No |
No |
| Three Creek Meadow | Deschutes |
Sisters |
9 |
Yes |
No |
| Todd | Deschutes |
Bend/Fort Rock |
6 |
Yes |
No |
| Whispering Pines | Deschutes |
Sisters |
9 |
Yes |
No |
| Whitefish | Deschutes |
Crescent |
17 |
Yes |
Yes |
Take Supplemental and Weed-Seed-Free Feed
- Get your stock used to all new feed before you go.
- Find out if certified weed-seed-free feed is required.
- Help prevent spreading noxious weeds: remove weeds and burrs from animals, tack, trailers, and trucks.
Supplemental Feed?
Don't get caught unprepared when you find your favorite grassy meadow is dry or overgrazed. Plan to take supplemental feed and get your stock use to it at home. Ask local land managers about available grazing and restrictions, so you know how much supplemental feed to bring and where to camp.
Certified Weed-Seed-Free Feed?
While planning, find out if hay and uncertified feed are allowed where you're going. It man not be required, but you can help prevent the spread of noxious weeds by using certified weed-seed-free feed.
Why Weed-Seed-Free Feed?
Many areas permit only certified weed-seed-free feed because some feed contains seeds of noxious weeds and non-native plants. Once established, noxious weeds such as spotted knapweed and leafy spurge can spread and destroy grazing for your stock and wildlife.
On the Trail: Hints for smooth trails
Use your "horse sense"! It's easy to overlook, but you're own or your animals lives could be at risk in rough country. Let your stock pick their way through boggy places, slide zones, on slick and steep trails, and through deep water and snow. Or get off and lead them through treacherous stretches.
- Please stay on trails. Cutting across switchbacks tramples plants and creates parallel paths which erode severely.
- Although it's tricky, keep your stock from skirting shallow puddles, small rocks, and bushes. This helps prevent the creation of wide, deteriorating trails.
- At rest stops - even shot ones - tie your stock off the trail. This is courteous to other trail users and helps reduce wear and tear on the trail. Before you move on, scatter the manure.
- Especially during fire season, No Smoking While Traveling!
Pack It In - Pack It Out
- What comes in must come out - no exceptions. Pack out extra trash in the sacks or bags in which you brought supplies.
- Check for a clean site and leave nothing.
- When you leave scatter rocks, logs, unused wood, and horse manure so your spot looks undisturbed.
- Pack out other garbage you find.
USDA Forest Service - Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Last Modified: Thursday, 02 June 2005 at 12:41:37 EDT