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Several horse-friendly campgrounds surround Detroit, Oregon, providing equestrian access to the Cascade Mountain trails. Howard Creek Horse Camp at Silver Falls State Park features individual corrals at each campsite with ample room for horse trailers. The sites are large and private, situated in a temperate rainforest setting with access to numerous trails that remain uncrowded even during peak summer weekends. Sheep Springs Horse Camp offers solid wood paddocks at most sites, with site 10 featuring metal panels instead. Campers report the bathrooms are clean and the trail network extensive. Santiam Horse Camp in Santiam State Forest provides electric hookups, water connections, and sewer facilities specifically designed for equestrians, though it has been temporarily closed following wildfire damage.
Trail riders access multiple networks from these campgrounds, with Silver Falls State Park offering the most extensive system. The Ten Falls Trail doesn't permit dogs but connects to numerous horse-friendly paths throughout the park's 900+ acres. Milo McIver State Park provides wide horse trails with river access points along the Clackamas River, making it popular for day rides. Sites at Clackamas Lake Campground include designated equestrian areas with corrals, though the camping spots are fairly close together. Horse owners should note that many trails become inaccessible during winter months, with most horse camps operating from May through October. Reservations are essential during summer weekends when equestrian campers travel to the area for multi-day trail riding experiences.
"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."
from $28 - $92 / night
Check Availability"I lived in Oregon for a couple years as a kid and my family got big into backpacking. One of our family favorites was Pamelia Lake."
"We decided to hike to Pamelia lake as a labor day backpacking trip, and this trip did not disappoint! One of our friends was a beginner, so we decided to tailor the trip to his experience."
from $6 / night
Check Availability"This hidden gem can’t be seen from the highway. But it’s a quick drive down a improved road to it,s clear refreshing waters with fishing and plenty places to swim."
"This was a great little lakeside campground with easy water access, and bathrooms (pit toilets) onsite. It is really dusty, which was expected."
from $28 / night
Check Availability"It has wonderful hiking trails. There is swimming available in the warmer months in the Clackamas River. Horse trails for equestrians and fishing!"
"A short hike will take you right to the river and there’s plenty of nice trail to explore. If stepping around occasional horse poop isn’t your thing, maybe skip the hike though."
from $8 - $126 / night
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Check Availability"Clackamas Lake is a great campsite. Fairly easy to find and navigate. Great for when you don't want to deal with the more crowded campgrounds."
"Great campground when nearby Timothy Lake campgrounds are full. The spot I had was large and not too close to other spots."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Shellburgh Falls is tall with a huge basalt cave that you can walk behind the waterfall and down below to actually stand under the waterfall. Very pretty. No one was camping when I was there."
"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?"
from $29 - $87 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful trees, clean bathrooms, solid paddocks, and great trail network. Even had Miss Rodeo Oregon staying there on a rare weekend off before the RoundUp."
from $25 - $27 / night
Check Availability"There is an on site pool and outdoor gathering place, a general store, propane vending, a dog walking path and large property behind the park to take pets with a reminder to clean up and pack it out."
"From the put-put golf course near the check-in, to the store and the lovely lake, this is a great place for kids as well as adults."
from $43 - $78 / night
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TravelerIf 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.
ScoutGreat place to camp. It has wonderful hiking trails. There is swimming available in the warmer months in the Clackamas River. Horse trails for equestrians and fishing!
TravelerClackamas Lake is a great campsite. Fairly easy to find and navigate. Great for when you don't want to deal with the more crowded campgrounds.
While the camping sites are fairly close together, the site is usually lightly occupied. While we where there we only had one neighbor but the rest of the loop was empty.
For horse riders they have some equestrian only campsites.
There was plenty of trails in which to hike or ride, and a dock to go see the lake. You can also go swimming if your into Oregon lake or pond swimming.
Clackamas Lake itself is fairly small and in many ways feels more like a large and deep marsh then a lake.
Phone and internet reception (AT&T) is spotty at best.
LegendGreat campground when nearby Timothy Lake campgrounds are full. The spot I had was large and not too close to other spots. The campground was full, so there was the early morning sounds of children playing. I was in spot 8 which looked onto Clackamas Lake. Which side note is not a "lake" but more of a marshy pond with reeds and grass around the edge. Still I was able to situate my tent to look onto the lake. This spot is in the horse section so there were corrals in each spot. Looked like a horse had camped in the spot a few days earlier cause there were large piles of fresh horse poop I had to keep my dog away from. The table/tent area was about 75 feet from my car so I had to make many trips to get all my stuff into the site. If you are extra adventurous and in shape you can walk from the campground, around Timothy Lake and back, be warned this is just over 18 miles. The trail around Timothy Lake is not strenuous, and offers amazing views of Mt Hood, and there is water about half way through, but again be ready for a long hike.
GuideTHE 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. Saw all but the northern most two falls while hiking the trails. So many more to hike! Kids' play area inside Loop B, showers, and nature trails around the campground. RV dump at the horse camp turnoff. I'd try to reserve spots 9 or 12 (next to the playground and sunny spots) or 72 (next to the creek in the shade) next time! We rate this one an 8.
LegendThis is hands down one of my favorite campgrounds, because the spots are large, far apart from the other sites, and very quiet. It is not too far from the Portland area, I would recommend getting last minute supplies before getting off the highway. The campground is a horse campground, but I reserved on the Monday before arrival and it was still very empty so no fear about taking a spot from equestrians. The spot I had (Spot 4) was huge, plenty of room for a larger party, felt like a quarter of an acre. There were no neighbors on one side of the spot and only the water spigot on the other. All the spots in the campground had plenty of space between spots. There was lots of dead, dried out wood laying all around the site that after a couple hours of collecting I had plenty to keep a fire all weekend, and still left a pile of wood when I left. The campground is close to many trails in the area, mainly Romano Falls Trail. There are views of Mt. Hood, peeking out through the trees here and there.
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-A few more trees have been knocked down due to winter storms, but this is still a great campground.
ScoutRemote and quiet campground. Only .5 mile hike to the falls. Shellburgh Falls is tall with a huge basalt cave that you can walk behind the waterfall and down below to actually stand under the waterfall. Very pretty. No one was camping when I was there. Long but pretty drive down a gravel road about 5+ miles in until you get to the campground. Restrooms, water, and trash cans there to use. Very clean. However, when I tried to visit there again the road was closed due to the fires near Detroit Lake last year. Hope it survived!
GuideBeautiful trees, clean bathrooms, solid paddocks, and great trail network. Even had Miss Rodeo Oregon staying there on a rare weekend off before the RoundUp.
We were in site 3 which is the least flat and difficult to access, but close to the water and our friends that had booked 2. To is next to the water and has easy access even with their 4 horse LQ and dually crew cab. 4 is nice and shady but a bit of a hill. If we came back, we’d pick 5 or 6 for shade trees, easy access, but 8 and 9 have morning sun which would be nice on cool mornings. One site, 10 I think, has metal panels for the paddock. Others are pretty solid wood paddocks but bring a chain just in case the one there is broken (or you have a 5 y.o. Gelding that will break it :)
TravelerSite was nice and private, staff was very friendly, and the grounds were pretty clean! A short hike will take you right to the river and there’s plenty of nice trail to explore. If stepping around occasional horse poop isn’t your thing, maybe skip the hike though. Plenty of horses and dogs around.
Campgrounds near Detroit, Oregon offer varied terrain access within the western Cascades at elevations between 1,600 and 3,000 feet. Most forest campsites feature Douglas fir and western hemlock stands with volcanic soils that drain quickly after rain. The camping season typically runs May through October, with temperatures averaging 45-80°F during peak months.
Waterfall hikes: At Silver Falls State Park Campground, trails connect to numerous cascades. "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," notes Melissa L.
Lake activities: Big Lake provides watercraft options. "Have camped here a few different times, Always a great time. Lake is great for kayaking, big enough to give you lots to paddle, but small enough to not be overwhelming," writes Becky K. The lake restricts motorized boats, creating a quieter experience.
Disc golf: Courses near campgrounds offer structured outdoor recreation. "Milo McIver may be best known for it's twin 18 hole disc golf courses, or single 27 hole layout when tournaments aren't in progress," explains Steve C.
Mountain views: Campers appreciate the scenic mountain backdrops visible from campsites. "Big Lake Campground is a great place to visit in all seasons, although you would need snowshoes, skis, or a snowmobile to get there in the Winter. The views of Mt. Washington over the lake are truly stunning," shares Christian.
Trail network diversity: The varied trail options satisfy different user groups. "Walking, bike, and horse trails. Close to the ten waterfall trail on the day use area," notes Jennifer H. about Howard Creek Horse Camp.
Site privacy: Many campgrounds offer separation between sites. "Campground has all the necessities: there are vault toilets, fire pits, tables, and drinking water. No cell service of course and lake is very close," states Johnny G. about Big Lake Campground.
Permit requirements: Some backcountry areas require advance arrangements. "One big thing to note about this campsite is that permits are awarded via lottery. We were lucky enough to snag a permit the week before and we were very glad we did since we were asked to show proof of our permit twice during the 4 days we were staying there," advises Audrey M. about Pamelia Lake.
Weather preparedness: The mountain climate changes rapidly. "If you are extra adventurous and in shape you can walk from the campground, around Timothy Lake and back, be warned this is just over 18 miles," notes Ashley B.
Insect considerations: Mosquitoes are prevalent in certain locations during summer months. "Seriously, bring bug spray and put it on the minute you get there," recommends Colby M. about Clackamas Lake.
Playground access: Some campgrounds provide dedicated play areas. "This is a very family friendly camp ground, so watch out for all the RVs and kids on bikes. But once you are out on the trail it gets peaceful and picturesque," shares Andrea M.
Swimming spots: Water features offer refreshment during hot months. "We love hiking the trails and our kids love the playground and river swimming!" explains April F. about Silver Falls State Park.
Wide trails: Milo McIver State Park Campground offers accessible paths. "Two parties (all family) stayed the night Friday night. Additional family visited Saturday night (and were able to easily get into the campgrounds to park in our sites). LOTS of nice, wide horse trails for horse riding enthusiasts," reports Melissa L.
Site selection: Choose sites based on specific RV needs. "Site 11 is perfect for those who prefer to be near a spa-like bath house in an RV park. Heated floors, huge showers. Fantastic," recommends Amy D. about Bend / Sisters Garden RV Resort.
Leveling considerations: Not all sites are naturally level. "Our site was #7. Pull through, FHU, had a small brick patio area with picnic table and fireplace. Camp store was well stocked. Laundry on site which was very reasonable. Site was level," notes Rachel G.
Equestrian requirements: Horse campgrounds near Detroit, Oregon have specific facilities. "Beautiful trees, clean bathrooms, solid paddocks, and great trail network. Even had Miss Rodeo Oregon staying there on a rare weekend off before the RoundUp," writes Bill I. about Sheep Springs Horse Camp, which offers solid wood paddocks at most sites.
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