Horse and hiking trail access is the main draw at Howard Creek Horse Camp, set within Silver Falls State Park near Sublimity, Oregon. Sites are large and reportedly private, with the ten-waterfall trail in the day-use area accessible on foot. Full hookups are available, including electric, water, and sewer, making this a workable base for equestrians hauling rigs. The access road has rough sections, so drivers should plan accordingly. Campers interested in campgrounds near Silver Falls State Park will find several options in the corridor, including Silver Falls State Park Campground about 1.2 miles west. Nightly rates run $29 to $87, and reservations are available. This camp makes the most sense for equestrians or groups needing full hookups with trail access from the site.
Description
Note: Coordinates listed on The Dyrt are to the State Park. Please call the reservations desk for direct directions to campground. There are 6 campsites at Howard Creek Horse Camp, including one group site. All campsites are quite nice and feature plenty of shade and a fair amount of privacy. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, corrals and hitching rails, manure bins, spigots with potable water and porta potties. Up to 4 horses/pack animals and 8 people are allowed per site. The group site however can accommodate up to 12 horses and 24 people.
Howard Creek Horse Camp is open seasonally, May through September.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Emerald Ash Borer, a highly invasive insect, has been sighted in Oregon for the first time. Help contain this extremely damaging insect by following these firewood tips: - Buy locally harvested firewood at or near your destination. - Buy certified heat-treated firewood ahead of time, if available.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHoward Creek Horse Camp is located in Oregon near Mehama
Directions
Directions to Silver Falls State Park On Highway 214, approximately 13 miles southeast of Silverton and 10 miles northeast of Sublimity, follow signs to Silver Falls State Park
Address
20024 SILVER FALLS HWY SE
Sublimity, OR 97385
Coordinates
44.8652426 N
122.6263044 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/27/26- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/27/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 32 min from Salem, OR
- 46 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 3 min from Corvallis, OR
- 1 hr 7 min from Portland, OR
