Box Canyon Horse Camp campground
Box Canyon Horse Camp
What's on-site at Box Canyon Horse Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Box Canyon Horse Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring River Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Skookum Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Frissell Crossing Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Red Diamond Group Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Kiahanie Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Box Canyon Horse Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| So Fk Mckenzie River Abv Cougar Lake Nr Rainbow Or | 292 cfs | → |
| South Fork Mckenzie River Near Rainbow | 327 cfs | → |
| Blue River At Blue River | 466 cfs | → |
| M F Willamette R Ab Salt Cr. | 556 cfs | → |
| Lookout Creek Near Blue River | 28 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Near Vida | 2,480 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Box Canyon Horse Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Roaring River | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Roaring River | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Irish Taylor | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Irish Taylor | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Railroad Overpass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Salt Creek Falls | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Three Sisters
- Wilderness Waldo Lake
- Jennie B. Harris State Recreation Site
- Salmon Creek Park
- Greenwater Rest & Recreation Area
- Wilderness Mount Washington
Boat launches
- Frissell Crossing Campground
- North Waldo Campground
- Islet Boat Launch & Day Use Area (Waldo Lake)
- Cultus Lake Campground
- Slide Creek Campground
- Cascade Lakes Highway Deschutes County
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Waldo Mountain Lookout
- North Waldo Boat Launch & Day-Use
- Indian Ridge Lookout
- Huckleberry Mountain Lookout
- Browns Crossing Wildlife Viewing Site
- Salt Creek Falls Observation Site And Picnic Area
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Three Sisters Wilderness Boundary
- Mill City To Mehama
- Three Sisters Wilderness Boundary To Cougar Reservoir
- Little Lava Lake To Crane Prairie Reservoir
- Springs Sec 30, T21s, R8e To Wickiup Reservoir
- Below Cougar Dam To Confluence With Mckenzie River
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Box Canyon Horse Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Box Canyon Horse Camp
Can I make reservations at Box Canyon Horse Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Box Canyon Horse Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Box Canyon Horse Camp.