Whispering Pines Horse Camp
Campground · Oregon · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 9
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 402 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located eleven miles west of Sisters, Oregon, off Highway 242, Whispering Pine Horse Camp provides early season access to trails and is perfect for horse lovers who are visiting nearby friends. This rustic nine site horse camp offers great riding opportunities and trail access to the Three Sisters Wilderness Area.Recreation
This campground offers many opportunities for horseback riding or hiking with the many trails nearby. The pine forest provides shade as well as the chance to go bird or nature watching.Facilities
There are nine sites in this campground and each can accommodate up to four horses. Livestock water is available as well as vault toilets, but campers will need to bring their own drinking water.Natural Features
Whispering Pine Horse Camp is nestled below a thick ponderosa pine forest mixed with birch in the wet areas. The pines provide nice shade and the chance to enjoy the quiet of nature.Nearby Attractions
The close proximity to the town of Sisters offers many additional amenities and attractions, such as well as the nearby Camp Sherman RV Park as well as the Windigo Trail and Sisters Wilderness Trails.Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
The facts
- 9 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Loop 1
Site types
- 9 Equestrian Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
9 campsites at Whispering Pines Horse Camp
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Loop 1 | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Sisters, OR:Travel approximately 6 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway) then follow the signs into Whispering Pine Horse Camp.
44.13639, -123.06472 · 44°8'11.0"N 123°3'53.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 5.8 | 6.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 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 Whispering Pines Horse Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
- Yes, Whispering Pines Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Whispering Pines Horse Camp have?
- 9 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Whispering Pines Horse Camp.
- Are campfires allowed at Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at Whispering Pines Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 541-323-1746
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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