Whispering Pines Horse Camp
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.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 9 |
Site guide
9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 002 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 003 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 004 | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 006 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 007 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 008 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 009 | Back-in | 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
| Equipment | Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | 4-Horse Campsite Rate: $25/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 fees: - A 50 percent discount on… |
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.
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 | 4-Horse Campsite Rate: $25/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 fees: - A 50 percent discount on… |
| 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 Sisters, OR: Travel approximately 6 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway) then follow the signs into Whispering Pine Horse Camp.
| Nearest town | Sisters, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.1364° N, 123.0647° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMarys Peak Rx
35 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
40 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Marathon Coach ↗ | 0.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 4.5 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
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.
- 12.7 miFern Ridge Shores Marina ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Willamette National Forest begins about 13.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 13.9 miWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 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
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
Sites at Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
4-Horse Campsite Rate: $25/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 fees: - A 50 percent discount on…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Whispering Pines Horse Camp open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Whispering Pines Horse Camp have?
9 sites, including 9 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
Whispering Pines Horse Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
This campground offers many opportunities for horseback riding or hiking with the many trails nearby. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Whispering Pines Horse Camp?
Sisters, Oregon. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Whispering Pines Horse Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Graham Corral Horse Campground (under 0.1 mi), South Twin Lake Campground (under 0.1 mi), and Shotgun Creek Recreation Site (12.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby