Sam Brown Horse Campground
Campground · Oregon · 7 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 7
- Bookable sites
Overview
Sam Brown Horse Campground is the only horse camp on the Wild Rivers Ranger District! Located in the midst of the area's amazing biodiversity, it's a great place to wander and take in the sights and sounds of the Illinois Valley.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities include horseback riding, hiking, wildlife viewing and splashing in the creek.
Facilities
7 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
No water available. Please bring your own water.
Vault toilet
No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Natural Features
The landscape surrounding the Sam Brown Horse Campground is defined by rugged beauty, sprawling meadows, historic mining sites and winding creeks. Briggs Creek flows along the edge of the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Sam Brown Campground
Onion Way Trail #1157
Secret Way Trail #1282
Taylor Creek Trail #1142
The facts
- 7 bookable sites
- 8 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Extra Vehicle Fee, SamBrownHorse
Site types
- 7 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
8 campsites at Sam Brown Horse Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Vehicle Fee | Extra Vehicle Fee | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 01 | SamBrownHorse | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 02 | SamBrownHorse | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 03 | SamBrownHorse | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 04 | SamBrownHorse | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 05 | SamBrownHorse | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 06 | SamBrownHorse | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 07 | SamBrownHorse | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From Interstate 5, take 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 the right just past Briggs Creek bridge.
Fees and stay limits
Overnight Camping: $15 per site per night; Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day NOTE: 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fees.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Sam Brown Horse Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Sam Brown Horse Campground?
- Yes, Sam Brown Horse Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sam Brown Horse Campground have?
- 8 sites in total, of which 7 can be booked.
Contact
- Phone (541) 592-4000
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-23.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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