Best Equestrian Camping near Elkton, OR

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Elkton

28 Reviews of 9 Elkton Campgrounds

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  Dodie K.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 2, 2024

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  Horse Camp

  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. 

  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. 

  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!

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  Carol L.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 21, 2024

  Whispering Pine Horse Camp

  wow

  Whether you’re visiting friends or simply seeking a tranquil getaway, this camp provides a perfect blend of nature and comfort. While you're planning your trip, if you find yourself needing assistance with any writing tasks or essays, consider the academized.com/write-my-coursework writing service. They offer professional help that can elevate your academic experience. Enjoy the serene beauty of the forest and create lasting memories at Whispering Pine!

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  Mayre J.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 19, 2024

  Graham Corral Horse Camp

  Wrong location

  Not near Eugene

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  Kevin B.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 28, 2024

  Near Fawn Creek Campground (BLM)

  very nice and secluded

  had to stop but I don't think and gi to see if I 5

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  Val

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 17, 2023

  Baker Beach Campground

  Loved this place

  The hike to the beach was fantastic. Eric, the camp host was a great source of information. Gave us some great hikes to do and where to have a shower in town Could hear the waves crashing all night

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  North Idaho N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 10, 2022

  Baker Beach Campground

  Small, low key, quiet campground

  Small (only a handful of sites) campground with a moderate walk to the beach. The campground host was very friendly! Most of the sites open up into a shared circular area but it still felt very private and nice! The walk to the ocean was through soft/deep sand (watch out for horse manure as there are horse tours happening nearby).

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  Mimi

  Legend

  

  Aug. 18, 2022

  Douglas County Fairgrounds RV Park

  Quiet place to base out of

  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. Host is very nice and showers and bathrooms are clean. Highway noise, otherwise quiet. Convenient for exploring the area and visiting friends.

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  Ash C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 28, 2022

  Dry Lake Horse Camp

  Hidden gem not for big trailers

  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. Unfortunately it was full so we just dry camped for free down the road in a pull out. Corrals for horses, not a lot of water but pit toilets and away from road noise in the forest. 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.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 5, 2022

  Baker Beach Campground

  OK

  We checked this place out but didn't really like the layout so we decided to keep moving. It's one big open area with the sites along the perimeter.  There are only about 5 sites here and there were two other campers when we checked it out in early June.

  It's $16.43/night and half off for seniors.  There are vault toilets.  Host on site.  

  There is a pile for compost waste - I'd assume they don't want food waste thrown on there?? Maybe it's for horse poo.

  Good cell reception.   Good location, far enough away from Hwy 101 so you don't hear cars, but it's still easily accessible.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 5, 2022

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  This is Where Sasquatch Lives

  Maybe it's because it was rainy and misty and deserted when we were here, but this campground feels really remote and desolate.  No other campers when we were here in early June.  The road up was really narrow (only room for one vehicle in most parts) and there were some large pits we had to navigate around, but otherwise in decent shape.

  There is some cell reception for ATT and Verizon, but it's not very strong.  The cell booster helped a lot.

  Each site has a horse corral, fire pit, and picnic table (but it looks like #2 does not have a horse corral?).  There are vault toilets, but no other services. Pack out your own trash please!  There is water for horses, but it's not potable for humans.

  There are 11 sites, each nicely separated from the other.  Some are pull throughs and some are back ins.

  It was too rainy and muddy for us to feel like hiking the trails, but they look beautiful.

  Cost is $14.24/night, self pay, no reservations, no host on site.

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  erin C.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 25, 2022

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  Safe, Clean and Friendly

  Nice quaint site for an overnight stay. Not much in terms of trails around but 3 miles down the forest road is 101 which can get you to more. Road has some larger holes to watch out for so heading up with day light is smart. Only me and one other camper around. Few sights but I’m not sure this area gets too much traffic this time of year Pay your fees! It’s a bit pricy if you’re just a solo tent camper but the toilet room smelled better than any pit toilet i’ve ever been in. Very lovely to hear the frogs at night

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  MeLinda W.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 6, 2021

  Baker Beach Campground

  Perfect for horses

  Very clean but tiny campground near the beach. Designed for equestrian use but no restrictions posted for other campers. Lots of trails, good turn around, tables & fire rings. No water but a pit toilet. I think Someone is living here but very clean and no trash. We came in between rain showers and it was just us and the other tent. It's a maybe 1/4 mile walk to the beach over dunes. Very lovely place.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 26, 2021

  Baker Beach Campground

  Tiny but close to the beach

  This is a little hidden gem as it is not well marked on maps or along highway 101. There are only about 5 campsites(not including the possible equestrian site on the other side of the parking lot), and they are not equally level, spacious, or private, but it is taken care of by a full time host and you are close to the beach and dunes. Be prepared for a hike through deep shifting sand dunes to get to the beach. And watch out for horse poo as this is a busy horse path the local stable takes to the beach. Expect some dust from the gravel road and lot. While here I took advantage of the rental stable and got to ride on the beach; pretty cool experience!

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  Dawn

  Scout

  

  Jun. 7, 2021

  Douglas County Fairgrounds RV Park

  Road 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.

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  J R.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 15, 2021

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  Good for a night

  Definitely could be a nice stop for riders! Good turnarounds for trailers. Cell service available (att). Not much view and close to other camp sites. A free site just down the road would make a great site if it wasn’t covered in trash.

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  Eric M.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 2, 2021

  Whispering Pine Horse Camp

  Beautiful!!

  The scenery is amazing. The smell of the trees in the summer is my favorite part. Lots of great trails to hike.

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  Michael B.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 2, 2021

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  Meh

  This used to be much better than it is currently. Like some other reviews have pointed out, websites like the dyrt and books like Ray's Guides have brought a completely different vibe to the place. I see this as a symptom of the shortage of primitive camping spots in the coast range. We have way more people in the state now (and everywhere for that matter) and no new campgrounds. Some have even closed, so there are fewer spots for more people. Not too long ago reservations were not necessary to get a yurt, for instance.

  This campground has definitely picked up a seedy vibe in the last couple years. Though, the horse people are not correct, horse camps are also officially available to tents without horses. Says so on the USFS website. Though, again, if we had enough campgrounds we'd be thrilled to let them have their own and I certainly can't blame them for want that.

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  Karen

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 26, 2020

  Baker Beach Campground

  Ok for a quick stop

  Very simple campground. More spaced out than a lot of campgrounds along the coast, but still not a great place if you want any privacy (tough to find on the coast anywhere). Was full on a Saturday afternoon in November. I would use this as a place to sleep while traveling, but not a great place to hangout.

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  Shannon C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 18, 2020

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  Used to be one of my favorite horse camps. Destroyed!!

  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! OET horse group paid for all the gravel on road, put up all corrals, and fixed the water trough. It is not fair that people are taking up spots from horse people. We can not just take our horses into a car camp. The homeless are camping all over the roads making it hard to pull trailers by. They are littering and pooping all over the trails. The bathrooms are nasty & people drive in & out parking in the middle of lot making it so horse trailers can not get through. Not right! Keep this horses only!

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  Shannon C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 18, 2020

  Wild Mare Horse Campground

  Used to be a great place to go for horse camping. Car campers have ruined

  This is a horse camp, for people who have horses, NOT a car camp. It’s not fair that car campers are taking reservation spots away from horse campers. We can not just take our horses into car camps. The camp is left dirty with litter, there were gun shots Friday & Saturday night, an ATV drove through camp 50 mph at midnight. These people have no respect or etiquette for horses or children. All day & night ATV people were driving through looking for a place to stay. If you don’t have horses Stay out!!! Go camp on a dead end road.

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  Laurie S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 16, 2020

  Wild Mare Horse Campground

  Loud Scary Scary camp ground

  We arrived with our horses. And notice cars and camper are allowed to camp . Not a good mixture . Fire work going off all through the weekend and gun shots noticed the next morning the horse sign was shot up . Atv Across hwy so loud you could hear all night .Been camping here for 20 years . Will never come back not a safe place for anyone !!!!

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  Bjorn S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 1, 2020

  Wild Mare Horse Campground

  Cul-de-sac of Equestrian Charm

  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.  I didn't have a horse to hop on, but I did notice a great mix of scenery to explore.

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  Laurie S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 21, 2020

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  Not a Horse Camp anymore

  If you don’t show early in the week with your big rig and all your horses you will not get a spot . It’s over run with car camping sucking up all the spots with horse corrals. Really sucks we horse camper can’t camp in car camps .Car Campers should not be allowed in horse camps !

   I noticed as they left they left garage and their fires still flaming !!!

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  David B.

  Scout

  

  May. 25, 2020

  Upper Lake Creek - Hult Reservoir

  Quiet. Peaceful.

  No motorized boats. Dispersed camping. Excellent hidden creek water. Restroom open during camping season. Store one mile away. Suggest you bring what you need and use store if needed. Nature trails. Canoe. Kayak. Fish.

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  Alissa H.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 8, 2019

  Baker Beach Campground

  Simple, quiet

  Wild strawberry growing on the dunes

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  Jill R.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 18, 2018

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  Remote and gorgeous!!!!!

  What a fantastic place!!!! We stayed overnight on a lark and it was packed. But the sites are spread apart with lots of natural foliage between as a screen. This is first and foremost a horse camp with corrals at each site. But there's lots of room for small RV's or tents. Nice hiking trails and took the dogs out for a couple of hours and was totally alone. But this is definitely a dry camp. There's no water so pack in your water. There is a nice toilet at the front of the campground. The campground is about 4 miles off Hwy 101 between Florence and the Sea Lion Caves.

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  Jessi P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Horse Creek Campground — Siuslaw National Forest

  The Oregon Coast's Hidden Treasure

  After accidentally reserving the wrong campground, we were pointed in the direction of Horse Creek. Access to it is up an unmarked dirt road, about 10 minutes from 101. It's truly out in the middle of the woods, with campsites meant for campers with horses but it worked perfectly for our tent camping. Pay on site, no campground host. Vault toilets.