Cyrus Horse Camp

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Crooked River National Grassland (NF) · Open Access

3,347 ft
Elevation

In 1992 this high desert horse camp was constructed with the help of volunteers amidst the remnants of an old homestead and orchard just a short distance from Haystack Reservoir.

The facility is available for horse camping, standard camping, and RV camping opportunities. 

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Learn about Leave No Trace principles for horse camping

 

AMENITIES:

  • Stock water is dependent on cattle permittee operations/infrastructure and has been removed for the season. Please plan ahead and bring your own water.
  • 5 standard campsites
  • 8 corrals
  • 2 hitching racks
  • 1 water trough
  • 1 manure pit
  • 1 wooden picnic table and 1 combination fire ring/grill per campsite
  • 1 vault outhouse for the campground
  • 1 informational signboard.
  • Please call the Crooked River National Grasslands Office (541) 416-6640 or Ochoco National Forest Office (541) 416-6500 for more information.

Nearby recreation opportunities include:

  • Horseback Riding Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Mountain Biking Trails
  • Hunting

Getting there

From Hwy 97:

Exit Norris Lane and go east approximately 2.5 miles.

Turn right on Springer Rd (Forest Service Road 5740).

Turn left onto Hagman Rd (Forest Service Road 5750) and proceed approximately 1 mile.

Cyrus Horse Camp will be on the right.

 

From Hwy 26:

Exit and head west on Laurel Lane (Forest Service Road 96) for approximately 2 miles.

Turn left on Forest Service Road 5750 (just before the cemetery) and proceed for approximately ½ mile.

Turn right to stay on Forest Service Road 5750 at the junction with Hagman Road (Forest Service Road 5750/5760) and proceed for approximately 1.5 miles.

Cyrus Horse Camp will be on the left.

44.44792, -121.10388 · 44°26'52.5"N 121°6'14.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.01.00.70.91.31.00.40.40.30.71.11.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cyrus Horse Camp

Can you reserve a site at Cyrus Horse Camp?
No. Cyrus Horse Camp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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