Best Equestrian Camping near Oxbow, OR

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Oxbow, OR (10)

    Camper-submitted photo from Buck Park Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo from Buck Park Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo from Buck Park Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo from Buck Park Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo from Buck Park Cabin
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    1. Buck Park Cabin

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    4 Saves
    Oxbow, Oregon

    Overview

    Buck Park Cabin is located on Cuddy Mountain, in the Payette National Forest of central Idaho. Guests enjoy the remote area for its hunting opportunities and abundance of hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet within Buck Park, a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. Rush Lake, Hornet and Lower Hornet reservoirs are nearby. This very rustic cabin can accommodate a maximum of three people. Metal cots are provided, but guests must bring their own sleeping bags. A wood stove is provided for heat and cooking. No plumbing or electricity is available. A vault toilet is located outside. Guests must bring water, food, bedding and firewood. High clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing Buck Park Cabin. Further, access to Buck Park Cabin will be challenging if snow has fallen (more likely after mid-October).

    Recreation

    The cabin sits near small Rush Lake, which offers fishing opportunities. Hornet and Lower Hornet lakes are a short distance away. Hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road enthusiasts will find several motorized and non-motorized trails in the surrounding area. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.

    Natural Features

    The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,280 feet within Buck Park, a scenic meadow surrounded by a dense conifer forest. Rush Lake, Hornet and Lower Hornet reservoirs are nearby. The Payette National Forest encompasses some of Idaho's most beautiful and diverse country. Located in west-central Idaho, north of Boise, the 2.3-million-acre forest extends 100 miles west to east, from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork Salmon River, and 70 miles north to south, from the Salmon River to the Weiser River.

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    • Reservable
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    • Tent Cabin

    $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground

    2. West Eagle Meadow Campground

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    54 Saves
    Union, Oregon

    The West Eagle Meadows Trailhead is one of the__'late season' trailheads__to open in the early summer due to the area's heavy snow accumulation and high elevation. Located near West Eagle Creek and meadow, this site is__frequented by hikers and equestrians alike who want to enjoy a day or extended trip into the Eagle Cap Wilderness area. The combination trailhead and equestrian camp__offers parking facilities for both stock and non-stock users, and has hitching rails, a loading ramp and feed bunks.The West Eagle trail provides access to Echo, Traverse, Diamond and Tombstone lakes as well as a beautiful trip along the Minam River. You can also access many other destinations in the wilderness from this trail. Fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities abound as you travel through diverse landscapes of meadows, lakes, and mountains.Adjacent to the trailhead is the West Eagle Meadows Campground__with tent and walk-in campsites and a picnic area.A printable map and additional information about the area.

    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Mirror Lake BackCountry Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Mirror Lake BackCountry Sites
    Camper-submitted photo from Two Color Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Two Color Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Two Color Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Two Color Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Two Color Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Two Color Guard Station

    4. Two Color Guard Station

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    5 Saves
    Halfway, Oregon

    Overview

    The Civilian Conservation Corps originally constructed the Two Color Guard Station in the 1930s for use as crew quarters and bunkhouse. The original building was removed in 1976. The current guard station was built in 1959. Two Color Guard Station is open June through October. Guests can drive to it except after significant snowfall, when it's only accessible by snowmobile. Guests staying in the later part of the season are encouraged to bring extra supplies to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

    Recreation

    The cabin is near the Main Eagle Trailhead, which is southern portal into the Eagle Cap Wilderness (2 miles away). This trail is open to hikers and horseback riders. Forest Road 7755 is one of the designated roads on the snowmobile route south of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, and it can be used for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Two Color Guard Station is the end of the groomed trail. Other open and closed forest roads are available for winter time exploring, but snowmobiles are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout in Eagle Creek, just 150 feet from the cabin's front door.

    Natural Features

    Outside the cabin, the crystal clear waters of the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek work their way through the mountains to the valley floor in a series of small waterfalls and whitewater rapids. The landscape features subalpine firs and white bark pine as well as meadows that burst with colorful wildflowers. Guests will find blue-green pools and dramatic rock formations scattered along the creek's path. Two Color Guard Station is just a short distance away from the Eagle Cap Wilderness. This wilderness is characterized by high alpine lakes and meadows, bare granite peaks and ridges, and U-shaped glaciated valleys.

    Nearby Attractions

    Within 10 miles there are opportunities for berry picking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and hunting.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (541) 523-6391.

    • Reservable
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Firewood Available
    • Alcohol

    $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground
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    5. Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground

    1 Review
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    19 Saves
    Pollock, Idaho

    The Windy Saddle Trailhead is the main access point into the Hells Canyon Wilderness from Idaho. Located on the saddle going to Seven Devils basin or up to Heaven's Gate Lookout the area offers a great view of the Seven Devil mountain range and Hells Canyon area. This site provides access to Seven Devils Trail #124 and Sheep Creek Trail #53 which enter Hells Canyon Wilderness. Windy Saddle Horse Camp

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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
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      6. Paradise Campground

      1 Review
      8 Saves
      Richland, Oregon

      These two undeveloped campsites are on Mann Creek. This is a great area to explore on a mountain bike; backcountry roads and trails cover miles of the Hitt Mountains.

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      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Equestrian
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      Camper-submitted photo from Walla Walla Forest Camp
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      Camper-submitted photo from Walla Walla Forest Camp

      7. Walla Walla Forest Camp

      2 Reviews
      4 Photos
      51 Saves
      Joseph, Oregon

      The Walla Walla Forest Camp is one of several small campgrounds located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Tucked alongside the river in a cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers visiting the Lostine Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
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        8. Shady Campground

        1 Review
        7 Saves
        Joseph, Oregon

        Shady Campground is a small rustic campground located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Nestled in a 'shady' cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers visiting the Lostine Canyon and Eagle Cap Wilderness. This campground is adjacent to the Maxwell Trailhead which climbs into the wilderness.

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        • Tents
        • Equestrian
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Toilets
        • Alcohol
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          9. Iron Phone Junction Campground

          1 Review
          1 Save
          Riggins, Idaho

          This area has four campsites with fire rings, hitching rails, and no feed bunks provided.

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          • Equestrian
          • Picnic Table
          • Toilets
          • Alcohol
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            10. Lostine River

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            9 Saves
            Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Oregon

            The Lostine River is located in northeast Oregon on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Originating from Minam Lake in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, the river flows through a glaciated, U-shaped valley and is surrounded by mountain meadows and high mountain peaks. The upper five miles of the designated segment, within the wilderness, are classified as wild, and the lower 11 miles are classified as recreational. The river's outstandingly remarkable values include recreation, scenery, fisheries, wildlife and vegetation/botany. Visitors can access the river in a variety of ways. The Two Pan Trailhead and provides the best hike along the upper section in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Forest Service roads provide access to most segments below the wilderness boundary. Camping along the river is available at seven developed campgrounds and several dispersed campsites. Most of the day-use trailheads and campgrounds in the corridor are fee sites with on-site payment facilities. The river corridor supports a diversity of wildlife habitats and species, including Rocky Mountain elk, deer, black bear, wolf, mountain lion, beaver, otter, mink and other small mammals. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, indigenous to the Eagle Cap Wilderness, have been reintroduced in the Hurricane Creek-Lostine River drainage. Peregrine falcons, bald eagles and a large variety of other birds inhabit the area. The river supports spring and fall Snake River Chinook salmon (listed as threatened under ESA), steelhead and bull trout. The unique area is home to numerous proposed, endangered, threatened and sensitive species of plants. These include 11 species of moonwart and the Northern twayblade. The rarity of finding so many moonwarts in one locality provides the opportunity for scientific research and a delight for botanists.

            • Pets
            • Fires
            • RVs
            • Tents
            • Group
            • Equestrian

            $10 / night


          Recent Equestrian Reviews in Oxbow

          13 Reviews of 10 Oxbow Campgrounds


          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Green Pond
            Oct. 29, 2023

            Taylor Green Pond

            Taylor Green Pond Boondocking

            Nice little pond off 77 Rd an hour or so East of Highway 203 in Eastern Oregon.

          • Sweetclover S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Walla Walla Forest Camp
            Jul. 20, 2022

            Walla Walla Forest Camp

            Fun to explore the valley, bring bug spray!

            There are several campsites along the Lostine corridor, we decided just to drive until we found a spot we liked. We landed at Walla Walla Forest Camp and claimed site 4. Our spot was tucked back a little way, which we liked. But was furthest from the water and swampy, which we didn’t like. The other two spots are closer to the water, so you don’t have to contend so much with misquitos.

            There are places to dip your feet, but the water at this location is too fast and cold to swim in. Otherwise, this site had all we needed: solitude, water, vaulted toilet and some beautiful forest walk-abouts. 

            Just bring bug spray and check for ticks!

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground
            Dec. 21, 2021

            West Eagle Meadow Campground

            Cool and Quiet

            This is a quiet little campground.  It would make a good base camp for visiting Echo and Traverse Lakes.  Camps are spaced around one paved loop up the hill in the trees above the meadow.  There is one vault toilet and no water, electricity, or sewer connections.  There is plenty of deadwood nearby for gather for your campfire.

          • Sarah R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Mirror Lake BackCountry Sites
            Aug. 9, 2021

            Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Mirror Lake BackCountry Sites

            Beautiful but very popular

            These coordinates are one of the first sites on the right, when arriving from Two Pan Trailhead, but there are dozens around the lake if you follow the trail.

            This was my second time backpacking in the Wallowas, and my first time at Mirror Lake. The lake is big with lots of dispersed sites, but when we arrived on Friday evening we felt lucky to find a place. (Some folks resorted to camping on vegetation areas—please don't do this!) The lake was so full and the sound carried over the water so much that you could hear conversations. Luckily it seemed to clear out by Saturday morning, for whatever reason.

            We clocked the hike in from Two Pan Trailhead at 7.3 miles. The incline is mostly gradual with a nice break of mostly flat trail in a beautiful valley meadow area. Lots of horse traffic on this trail, so watch your step! The lake is super clear, and worth a swim. The trail to summit Eagle Cap is close by and a great day-hike for amazing views.

            If you're looking for a secluded place in the Wallowas, I would head elsewhere. If you want an easy backpack in, and don't mind being around lots of other people, Mirror Lake is a great choice.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Buck Park Cabin
            Jun. 29, 2021

            Buck Park Cabin

            Warm place when snowmobiling.

            As stated in description it's rustic. Not much to it but it did offer a sheltered place to build a fire/get warm and weather a bad storm. In the summer, the long rough road into it is not for everyone. Scenery is good and very quiet. If you want remote with the bare basics, this is the place.

          • Jim B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground
            Jun. 26, 2021

            West Eagle Meadow Campground

            Gorgeous , quiet, remote

            Late spring was a perfect time to spend a couple days in the mountain wilderness. Wildflowers we’re in bloom and temperatures were moderate during the day and a little cold at night. There is one clean vault toilet for the area, close enough to the campsites. Campsites are essentially a driveway with a picnic table, and suitable for small trailers or tents. Great hiking to the lush, broad meadows, which are fed by a creek cascading from the higher elevations. We let our dogs have the run of the place off leash. Getting there is a bit of a chore: about 20 miles of dirt track, but we’ll worth the effort.

          • Jim B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Two Color Guard Station
            Aug. 3, 2020

            Two Color Guard Station

            Getting there is half the fun

            This place is quiet, comfortable, and secluded. It’s near the end of 18 miles of unpaved mountain road and some of the most spectacular mountain scenery along the way. The bunkhouse is beginning to show its age but it accommodates a large group and the enclosed porch on the back of the building is a treat. The grounds are enormous and close to Eagle Creek. Plenty of room and flat ground for several tent. Vault toilet only, but it’s clean. Bring your own water.

          • Jarod C.
            Camper-submitted photo from West Eagle Meadow Campground
            Jul. 22, 2020

            West Eagle Meadow Campground

            Awesome Dispersed Camping Along West Eagle Creek

            This area offers incredible dispersed camping opportunities alongside West Eagle Creek south of the West Eagle Meadows trailhead on NF-77 (aka Eagle Creek Rd). Just drive down the road and explore the many turnoffs to find one that suits your needs. Don’t forget to leave time for a day hike up to Echo Lake!

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Iron Phone Junction Campground
            Aug. 31, 2019

            Iron Phone Junction Campground

            Decent base camp area

            Camp is decent with a few spots for smaller RV or campers - pit toilet - trees surround - high clearance vehicle recommended - steep in places

            You can explore a few miles on the roads by UTV or by pickup while exploring the Salmon River drainage or the Snake River drainage. Traveling to Pittsburgh Landing and Kirkwood from here is considered a short day ride.

            Steep terrain surrounds the area

            Unit 18

            A lot of cattle ranching in the summer and mostly hunters In the fall.

            Forest service maps are recommended for travel since a lot just circle back to start, mostly on road, little access for off road travel.

          • Max L.
            Camper-submitted photo from Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground
            Aug. 8, 2019

            Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground

            What heaven on earth truly is

            Arrived late on a Saturday night originally intending to camp at the 7 devils campground but there were no available sites so decided to go back to windy saddle. We were the only campers at windy saddle and were able to get a perfect site at the head of the trail over looking hell’s canyon and Heaven’s gate. Had an absolutely gorgeous view of the devils peaks easy access to trails, devils lake, Heaven’s gate trail. One of the best camping trips I have ever had. There is a vault toilet but no other amenities which was ok for our stay. I am definitely going to be coming back to camp at windy saddle again.

          • Ryan C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Paradise Campground
            May. 16, 2019

            Paradise Campground

            Dispersed camping in Payette Nat. Forest

            Most of these designated campgrounds are right off the fire roads which can be a bit exposed and tricky if you have children or dogs with you. As you continue to drive there are a few areas on the east side of the road which provide more privacy. Make sure to bring all gear for dispersed camping and pack out everything! The creek is fast running, echoing throughout the canyon so fishing or swimming are not an option.

          • S
            Camper-submitted photo from Shady Campground
            Aug. 1, 2016

            Shady Campground

            Easy access with kids

            Up off the river, up the Lostine Canyon. Quite a hike to the river was the downside. Quiet- only 2 campsites. Primitive. Pic Nic table.



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