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Lily Glen Horse Camp near Howard Prairie Lake offers primitive equestrian camping with wooden stalls for horses approximately 35 miles east of Yreka. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with sites designed to accommodate both horses and camping equipment. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, while the campground features pit toilets, garbage collection, and a well with a hand pump for water access. The camp provides direct access to a 3.5-mile loop trail leading to the lake, with additional trails accessible across the road. Campers should note that early fall visitors have reported logging truck noise from nearby Keno Road during harvest seasons.
Carter Meadows Horse Campground sits at the intersection of multiple backcountry riding trails in Klamath National Forest. This reservable group horse camp operates seasonally from mid-June through late October, providing designated spaces for equestrian camping with room for multiple horses and trailers. The campground includes basic amenities such as fire rings and picnic tables but lacks drinking water and shower facilities. Riders access extensive trail networks directly from the campground, connecting to wilderness areas with varying terrain. The campground's elevation at approximately 5,700 feet offers cooler summer temperatures and diverse riding environments. Visitors should prepare for primitive conditions and bring sufficient water for both humans and horses, especially during peak summer months when natural water sources may be limited.
"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. "
from $45 - $50 / night
"Great bike trails. Plenty of showers and restrooms. Flat concrete for tent setup and bbq pit in each site with fresh water close to all sites."
"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"We just finished a backpacking trip in marble valley and sky high lakes area, both accessible about 5+ miles from the Lovers Camp Trailhead. It was absolutely beautiful!"
"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."
"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"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."
from $50 / night
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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.
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.
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!!
ScoutWe visited early Oct 22.
The first review for this campground is not for this campground.
The road up the the campground is a rough dirt road. Eagle Creek is a beautiful creek as are most of the creeks coming out of the Trinity Alps. We live on one of these creeks near Weaverville. The campground proper has not been maintained. Very little evidence of recent campers. Many of the sites have been degraded by debris carried by flooding. The turn around at the end of the campground road has serious washout problems. The campground road is narrow. Trees are dying causing danger from falling limbs &/or trees. The canopy is dense enough that there is very little sunlight. There are a few sites below the road that are nicer & next to creek but parking is sparse. We spent about 3 hours there before deciding to find a more hospitible camping site. Verizion (best carrier for Trinity Co) coverage was nonexistant.
ScoutGreat bike trails. Plenty of showers and restrooms. Flat concrete for tent setup and bbq pit in each site with fresh water close to all sites.
ScoutEasy check in. Nice senior couple are the hosts.$20 a night for our van to park. Big clean heated bathrooms with flush toilets and free hot shower. Dumpsters for our trash made it easy to do cleanup at the end of the day. Mature trees and right next to the water. So quiet all we heard were birds
GuideI picked a spot right on the lake where I chose a comfy log to sit and enjoy a book. There is lots of wildlife around the lake; dusk coaxed several deer out to the water, lots of birds throughout the day, and the sound of frogs at night.
This campground has bathrooms and showers, though the bathrooms weren’t the cleanest for such a well-developed campground. Fire rings are available, but bring firewood with you. There’s plenty of wood laying around to burn, but I’m not sure what the campground’s policy is for foraging.
The lake was too low to use the boat ramps and warnings of leaches and skin parasites made the water itself uninviting, but the campground itself was great and there’s plenty of options for hiking nearby.
Oh yeah, the road up the mountain coming from I-5 was made of narrow switchbacks straight up along the side of a cliff. I white-knuckled it the whole way in my little car... not for the faint of heart. The views were breathtaking though.
Equestrian camping near Yreka, California offers access to extensive trail networks within Klamath National Forest at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 5,700 feet. The region features a mix of forest service and BLM lands with seasonal availability typically running from mid-spring through mid-fall. Summer temperatures average 85-90°F during daytime hours with cooler nights at higher elevations.
Fishing access: Keno Camp provides convenient water access with a boat dock and bank fishing opportunities. "There is a boat launch, and other areas where you can simply fish off the banks. Short trails are here as well," notes Nicole W., who camped at Keno Camp.
Trail riding: The region's horse camps connect to extensive backcountry riding routes. Kassidy D. reports about Lily Glen Horse Camp: "A 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... Beautiful trails in the area."
Backpacking: Use trailhead campgrounds as starting points for multi-day wilderness trips. "We just finished a backpacking trip in marble valley and sky high lakes area, both accessible about 5+ miles from the Lovers Camp Trailhead. It was absolutely beautiful! So much to do in that area and such great views," shares Erin about their experience.
Secluded settings: Campers appreciate quiet locations away from crowds. James E. describes Martins Dairy Campground: "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."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained amenities receive frequent praise. "Big clean heated bathrooms with flush toilets and free hot shower. Dumpsters for our trash made it easy to do cleanup at the end of the day," reports Chris G. from Keno Camp.
Wildlife viewing: The area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife observation. Nicole W. notes at Keno Camp: "There's lots of wildlife here as well! Deer, fish, birds, rabbits, the occasional mountain lion as well."
Seasonal closures: Confirm operating dates before traveling. Glen G. warns about Keno Camp: "Pushed through to stop here for the night only to find the entrance gated and the sign says 'Closed for the Season'."
Road conditions: Access to remote horse camps often requires navigating unpaved forest roads. D D. mentions about Lily Glen Horse Camp: "The only drawback was the constant noise of logging trucks at night. They were coming from Keno Road so the noise included them gearing down to the stop sign and then getting back up to speed when passing the campground."
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds operate on first-come, first-served basis while others require advance booking. Jules S. notes about Hyatt Lake Recreation Area: "Campground is quiet and very clean. Had no trouble getting in. Would be catious bringing a huge rig up here as the roads are windy and sites are on the smaller side. Camp host was very nice. Have water stations throughout as well as a dump station."
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. Rob W. recommends Keno Camp: "Gorgeous river small damn fishing kayaking boat dock! Park/playground for kids safe secure peaceful!"
Cell service planning: Connectivity varies widely throughout the region. Craig M. advises about Hyatt Lake: "No cell service & spotty starlink. Great place to sit and enjoy cooler weather."
Tick prevention: Prepare for insects, especially during spring and early summer. Julie P. shares from Wildcat Campground: "My family and I really enjoyed doing some hikes nearby, but lots of ticks on the hike. Thankfully we all wore tick repellent and smothered our dog in it as well."
Site limitations: Many horse-focused campgrounds have limited space for larger vehicles. Jules S. cautions about Hyatt Lake: "Would be catious bringing a huge rig up here as the roads are windy and sites are on the smaller side."
Water availability: Horse camps often have basic water sources requiring preparation. Derreck B. notes about Wildcat: "Nice area located on a Resevoir. Potable water available. Outhouse. No hookups and no phone service."
Route planning: Mountain roads present challenges for towing. Craig M. warns: "The road up the mountain coming from I-5 was made of narrow switchbacks straight up along the side of a cliff. I white-knuckled it the whole way in my little car... not for the faint of heart."
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