Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
Quinn Meadow Horse Campground is situated along the Cascasde Lake Highway within Central Oregon's Cascade range.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 26 |
Site guide
26 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 - 2 Horse | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 002 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 003 - 2 Horse | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 004 - 2 Horse | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 005 - 2 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 006 - 4 Horse | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 007 - 2 Horse | Pull-through | 100 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 008 - 2 Horse | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 009 - 2 Horse | Pull-through | 80 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard | |
| 010 - 2 Horse | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Sites are equipped with double or quadruple corrals and horse stalls. A manure pit and watering hole are on-site. Horses may be watered only at Sink Creek, and cleaning up manure, hay and trash is required prior to detarture. The campground is equipped with a picnic shelter, tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and drinking water. Electrical hookups are not available. Ample room for parking vehicles and trailers is available at each site. Horse campgrounds have been designed to accommodate campers with horses. With a limited number of these kinds of facilities, please consider camping in one of the many other campgrounds nearby if you do not have a horse.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Deschutes National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees | 2-Horse Campsite Rate: $25/night. 4-Horse Campsite Rate: $29/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00. NOTE: Holders of a Golden Age and Golden Access Passports and Senior and Access Passes are entitled to the following discounts on expanded amenity recreation… |
| Rules | Maximum site spur length is 40 feet. As part of a larger effort to reduce invasive species on national forest lands, weed-free feed is required on the Deschutes National Forest. Locate a weed-free feed vendor near you. |
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Getting there
From Bend, travel southwest on Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway for 31.2 miles to the campground entrance.
| Nearest town | Bend, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43.9978° N, 121.7867° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedJunction Rx
16 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
40 mi from the campground
- WildfireBench
49 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Supply ↗ | 23.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Country RV ↗ | 25.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.2 mi |
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Quinn River Campground - Deschutes National Forest, OR
Worth a stop
Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain Range that weaves through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes, highlighting the beauty of central Oregon.
- 5.5 miTodd Lake Day Use Area/Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.7 miSkyliners Sno-Park/Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSink Creek2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miKatsuk Pond4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miQuinn Springs0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miQuinn Creek3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miAppaloosa1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miMirror Lakes3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.3 miSisters Mirror Trailhead ↗Deschutes National Forest
- 1.6 miElk Lake Trailhead ↗Deschutes National Forest
- 2.7 miDevils Lake/South Sister Trailhead ↗Deschutes National Forest
- 2.7 miRay Atkeson Trailhead ↗Deschutes National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Three Sisters Wilderness, which overlaps Willamette National Forest.
- inThree Sisters Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 283,818 acres
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- inDeschutes National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,870,116 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Elk Lake Guard StationBuilding · Bend · 1.4 mi
- Bend Skyliners LodgeBuilding · Bend · 13.4 mi
Natural features
Spring-fed Quinn Creek, which flows into Hosmer Lake, sits adjacent to the campground. Quinn Meadow spreads south from the campground. The area provides habitat for mammals such as mule deer, coyotes and bears.
Recreation
Quinn Creek Trail, which begins in the campground, follows Quinn Creek past the north end of Hosmer Lake and ties into the Metolius-Windigo Trail. With only a short shuttle between Sparks and Devils Lake, a longer, 11-mile loop can be made by connecting the Katsuk Pond Trail from Devils Lake Trailhead to Quinn Creek, and then on to Sparks Lake via the Metolius-Windigo Horse Trail. The Metolius-Windigo Trail is a long-distance trail open to horseback riders, hikers and mountain bikers. It can be accessed from several trailheads. At over 100 miles in length, this trail begins near the Metolius River headwaters west of Sisters and runs south to Windigo Pass near Crescent Lake. The trail was created in the 1980s, primarily to serve long-distance horseback riders seeking an alternative to the Pacific Crest Trail. Because of its lower elevation, this trail is snow-free longer than trails at higher elevations. It passes through a wide variety of scenic terrain and forest types.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp?
Sites at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling toll free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp?
2-Horse Campsite Rate: $25/night. 4-Horse Campsite Rate: $29/night. One vehicle included with reservation – Each Additional Vehicle: $10.00.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Quinn Meadow Horse Camp open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Quinn Meadow Horse Camp have?
26 sites, including 26 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp?
Quinn Creek Trail, which begins in the campground, follows Quinn Creek past the north end of Hosmer Lake and ties into the Metolius-Windigo Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Quinn Meadow Horse Camp?
Bend, Oregon. Visitors enjoy traveling the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, a 66-mile drive through the Cascade Mountain Range that weaves through snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes, highlighting the beauty of central Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Quinn Meadow Horse Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Elk Lake Campground (1.6 mi), Mallard Marsh Campground (2.4 mi), and Point Campground - Deschutes (2.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby