About this campground
In 1992 this high desert horse camp was constructed with the help of volunteers amidst the remnants of an old homestead and orchard just a short distance from Haystack Reservoir. The facility is available for horse camping, standard camping, and RV camping opportunities. View a vicinity map here. Learn about Leave No Trace principles for horse camping AMENITIES: Stock water is dependent on cattle permittee operations/infrastructure and has been removed for the season. Please plan ahead and bring your own water. 5 standard campsites 8 corrals 2 hitching racks 1 water trough 1 manure pit 1 wooden picnic table and 1 combination fire ring/grill per campsite 1 vault outhouse for the campground 1 informational signboard. Please call the Crooked River National Grasslands Office (541) 416-6640 or Ochoco National Forest Office (541) 416-6500 for more information. Nearby recreation opportunities include: Horseback Riding Trails Hiking Trails Mountain Biking Trails Hunting
Getting there
From Hwy 97: Exit Norris Lane and go east approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right on Springer Rd (Forest Service Road 5740). Turn left onto Hagman Rd (Forest Service Road 5750) and proceed approximately 1 mile. Cyrus Horse Camp will be on the right. From Hwy 26: Exit and head west on Laurel Lane (Forest Service Road 96) for approximately 2 miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 5750 (just before the cemetery) and proceed for approximately ½ mile. Turn right to stay on Forest Service Road 5750 at the junction with Hagman Road (Forest Service Road 5750/5760) and proceed for approximately 1.5 miles. Cyrus Horse Camp will be on the left.
Activities
- RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- HORSE CAMPING
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