Big Meadows Horse Camp

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Big Meadows Horse Camp, Willamette National Forest, Oregon
Big Meadows Horse Camp, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Big Meadows Horse Camp

Willamette National Forest


Big Meadows Horse Camp

Big Meadows Horse Camp is near the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness in the Willamette National Forest. From the campground equestrians can access the Duffy Lake Trail which connects to a number of other great trails. The Big Meadows Loop Trail is another nice ride in the area.

Big Meadows Horse Camp has 9 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. The campground includes a 4-horse log corral at each site. Visitors will find hitching racks, a manure bin, and a loading ramp. A stock water-trough is provided. There is no local forage available, so campers will need to bring in their own certified weed-free hay. All sites are first-come, first-served.

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Big Meadows Horse Camp Basics
Big Meadows Horse Camp Location: On Forest Road 2267 off Highway 22, 26 miles east of Detroit, Oregon
Elevation: 3,600 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Sisters - 33 miles
Eugene - 87 miles
Albany - 88 miles
Number of Sites: 9
Open - Closed: Open June through October, depending on weather
Max. People per single site: 8
Vehicles per single site: 1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Willamette National Forest
Detroit Ranger District: (503) 854-3366

Big Meadows Horse Camp Reservations
No Reservations Available All campsites are first-come, first-served.
Maximum vehicle length: 36 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $16 per night
Campground Map: Big Meadows Horse Camp Map
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 1:00 PM

Big Meadows Horse Camp Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, hand-pumped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near
Big Meadows Horse Camp:
  • Enjoy riding the gentle, 7-mile Big Meadows Loop Trail
  • Ride up to beautiful Duffy Lake along a 11½-mile trail.
  • Ride deep into the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness to Eight Lakes Basin or Santiam Lake.




Big Meadows Horse Camp group site, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Big Meadows Horse Camp Group Site

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates for some campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.

Big Meadows Horse Camp, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Big Meadows Horse Camp

Willamette National Forest
Attractions and Activities


Key Big Meadows Horse Camp Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  2. Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
  3. Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
  4. Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.

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