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Lily Glen Horse Camp at Howard Prairie Lake provides equestrian-specific facilities with wooden stalls for horses and first-come, first-served campsites. The campground is located right off Dead Indian Memorial Road, offering convenient access for horse trailers and RVs. Tent camping is also available at this horse-friendly destination. Trails in the area are well-maintained and suitable for riders of all experience levels. The campground features drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and toilets to accommodate both horses and their owners. A fun little campground with beautiful trails in the surrounding area allows riders to explore the scenic landscape on horseback.
Located near Ashland, Oregon, Lily Glen Horse Camp operates seasonally from mid-April to mid-October, making it ideal for spring, summer, and fall equestrian camping trips. The nearby lookout points accessible via hiking trails provide spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Silver Creek Marsh Developed Campground, another horse-friendly option in the region, features corrals at one end specifically designed for horse camping. Trails connect directly to the campgrounds, allowing for easy access to riding routes. The campgrounds remain relatively quiet during weekdays, providing a peaceful experience for both horses and riders. Clean facilities and well-maintained campsites ensure a comfortable stay while exploring the diverse terrain on horseback. The high desert landscape offers varied riding experiences through forests, meadows, and along lakeshores.
"Nice classic Oregon state park with all the requisite facilities of electric hook-ups, RV dump station, ranger programs. Amphitheater and showers."
"Great rivers close by, nice hiking trails. Restrooms open and clean. Quiet during weekdays."
from $36 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $26 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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"
from $10 / night
Check Availability"Incredible location in the Cascade Mountains,( northern corner of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument)."
"The lake is extremely low - so it’s worth checking ahead if you’re coming for lake recreation."
from $7 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful location near several Lakes and large fields with plenty of level camping and fire pits although fires are not currently allowed."
"We picked this dispersed camping near Lemolo Lake since it was an open area that we could run our Starlink. There was also some cell service."
"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."
GuideA 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.
ScoutIncredible 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.
LegendNice 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.
RangerThe 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.
GuideWhen 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!!
LegendWe were headed to Thompson Creek reservoir, but opted for this lovely little FS campground. We had the place to ourselves the first night and another camper came in for the 2nd. Easy pull-through site, pretty level and fit both rigs. Otherwise plenty of room between sites.
It was a bit of a trek down gravel roads to get here. Took it easy, though, and no problems.
Lovely walks and hikes to be had. Beautiful stargazing. Clean pit toilets and clean overall campground. There were corrals at one end for horse camping. No cell service. (in 2020)
4 stars only because of the sometimes-washboard road to get here.
From here we visited Crack in the ground, Cowboy Dinner Tree, The Sand Dunes, Fort Rock and Christmas Valley.
LegendThis is a great campground, very beautiful, but very busy. Off highway 62 take the Natural Bridge turn off and follow the road to the campground. The sites are for the most part secluded from each other and most are along the Rogue River with a mix of sun and shade. All sites have picnic tables and fire pits. There are also multiple outhouses throughout the campground.
Keep in mind that though the sites near the water are awesome, there is a heavily used trail that runs right along the river so you will have multiple hikers walking near or through your amazing campsite. We had site 6 and though it appears to be the best site (large and nearly fully enclosed) it's not because the trail runs at the edge of the spot and you will have loud hikers strolling right through your space.
The hiking nearby is great. There is a loop hike which takes you to the Natural Bridge area which is really cool. There is also a hike to the Rogue Gorge that takes you through another campground further up. On top of the busy trail along the campsites there is also areas where people hang out to swim or fish so you can hear people nearly all day long. It was nice the first day and night during the week but over the weekend it got a bit ridiculous and we left. There are large garbage cans for trash service but no water and no recycling. There is also no cell service from ATT, Verizon and TMobile.
Off season this place would be great but we strongly suggest not going on a weekend or busy season unless you like people noise constantly all day.
GuideVisited Collier in August. Temperature was nice. A little dry and dusty this time of year. Great rivers close by, nice hiking trails. Restrooms open and clean. Quiet during weekdays.
GuideWe 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.
Lily Glen Horse Camp offers equestrian-specific facilities near Fort Klamath, Oregon, at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet. This high-desert region features a mix of pine forests, open meadows, and wetland areas. Summer temperatures typically range from 45-85°F with cool nights even during peak season.
Lake activities: fish, boat, swim: At Diamond Lake, visitors can enjoy water recreation surrounded by mountain scenery. "Clear waters, spectacular Mountain Views. Swimming, hiking, camping, fishing, the possibilities are endless," reports camper Austin G. The lake provides cool relief during summer months.
Explore natural formations: The Natural Bridge Campground offers unique geological features. "The 'Natural Bridge' is a short walk away and is really cool. Lots of informative signs along the path to describe what you are seeing," notes Joe V. This unusual formation where the Rogue River disappears underground makes for interesting exploration.
Visit historic sites: At Collier Memorial State Park, campers can tour a logging museum. "Down the easy 1mi. trail along the spring creek, they have a super cool old pioneer village and lumber museum. It's full of olde tyme cabins and era timber industry tools and equipment," writes Tj B. The park offers interpretive displays explaining the region's timber history.
Wildlife viewing: The area hosts abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. "There is lots of wildlife around the lake; dusk coaxed several deer out to the water, lots of birds throughout the day, and the sound of frogs at night," reports Craig M. about his stay at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area.
Dark night skies: Campers regularly note excellent stargazing conditions. "We loved this campsite. There were fire pits available for use at the sites. We were able to see soooo many stars in the sky!!" shares Fiona W. about her experience at Collier Memorial State Park.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained facilities enhance the camping experience. "The hot shower water pressure was pretty amazing," notes Sony A. about Diamond Lake. Campgrounds throughout the region typically provide basic amenities with varying levels of service.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from May through October. "Pushed through to stop here for the night only to find the entrance gated and the sign says 'Closed for the Season'," reports Glen G. about his attempted visit to Keno Camp. Always check current operating dates before planning a trip.
Wildlife awareness: Small animals may become nuisances at some sites. "Beware of the Chipmunks! They are everywhere and for some reason people life the goods to protect their cars," warns Jessica P. about Collier Memorial State Park. Proper food storage is essential.
Reservation requirements: Some sites require advance booking even when not full. "The campground requires you to make a reservation online even though there are empty sites everywhere.. neither of us had cell reception so I find this to be a very odd requirement," notes Sony A. about Hyatt Lake Recreation Area.
Kid-friendly attractions: Historical displays engage younger campers. "Very clean campground with spectacular views of Fourmile Lake and Mt. Mcgloughlin. Most of the campsites are quite roomy, some are private, and some are open," notes Ross S. about Fourmile Lake Campground.
Space between sites: Look for campgrounds that offer privacy. "We found this place because we wanted something remote, but accessible for my SIL's travel trailer. This place was wonderful. There are only 3 campsites, which are all next to a gorgeous creek made of runoff from the spring," reports Debra K. about her experience at Imnaha Campground.
Insect protection: Mosquitoes can be prevalent during summer months. "The campsite was great, the views of the lake were stunning, minutes from crater lake NP. Be prepared to fend off mosquitoes if you're going in the summer!" advises Candice B. from Diamond Lake.
Access considerations: Some roads leading to horse campgrounds near Fort Klamath present challenges. "The road up the mountain coming from I-5 was made of narrow switchbacks straight up along the side of a cliff. I white-knuckled it the whole way in my little car... not for the faint of heart," shares Craig M. about Hyatt Lake Recreation Area.
Site sizes: Look for campgrounds that accommodate larger rigs. "Some spaces can be tricky for large RVs," warns Melynda L. about Collier Memorial State Park. Many equestrian-focused sites provide pull-through spaces designed for trailers.
Utility availability: Services vary widely between campgrounds. "Dry camping but there is water to fill up a tank and a dump station and showers," notes Adam B. about Diamond Lake. Most horse campgrounds offer at least basic water access for animals.
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