Big Meadows Horse Camp
Campground · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 10
- Bookable sites
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3,601 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS 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. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check.
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.
Facilities
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.
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 Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.The facts
- 10 bookable sites
- 13 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Big Meadows Horse Camp, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 9 Equestrian Nonelectric
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
13 campsites at Big Meadows Horse Camp
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 39 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 49 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 37 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 73 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 69 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Big Meadows Horse Camp | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 85 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
- 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.
44.49294, -121.98285 · 44°29'34.6"N 121°58'58.3"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 11.1 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 6.3 | 10.7 | 12.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 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 Big Meadows Horse Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Big Meadows Horse Camp?
- Yes, Big Meadows Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Big Meadows Horse Camp have?
- 13 sites in total, of which 10 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Big Meadows Horse Camp?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Big Meadows Horse Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Big Meadows Horse Camp.
- Does Big Meadows Horse Camp have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Big Meadows Horse Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at Big Meadows Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.
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