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Carter Meadows Campground

USFS · Horse Camp · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Horse Camp
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Medicine Lake Dump Station · 73.4 mi
Coordinates
41.2214, -122.9086
Last verified
September 18, 2026
41.2214° N · 122.9086° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

There is one large group campsite available at the Carter Meadows campground that is available by reservation only. The site is designed for large groups with horses, and there are corrals for 25+ horses.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Carter Meadows Campground free?

No. Carter Meadows Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Carter Meadows Campground?

From Callahan, take the Callahan-Cecilville Rd for approx. 11 miles. At about a 1/2 mile below the summit, the turn-off to the campground will be on your left.

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Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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