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Deschutes National Forest › Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District › Oregon
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Campsite #14 at Chief Paulina Horse Camp, OR
$27
Campsite #14
| 12 people | |
| 36 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | weak |
9/2
9/10
Campsite #14 Features: Back-in parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Pets Allowed, Horse Site
Campsite Reviews (4)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 50% |
| 4 star | | 25% |
| 3 star | | 25% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@LaunaSF4543FEA · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #14
Many great trails but most dont have water so make sure your stock is conditioned. Trails are very dusty so bring wild rags if there are more then 2 horses. My favorite was Peter Skene Ogden trail. We were lucky enough to have a shuttle trailer and were dropped off at Ogden group camp and rode back. Many great places for lunch next to the creek with pools to hang out in. Plenty of water and shade on this trail. Plus the bonus of riding to Paulina resort for ice cream!Riding to the hot springs on East lake is another great destination spot. I could have slept for hours in the hot springs. I loved Paulina Peak trail but no water so we had friends meet us at the peak with water and food for the horses. As for horse camp I was not impressed with the design. A few simple changes could make this camp effective and efficient. Check corals for safety and get creative on improving the gate system. Water is only close to the lower sites so camp 1,11, 12, 13 and 14 its tough to haul your water uphill if you cant transport your own. These sights are nice and big but also right next to the highway.The first night a horse in 13 got lose as the hardware used for the poorly designed corals pulled from the post as through bolts werent used. Being right next to the highway was nerve wracking until caught. Fortunately I had panels and a few of our group used these for gates.Most like to face North for afternoon shade and most LQ doors are on the passenger side. The camp design is poorly thought out so in many camps youll have to drive in against the one way road signs in order park your rig. With creativity and ingenuity you can easily adapt to the poor design of the actual horse camp and have an amazing experience.
@CindyW735 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #14
The camp host was very helpful and courteous without being intrusive. The vault toilet is the best maintained one I’ve ever used. Clean, checked daily, just really great. I brought my own water for my horse, but other people mentioned to the camp host that the eater in the large tanks had algae growing in it. The next day, I noticed that the tank was freshly cleaned and refilled and had black tarp wrapped around it. (Prevention of sunlight minimizes algae growth.) I was very impressed that the other camper’s concerns were addressed so quickly and so satisfactorily. Just an outstandingly well maintained campground.
@JanetR224 · Camped on Aug 26, 2020 at Campsite #14
This is a beautiful horse camp. There are some great trails, some more difficult, and you need to be very aware of cyclists coming down the trails. We came upon several who didn’t know trail etiquette. Better trail safety information signs might help to educate all trail users. The scenery is beautiful. The Forest Service camp personnel were very helpful and friendly. We visited the lava flows, Paulina Falls and Paulina and East Lake resorts. Many corral poles were in need of repair, but the corrals were good sized. The camp sites were nice.
@SandraB403 · Camped on Jul 15, 2020 at Campsite #14
This is a nice big spot that we used as our gathering place. The pen had broken poles though. It would be nice to have a manure dump on this side of camp ( it may keep people from throwing it in the trees). The stock water isn’t the most convenient but at least we had water!
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