Best Equestrian Camping near Cottage Grove, OR

Whispering Pine Horse Camp provides primitive camping accommodations for equestrians near Cottage Grove, Oregon. The campground features tent sites designed specifically for horse owners, with drive-in access making it convenient for those with trailers. Fires are permitted at designated sites equipped with picnic tables. The campground operates on a reservation system, ensuring availability for planned trips. Located about 21 miles northeast of Cottage Grove, the facility offers a serene forest setting that creates a peaceful environment for both riders and horses. No water hookups or drinking water are available, so campers need to bring sufficient water for themselves and their horses. Campground data and reviews near Cottage Grove, Oregon is regularly updated on The Dyrt.

Several dispersed camping options exist for horse enthusiasts seeking more primitive experiences. Hult Pond offers free camping with toilets and firewood available, accommodating both tent and RV campers with horses. The area provides drive-in and walk-in access points, with pets allowed throughout the grounds. Visitors note the pond offers excellent opportunities for fishing, with jumping fish visible from shore. Multiple campsites along the pond vary in privacy levels, with sites designated with markings like H2 and H5 offering more seclusion. The west side of the pond features at least two spots that maintain good distance from other campers. Cell service is unavailable throughout the area, making it ideal for disconnecting while trail riding and exploring the surrounding logging roads and creek areas.

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  • James S.
    Feb. 21, 2025

    Near Fawn Creek Campground (BLM)

    A Peaceful Escape Near Fawn Creek Campground

    My visit near Fawn Creek Campground in Oregon was a refreshing experience, surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills. The campground offers a quiet retreat with well-maintained facilities, making it a great spot for nature lovers. With temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, it’s a beautiful destination year-round. Nearby attractions like Siuslaw National Forest and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area provide plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploration. For families with kids, keeping them entertained is easy whether it’s exploring the outdoors or enjoying Toca Boca games, a fun and creative way for kids to play and imagine. Overall, this area is a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, making it a great choice for a weekend getaway!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2023

    Hult Pond

    Secluded Pond Great for a Quick stay

    Great spot for a quick stay. 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. At the moment, no fires or barbecues allowed but propane stoves and lanterns are fine. Look for Bandits blue squeaky disk! We lost it and never found it.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Hult Pond

    Mediocre at best

    The views around the pond are very nice. Campsites are okay; some better than others. There's one bathroom facility but it's towards the entrance and the beginning of sites at the pond so be prepared with a shovel and TP. There are so many logging roads at this camp ground/mountain with dispersed camping available anywhere with flat ground you just might not be close to the pond. I went on a Friday and there were alot of people but the sites were spread out nicely you didn't really get bothered by anyone. My site was the last one by the water before it turns marshy though you could pass my site and drive for miles on logging roads. Fishing from shore is not advised; at least from my camp site. There's a large tree that runs out into the water which looks like a great place to fish but as you walk to the end of the log you'll see fishing lines all over. I lost 3 lures at that log and I think many others had too. Even watched one guy from camp try and fish there but he too got some snagged though he went in after them. A paddle boat or kayak is best; no motorized boats allowed. 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. This trip was spur of the moment and just wanted to get away for a night. I don't think I would come back. But some of the pictures and views were highlights of the trip.. there is a convenient store right before the entrance of the grounds though I never went but I'm sure you could get some essentials if forgotten.

  • H
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Hult Pond

    Great private lakefront sites

    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. It's a short 30 feet walk to the site from the parking spot. We had a lakefront site which was private and spacious. There was easy access to the lake, which us full of jumping fish. We had a great time, people were friendly and it was relatively quiet. We are glad to have made the trip to "Horton Lake". Definitely recommended.

  • Matthew Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 17, 2023

    Hult Pond

    Nice Place

    Decent spots with Fire Pits off the lake. Bathrooms not too far of a drive/walk if needed. Lots of people earlier in the day. All the good ones were taken, later around 6pm a perfect one opened up and we jumped on it.

  • j
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Hult Pond

    The wrong sort of nostalgia

    Our weekend at Hult Pond was unforgettable. I know because I have tried.

    Disbursed camp sights sprawl along this man made log pond and nightmarish horror movie set along a footpath seamingly designed to dump its evening travelers into the muck that is Hult Pond. Jagged old logs poke out of the stagnant water as a reminder that someone used to get paid to spend the day here.

     If this doesn’t sound like the most picturesque of settings I would direct you to the strange log loading equipment rusting just on the forbidden side of a gated barbed wire fence. Upon closer inspection you see what must be tetanus’s way of luring barefoot boys and girls into a summer of drooling lockjaw.

    The access road is a still functioning rock quarry road that hosts a never ending parade of old rattling dump trucks and loaders. Nothing says ,”getting away from the hustle and bustle”  quite like a convoy barrelling down a narrow road spilling basketball sized boulders before returning bouncing back up  empty and clearly attempting to meet a quota.

    The whole thing gave me an uneasy sense of nostalgia. Reminding me of the days we would gather by the dozens with red solo cups full of Hams. We would drink ourselves into a vomiting delirium in a parking lot off some old logging road. We would wake up with profanities drawn on our faces as punishment for succumbing to alcohol poisoning sooner than at least one of our classmates. 

    In fact I believe that’s exactly what the 58 kids in the campsite right next to ours we’re doing each night of our trip.

    The girls  learned all sorts of colorful language and I believed, based on the way my ten year old son  was drooling that the tetanus had succeeded. I was not relieved to discover on our final morning, him wreaking of cheap beer and cigarettes and moaning how horrible he felt while proffering his undying love to a high school girl named Tiffany. 

    Not recommended.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Hult Pond

    Great getaway

    If you don’t mind not having service this place is great to just get away from it all. Only a few good spots and they go fast so definitely get there early to get a good spot. Beautiful area and very peaceful. They have a bathroom which is a plus but no trash cans so please whatever you pack in make sure to pack it out. Seeing trash in beautiful places always ruin it a little

  • N
    Sep. 23, 2022

    Hult Pond

    Beautiful Campsites along Pond

    Campsite: was lovely

    Location: about 20 feet from the road where we parked, right along the pond. 

    Things people may want to be aware of: there were a few logging trucks and such using the road by the campsite, the bathrooms were not super close to the site, and campfires are not permitted.

  • Dillon & Soren A.
    Jun. 6, 2024

    Hult Pond

    Beautiful but no cell service for miles

    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! Other wise a wonderful time. So many many many bugs though at the area we stayed ar


Guide to Cottage Grove

Oregon offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to both riders and their equine companions.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities for horse lovers

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Activities for horse camping enthusiasts

  • At Whispering Pine Horse Camp, visitors can explore numerous hiking trails that wind through beautiful forest scenery.
  • Upper Lake Creek - Hult Reservoir offers opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, making it a great spot for those who enjoy water activities alongside horseback riding.
  • Near Fawn Creek Campground (BLM) is known for its secluded atmosphere, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle while enjoying nature with their horses.

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