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Big Meadows Horse Camp

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USDA Forest Service
10Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
9Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

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.

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Party limit
9
Vehicle limit
9
Vehicle length
9
Driveway entry
9
Shade
9

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The campsite mix

Equestrian Nonelectric
9
Standard Nonelectric
1

Operator directions

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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

10 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 1
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
44 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Shade
Site 2
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
55 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 3
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
54 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 4
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
42 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 5
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
55 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 6
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
78 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 7
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
74 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 8
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
104 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site 9
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Source updated: 2026-06-02
Equestrian Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
90 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site Standard
Scan and Pay
Source updated: 2025-12-06
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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