Looking for a rustic and comfortable horse camping experience near Otter Rock? Finding a place to stay in Oregon while traveling with your horse is easy. These scenic and easy-to-reach Otter Rock campsites are perfect for equestrian campers.
Hidden in a forest between Cape Foulweather and Yaquina Head, Beverly Beach State Park’s creekside campground is one of the state’s largest. Some campsites and the park’s day-use area are just steps away from miles of ocean beach extending from Yaquina Head to Otter Rock. The park is central to excellent whale watching viewpoints, tidepools teeming with sea life, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and shops and restaurants in Newport.
A few steps from the ocean you'll find the forest-sheltered campground. Giant, wind-sculpted trees and nurse logs surround the campsites situated along pebbly Spencer Creek. A Welcome Center located near the registration booth sells firewood and a few souvenirs. A playground is located next to the program area. The day-use picnic area is a grassy spot protected from summer winds. The day-use area also contains a reservable group meeting yurt.
Amenities & Features: 53 full-hook up sites (27 with cable TV) 76 electrical sites with water (32 pull-through) 128 tent sites with water nearby Flush toilets and showers Yurts RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Three seasonal group tent camping areas Hiker/biker camp Firewood for sale daily RV Dump station Only 1 extra vehicle per campsite Universal Access: Three campsites and six yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities.
Other Facilities: Playground (near program area) Reservable picnic shelters Welcome Center Yurt meeting hall
$31 / night
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).
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
Dry Lake Horse Camp is open year around. It is along the Cape Mountain Trails.
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
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
Guide
A beautiful park among dense forest. Full hookups are available only on the main road into the park so expect lots of traffic. ATT has good signal here, Verizon has poor and T-Mobile has none.
GuideStay one night here with a view from f the bridge and ocean!
GuideThe tree cover was fantastic, it was 85 out in the sun but much cooler at the site. Sites were open but still secluded enough to not be bothered by your neighbors. Sites were large, had a nicely maintained picnic table. Showers were clean and hot!
ScoutGreat location. Luckily we were in a minivan and not a tent, small tent spots, so make sure you check first. Very close sites. Clean bathrooms
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).
GuideBig campground with sites nicely shielded from each other with foliage. Lots of shade, full hookup and clean showered and bathrooms. Beach access is close the lower the site section alphabetically (A-H). Short walk under arch bridge to the beach. Full hookup.
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.
GuideThis is a classic well maintained Or state campground. Good access to trails and the beach, showers, toilets and firewood for sale. It’s big but nice amenities.
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.
ScoutCampground is very large with over 200 spaces, restrooms very clean as well as showers.
Camp sites are VERY tiny, most tent sites are barley big enough for a tent, picnic tables are so close to fire pits that they could catch on fire, the RV sites are very tight and people have issues getting their trailers into sites. Open year around, very busy park, reservations need to made most time months in advance.
Beach access is very close.
ScoutThis was one of our stops on a camping trip along 101. The facilities were good, but it was very crowded with almost no privacy. The sites were super close together. The campground was loud as a couple of the loops go right up under the freeway. The beach was ok, but there are many nicer beaches along the Oregon coast.
GuideGreat site with excellent beach access. Clean bathrooms with hot water. Had cell service. Spots were a little tight so be nice to your neighbors because they can hear you! Light sleepers may be bothered by beach, highway & neighborly noise. Busier than I expected for midweek off season so definitely reserve ahead!
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
LegendThe bathrooms were great. The privacy was.. okay. But this campground is huge and packed. It had a TON of people, and not the best vibe. Not terrible, but kinda... standoffish? Snobbish? Even the kids were that way to my kids. Because of all the people, there was also a lot of campfire smoke at night. Even in my tent. I had to wear a buff to sleep, because there was just too much smoke in the air for me to comfortably breathe.
We were there in late July, and in case you are a midwestern noob like I was, this beach is not a beach for the kids to swim at or to catch a tan. It was freezing. Not just the water (that I knew), but on the sand, too. And SO windy that sand got into every single oriface and crevice known to man. And forget about trying to eat there, haha! We did have a lot of fun with our big tarp, though. After failing miserably to make some sort of windblock from it, we decided to play with it like a parachute and had some side-stitching belly laughs from the experience.
GuideShowers were all closed up except for 3 rings away. After 3 trys we finally gave up on finding a spot were the 20 amp outlet worked. We weren't there for long just a quick overnight. But it seems like a nice park
GuideWe’ve stayed in summer and fall. It’s amazing in summer and a bit flooded in the fall. Roads are a bit narrow for backing in but pull throughs are great. Spots are mostly private and good sized. The beach access is easy and fun.
RangerI stopped here on a whim after getting smoked out of Central Oregon. I was surprised at how cheap the site was relative to other State Parks on the coast. $21 for the night. It was quiet and peaceful and I had a great stay. Will definitely come again.
TravelerNice park -not great for bicycling - showers were not working properly -no hot water !! Fire pit was full- Lots of dog barking😀
RangerMany sites, nice, easy hiking trail, good amenities, gorgeous beach. Good separation between sites, lots of easy pull thru options for RVs.
TravelerVery tight roads to maneuver a 35 ft motorhome with car trailer. Cramped sites but nice once settled in. Speeding cars a hazard for kids and walkers. Tons of shade..
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.
ScoutThis is a great site with lots of amenities for families - playground, local hiking trails on campgrounds, beach access, and even an amphitheater for ranger programs when available.
This worked well for us and our little one because there are flush toilets and private showers with door locks. As a mommy who's had a little boy open the door midway through a shower or potty break, this is amazing.
What's great about this site is they recycle!!! Makes it easier to not haul home all your beer bottles.
They do sell ice and wood, when there's no burn ban, here as well so it's super convenient. There's also a small convenient store at the entrance of the campgrounds in case you forget anything, like beer.
This is close to some coastal towns so it's nice to stroll into town for lunch and some ice cream.
Site F31, where we stayed, was super close to the bathrooms so there's quite a bit of noise, but manageable if you're not a super light sleeper. We were surrounded by yurts so tons of light, which can be a good or bad thing depending on the sleeper you are.
GuideLove the campground. Amazing sunsets. Great beach accesses and great beach.
ScoutNice, simple spot. Bathrooms clean, tent site comfortable, open to neighbors on one side. Located on east side of 101, walk under a bridge to access beach. State park, so amenities and fees standard. Would recommend
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