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Super clean bathrooms and showers, rangers patrol the campground constantly so it feels pretty safe.
Equestrian Camping near Blodgett, OR
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Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp accommodates equestrians with specific facilities for overnight camping with horses. The campground includes designated areas for horse trailers and several established sites that allow riders to keep horses near their camping setup. Facilities remain open from May 15 to September 30, providing seasonal access to riders exploring the park's extensive trail system. The location receives positive ratings from equestrians, with consistent 4-star reviews noting the convenience of camping with direct trail access. The horse camping area provides separate accommodations from standard camping areas to minimize conflicts between horse owners and other campers.
Bridle trails throughout Willamette Mission State Park connect directly to the horse camp, allowing riders to access miles of riding opportunities without trailering horses after arrival. The trail system includes routes suitable for different riding experience levels, from novice to experienced equestrians. Water access for horses is available at designated points throughout the camping area. Whispering Pine Horse Camp, located near Sisters, offers another option for equestrians seeking campgrounds with horse facilities, though situated further from Blodgett. Most horse-friendly campgrounds in the region require advance reservations during peak summer months. Campgrounds specifically designed for horse camping typically enforce rules about containing and managing horses overnight for safety and environmental protection.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Blodgett (14)
1. Beverly Beach State Park Campground
"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."
117 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $25 - $90 / night
2. Hult Pond
"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."
3. Silver Falls State Park Campground
"If you want to camp in Oregon this is the place to go. There are several waterfalls and hiking trails. You can see wildlife and you can't beat the beauty. You can tent camp and they also have yurts."
"THE most beautiful park in Oregon that we've seen! Hiked for 5 hours! BEWARE: It's WET, so bring your wet weather gear, and good, sturdy hiking shoes for slippery terrain."
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $22 - $92 / night
4. Polk County Fairgrounds
"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."
6. Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $44 / night
7. Baker Beach Campground
"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."
8. Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp — Willamette Mission State Park
"Only sites for camping with horses."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $74 / night
9. Whispering Pine Horse Camp
"Lots of great trails to hike."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $30 / night
10. Howard Creek Horse Camp — Silver Falls State Park
"Very quite and tons of near empty trails even with a full campground on a weekend in the summer. Walking, bike, and horse trails. Close to the ten waterfall trail on the day use area."
"First and foremost, it's all about the waterfalls - all 10 of them - linked by paved hiking trails. Not a fan of sharing the trail with hikers when on your bike?"
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $61 / night
Drive Time
- 18 min from Corvallis, OR
- 34 min from Albany, OR
- 57 min from Salem, OR
- 1 hr from Eugene, OR
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Blodgett, OR
258 Reviews of 14 Blodgett Campgrounds
- lluke
ScoutBaker Beach Campground
Stopped 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.
- DDeborah T.Scout
Silver Falls State Park Campground
Beautiful Forest
Beautiful camping sites. Very busy. Lots of families and people. Roads are very windy and curvy be extra cautious. Wish we had more time so much to explore. If you bring your dog, you will be very limited on where you can hike too. RV sites are pretty private. Bathrooms and showers look brand new. And Camp post are extremely kind and polite.
Ernie J.GuideHult Pond
Very Nice Quiet Campsite Near an Old Logging Pond
This 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.
Jude C.
TravelerHorse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest
Beautiful campground. Great camp host!
I 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.
- Christina F.
RangerBeverly Beach State Park Campground
It was ok.
Everybody 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.
- mmitzi M.Guide
Beverly Beach State Park Campground
Good place but potential for crowding
4 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.
- PPatti C.Guide
Silver Falls State Park Campground
Finally Made It to Silver Falls’
My husband and I have tried to reserve a spot at Silver Falls SP in Oregon the last few years. This year we were very proactive in making a reservation as soon as the window opened. This is a beautiful park. Wonderful access to several water falls in the area. Sites are large. We stayed in a non hookup site with our 22 foot trailer. Things to consider - only a few trails are open to dogs so if you want to go close to the falls, visit the park at a time of the year that is cool enough for your furry friend to stay in your car. We visited in July. Skunks and raccoons came out to visit when it got dark. Just be aware that we are all sharing their home. Finally, there’s a little spot in the campground that you can access wi-fi but we weren’t able to sign on to it. If heading towards Salem, there’s a Willamette Valley overlook that can get a phone signal.
- PPerry K.Traveler
Baker Beach Campground
Very quiet stay.
Stopped 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.
Guide to Blodgett
Equestrian camping near Blodgett, Oregon offers direct access to coastal range forests within 15 miles of the Pacific Ocean. The region spans elevations from 400 to 2,500 feet and receives approximately 70 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush forest conditions for trail riding. Most horse-friendly campgrounds remain operational from May through October, closing during wetter winter months when trails become muddy and potentially hazardous.
What to Do
Trail riding at Dry Lake Horse Camp: Located between Florence and Yachats, this camp provides forest riding opportunities. "When all other nearby campgrounds were full, we came here. Great spot in between Florence and yachats. Close to heceta light house, right before sea lion caves, and close to hikes and away from crowds," notes Ash C.
Beach riding from Baker Beach Campground: This small equestrian site connects to beach trails. "The walk to the ocean was through soft/deep sand (watch out for horse manure as there are horse tours happening nearby)," states North Idaho N. The campground facilitates direct beach access for riders who prefer coastal terrain over forest trails.
Mountain riding at Whispering Pine Horse Camp: Higher elevation terrain provides different riding experiences. "The scenery is amazing. The smell of the trees in the summer is my favorite part. Lots of great trails to hike," says Eric M. The camp serves as a base for higher elevation riding with forest scents distinct from coastal areas.
What Campers Like
Direct trail access: Many equestrian camps offer immediate trail connections. At Horse Creek Campground, "The trails are wonderful!! But hilly so make sure your horse is fit or you are willing to take it easy. Many of the original overlooks are starting to be grown in but the forest is amazing!" reports Dodie K.
Corral availability: Secure overnight containment for horses matters to riders. "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," adds Dodie K.
Seasonal considerations: Summer offers optimal trail conditions. At Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp, "I had a great weekend at Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp! The campsites are horse friendly and the trails are absolutely gorgeous- it felt like being out in the wild," shares Sprunki R.
What You Should Know
Equestrian-only camping areas: Some areas restrict usage to riders with horses. "This is a horse camp not a car camp. If you don't have horses you should not be taking up a spot with horse corrals!" states Shannon C. about Horse Creek Campground.
Water considerations: Horse water sources may require preparation. "The horse water trough is a short walk away from camp but does not have potable water. If users are not careful it can drain or not be usable so bring horse water," advises Dodie K.
Road access limitations: Some horse camps have challenging access roads. At Hult Pond Recreation Area, "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!" warns Dillon & Soren A.
Tips for Camping with Families
Off-season camping for fewer crowds: Visit during shoulder seasons for quieter experiences. "I went during my spring break and I was lucky that it was too cold for most people to camp there. It was beautiful and quiet (other than the 9pm daily goose choir)," shares Nicki G. about Hult Pond.
Fossil hunting opportunities: Nearby beaches offer educational activities. At Beverly Beach State Park Campground, "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," reports Erik C.
Wildlife observation: Equestrian areas often allow wildlife viewing. "Great camping sites are good size semi private. Easy access to the nature trails and to the beach. We seen stellar jays and a woodpecker. Bathrooms and showers were clean," notes Debbie I. about Beverly Beach State Park.
Tips from RVers
Horse trailer parking considerations: Plan for adequate turning space. At Dry Lake Horse Camp, "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," advises Ash C.
Alternative fairground camping: When horse camps are full, consider nearby fairgrounds. At Polk County Fairgrounds, "We stayed here for seven nights and we do it again! Electricity 30 amp and water at the post. Dump station nearby. We were visiting relatives in this area, so really only need a safe place to park the rig," reports Theresa R.
Water and power management: Prepare for limited services. "Huge gravel lot with RV hookups, no sewer connection but there is an on-site dump station so that's covered," states Casey P. about Polk County Fairgrounds, providing an alternative to forest horse camping.
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