Within Ochoco National Forest, Salters Cabin Horse Camp provides equestrian-focused camping in forested terrain near a lake. This US Forest Service facility operates year-round, accommodating horse trailers and riders exploring the surrounding trail system. The campground sits in a wooded setting that offers direct access to forest roads and riding opportunities.
Campers can find additional camping near Ochoco National Forest throughout the region. Nearby alternatives include Wolf Creek Industrial Campground less than half a mile northwest and Sugar Creek Campground just over a mile southeast, both offering different amenities for those traveling without horses.
Description
Salters Cabin Horse Camp is located in a shaded, second-growth, ponderosa pine forest and makes for a great escape from those hot summer days! There is a corral on site for folks camping with horses to use. The cabin on site is for historic purposes and the Forest Service recommends that visitors do not enter or camp in the cabin. Learn about Leave No Trace principles for horse camping
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Map & DirectionsSalters Cabin Horse Camp is located in Oregon near Central Oregon
Directions
From Prineville Ranger Station: Take Hwy 126 West approximately 1 mile. Turn right on Combs Flat road. Stay left as this turns into highway 380, proceed East approximately 53 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 113 (Beaver Creek Rd) and proceed approximately 2 miles. Stay left/straight at the junction of Hwy 113 which becomes FS 42 and Hwy 135. Proceed approximately 5.5 miles and Salter’s Cabin will be on the left side of the road.
Coordinates
44.24748631 N
119.82406 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
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Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 2 min from Bend, OR
- 4 hrs 1 min from Albany, OR
- 4 hrs 11 min from Kennewick, WA
- 4 hrs 59 min from Walla Walla, WA
