Whispering Pine Horse Camp
Open for the 2026 season from May 8 through October 18. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. No potable water on site. Weed-free feed is required for all horses.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
About
Whispering Pine Horse Camp is nestled below a thick ponderosa pine forest mixed with birch in the wet areas, providing excellent shade and a peaceful setting for horse enthusiasts. Located approximately 6 miles west of Sisters on the McKenzie Pass Highway, this rustic nine-site equestrian campground offers direct trail access to the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Each site can accommodate up to four horses and includes stalls where horses must be kept. Tethering, picketing, high-lines, and portable corrals are not permitted. Weed-free feed is required throughout the Deschutes National Forest to reduce invasive species. The campground provides vault toilets and livestock water, but campers must bring their own potable drinking water. This facility is designed specifically for visitors with horses, and the Forest Service asks those without horses to consider nearby alternative camping options. Maximum site spur length is 40 feet.
Directions
From Sisters, OR: Travel approximately 6 miles west on Highway 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway). Follow the signs into Whispering Pine Horse Camp.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 549-7700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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