Best Equestrian Camping near Black Butte Lake

Equestrian Camping Reviews near Black Butte Lake

27 Reviews of 6 Black Butte Lake Campgrounds

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  Rich J.

  Ranger

  Mar. 6, 2023

  Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot

  Good

  Large pull-thru sites with vegetation in between.  Casino nearby has multiple restaurants and entertainment, including golf.  Cheap gas for California.  Little bit of a hike to clean restrooms.  Quiet.  Convenient location for traveling down I-5.

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  Taylor L.

  Guide

  Aug. 19, 2021

  Middle Creek Campground

  Hope someone sees this

  I’ve been camping cross country for the last month with my husband. We’re from New York, and like to think we’re not easily rattled or intimidated. This was the first time on our trip that we were both scared.

  The forest service website says this campground is not open for camping, just dirt bike and horse riding, so I had found a campground further into the National Forest to camp at. When we drove by Middle Creek, we could see the sites from the road and a few of them had tents and we could see some folks, the campground was pretty clearly operating to some extent. We just wanted somewhere to stay overnight on our way into SF so we doubled back and found a site, paid the $8 and had a snack. We explored our corner of the campground a little- pretty clean, a fine campground. No visible host.

  Lots of wasps and flies, like standing right next to a dumpster. There was a woman who seemed to be experiencing homelessness and/or mental illness occupying multiple sites. She pretty clearly was stealing from sites people weren’t present at, right in front of us. She also had a dog that didn’t seem to be hers.

  The man at the campsite next to us didn’t have a tent or anything, just paid then sat in his truck screaming and cackling and breaking stuff loudly and pounding beers.

  We left without spending the night. The police need to go take a look out there.

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  Ann N.

  Guide

  Jul. 5, 2020

  Surveyor Campground

  Not found on a map! Remote! Mill Valley Campground

  Take Forrest Route N17 off of Spouts Spring Rd.

  What a sweet surprise after spending an hour on an unimproved wash board road.. This is an ideal Campground for those with OHV's. As you pass thru a off road vehicle area on way up to campsite.

  Lett's Lake was closed due to a prior fire. But the upside is that the Forrest service has provided free stacks of wood.

  Bring lots of water and drive a well running car. You don't want to get stuck out here!

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  Gary R.

  Traveler

  Oct. 27, 2021

  Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot

  Easy access, clean facilities, level 75' pull through spots

  We enjoyed an overnight stay here. Clean facilities, well maintained grounds and friendly neighbors. Conveniently located just off I-5, far enough away from the noise. Casino, restaurants, doggy daycare and golf just next door. Sites are level 75 ft pull through sites. We will stay again. Lower numbered sites are closest to amenities.

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  Christian N.

  Ranger

  Dec. 22, 2020

  Oak Flat Campground

  Nice Oaky Campsite

  Was 0.75 miles away from water (we have been in a drought?) but beautiful spacious campsite. Even with annoying neighbors, you can have peace and quiet. Fun, almost hidden area that I didn’t know existed before this trip.

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  G L.

  Scout

  Feb. 29, 2020

  Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot

  Nice place to have dinner too.

  Easy off and on freeway access, next to casino.

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  Michi P.

  Guide

  Apr. 24, 2025

  Middle Creek Campground

  Great place for dry camping

  Beautiful location, campground was easily accessible going up Elk Mountain Road. Camped in Site 11, pull through, no hook ups, nice picnic table, grill and fire pit. Vault toilets, no showers. There is potable water close to the campsites. Very quiet during the week, it did get noisier on the weekends, but everyone settled down for the evening.

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  Justin W.

  Guide

  Jan. 12, 2025

  Middle Creek Campground

  Dry but clean

  This campground is dry and built primarily for HOV people cuz the Elk mountain area is very much a dirt bike and four-wheel Haven.

  It's got dropped toilets and it has potable water. Problem is that the spigots don't have any hose fittings, so you can't hook up, which I think is a good thing to keep people from taking over water for an extended period of time.

  There's no other water anywhere else, no showers, no sinks or anything like that so prepare to come fully dry.

  If you come with that in mind I would say this place is really really nice. It's very clean. If it's in a beautiful location and if you're into four-wheeling or dirt bikes, you're going to have a blast.

  There there's a small town not far, 15 minutes or so, that has gas, a market, pizza places, and a few other stores. So there's plenty of access to food and gas when necessary.

  This has nothing to do with the campground. Just keep in mind that Elk mountain road, especially the part leading up to the top of the mountain right as you leave the campground is an absolutely terrible road, it needs a lot of maintenance..

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  Katrina C.

  Guide

  Aug. 6, 2023

  Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot

  Hidden Gem!

  Only $55 for a full hookup that’s a pull through. $50 for Good Sam Members. We came in too late to enjoy the comedy shows they have every first Saturday. If you happen to make it on time, “Carlinos” or the place the host it is in the North Tower. Go right at the main entrance. We missed it by wandering around the casino trying to find it. There are also amazing views at sunset and sunrise if you get to the lots closer to the end- which we didn’t. Great front desk staff! They also have routine patrol security.

  Laundry: $2.00 for washing machines and $1.00 for dryers. Must be done by 10 pm with the last load starting at 8 pm.

  Showers: $15/person- not included in RV fee

  Dump station: $10- only from 9am- 5 pm, although each site has sewer hookups.

  No wifi, but I’m not upset because the price was great and I had good cell coverage.

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