Within Siskiyou National Forest, Sam Brown Campground provides primitive camping along year-round Briggs Creek. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in and hike-in facility, though rough access roads require careful navigation. RVs up to 24 feet can access the sites, which include picnic tables and fire rings.
Campers should prepare for pack-it-out conditions with no trash service, drinking water, or showers available. Cell service remains unavailable at the campground itself, though most carriers connect about three miles up the road. The nearby horse camp shows some wear but continues operating. Siskiyou National Forest Sam Brown Horse Campground sits less than half a mile away for equestrian campers seeking additional options.
Description
Sam Brown Campground is centered around a large meadow that has a colorful history of the earlier miner and homesteader to the area. Trails are located throughout the area, as well, with options for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and motorcylces, including Elkhorn Mine Jeep Road. Nearby trail opportunities include: Briggs Creek Trail #1132 (the trailhead located in campground) Taylor Creek Trail #1142 Onion Way Trail #1157 Secret Way Trail #1282 Dutchy Creek Trail #1154 The size of this campground, and nature of the landscape, lends itself to large group camping, with 2 picnic shelters, and and amphitheater. The meadow is great for group activities, and is also a great place to wildlife watch: deer, elk, and a plethora of bird species frequent the area. Briggs Creek flows through the area before passing on to the Illinois River. Campsites are suitable for tents, small trailers, or campers. This campground is close to Sam Brown Horse Camp. Facilities 19 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No water available. Please bring your own water. 3 vault toilets Please pack out what you pack in, as this site does not have trash removal service.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSam Brown Campground is located in Oregon near Selma
Directions
From Interstate 5, take the Merlin Exit to Merlin / Galice Road approximately 12 miles to the Briggs Valley Road (Forest Road 2500). Follow Forest Road 2500 approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 2512, turn right and the campground will be on your left about 0.5 mile up the road. Access to the area restricts vehicle size, due to the narrow winding steep road to the Briggs Valley area.
Coordinates
42.44243596 N
123.68840055 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
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- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
