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Lily Glen Horse Camp near Ashland, Oregon accommodates equestrians with designated campsites designed for horses and riders. The campground features multiple wooden stalls for horses and primitive camping areas suitable for both tent and RV campers. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with pit toilets and hand-pump wells providing basic amenities. The camp maintains first-come, first-served availability, making early arrival advisable during peak riding seasons. Campsites provide sufficient privacy from neighboring sites while maintaining easy access to horse facilities. The constant noise of logging trucks during certain seasons may disturb some campers, particularly at night when vehicles gear down at the nearby stop sign.
The campground connects directly to a 3.5-mile loop trail leading to Howard Prairie Lake, with additional trails accessible across the road from the main camping area. Riders enjoy multiple trail options through the surrounding forest and BLM lands, though awareness of hunting seasons is essential when exploring beyond designated trails. Water for horses is available through the hand pump well, and the layout accommodates horse trailers with adequate parking. Located approximately 30 miles from Dorris, California, Lily Glen represents one of the closest dedicated horse camps to the area. The night sky views are exceptional when logging operations aren't active, and the shaded campsites offer comfortable temperatures even during warmer months. Exploring nearby BLM lands requires attention to seasonal restrictions and sometimes muddy conditions depending on recent weather.
"The camp sites are a bit close, but the location is surprisingly not frequented often from what I’ve noticed. There is a boat launch, and other areas where you can simply fish off the banks."
"Mature trees and right next to the water. So quiet all we heard were birds"
from $10 / night
Check Availability"They offer day use, horse use, and overnight use. The overnight use has 6 available spots at $10/day which is a deal given that the sites are ample with awesome picnic benches and fire pits. "
"Incredible location in the Cascade Mountains,( northern corner of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument)."
"I picked a spot right on the lake where I chose a comfy log to sit and enjoy a book."
from $7 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Great rivers close by, nice hiking trails. Restrooms open and clean. Quiet during weekdays."
"Near the junction to go to Crater Lake, which we did as a day trip, about 45 minutes each way. Small grocery store in nearby Chiloquin."
from $36 / night
Check Availability"The campground is located in the Ochoco National Forest. It is definitely a beautiful place to camp. It is relatively close to town, which is why I think it gets busy during the summers."
"Nice area located on a Resevoir. Potable water available. Outhouse. No hookups and no phone service."
"Hiking in the area is nice with a 3.5 mile loop to the lake and back. There’s additional trails and tracks across the road from Lily Glen."
"The lake is clear and pristine, views for days. Not really a bad campsite. Pit toilets, no showers, no WiFi but Star Link works of course. Trails to hike, kayak, fish, boat."
"Great campground with spectacular views of Fourmile Lake and Mt. Mcgloughlin. Most of the campsites are quite roomy, some are private, and some are open. The camp host is very helpful and friendly."
from $26 - $50 / night
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Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $50 / night
GuideA fun little campground that is located right off Dead Indian memorial road. There are a few wooden stalls for horses and campgrounds are first come first served. Picture is from a nearby lookout we hiked to. Beautiful trails in the area.
GuideI knew nothing about this place before going here. I was just here as a base camp to scout for elk, which I saw none of, for an upcoming hunting trip. This place was absolutely beautiful! They offer day use, horse use, and overnight use. The overnight use has 6 available spots at $10/day which is a deal given that the sites are ample with awesome picnic benches and fire pits. I’m never excited to use a campsite bathroom but this was immaculate and never smelled. Cleanest public bathroom I have ever encountered. There is a small stream that flows through the area coming from a beautiful meadow. All sorts of wildlife loves to visit, even deer. The camp is surrounded by a barbed wire fence to keep cows out, I’m assuming. There are cattle guards at both entrances of the site as well. This is my new favorite spot.
RangerThe Wildcat Campground in Oregon is great, however it does get pretty busy during the summer months. My family and I visited this campground for a few days at the beginning of August and it was packed. Thankfully we went early on Friday morning and got a spot before the rush of people came. It is a "first come first serve" campground so you are not able to call ahead and reserve your spot. You just have to get their early! The campground is located in the Ochoco National Forest. It is definitely a beautiful place to camp. It is relatively close to town, which is why I think it gets busy during the summers. There were a lot of college aged students camping, which did make it pretty loud. My family has a camper, which is allowed in this campground. They have spots for campers, and spots for tents. Each campsite does have a picnic table which is nice. We always bring extra chairs because we are a family of 5 so the picnic table gets a little overcrowded. My family and I really enjoyed doing some hikes nearby (can't remember the names of the hikes), but we looked everything up beforehand. Gorgeous views, but lots of ticks on the hike. Thankfully we all wore tick repellent and smothered our dog in it as well. One thing I wish this campground had was a river/lake within walking distance from the campground.
GuideWhen we first moved to Oregon, my family and I wanted to get out of a hotel while we searched the area for housing! The staff here was friendly, and easy to work with. They have clean bathroom facilities with nice hot showers! The camp sites are a bit close, but the location is surprisingly not frequented often from what I’ve noticed. There is a boat launch, and other areas where you can simply fish off the banks. Short trails are here as well! If you’re looking for longer trails there are plenty all around that you could do a short drive to or walk along the highway (don’t worry, the camp itself is not directly on the road!). The small town of keno is not far from camp either, so if you are in need of more ice or propane, they have small town “stores” to get your essentials from! Or, if you are in need to restock larger items, Klamath Falls is only 25 mins away. There’s lots of wildlife here as well! Deer, fish, birds, rabbits, the occasional mountain lion as well. Have fun, be safe!!
ScoutIncredible location in the Cascade Mountains,( northern corner of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument). The campgrounds were well maintained and spaced so that they provided plenty of privacy from neighboring sites. Exception hiking, great wildlife sighting.
Another plus is that you are just 20 miles away from Ashland, easy drive allows one to take in a play at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival , return to your campsite and marvel at the star lit night sky.
GuideVisited Collier in August. Temperature was nice. A little dry and dusty this time of year. Great rivers close by, nice hiking trails. Restrooms open and clean. Quiet during weekdays.
GuideWe stayed here at the recommendation of a friend—2 nights. Very clean bathrooms and unlimited showers. We stayed in a tenting site, with our mini Meerkat trailer, off the grid. Lots of bold chipmunks. Near the junction to go to Crater Lake, which we did as a day trip, about 45 minutes each way. Small grocery store in nearby Chiloquin. The campground is near the highway, and you can hear traffic occasionally, but there are a number of hiking trails (easy) and you can get down to the cold, clear river.
LegendNice classic Oregon state park with all the requisite facilities of electric hook-ups, RV dump station, ranger programs. Amphitheater and showers. Camp sites a little on top of each other, especially in comparison to the nearby Williamson River Campground, but still a very nice and popular camp site near Crater Lake and Klamath Falls.
Across the highway there's the "Collier State Park Logging Museum" which we didn't get a chance to get to but looked like a lot of fun.
TravelerThis campground is beautiful! Walking distance to the river and logging museum. Logging museum is huge and worth a visit. River is clear and beautiful. Sites are clean and nice. Tent and RV sires available. Beware of the Chipmunks! They are everywhere and for some reason people life the goods to protect their cars. Some spaces can be tricky for large RVs.
Equestrian campers seeking horse campgrounds near Dorris, California will find several options within a 30-mile radius. Located in Siskiyou County near the Oregon border at an elevation of 4,240 feet, this area experiences warm summer days with cooler nights and heavy winter snowfall. Most equestrian camping facilities in this region operate seasonally from late spring through early fall, with closures during winter months due to snow accumulation.
Trail riding to Howard Prairie Lake: Lily Glen Horse Camp provides direct access to a 3.5-mile loop trail leading to Howard Prairie Lake. As one camper noted, "There are a few wooden stalls for horses and campgrounds are first come first served" and "Beautiful trails in the area."
Explore logging history: Visit Collier Memorial State Park, where you can discover the area's timber heritage. A camper described, "Down the easy 1mi. trail along the spring creek, they have a super cool old pioneer village and lumber museum. It's full of olde tyme cabins and era timber industry tools and equipment."
Fish mountain lakes: The mountain lakes near Dorris provide excellent fishing opportunities. At Fourmile Lake Campground, visitors enjoy "spectacular views of Fourmile Lake and Mt. Mcgloughlin." One camper shared that "The lake is clear and pristine, views for days... Trails to hike, kayak, fish, boat."
Natural springs and wildlife viewing: Campers appreciate the natural water features throughout the region. Near Keno Camp, one visitor reported, "Gorgeous river small damn fishing kayaking boat dock! Park/playground for kids safe secure peaceful!" Another noted, "There's lots of wildlife here as well! Deer, fish, birds, rabbits, the occasional mountain lion as well."
Privacy between sites: Many horse camps provide good separation between campsites. At Martins Dairy Campground, a camper praised, "The overnight use has 6 available spots at $10/day which is a deal given that the sites are ample with awesome picnic benches and fire pits."
Stargazing opportunities: The mountain elevation and minimal light pollution create excellent night sky viewing. A visitor to Fourmile Lake Campground mentioned, "Great campground with spectacular views of Fourmile Lake and Mt. Mcgloughlin. Most of the campsites are quite roomy, some are private, and some are open."
Seasonal closures affect access: Many campgrounds in this region have limited operating seasons. Regarding Hyatt Lake Recreation Area, a camper advised, "according to Rec.gov it will be closed for the 2023 season for upgrades."
Road conditions vary: Some horse camps require travel on unpaved or steep roads. A camper warned about one dispersed site: "Road up is gravel & steep. No place to pull over."
Hunting season awareness: When exploring beyond designated horse trails, be mindful of hunting seasons. A camper at Lily Glen Horse Camp cautioned, "We came just before hunting season... be mindful of hunters if exploring the BLM lands during season."
Clean facilities matter: When camping with children, facility cleanliness becomes essential. At Collier Memorial State Park, a camper reported, "Very clean bathrooms and unlimited showers. We stayed in a tenting site, with our mini Meerkat trailer, off the grid. Lots of bold chipmunks."
Wildlife encounters: Prepare children for wildlife interactions at camp. At Keno Camp, one camper shared, "The small town of keno is not far from camp either, so if you are in need of more ice or propane, they have small town 'stores' to get your essentials from!"
Educational opportunities: Many campgrounds near Dorris offer historical learning experiences. A visitor to Collier Memorial State Park mentioned, "They even offer a wagon ride pulled by an old Cat-30, for free, and in June they do a reenactment of the time period in costume and all."
Site size limitations: Many horse campgrounds have limited space for larger rigs. At Hyatt Lake Recreation Area, a camper advised, "Would be cautious bringing a huge rig up here as the roads are windy and sites are on the smaller side."
Water and pump stations: RVers should note water availability varies between campgrounds. A camper at Lily Glen Horse Camp reported, "There are pit toilets, garbage cans and well with a hand pump."
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds require advance bookings while others operate first-come, first-served. At Hyatt Lake, a camper noted, "The campground requires you to make a reservation online even though there are empty sites everywhere... neither of us had cell reception so I find this to be a very odd requirement."
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