Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BEND, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$29 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (67 reviews)
Season: May through October
Quinn Meadow Horse Campground is situated along the Cascasde Lake Highway within Central Oregon’s Cascade range. Sites are equipped with double or quadruple corrals and horse stalls. A manure pit and watering hole are on-site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/quinn-meadow-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Quinn Meadow Horse Camp is ideally situated for equestrian enthusiasts with recently updated pipe corrals and excellent trail access, including the Quinn Creek Trail connecting to Hosmer Lake and a potential 11-mile loop via the Metolius-Windigo Trail system. Campers consistently praise the respectful community, well-maintained trails with recent chainsaw clearing, and level sites.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Red Fox, American Pika, Mule Deer, Canada Jay, American Kestrel, Red Crossbill, and Northwestern Ringneck Snake are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Quinn Meadow Horse Camp: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Updated pipe corrals allow you to set up tarps or shade cloths for horses Almost all sites are level, ideal for horse camping setups Quinn Creek Trail starts directly from campground for convenient access
Skip Quinn Meadow Horse Camp if: You need electric hookups—no hookups at most sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer RV sites—site types listed as tent only.
Best time to visit Quinn Meadow Horse Camp: May-October — Official seasonal operations period. Summer — Trail access optimal and corrals fully operational for horses.
Nearby campgrounds: Elk Lake Campground (BEND, OR), Mallard Marsh Campground (BEND, OR), Point Campground - Deschutes (BEND, OR), Little Fawn Campground (BEND, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp
Cell signal at Quinn Meadow Horse Camp (BEND, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Quinn Meadow Horse Campground is situated along the Cascasde Lake Highway within Central Oregon’s Cascade range. Sites are equipped with double or quadruple corrals and horse stalls. A manure pit and watering hole are on-site.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Updated pipe corrals allow you to set up tarps or shade cloths for horses
Almost all sites are level, ideal for horse camping setups
Quinn Creek Trail starts directly from campground for convenient access
Official seasonal operations period
Trail access optimal and corrals fully operational for horses
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bend, travel southwest on Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway for 31.2 miles to the campground entrance.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Deschutes National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Deschutes National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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