Best Equestrian Camping near Beatty, OR

Silver Creek Marsh Campground in the Fremont-Winema National Forest contains dedicated horse corrals suitable for equestrian camping. This forest service campground offers several level, well-shaded campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, with sites spacious enough for horse trailers. The campground provides basic amenities including clean pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though lacks hookups or drinking water. Campers should bring their own water supply for both themselves and their horses. The campground typically operates from May through November, weather permitting. Some sites can handle larger rigs and trailers, with several pull-through options available for easier access with horse trailers.

Located approximately 30 miles from Beatty, the campground connects to multiple forest service roads and trails suitable for horseback riding throughout the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The surrounding terrain offers diverse riding opportunities through ponderosa pine forests and high desert landscapes. Trails range from easy to moderate difficulty with good footing for horses on most routes. The remote location ensures quiet camping experiences with minimal crowds even during peak summer months. Horse owners should note the sometimes washboard quality of access roads, requiring slow travel with trailers. The campground's proximity to Thompson Reservoir provides additional riding destinations and water access points. Most riders report excellent stargazing conditions and peaceful surroundings when camping with horses at this location.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Beatty, Oregon (7)

    1. Collier Memorial State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Chiloquin, OR
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 783-2471

    $34 / night

    "Nice classic Oregon state park with all the requisite facilities of electric hook-ups, RV dump station, ranger programs. Amphitheater and showers."

    "Great rivers close by, nice hiking trails.  Restrooms open and clean.  Quiet during weekdays."

    2. Keno Camp

    7 Reviews
    Klamath Falls, OR
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 891-4521

    $10 / night

    "When 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."

    "Mature trees and right next to the water. So quiet all we heard were birds"

    3. No Name Ridge

    1 Review
    Chiloquin, OR
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 783-4001

    4. Silver Creek Marsh

    3 Reviews
    Silver Lake, OR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 576-2107

    "Lovely walks and hikes to be had.  Beautiful stargazing.  Clean pit toilets and clean overall campground.  There were corrals at one end for horse camping.  No cell service."

    5. Jackson Creek

    1 Review
    Silver Lake, OR
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 947-2151

    6. Fourmile Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Butte Falls, OR
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 201-4194

    $26 - $50 / night

    "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."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Beatty, OR

33 Reviews of 7 Beatty Campgrounds


  • Brian C.
    Jun. 28, 2018

    Collier Memorial State Park Campground

    Nice Classic Oregon State Park

    Nice 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.

  • Nicole W.
    Jul. 21, 2019

    Keno Camp

    Beautiful, quiet, friendly

    When 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!!

  • Kelly H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 25, 2022

    Silver Creek Marsh

    Quiet and peaceful

    We were headed to Thompson Creek reservoir, but opted for this lovely little FS campground.  We had the place to ourselves the first night and another camper came in for the 2nd.  Easy pull-through site, pretty level and fit both rigs.  Otherwise plenty of room between sites.

    It was a bit of a trek down gravel roads to get here.  Took it easy, though, and no problems.

     Lovely walks and hikes to be had.  Beautiful stargazing.  Clean pit toilets and clean overall campground.  There were corrals at one end for horse camping.  No cell service. (in 2020)

    4 stars only because of the sometimes-washboard road to get here.

    From here we visited Crack in the ground, Cowboy Dinner Tree, The Sand Dunes, Fort Rock and Christmas Valley.

  • Lynda H.
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Collier Memorial State Park Campground

    High Desert Camping

    Visited 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.

  • Susan L.
    Jul. 2, 2019

    Collier Memorial State Park Campground

    Woodsy riverbank near Hwy395

    We 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.

  • Corinna B.
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Collier Memorial State Park Campground

    Nice State Park 30 Miles from Crater Lake

    Collier State Park is a typically nice Oregon State park, with the benefit that there's often spaces open only a few days out that you can book online and just 30 miles from Crater Lake. There's enough to keep kids busy for a day or so, including the free logging museum across the road. Clean bathrooms and showers and tons of rangers/employees getting sites ready, picking up litter etc. Prices were great, just $19 for tent sites and $29 for a full RV hook-up, including a few pull-through spots, plus flush toilets and showers. On our recent road trip in a 32-foot RV, this was probably the best deal of anywhere we went. For a state park, though, spots were right on top of each other, with very little in terms of privacy.

    Pros:

    • Nice, well maintained facilities
    • Good deal, especially for RVs with hook-ups.

    Cons:

    • Spots felt very crowded and on top of each other.
    • Horrible mosquitoes kept us inside the RV in the evening.
  • Melynda L.
    Aug. 3, 2018

    Collier Memorial State Park Campground

    Great State Park!

    This 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.

  • Jessica P.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Collier Memorial State Park Campground

    Clean, quiet campground - beware chipmunks

    We felt our campsite was plenty big enough for our 30 ft. trailer, chairs, dog, and equipment. The chipmunks are everywhere and will steal food. Our dog was quite annoyed.

    Follow the walking trail to the logging museum. Logging equipment, buildings, train cars (all outdoors) with guided tours and a gift shop. The nearby river is small and beautiful.

  • Rebecca W.
    Oct. 6, 2020

    Collier Memorial State Park Campground

    Very beautiful but very open

    Incredibly clean and nice area. Very friendly hosts and great trail boards. The Logger Museum was super cool and only a short trail walk from campground. The head waters of Spring Creek are worth the drive. The water is super, super cold. No privacy between sites. Tons of camper/trailer sites and all the tent sites are on inside of a loop with restroom/showers in the middle of the tent sites. Lots of foot traffic in tents area. Overall we would go back.


Guide to Beatty

Silver Creek Marsh Campground provides dedicated equestrian facilities within Fremont-Winema National Forest, about 30 miles from Beatty. The area sits at approximately 4,500 feet elevation, characterized by ponderosa pine forests transitioning to high desert terrain. Local weather patterns typically bring warm summer days with cool nights, while spring and fall visitors should prepare for temperature fluctuations of 30-40 degrees within a 24-hour period.

What to do

Fishing at Thompson Reservoir: Visit Thompson Reservoir near Silver Creek Marsh for fishing opportunities. "Lovely walks and hikes to be had. Beautiful stargazing. Clean pit toilets and clean overall campground. There were corrals at one end for horse camping," notes Kelly H.

Explore logging history: Take a short drive to Collier Memorial State Park to visit their outdoor logging museum. "Follow the walking trail to the logging museum. Logging equipment, buildings, train cars (all outdoors) with guided tours and a gift shop. The nearby river is small and beautiful," shares Jessica P.

Stargazing: The remote location of equestrian-friendly campgrounds near Beatty provides exceptional night sky viewing. "We were able to see soooo many stars in the sky!!" reports Fiona W. about camping in the area. The minimal light pollution creates ideal conditions for identifying constellations.

What campers like

Peaceful surroundings: Horse owners appreciate the quiet camping environments. "We had the place to ourselves the first night and another camper came in for the 2nd. Easy pull-through site, pretty level and fit both rigs. Otherwise plenty of room between sites," says Kelly H. about their experience at Silver Creek Marsh.

Clean facilities: Jackson Creek campground maintains good standards despite its remote location. "Beautiful, remote and quiet. Large camp sites," notes Kim K. The pit toilets are regularly maintained at most equestrian campgrounds in the area.

Wildlife viewing: The diverse ecosystems around Beatty support abundant wildlife. Nicole W. from Keno Camp shares, "There's lots of wildlife here as well! Deer, fish, birds, rabbits, the occasional mountain lion as well. Have fun, be safe!!"

What you should know

Road conditions: Access roads to horse-friendly camping areas can be challenging. "The paved road in is not maintained well and has huge cracks every 20 feet, some that could take out a wheel. But the slow bumpy trip was worth it," reports Michael M. about Silver Creek Marsh.

Seasonal availability: Most equestrian campgrounds operate seasonally. "Pushed through to stop here for the night only to find the entrance gated and the sign says 'Closed for the Season'," warns Glen G. about attempting off-season camping at Keno Camp.

Water planning: Bring sufficient water for both humans and horses. Fourmile Lake Campground has drinking water available, but most horse camps in the region require you to pack in your own water supply.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with open spaces for children to play. "The camp sites are pretty spread out which was really nice!" mentions Tylere Y. about Fourmile Lake Campground, providing room for family activities.

Educational opportunities: "We stayed at site A25 on the inner ring. I suggest trying to get a site on the outer ring. Some of those are just off the river with private trail access," advises Tj B., highlighting how riverside sites at Collier Memorial provide nature learning opportunities for children.

Wildlife awareness: Teach children about local wildlife expectations. "The chipmunks are everywhere and will steal food. Our dog was quite annoyed," warns Jessica P., emphasizing the importance of proper food storage even from small creatures.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for trailers: Choose pull-through sites when bringing horse trailers. "Sites are level, well shaded and several are long and can handle big trailers. Some sites have less shade if you need StarLink access," notes Michael M. about camping at Silver Creek Marsh.

Services available: Know where to find supplies since most horse camps are remote. "If you are in need to restock larger items, Klamath Falls is only 25 mins away," advises Nicole W., providing practical information for extended stays.

Connectivity considerations: Cell service is limited around Beatty. "Pit toilets, no showers, no WiFi but Star Link works of course," shares Heather E., highlighting the importance of alternative communication options for emergency situations when camping with horses.

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