Wild Mare Horse Camp
Campground · Oregon · 14 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Siuslaw National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 14
- Bookable sites
- 61 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 23 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Wild Mare Horse Campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of Reedsport and 2 miles north of North Bend. Horse campers come here to explore the Wild Mare Horse Trail and take in captivating views of Oregon's Pacific Coast, which is just a half mile from the campground.
Horse campgrounds have been designed to accommodate people who need to corral their horses. We have a limited number of these kinds of campgrounds and ask, out of courtesy and safety for you and the horses, to consider camping in a different campground if you do not have a horse.
Recreation
Equestrian campers are fond of the Wild Mare Horse Trail #4500. This trail begins under a canopy of alder and spruce, and then emerges into an open dune area that crosses down to the beach. The dunes south of Horsfall Beach Road are designated for hiking and horseback riding only, while off-road vehicle enthusiasts can roam free on the dunes north of the campground.
Facilities
This year-round campground is equipped with drinking water, vault toilets, a picnic area, picnic tables, campfire rings, trash bins, and recycling receptacles. Horses are welcome in the campground's 12 corrals.
Natural Features
Tucked away among shore pine, Douglas fir, and huckleberry, Wild Mare is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. The campground is less than 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.Nearby Attractions
Scenic water attractions are available in every direction from the campground. Head south to Coos Bay, west to the Pacific, and east to Horsfall Lake and Bluebill Lake.
Charges & Cancellations
Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know.
The facts
- 14 bookable sites
- 15 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 61 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: AREA WILD MARE HORSE CAMP, WILD
Site types
- 14 Equestrian Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
15 campsites at Wild Mare Horse Camp
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA WILD MARE HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 002 | AREA WILD MARE HORSE CAMP | Equestrian Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX | AREA WILD MARE HORSE CAMP | Management | Back In | Paved | 53 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 001 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 61 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 49 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 47 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | WILD | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 37 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Reedsport, Oregon, follow Highway 101 south for about 22 miles to the Horsfall Dunes and Beach road sign. Turn right onto Trans Pacific Lane and proceed for 1.1 miles to the intersection with Horsfall Beach Road. Turn right onto Horsfall Beach Road and proceed for 1.9 miles. At 1.9 miles, the campground entrance will be on the left.
From North Bend, Oregon, follow Highway 101 north for about 2 miles to the Horsfall Dunes and Beach road sign. Turn left onto Trans Pacific Lane and proceed for 1.1 miles to the intersection with Horsfall Beach Road. Turn right onto Horsfall Beach Road and proceed for 1.9 miles. At 1.9 miles, the campground entrance will be on the left.
43.45116, -124.26614 · 43°27'4.2"N 124°15'58.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 67°F in Aug, down to 53°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 54 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 57 | 53 |
| Low °F | 41 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 47 | 44 | 40 |
| Precip in | 9.4 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 5.4 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 8.3 | 10.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Wild Mare Horse Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Wild Mare Horse Camp?
- Yes, Wild Mare Horse Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Wild Mare Horse Camp have?
- 15 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Wild Mare Horse Camp?
- 61 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Wild Mare Horse Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Wild Mare Horse Camp.
- Are campfires allowed at Wild Mare Horse Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at Wild Mare Horse Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Wild Mare Horse Camp
- Bluebill Campground 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Horsfall Beach 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Horsfall 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Horsfall Sand Camping 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hauser Sand Camping 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spinreel Sand Camping 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spinreel 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Eel Creek Campground 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Umpqua Sand Camping 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bastendorff Beach 8.2 mi · Facility
- Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use /OHV Staging Area 12.8 mi · Facility
- Umpqua Beach #2 Day Use /OHV Staging Area 13.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-271-6000
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-17.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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