2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Limited equestrian camping options exist near Agate Beach, Oregon. Dry Lake Horse Camp offers primitive camping accommodations for equestrians in the Siuslaw National Forest. The campground permits both tent and RV camping with basic amenities. No dedicated horse corrals are available at the site, so campers need to bring portable containment systems or highlines for their horses. Fires are not permitted at this location, and the campground lacks drinking water facilities, requiring visitors to bring sufficient water for themselves and their horses.
Mt Hebo Horse Trail Dispersed Campsite provides a free alternative for horse owners seeking primitive camping experiences. Located within trail access areas, this site offers minimal facilities but allows direct connection to surrounding horse trails. The campground accommodates both tents and smaller RVs with pets permitted throughout the area. Trail conditions can vary significantly by season, making advance research essential. Both campgrounds maintain policies requiring riders to pack out manure and follow Leave No Trace principles when camping with horses.
"Like most Oregon coast campgrounds, the summer months are very busy."
"4 1/2 stars for this sprawling, accessible campground, easy to find and close to so many things Shangra-La-ish about Newport and the Oregon Coast."
Available this weekend
from $25 - $90 / night
"There are only a few flat spots for RVs but quite a few decent spots for tent camping next to the pond. The west side of the pond has at least 2 spots that are a good distance away from the others."
"The sites are sling the right side of the of the road, the road that leads along the left (west side) of the lake. There are several sites, we stayed in H2, which is painted on the road."
"Horse Creek is a great site for horse camping. Only two sites are for non-stock campers."
"Just south of Yachats, highway 101 makes a sharp turn with a steep drop, down to the beach."
from $10 - $44 / night
"Parks that are walking distance to shops and restaurants are such a treat. "
"The main draw of this campground is its proximity to the cute town of Florence. We don't tow a car, so being able to camp within walking distance of shops and restaurants is always a treat."
from $35 - $55 / night
"Small (only a handful of sites) campground with a moderate walk to the beach. The campground host was very friendly!"
"Close to the neighbors it’s pretty flat if you back up close to the rocks. The grounds and trail smell like horse poop. Goes away if the wind blows in an another direction."
"So much better than those CGs next to highways and RRs"
"Dump station nearby. We were visiting relatives in this area, so really only need a safe place to park the rig. This worked out fine."
"When all other nearby campgrounds were full, we came here. Great spot in between Florence and yachats."
ScoutStopped in for a night. Nothing fancy but did the trick. Cheap wood nearby, up the road with the big mushroom. Used the fire pit to cook dinner. Generators are definitely allowed as some dude ran his all night… bathroom was clean considering what it is.
GuideThis dispersed campground allows a 14-day stay. Paved roads and a good variety of sized campsites. I found a cemented level slab to park my trailer on, however, this was the only site with a cemented structure. Lots of blackberries to pick, and very nice place to hike with your pets.
TravelerI am so grateful someone told me about this campground. It has old growth trees and 15 miles of trails. It is a campground for people with horses but two of the spots are for anyone. ( Also, you can camp in a site that has corrals.) No one will make you leave. I walked the trails every day through the gorgeous forest. Would definitely come here again. The only drawback is that the first three quarters of a mile off the highway are mostly a single Lane road. I drove slowly and honked at the two large curves. But there were plenty of people up there with horse trailers so evidently, it's not as much of a problem. Eric, the camp host, is a great guy.
GuideI loved it here. The spots are a little close where I was but at least there was a picnic table. I love the location most of all. You can hear the birds and watch the seals close up. Well kept park and good facilities.
RangerEverybody raves about this campground, but we found it just ok. This is a HUGE campground situated along the Oregon coast and Hwy 101. Actually, you walk under Hwy 101 to get out to the beach. There are 8 loops (A-H), that are a mix of yurts, standard tents sites, FHU (full hook-ups) and PHU (partial hook-ups) sites. Loops A, B, and groups sites are the closest to the beach, but also closest to the road noise from Hwy 101. The campground is nice, but there is not much privacy or space as sites are packed in close together. We lucked out in that our site, F14, was around a bend in the road and surrounded by shrubs. This was not the norm though from what I saw during our daily walks. As other reviewers mentioned, this is a very family friendly campground. There were tons of kids on bikes and scooters going to and fro. This caused a little bit of an issue when we arrived and were prepping to back our 32ft 5th wheel into our spot. I had to give a yell at some kids who kept riding their bikes behind our trailer as my husband was trying to maneuver the trailer. Not cool and not very good campground etiquette. I will say this though, when quiet hours rolled around, I didn't hear a peep out of anyone near us. A couple more things...I had no Verizon connectivity what-so-ever until I got to the beach. If you are in loops C-H, the beach is definitely not "steps" away. It was quite a walk from F loop and even farther if you camp at the back of H and G loops. Lastly, the dump station (sigh). There is one lane in the dump station. For such a huge campground that has only 53 full hook-up sites out of 257 campsites, one lane is not enough. We waited in the dump station line for 45-50 minutes before we could dump our tanks. Another issue is the pilot program that Oregon state parks is doing at some of their parks. The fee for the dump station is $10 for everyone unless you had a FHU site. There is a qr code that you're supposed to be able to scan and pay. Well, I still didn't have service at the dump station and my husband doesn't have a smart phone. I had to walk over and pay at the ranger station. We had an issue at another park as well, but that will be in the review for that park.
Another little note: we saw some dead birds on the beach. I reported this to the ranger station and she told me that unfortunately this is a normal occurance in August. The name escapes me at the moment, but this type of bird nests in the rocks and when a predator comes, they fling themselves off the rocks. So it is a normal thing in August, but just beware for when you go out on the beach.
Guide4 stars because ppl are packed in like sardines. Off season this place would be best.
This is August and of course there are lots of families with kids and adults seem to think it’s ok for them to scream around on bikes and e-bikes w/o any limits on speed and awareness of other people.
However there are a few nature trails thru some unbelievable old growth forest that is mind numbing beautiful!!!
It’s close to the ocean, so you can walk.
The campgrounds are long and spread out, the lower letters a-c have the best spots if you love the ocean. Also better WiFi signals.
There are a few people who think that they own the spots I guess and can be up doing their thing like this guy. It’s got a big ram truck. It seems to be moving his truck just to move it this morning and then later on and it loud. It’s 6:30 AM light is flashing right in my eye. I’m trying to enjoy my coffee.
Take away the people in this place would be stellar
Good access to the town. It’s only about 7 miles away to get supplies, but it’s quiet with the exception of the people and the forest is lovely.
TravelerStopped here for the night. Got the last open spot on a Tuesday. Got site 2. Close to the neighbors it’s pretty flat if you back up close to the rocks. The grounds and trail smell like horse poop. Goes away if the wind blows in an another direction. The trail to the beach has a lot of horse poop as there’s someone up the road that does horse back riding tours to the beach. Only a few sites we got luck and got the last available site on a Tuesday in July. Got site 2 it’s pretty level if you get up close to the rocks in the side. Campground host was very friendly. Cleanest pit toilet I have ever seen.
TravelerGreat staff and great overall place to stay
ScoutWe had a nice camp spot. Showers and restrooms not far away from any campsite. Will definitely return to this one.
Equestrian camping options near Agate Beach, Oregon offer access to forest trails and coastal scenery for riders seeking overnight accommodation with their horses. The Oregon Coast Range provides elevation changes from sea level to over 2,000 feet, creating varied trail experiences through coastal forests. Trail conditions vary seasonally with winter and spring often bringing mud and limited access to certain areas.
Trail riding near Hult Pond: The area offers extensive logging roads and forest paths for equestrian exploration. One visitor noted, "There's not a whole lot to do at this place. No trails that I could find so my dog and I walked on logging roads for a couple miles."
Beach riding opportunities: At Baker Beach Campground, riders can enjoy ocean access. A camper mentioned, "While here I took advantage of the rental stable and got to ride on the beach; pretty cool experience!" The beach access requires crossing sand dunes.
Fossil hunting at coastal beaches: Visit Beverly Beach State Park Campground where one camper reported, "FOSSILS! Literally everywhere on this beach. Nearly every rock and cliff face is littered with marine fossils of varying types and sizes and you can often find individual fossilized shells that can be collected."
Wildlife observation: Multiple campgrounds offer opportunities to spot coastal and forest wildlife. At Beverly Beach, a visitor noted, "We seen stellar jays and a woodpecker." The forest settings provide habitat for various bird species and small mammals.
Forest seclusion: Many horse camps offer wooded settings away from busy tourist areas. At Horse Creek Campground, visitors appreciate the natural surroundings: "The thick forest of trees make each spot peaceful and private."
Dedicated horse facilities: Purpose-built horse campgrounds provide necessary amenities for equestrians. As one Horse Creek visitor explained, "Horse Creek is a great site for horse camping. Only two sites are for non-stock campers. The camp has no water or any hook ups but the corrals are pretty good except they can get muddy if manure is not carefully picked out."
Affordable alternatives: Some areas offer free camping options. One visitor to Mt Hebo Horse Trail Dispersed CampSite noted, "If it was clean would have been a great site. Has nice roads, and camp fire pit. Lots of room and flat ground."
Beach proximity: Several campgrounds provide access to coastal recreation. At Baker Beach Campground, a visitor shared, "The hike to the beach was fantastic. Eric, the camp host was a great source of information. Gave us some great hikes to do and where to have a shower in town. Could hear the waves crashing all night."
Limited services: Most horse campgrounds have minimal facilities. At Dry Lake Horse Camp, a visitor noted, "Corrals for horses, not a lot of water but pit toilets and away from road noise in the forest."
Cell service varies: Connectivity can be unreliable in forest settings. One camper at Hult Pond warned, "NO CELL SERVICE AT ALL. Popular spot for locals. We lost cell service about an hour before we even got there, and didn't have any the whole time there."
Access challenges: Some sites have difficult approaches. A visitor to Dry Lake Horse Camp cautioned, "The turn into this road from Highway is a sharp one and immediately uphill. Probably not for anyone towing large trAilers but if your skilled you can try it out."
Shared use conflicts: Horse camps sometimes face competition from non-equestrian users. One frustrated Horse Creek visitor reported, "This used to be much better than it is currently. Like some other reviews have pointed out, websites like the dyrt and books like Ray's Guides have brought a completely different vibe to the place."
Beach activities: Coastal campgrounds offer family-friendly sand play and exploration. At Beverly Beach State Park, a visitor shared, "This campground is very well maintained, and thought out! Great showers, close to the beach and such a cute little store!!"
Educational opportunities: Some parks offer learning experiences for children. One Beverly Beach visitor mentioned, "Nice educational programs for kids. Firewood conveniently available."
Wildlife viewing: Forest campgrounds provide nature observation opportunities. As one camper noted at Beverly Beach, "We seen stellar jays and a woodpecker. Bathrooms and showers were clean."
Noise considerations: Popular campgrounds can become busy during peak seasons. One Beverly Beach visitor warned, "The only I would be prepared for considering on the other hand is that when full, it can get loud."
Turning radius: Horse campgrounds often have limited space for large rigs. A visitor to Hult Pond cautioned, "We have a 38 foot rv. We got stuck in a ditch. Rv almost tipped over trying to u turn… if you go down the main lower path you will find a area big enough to u turn! Dont do it until then!"
Alternative fairground camping: When horse campgrounds are full, consider Polk County Fairgrounds which offers more developed facilities. One visitor noted, "Huge gravel lot with RV hookups, no sewer connection but there is an on-site dump station so that's covered."
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts access to many horse campgrounds. A visitor observed, "Trail conditions can vary significantly by season, making advance research essential."
Parking considerations: At Baker Beach Campground, "This is a little hidden gem as it is not well marked on maps or along highway 101. There are only about 5 campsites, and they are not equally level, spacious, or private."
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