Big Meadows Horse Camp

Willamette National Forest — lakeside

Location: Idanha, OR, OR

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/big-meadows-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.

Big Meadows Horse Camp offers 9 camping units suitable for vehicles and trailers up to 36 feet in length at 3,600 feet elevation. The campground provides essential amenities including picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, wapiti, Northern Spotted Owls, and snowshoe hares are documented in the area within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Big Meadows Horse Camp: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Big Meadows Road (FS Road 2267) is paved, but access roads throughout the campground are compacted rock. Camp is suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available at sites.

Skip Big Meadows Horse Camp if: You need RV hookups—none are available at this campground.. You're visiting outside May through October—the campground is closed seasonally.. You have a vehicle or trailer longer than 36 feet..

Best time to visit Big Meadows Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as verified by RIDB data..

Nearby campgrounds: Big Pool (Idanha, OR), Lost Lake - Willamette (Or) (Blue River, OR), Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Lost Prairie Group Site (Cascadia, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Big Meadows Horse Camp

Cell signal at Big Meadows Horse Camp (Idanha, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Idanha, OR, OR★ 3.8 (6 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—none are available at this campground.✕ You're visiting outside May through October—the campground is closed seasonally.✕ You have a vehicle or trailer longer than 36 feet.

Insider tips & when to go

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Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Big Meadows Road (FS Road 2267) is paved, but access roads throughout the campground are compacted rock.

Camp is suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available at sites.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as verified by RIDB data.

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Gray wolves, wapiti, Northern Spotted Owls, and snowshoe hares are documented in the area within 8km of the campground.

Location

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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). Conti

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Big Meadows Horse Camp cost per night?+
Big Meadows Horse Camp costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Big Meadows Horse Camp open?+
Big Meadows Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Big Meadows Horse Camp have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Meadows Horse Camp?+
Big Meadows Horse Camp can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
How do I make reservations at Big Meadows Horse Camp?+
Big Meadows Horse Camp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Big Meadows Horse Camp?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Big Meadows Horse Camp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Big Meadows Horse Camp open, and what are check-in times?+
Big Meadows Horse Camp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$25 /night★ 3.8 (6)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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