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This is a horse camp alone the Cape Mountain Trails.
$10 / night
Baker Beach Campground features four rustic campsites with tables and fire rings, and limited facilities for horses. This campground has no electrical, water, or sewer hookups.Trails lead from the area to the beach (to the west) and to Lily Lake (to the east).
Dry Lake Horse Camp is open year around. It is along the Cape Mountain Trails.
This site, sometimes referred to as Horton Lake, Hult Marsh, Hult Reservoir, or Mill Pond, was developed in the early 1900s for logging operations. The reservoir and surrounding wetland is about 40 acres and supports a rich diversity of wildlife, fish, and plant species. This recreation site is popular for activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and scenic driving. Link to Hult Pond EIS on EPlanning website: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/99598/510
Wild Mare Horse Campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of Reedsport and 2 miles north of North Bend. Horse campers come here to explore the Wild Mare Horse Trail and take in captivating views of Oregon's Pacific Coast, which is just a half mile from the campground. Horse campgrounds have been designed to accommodate people who need to corral their horses. We have a limited number of these kinds of campgrounds and ask, out of courtesy and safety for you and the horses, to consider camping in a different campground if you do not have a horse.
Equestrian campers are fond of the Wild Mare Horse Trail #4500. This trail begins under a canopy of alder and spruce, and then emerges into an open dune area that crosses down to the beach. The dunes south of Horsfall Beach Road are designated for hiking and horseback riding only, while off-road vehicle enthusiasts can roam free on the dunes north of the campground.
Tucked away among shore pine, Douglas fir, and huckleberry, Wild Mare is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. The campground is less than 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean.
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.
Scenic water attractions are available in every direction from the campground. Head south to Coos Bay, west to the Pacific, and east to Horsfall Lake and Bluebill Lake.
Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know.
$22 / night
Scout
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!
Traveler
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Traveler
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
GuideSmall (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).
Guide
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.
LegendWe 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.
LegendMaybe 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.
ScoutNice 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
GuideVery 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.
LegendThis 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!
TravelerDefinitely 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.
ScoutThis 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.
TravelerVery 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.
ScoutThis 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!
Scout
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.
ScoutWe 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 !!!!
LegendThis 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.
ScoutIf 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 !!!
ScoutNo 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.
TravelerWild strawberry growing on the dunes
RangerWhat 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.
ScoutAfter 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.
GuideJust south of Yachats, highway 101 makes a sharp turn with a steep drop, down to the beach. It might be the precarious position that keeps this campsite quiet -- it's unmarked and you'll miss it if you don't slow down. The sites are located about 3 miles up a dirt road. There are about ten spots, each with a corral for your horse if you have one. The thick forest of trees make each spot peaceful and private.
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