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Best Equestrian Camping near Harper, OR

13 Reviews

Campgrounds near Harper, Oregon offer limited horse-friendly options for equestrian travelers. Bully Creek Park and Cow Hollow Park provide basic accommodations, though neither features dedicated horse corrals according to available data. Bully Creek Park offers spacious, well-spaced campsites on a hilltop with grassy areas suitable for portable horse containment. The park accommodates both tent and RV camping with drive-in access, electric hookups, and space for parking horse trailers. Visitors should note that while drinking water is available, it contains high arsenic levels not prominently disclosed except on bathroom doors.

Cow Hollow Park, located in Nyssa, provides a more developed setting with full hookup options for RVs alongside tent camping areas. The park features extensive grassy areas that could accommodate horses with appropriate portable containment. Situated near farmland with visible and audible livestock, the location offers a rural atmosphere appealing to equestrians. The surrounding area connects to local riding opportunities, with Snively Hot Springs located approximately 12 miles away along the route toward Lake Owyhee. Both parks require modest fees, with Cow Hollow charging $5-30 depending on hookup needs. Equestrians should contact parks directly regarding specific horse policies, as neither location explicitly advertises horse-specific amenities in their official listings.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Harper, Oregon (2)

    1. Bully Creek Park

    5 Reviews
    Harper, OR
    16 miles
    +1 (541) 473-2969

    "We were there when it was smokey from the fires in Western Oregon."

    "Pull through sites on the edge of the lake. Sites 29 and 31. Cons=no Verizon service, No Wifi, goat-heads stickers in dog’s feet in campsite, bathroom smelly near fish cleaning"

    2. Cow Hollow Park

    8 Reviews
    Adrian, OR
    25 miles
    +1 (541) 473-2969

    $5 / night

    "The hosts were kind enough to let me stay the evening anyway because it’s so far off the beaten path and I’m self-contained in my car with no need for amenities."

    "I’m traveling with two big dogs who hate the heat, it’s been over a 100° for about a week around the region and this place made it bearable."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Harper, OR

13 Reviews of 2 Harper Campgrounds

  • P
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Bully Creek Park

    Nice quiet little spot for the night

    About 15 minutes in blacktop off of 20. $15/night for electric(20/30/50 Amp) & real toilets and showers. I bet this place is nice on a clear night. We were there when it was smokey from the fires in Western Oregon.

  • MeLinda W.
    May. 6, 2021

    Cow Hollow Park

    Not pretty, but,

    Unique, old park with tons of grass and swings, teeter totters, tennis & basketball, baseball fields. Cost is $5...whether you use water & electricity hookups or just park. There are bathrooms with shower! The sites are gravel side by side and like I said, not pretty but the grounds, however unkempt, make up for it. You both see and smell cows, owls, doves and magpies. The camp hosts are lovely elderly people. From a stop on the Oregon Trail, to CCC camp, to Japanese Internment camp and now a privately run park...loads of history.

  • rThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2025

    Cow Hollow Park

    Old and not well maintained.

    Arrived and met with the camp host to get our site. Water, electric and dump. Electric pedestals are older with 20, 30 & 50 amp service. Water was behind the site and required 20 feet of hose. I noticed wasps flying around some of the pedestals and alerted the host. The site was gravel and level. The bath house needs work. Commode in both the men's and lady's room lacked toilet tissue and could use a good cleaning. The showers, while dirty did work, however the lady's sported 2 toads living there. As an overnight it was sufficient for our needs since we are self-contained. The fee was $20,for electric only 6 sites $25 for electric and water 2 sites $30 for full hook up of which there were 2 sites. There is a 3rd sewer hook up which appears to ne used as a dum station. There is a large open lawn in front of the sites that our dog loved. Trash was a large can near the entrance.

  • Jessica M.
    Jun. 25, 2021

    Bully Creek Park

    Nice last minute stop

    The phone message says reservations only. We left a voice message that we needed one night only and received a call one we were in town. No cell, wifi, TV in the area. They did have space for us at the no contact after hours check in. $15 electric only. Pull through sites on the edge of the lake. Sites 29 and 31. Cons=no Verizon service, No Wifi, goat-heads stickers in dog’s feet in campsite, bathroom smelly near fish cleaning

  • Lora W.
    Mar. 15, 2021

    Cow Hollow Park

    Not Open Until April

    The hosts were kind enough to let me stay the evening anyway because it’s so far off the beaten path and I’m self-contained in my car with no need for amenities. But their season doesn’t officially start until April.

    It cost five dollars a night according to the host I spoke with, and there is somebody on site at all times. It does feel a lot like just a standard city park but it’s quiet, and peaceful, and it’s about the only thing out in this area.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Cow Hollow Park

    I really like this place

    It’s located on a dead-end road and is very peaceful. It’s about 15 minutes from the nearest city and about 15 minutes from Snively Hot Springs. The pictures with water are at the Hot Springs. Bathrooms with a shower. The grounds are well-maintained, the bathrooms could be cleaned more often. But there is plenty of hot water.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Cow Hollow Park

    Electirc Oasis

    I’m traveling with two big dogs who hate the heat, it’s been over a 100° for about a week around the region and this place made it bearable. It’s really a pretty park, dated, but these trees are massive.

  • Amanda A.
    Jul. 4, 2018

    Cow Hollow Park

    Peace and quiet farmland

    Found this campsite thru a free site. Beautiful trees line Cow Hollow and history from American-Japanese work/labor camp back in 1942. The town's people we met were amazing. The site takes donations but the city will tell you $10/night. BUT, even paying the $10, you have electric and water hook-ups, two baseball fields, two small parks, basketball/tennis court. Weekends consists of events. We stayed 14 days in tents and had a wedding, church festival and another wedding coming up the weekend we were leaving. Weekdays are quiet. Grassy areas for tents, gravel for RVs. Nice fire rings donated by a Boy Scouts group and brick bbq grills, picnic tables, restrooms and showers.

    12 miles or so towards Lake Owyhee, Snively Hot Springs is to your left before going over the cattle guard. The rocky canyons, Snake River and starry nights are incredible!

  • Liesje B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Bully Creek Park

    No drinkable water & no promised shady site

    This campsite is OK considering there aren’t many choices in the area. My big complaints were the campsite didn’t have any shade, and when I spoke to the reservation person, she promised me during two different phone calls that I would have shade, and there was none to be had at my site. Luckily I found a nice big shady tree to park my car under since I was car camping and wait under until it got cool enough to move to my site.

    A big thing to make note of is that they do have water, but it is a very high concentration of arsenic in it, which they don’t tell you about when you make a reservation or an any signage other than the bathroom door. This can be a real issue for people in RVs, who will be filling up their tanks with their water and may never hit the bathroom, so be aware!!!

    The sites are nicely spaced out. It can be very hot in the summer here and my experience was it was very windy in the late afternoon and evening.

    Bring your own water!!!!

Guide to Harper

Horse camping in Oregon offers a unique experience for equestrian enthusiasts, combining beautiful landscapes with facilities that cater to both riders and their horses.

Equestrian campgrounds include spacious sites

  • At Bully Creek Park, campers can enjoy well-spaced sites that provide ample room for tents, RVs, and horses, making it a comfortable choice for horse camping.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Cow Hollow Park is conveniently located near Snively Hot Springs, offering a peaceful retreat after a day of riding.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Bully Creek Park features electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring that both campers and their horses have access to essential amenities during their stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Harper, OR?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Harper, OR is Bully Creek Park with a 4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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