Whitefish Horse Camp in OR -- Campground & RV Camping
Whitefish Horse Camp in OR
CampgroundUSFS
29 mi from Oakridge
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Road Access
- All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
Rig fit
- Maximum published vehicle length: 50 ft.
Campground details
Setting
Whitefish Horse Campground sits on the shore of Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest, set against a backdrop of glaciated basins, high-elevation lakes, and pine forests. Designed for equestrians, the facility features 17 large campsites equipped with double or quadruple metal corrals, picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, drinking water, and vault toilets. Space is provided for parking vehicles and stock trailers. Nearby trailheads provide direct horseback and hiking access to the Whitefish Creek Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.
Getting there: From I-5, take exit 188A towards Oakridge, continue on Hwy 58 for 69.3 miles, then turn right at NF Road 60 and continue for 2.2 miles. Turn right at Crescent Lake Road and continue for 1.2 miles. Make a slight right at NF Road 60 and travel for 3.5 miles to your destination on the left. From La Pine, travel south on Hwy 97 for 17.5 miles, then turn right at the Crescent Cutoff Road, continuing for 11.9 miles. Turn right at Hwy 58 and travel for about 2 miles, before turning left at NF Road 60. Continue for 2.2 miles, then turn right at Crescent Lake Road. Go 1.2 miles, make a slight right at NF Road 60, and continue 3.5 miles to your destination on the left.
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 17-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Crescent Lake lies 0.1 mi off.
- Redtop Mountain stands 2,071 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 33–56°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.