Sam Brown Horse Campground
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.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | 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. |
- 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
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Booking | First come, first served |
| Fees | $15 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle |
| Rules | Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days |
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Cave Junction, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.4438° N, 123.6851° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Long Prairie
46 mi from the campground · 112 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sawyer Station Paddles and Oars ↗ | 32.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Dog RV of Oregon ↗ | 42.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- Sam Brown Campground
- Onion Way Trail #1157
- Secret Way Trail #1282
- Taylor Creek Trail #1142
- 7.5 miShan Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSam Brown Tie0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.2 miTaylor Creek ↗10.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.2 miBriggs Creek ↗8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.2 miDutchy Creek ↗7.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.2 miOnion Way2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.3 miSecret Way1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miTaylor Creek - Horse Creek Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- 0.2 miBriggs Creek Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- 0.2 miDutchy Creek Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- 1.5 miOnion Way Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.
- inRogue River-Siskiyou National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,852,705 acres
- 8.2 miKalmiopsis Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 180,103 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Speed's Place on the RogueBuilding · Galice · 10.2 mi
- Store Gulch Guard Station No. 1020Building · Cave Junction · 10.6 mi
- Rand Ranger StationBuilding · Merlin · 11.8 mi
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.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities include horseback riding, hiking, wildlife viewing and splashing in the creek.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sam Brown Horse Campground?
Sites at Sam Brown Horse Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. First come, first served Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sam Brown Horse Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sam Brown Horse Campground have?
8 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Sam Brown Horse Campground?
Sam Brown Horse Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Sam Brown Horse Campground?
Cave Junction, Oregon. Sam Brown Campground
Source: Getting there
What if Sam Brown Horse Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sam Brown Campground (0.2 mi), Big Pine Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), and River Bench Campground (10.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby