2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Wild Mare Horse Campground serves tent and RV campers with horses near North Bend, Oregon, approximately 60 miles from Camas Valley. The campground features water access for horses, picnic tables, and toilet facilities. Sites can accommodate larger rigs with horse trailers, though no electric or sewer hookups are available. The campground maintains reservable sites throughout the year. While no dedicated horse corrals are mentioned in the campground data, the facilities are specifically designed for equestrian use. Road noise from nearby highways can affect the camping experience.
Boundary Campground in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest connects to the Bear Creek Trail, providing excellent horseback riding opportunities. The trail system accommodates riders and their horses, with multiple visitors reporting horse traffic on the trails. At $5 per night, this campground offers an economical option for horse camping, with Northwest Forest Pass holders camping at no additional charge. Though fairly basic with picnic tables and fire rings at each site, the campground provides access to quality riding trails that follow Bear Creek. The small size of the campground with approximately eight sites creates a peaceful atmosphere for riders seeking a quiet place to camp with their horses.
"We love this park near Bandon. Great beach access and walking noir dog loved it. Horse camps and corrals. Hiking, biking and e equestrian trails. Boat launch."
"BIG and CLEAN by the sea. 3 miles to a lighthouse, about a mile 1/2 walk to beach, or drive car to parking to get closer access to the sea. Cost $31 a night plus $8 fee RSVP service."
Available this weekend
from $22 - $83 / night
"Highway noise, otherwise quiet. Convenient for exploring the area and visiting friends."
"I've camped at several state parks in Oregon and Cape Blanco is my favorite! It is situated above a beautiful beach with an access road straight from the campground. "
"The breach access is a one lane curvy road kind of scary to drive down. The camp host was very helpful. We visited the historic Hughes house that is on the park grounds."
Available this weekend
from $22 - $100 / night
"The Boundary Campground located in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Oregon is a great place to go for a quite getaway. It is located on Bear Creek Road. "
"A small drive out of Wallowa and a gorgeous spot with well maintained facilities. Right next to the rolling wonderful Bear Creek Trail."
"This a more peaceful spot, without immediate engine noise but with plenty of room for human and horse at each site. It's a nice size to get to know a few neighbors - but not too many. "
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"The trails are amazing. Briggs creek runs all year. The horse camp is getting a little run down, but still nice. We go every year with our horses. Its primitive camping."
TravelerLoved our stay at bullards beach state park. It’s a beautiful beach with stories about the rocks. The quant little town is supper cute with great shops & restaurants. The gals in the museum were very informative with stories of the past. Wonderful history
TravelerLovely, clean, private sites. Quiet. Friendly caretakers who were always busy! Far enough away from big metro centers that, even as the weekend approached, it wasn’t very busy (this was October, though). Thanks for a lovely 3 nights.
RangerPaved streets and sites. Mostly level. Good restrooms with flush toilets, sinks and hot showers (included in price). Close to lighthouse... Can park close by and walk to it... even on Tuesday when giftshop is closed. Campground under tree canopy... sites very private and very dark and quiet at night. Would stay again...
TravelerWe stayed in site B31 which was right next to a trail that led to the beach that's a little more than a mile. Staff was friendly and it was the cleanest bathrooms I've seen in a state park
TravelerLovely campground. Walking distance to the beach, you can hear the roar of the surf all night. Spotless bathrooms and showers, friendly helpful staff. A multitude of trails. Raccoons, turkeys, foxes, and ground squirrels in abundance.
GuideDecent county fairgrounds campground...kiosk check in..first come first served....some full hook up ..others water/electric with dump station......decent price....great for an overnight road warrior. I like municipal and county campgrounds....most are ideal for economical overnight hookups
TravelerI camped at Bullards Beach State Park Campground in August 2026 with my daughter. We pitched our tent in site A25. I became familiar with A-Loop. I only drove through the other two loops. B-Loop looked similar with sites for tents and RVs. C-Loop looked like it is better suited for RVs.
PROS & CONS
First of all, the staff I interacted with were all wonderful. The weather was unseasonably cool, but we still enjoyed our week at the campground. The biggest draw in my opinion is that the Pacific Ocean is only a short trek away.
Camping on the outside curve of A-Loop was nice because it was relatively calm and quiet, even on the weekend. Everyone respected quiet hours at this campground, more so than at any other campground I’ve stayed at. The sites have electric hookups and a water spigot, as well as a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is sold at the entrance to the campground for $7 per bundle. Payment is card-only. Firewood bundles can also be purchased at McKay's in Bandon. Another option is a place named Frontier Unlimited just south of Bandon on the west side of highway 101. The firewood at Frontier Unlimited is in a gravel parking lot right before the Ocean Spray Cranberries facility. Unfortunately, they were sold out when we were there in late August.
There aren’t many trees in the Bullards Beach campground, but most of the sites in A-Loop at least had bushes surrounding them. I brought a hammock, but I couldn’t use it because there was only one tree in our campsite. I couldn't even find a good s'mores stick. As I walked around A-Loop, I didn’t see any sites that had more than one sturdy tree. There may be some sites in B-Loop with more trees. C-Loop has sparse vegetation, which is why it looked better suited for RVs.
The A-Loop restroom was kept cleaner than most public restrooms I’ve ever used. Besides the outstanding cleanliness, the restrooms are typical of Oregon state park campgrounds. The main drawback of the restroom is that there are no paper towels, only inadequate hand dryers. And the faucets just had cold water, although I found one faucet that could produce lukewarm water if I was patient. Another shortcoming is that the two stalls in the men’s bathroom are cramped. The campground is huge so I expected the bathrooms to have more than two small stalls. Also, there are no hooks in the men’s bathroom. At least there is a bench and there are metal trays above the three sinks. There is however a private, spacious handicap bathroom with a large counter, sink, bench, toilet and shower. I took a shower in there and man the water was hot! It was actually a bit too hot to bear.
BEACHES
From the campground entrance, the walk to Bullards Beach is about 1.25 miles down a mostly paved path. Along the way there is a string of parking lots with picnic tables and barbeques for day use. There is even a horseshoe pit near the middle of the day use area. It costs $10 a day to park in the lots. At the end of the parking lots there is a small sand dune, and beyond that is Bullards Beach. When we crested the dune, we found that the beach was mostly deserted. That could have been due to the foggy, windy weather, but it seemed like most of the tourists congregate at Bandon Beach. Regardless of the weather, I recommend visiting the historic Coquille River Lighthouse at the south end of Bullards Beach. I saw that the B-Loop has its own path to Bullards Beach called Pearl’s Trail. I didn’t notice it until we were leaving, so I don't know what it's like.
Besides Bullards Beach and Bandon Beach, which is a short drive south, we explored Seven Devils State Recreation Site 7 miles to the north. Also, at the south end of Bandon we checked out Tish-A-Tang Beach, which is 5.5 miles from the campground. One day we drove 30 miles south to Port Orford to see the desolate Cape Blanco Lighthouse and the little beaches below it. The lighthouse is cool but the weather wasn't conducive to hanging out at the beach down below, so we skipped that. I had been out there before, but I forgot that there are no public restrooms at Cape Blanco Lighthouse. I suggest making a pitstop in Port Orford before heading out to the second-most westerly point in the contiguous United States.
SUMMARY
Bullards Beach Campground is a peaceful, clean and comfortable place to “glamp” on the rugged southern Oregon Coast. The campground is home to a few wild turkeys and an abundance of lively birds. As for mammalian wildlife, the chipmunks were ever-present, we caught glimpses of rabbits, one evening a small bat flitted by, and we encountered a family of thieving raccoons. (I learned to store our food very securely). The Pacific weather can be capricious, but on the other hand there are very few insects. There were no mosquitoes, but I saw an occasional butterfly, moth, and flying termite. I just wish there were more trees in the campground so I could relax in my hammock. What I remember about the Cape Blanco State Park Campground (31 miles to the south) is that it's in a forest of Sitka spruce trees. But I would rather camp at Bullards Beach because it’s more sheltered from the stormy weather coming off the Pacific and there are more wide-open stretches of beach close by. I look forward to staying there again.
RangerThere are some seriously awesome campsites at Blanco, many sites seem to have a little network of trails behind them, some have secret areas for tents and hammocks. Very very windy early August, the bigger issue was the plumbing, we had porta potties since the bathrooms were closed, and the porta potty had not been recently serviced the day we got there. Not ideal, not a dealbreaker though.
ScoutSite was clean and had nice ground coverage for privacy. Spaces were far enough apart as well. Bathrooms and showers were kept clean too. Would stay again
Horse campgrounds near Camas Valley, Oregon provide essential accommodations for equestrian travelers exploring the southwestern Oregon wilderness. The area sits between the Umpqua National Forest and Oregon coast, with elevations ranging from 800 to 2,000 feet depending on specific campground locations. Most equestrian camping sites operate from April through October, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during daylight hours.
Trail riding at Boundary Campground: The Bear Creek Trail connects directly to this campground, making it popular among horse riders. "A great hike that is nearby called Bear Creek Trail. This trail does run along the river, which makes it great for fishing. We actually saw a few people doing this when we were on our morning hike. They also have trails that you can ride your horses," notes Julie P. about Boundary Campground.
Beach riding near Cape Blanco: Access coastal trails within a day's ride from camp. "The ride into Cape Blanco is also beautiful with a river winding it's way out to the sea, a tourist stop at the Hughes House and a stop at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse," explains Ryan W. from Cape Blanco State Park Campground.
Exploring equestrian-only areas: Some campgrounds feature dedicated horse trails away from other recreational traffic. "The horse camp has 8 spots. It is 9 miles from Port Orford and 28 miles from Bandon. There are a bunch of trails for people and horses," shares Tim W. about the equestrian opportunities.
Privacy between sites: Equestrian campsites typically offer more space. "This a more peaceful spot, without immediate engine noise but with plenty of room for human and horse at each site. It's a nice size to get to know a few neighbors - but not too many," says Bjorn S. about Wild Mare Horse Campground.
Affordable camping options: Forest Service equestrian sites often have lower fees. "It is pretty cheap to stay here as well- only $5 per night. We had a Northwest Forest Pass and were able to use that instead of paying the $5 fee," mentions Julie P. regarding camping costs at Boundary Campground.
Water access for horses: Several equestrian campgrounds provide dedicated water sources. "The campground wasn't busy when my family and I went which was really nice. It almost felt like we had the whole campground to ourselves," adds Julie P. about the experience at quieter horse camps.
Equestrian camping etiquette: Horse camps have specific rules about containment and waste management. "Pack it-pack it out. There is no trash service. The trails are amazing. Briggs creek runs all year. The horse camp is getting a little run down, but still nice," explains Teresa F. about Sam Brown Campground.
Seasonal conditions: Some equestrian areas have limited access during winter months. "A bit windy...A lot of windy. but fantastic location and spots. Far walk from the beach at the site, but some very cool picnic areas," notes Jeremy A. about coastal conditions.
Road noise impacts: Some equestrian campgrounds experience highway noise. "The campground is right off a highly traveled hwy without and natural barrier to prevent road noise. The sites are pretty close to one another. Still a good place for the night," reports Dawn about roadside camping areas.
Secure food storage: Wildlife in horse camping areas requires proper storage. "My site had everything I needed for great solo car camping; sink dump nearby, water, plenty of privacy but not so much I felt isolated," explains Lainey P. at Douglas County Fairgrounds RV Park.
Mixed-use considerations: Some horse camps allow non-equestrian campers too. "We arrived with our horses. And notice cars and camper are allowed to camp. Not a good mixture," cautions Laurie S. about shared camping areas.
Weather preparation: Coastal horse camps experience significant wind. "It is very windy here, but the plants surrounding the sites keep out most of the coastal wind and also provide plenty of privacy from other sites. Be prepared for cold weather and misty air," advises Haley C.
Large rig accommodation: Some equestrian campgrounds can handle bigger setups. "The sites have full hookups, fire pits, tables, and very long paved drives. A bikers' camp, group camp, and horse camp are also available," notes Haley C. about Bullards Beach State Park Campground.
Trailer parking logistics: Horse trailer parking requires planning. "Being here in the summer means dead grass and heat. We used it as a base so didn't spend much time there. I've been thru in the winter and it's much prettier," shares Mimi about seasonal considerations.
Water and utilities: Many equestrian sites have limited hookups. "Excellent campground. Mix of full and partial hookups, tent sites, horse camp, and yurts. Very clean campground and well maintained," Rachel G. explains regarding facility options at coastal campgrounds.
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