Established Camping

South Pyramid Horse Camp

South Pyramid Horse Camp is located in the Willamette National Forest, featuring forested terrain with trails suitable for horseback riding. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Santiam River and the scenic views from Iron Mountain, offering opportunities for hiking and nature exploration.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Willamette National Forest

This horse camp was designed, installed and is maintained with the help of Mid-Valley Oregon Equestrian Trail Group. __In 2013 the old corral system was replaced with a 12 horse permanent hi-line system with the help of great group of volunteers.This horse camp offers a centrally located base camp for accessing the Old Cascade Crest and Middle Santiam Wilderness Trail Systems. Old Cascade Crest Trails include:South Pyramid Creek Trail #3403Chimney Peak Trail #3382Gordan Peak Trail #3387Scar Mountain Trail #3402North Pyramid Trail #4161Pyramids Trail #3380Crescent Mountain Trail #3384a short road ride off of the North Pyramid - Scar Mountain Trail off of Forest Service Road 2266 offers access to:Parish Lake Trail #3383Riggs Lake Trail #3388Daly Lake Trail #3385Middle Santiam __Trails include:Chimney Peak Trail #3382McQuade Creek Trail #3397Swamp Peak Trail #3401Gordan Peak Trail #3387

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Location

South Pyramid Horse Camp is located in Oregon

Directions

Access 1: From Sweet Home, Oregon follow Highway 20 for 30 miles to the junction with Sheep Creek Road (Forest Service Road 2047), turn left onto FS Road 2047 and travel 13 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 747, turn onto FS Road 747 and drive to the end of the road where the horse camp is located.Access 2: From Detroit, Oregon follow Highway 22 for 23.5 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 2266, turn right onto FS Road 2266 and travel 11 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 2047, turn left onto FS Road 2047 and drive another 5 miles to the junction with Forest Service Road 747, turn onto FS Road 747 and drive to the end of the road where the horse camp is located.