Best Equestrian Camping near Chiloquin, OR

Lily Glen Horse Camp at Howard Prairie Lake provides primitive equestrian camping with designated areas for horses and riders in the Cascade Mountain foothills near Chiloquin, Oregon. The campground features drinking water, toilet facilities, picnic tables, and designated fire rings. While the camp does not have horse corrals, riders typically bring portable pens or use high-lines for their horses. Sites accommodate tents and RVs, though no electrical or water hookups are available. The camping area remains popular despite its basic amenities, with many equestrians appreciating the direct access to trail systems and natural surroundings.

The trail system connects directly from the campground to miles of forest riding routes that wind through pine forests and open meadows. Located approximately 40 miles southwest of Chiloquin, the horse camp provides a good base for exploring the southern Cascade region. Seasonal considerations affect trail access, with optimal riding conditions typically from late spring through early fall when mountain trails are free of snow. Water for horses is available from the lake, though during drier periods riders should verify water access before arrival. Horse owners should pack out manure or scatter it away from camping areas and water sources according to forest service guidelines. The surrounding terrain offers varied riding experiences from relatively flat lakeside trails to more challenging elevation gains on mountain paths.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Chiloquin, Oregon (13)

    1. Collier Memorial State Park Campground

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

    $36 / night

    "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."

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

    2. Diamond Lake

    62 Reviews
    Diamond Lake, OR
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 498-2531

    $16 - $27 / night

    "This campground was in a great location to go see crater lake (15 min drive or less) as well as nearby Hot Springs (30ish min drive) and waterfalls. The campground itself was wooded and very close to"

    "Access to the campground was right off hwy 138, which is a few miles from the north entrance to Crater Lake. Our 28 ft travel trailer easily fit with room to spare in our site."

    3. Fourmile Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Butte Falls, OR
    21 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."

    4. No Name Ridge

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

    5. Imnaha Campground

    2 Reviews
    Prospect, OR
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 865-2700

    "There are only 3 campsites, which are all next to a gorgeous creek made of runoff from the spring. There is also a cabin, and an old barn the kids loved playing in."

    6. Keno Camp

    7 Reviews
    Klamath Falls, OR
    31 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"

    7. Natural Bridge Campground

    11 Reviews
    Prospect, OR
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 865-2700

    $15 / night

    "Off highway 62 take the Natural Bridge turn off and follow the road to the campground."

    "My wife and I stopped here after visiting Crater Lake. This campground is right on the Rogue river and is absolutely gorgeous. The sites are well maintained, and there are toilets."

    8. Hyatt Lake Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    41 miles
    Website

    $7 - $100 / night

    "Incredible location in the Cascade Mountains,( northern corner of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument)."

    "I picked a spot right on the lake where I chose a comfy log to sit and enjoy a book."

    9. Lily Glen Horse Camp - Howard Prairie Lake

    2 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 774-8183

    "Hiking in the area is nice with a 3.5 mile loop to the lake and back. There’s additional trails and tracks across the road from Lily Glen."

    10. Jackson Creek

    1 Review
    Silver Lake, OR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 947-2151
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  • 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.

  • Kassidy D.
    May. 20, 2019

    Lily Glen Horse Camp - Howard Prairie Lake

    Great for horses

    A fun little campground that is located right off Dead Indian memorial road. There are a few wooden stalls for horses and campgrounds are first come first served. Picture is from a nearby lookout we hiked to. Beautiful trails in the area.

  • Amy & Stu B.
    Oct. 20, 2022

    Diamond Lake

    Great choice!

    This campground was in a great location to go see crater lake (15 min drive or less) as well as nearby Hot Springs (30ish min drive) and waterfalls. The campground itself was wooded and very close to diamond lake, it was a very beautiful location. There were lots of close by walking trails which was wonderful.

    The amenities were nice enough, sometimes the showers are hot and others times was not. Most of the laundry machines were working with several out of service, and worked well enough.

    The staff was helpful and gave suggestions for nearby hiking and Hot Springs. Sites included fire ring, a picnic table, and full hook ups. The stars at night were incredible.

  • M
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Hyatt Lake Recreation Area

    Best campground in southern Oregon

    Incredible location in the Cascade Mountains,( northern corner of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument). The campgrounds were well maintained and spaced so that they provided plenty of privacy from neighboring sites.   Exception hiking, great wildlife sighting. 

    Another plus is that you are just 20 miles away from Ashland, easy drive allows one to take in a play at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival , return to your campsite and marvel at the star lit night sky.

  • 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.

  • Jeff C.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Diamond Lake

    Very Quite and Relaxing

    We stayed one night on August 17 through August 18, 2019, in campsite A5, the overnight cost was$24, there was no electrical or water service). The site was level, only needed 2 inch lift to level left side. The campground is at an elevation of 5180 ft. 

    Access to the campground was right off hwy 138, which is a few miles from the north entrance to Crater Lake. Our 28 ft travel trailer easily fit with room to spare in our site. Once we enter the campground, the asphalt pavement surrounds the campsites as we drove directly to our campsite, each campsite pad also asphalt. Weather was sunny upper 80's, the nights low 40's. 

    This is a very quite campground, there was no noise from main road entering the campground. Activities we enjoyed at the campground to keep busy was hiking and moutain biking. The restroom was a couple spaced down from our campsite. The free showers were also easy to find and had great water pressure. The lake is very nice, smooth water and a few mosquitos, but not that bad. 

    My wife and I enjoyed the campground, we will stay again next time we travel to Crater Lake, Oregon.

  • 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!!

  • Julie P.
    May. 18, 2018

    Wildcat Campground

    Love It!

    The Wildcat Campground in Oregon is great, however it does get pretty busy during the summer months. My family and I visited this campground for a few days at the beginning of August and it was packed. Thankfully we went early on Friday morning and got a spot before the rush of people came. It is a "first come first serve" campground so you are not able to call ahead and reserve your spot. You just have to get their early! The campground is located in the Ochoco National Forest. It is definitely a beautiful place to camp. It is relatively close to town, which is why I think it gets busy during the summers. There were a lot of college aged students camping, which did make it pretty loud. My family has a camper, which is allowed in this campground. They have spots for campers, and spots for tents. Each campsite does have a picnic table which is nice. We always bring extra chairs because we are a family of 5 so the picnic table gets a little overcrowded. My family and I really enjoyed doing some hikes nearby (can't remember the names of the hikes), but we looked everything up beforehand. Gorgeous views, but lots of ticks on the hike. Thankfully we all wore tick repellent and smothered our dog in it as well. One thing I wish this campground had was a river/lake within walking distance from the campground.

  • Bill T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Diamond Lake

    Very large lakeside campground

    This is a very large campground with over 200 sites.  I stayed overnight, July 3, 2023.  I was a walk in .  The ranger office was closed when I arrived and they did not have a list of available sites posted.  I found a site, K11, without any reserved tag and spent a wonderful night.  There was a very strong onshore breeze from the lake that kept the mosquitoes grounded and I didn't really need repellant.

    The campground is two halves.  In the upper half, the campsites are higher, above the lake.  To the south or east, the sites are closer to the lake.  Water was only available (non threaded faucets) outside the flush latrines, which were not very well kept (mostly due to the dead bugs).  There is not electricity and I was only able to get 2 bars on Verizon.  I could get a text through, but rarely a photo.

    I have camped throughout Oregon and what impressed me as different were the large number of tent campers.  More than half were tent camping, though the site would fit small to medium size rigs.  I only saw one Class A and few trailers.  Noisy neighbors can be a problem, as the sites though not exactly next to each other, are still close.  The roads and parking for sites are paved, but some have very steep driveways.  Be careful in your site selection if you have a long trailer or RV.

    There are some nearby stores and gas station if you need, but very little else.  A very beautiful spot with lots to do and see nearby.


Guide to Chiloquin

Oregon offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater specifically to equestrian needs.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like stalls and trails

Equestrian campers enjoy these nearby activities

  • The trails around Collier Memorial State Park Campground provide excellent opportunities for horseback riding amidst beautiful scenery.
  • Jackson Creek is known for its remote and quiet atmosphere, ideal for leisurely rides and exploring the surrounding nature.
  • At Diamond Lake, you can enjoy stunning views while riding along the lake's edge, making for a memorable equestrian experience.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential facilities

  • Keno Camp provides clean restrooms and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers.
  • Hyatt Lake Recreation Area features well-maintained facilities and ample space for both horses and riders to relax.
  • Fourmile Lake Campground offers spacious sites with essential amenities, making it a great choice for equestrian camping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Chiloquin, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Chiloquin, OR is Collier Memorial State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 18 reviews.

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