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Lily Glen Horse Camp near Ashland provides specialized equestrian camping accommodations at Howard Prairie Lake. The campground includes several basic sites suitable for tent and RV camping with horses. Sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to toilets. Trailer parking is available at each site with enough room for both camping equipment and horse trailers. The campground lacks electric hookups, sewer connections, and showers, making it best suited for self-contained camping. While the campground does not offer permanent horse corrals, there are designated areas for portable corrals and highlines. The campground's natural setting offers direct access to multiple trail systems surrounding Howard Prairie Lake. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Trail, Oregon.
The trail system around Howard Prairie Lake connects riders to miles of scenic routes through Southern Oregon forests and meadows. Riders can access several interconnected bridle paths directly from the campground without trailering. Water access for horses is available at multiple points along the lake shore, with gradual entry points suitable for horses to drink. The campground operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with the best riding conditions typically found in late spring and early fall when temperatures are moderate and trail conditions are optimal. Trail users note the well-maintained paths are suitable for riders of various experience levels, with both flat lakeside terrain and more challenging routes into surrounding hills. Portable water buckets are recommended as there are no dedicated horse watering facilities within the campground itself.
"It is close to Hwy 5 so a lot of road noise. But most in this area are. Sites are tight like most KOAs. We chose an end spot and did alright. Plus it was quiet part of year."
"Off highway 62 take the Natural Bridge turn off and follow the road to the campground."
"But it was nice right next to the river! Just a short hike to see the natural bridge and many trails up the mountain. Awesome fire pits and lots of trees!"
from $15 / night
Check Availability"This campground was in a great location to go see crater lake (15 min drive or less) as well as nearby Hot Springs (30ish min drive) and waterfalls. The campground itself was wooded and very close to"
"Most of the sites are pretty close to the lake but you have to book early to get a site right on the water."
from $16 - $27 / 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"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"Incredible location in the Cascade Mountains,( northern corner of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument)."
"I picked a spot right on the lake where I chose a comfy log to sit and enjoy a book."
from $7 - $100 / night
Check Availability"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."
"We were down in Southern Oregon for the Caves. We stayed in the Heron loop which was the smallest and most primitive, It was wonderful and we had the whole south of the lake to ourselves."
"we love coming to lake selmac to use the yurts for winter camping. theyre heated and cozy. weve probably camped here a half dozen times or so over the past couple years, including standard tent sites."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"The Wildcat Campground in Oregon is great, however it does get pretty busy during the summer months."
"Nice area located on a Resevoir. Potable water available. Outhouse. No hookups and no phone service."
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.
ScoutPack it-pack it out. There is no trash service. The trails are amazing. Briggs creek runs all year. The horse camp is getting a little run down, but still nice. We go every year with our horses. Its primitive camping. No drinking water, showers, or cell service. There is a spot about 3 miles up the road where most can get service.
LegendThis campground was in a great location to go see crater lake (15 min drive or less) as well as nearby Hot Springs (30ish min drive) and waterfalls. The campground itself was wooded and very close to diamond lake, it was a very beautiful location. There were lots of close by walking trails which was wonderful.
The amenities were nice enough, sometimes the showers are hot and others times was not. Most of the laundry machines were working with several out of service, and worked well enough.
The staff was helpful and gave suggestions for nearby hiking and Hot Springs. Sites included fire ring, a picnic table, and full hook ups. The stars at night were incredible.
ScoutWe loved this spot. The sites are clean as are the bathrooms and showered. We liked how spread out the sites were from each other. Most of the sites are pretty close to the lake but you have to book early to get a site right on the water. There is a general store close by where you can get most anything you might forget and you can rent bikes, boats,canoes, kayaks or paddle boards. It was great having access to so many trails close to the campground and we went on several of them. The only draw back for us was the mosquitos. I highly recommend camping here just be prepared for the mosquitoes.
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.
GuideWe stayed one night on August 17 through August 18, 2019, in campsite A5, the overnight cost was$24, there was no electrical or water service). The site was level, only needed 2 inch lift to level left side. The campground is at an elevation of 5180 ft.
Access to the campground was right off hwy 138, which is a few miles from the north entrance to Crater Lake. Our 28 ft travel trailer easily fit with room to spare in our site. Once we enter the campground, the asphalt pavement surrounds the campsites as we drove directly to our campsite, each campsite pad also asphalt. Weather was sunny upper 80's, the nights low 40's.
This is a very quite campground, there was no noise from main road entering the campground. Activities we enjoyed at the campground to keep busy was hiking and moutain biking. The restroom was a couple spaced down from our campsite. The free showers were also easy to find and had great water pressure. The lake is very nice, smooth water and a few mosquitos, but not that bad.
My wife and I enjoyed the campground, we will stay again next time we travel to Crater Lake, Oregon.
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.
RangerThis is a very large campground with over 200 sites. I stayed overnight, July 3, 2023. I was a walk in . The ranger office was closed when I arrived and they did not have a list of available sites posted. I found a site, K11, without any reserved tag and spent a wonderful night. There was a very strong onshore breeze from the lake that kept the mosquitoes grounded and I didn't really need repellant.
The campground is two halves. In the upper half, the campsites are higher, above the lake. To the south or east, the sites are closer to the lake. Water was only available (non threaded faucets) outside the flush latrines, which were not very well kept (mostly due to the dead bugs). There is not electricity and I was only able to get 2 bars on Verizon. I could get a text through, but rarely a photo.
I have camped throughout Oregon and what impressed me as different were the large number of tent campers. More than half were tent camping, though the site would fit small to medium size rigs. I only saw one Class A and few trailers. Noisy neighbors can be a problem, as the sites though not exactly next to each other, are still close. The roads and parking for sites are paved, but some have very steep driveways. Be careful in your site selection if you have a long trailer or RV.
There are some nearby stores and gas station if you need, but very little else. A very beautiful spot with lots to do and see nearby.
Equestrian camping near Trail, Oregon provides multiple options for riders and their horses in the Southern Cascade region. Located in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 4,500 feet, this area receives moderate summer temperatures and cool nights even during peak season. Several campgrounds provide direct trail access to both forest paths and lakeside routes suitable for various riding experience levels.
Trail riding from camp: At Lily Glen Horse Camp, riders can access trails directly from their campsites. "There are a few wooden stalls for horses and campgrounds are first come first served," notes Kassidy D. The area features multiple trail systems with a 3.5-mile loop to Howard Prairie Lake.
Fishing access: Natural Bridge Campground provides excellent fishing opportunities along the Rogue River. "This NFS campground is located on the Rogue River. Sites are very dispersed and full of Redwoods with river at your back," explains John H. The river offers clear waters with multiple fishing access points.
Water activities: Several lakes near Trail offer swimming, kayaking and boating. "The lake is clear and pristine, views for days... Trails to hike, kayak, fish, boat," reports Heather E. about Fourmile Lake Campground. Many lakeside campgrounds offer direct water access for both people and horses.
Spacious, private sites: Campers consistently mention the generous spacing between sites in this region. "Huge campsite but it doesn't feel that way when you are at your site. The sites by the lake appeared to be much larger than the ones further up the hill," writes Kyahn D. about Diamond Lake.
Natural features: The area's geological formations draw significant interest. At Natural Bridge Campground, visitors appreciate the unique lava tube formation: "Located right next to a natural bridge, where the water goes under the floor in a lava tube," explains Dani F. This natural bridge provides both scenic value and educational interest.
Stargazing opportunities: The minimal light pollution creates excellent night sky viewing. "This campground is right on the Rogue river and is absolutely gorgeous. The sites are well maintained, and there are toilets," notes Joe V. "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!!" adds Fiona W. about Collier Memorial State Park.
Reservation requirements vary: Some campgrounds require advance booking while others operate first-come, first-served. "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.
Seasonal closures: Most campgrounds in this region operate from May through October due to winter conditions. "The campground operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with the best riding conditions typically found in late spring and early fall," applies to most horse camps in the area.
Wildlife encounters: Prepare for interactions with local wildlife, particularly small mammals. "Beware of the Chipmunks! They are everywhere and for some reason people life the goods to protect their cars," warns Melynda L. "We had a packrat in the truck bed overnight," reports Hattie R.
Educational opportunities: The region offers multiple learning experiences for children. "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. about Collier Memorial State Park.
Swimming spots: Look for safe water access points for children. "This is one of our favorite go-to places, but be prepared there are no reservations! It's a small area with 17 sites right on a lazy part of the Rogue. Beautiful hiking and site seeing," shares Bri C.
Recreational programs: Some campgrounds offer structured activities for younger visitors. "Collier also offers many programs to keep the youngens and young at heart busy, very family friendly. There was wood sales, potable water pumps and clean, HOT powerful showers as well," notes another reviewer.
Site size considerations: RV campers should research site dimensions before arrival. "Pull thru sites are short my 35 footer and car just fit. Multiple sites car were sticking in to the road making it a little close pulling out in the morning," cautions Charles S. about Medford-Gold Hill KOA.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may challenge larger rigs. "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," warns Craig M.
Hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer limited or no hookups. "Dry camping but there is water to fill up a tank and a dump station and showers. Beware of the showers as the water comes out like a sandblasting," notes Adam B. Plan for appropriate water and power supply based on your specific needs.
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