Willow Prairie Horsecamp
Willow Prairie Horse Camp is nestled in tall timber at an elevation of 4,400 feet just southwest of Mt. Mc Loughlin, near a beautiful meadow. The camp was converted to a horse camp in 1990 with the addition of 19 miles of interconnecting horseback riding trails. The renovation was made possible through a partnership between the Forest Service and the Coalition of Equestrian Clubs, which provided much of the labor for this wonderful facility.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 11 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 002 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 003 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 004 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 005 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 006 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 5 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Nightly/daily rates are now $15.00 and extra vehicles are $5.00 |
Willow Prairie offers large equestrian sites, each with corrals, a picnic table, campfire ring with grill and ample parking. A vault toilet is provided. A watering trough is available for horses, and a trailer is left on-site for campers to deposit manure and hay upon departure.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May 15 to October 31 |
| Forest | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Fees | Camping: $15 /site/night Extra Vehicles: $5 /night |
| Rules | Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days |
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Getting there
From Butte Falls, take County Road 821 (Butte Falls-Fish Lake Highway) approximately 17 miles southeast to Forest Road 3738. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 3738 and drive 1.3 miles to where Forest Road 3738 intersects Forest Road 3735. Turn left onto Forest Road 3735 and you will see the campground sign on your right.
| Nearest town | Butte Falls, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.4064° N, 122.3907° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Long Prairie
38 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 ↗ | 20.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Northwest Nature Store ↗ | 21.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Dog RV of Oregon ↗ | 23.8 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Willow Prairie Guard Station was constructed on the edge of the meadow in 1924 by a Forest Service road crew. Its main purpose at that time was as a firefighter guard station. The original cabin was recently restored by local volunteers and employees of the Butte Falls Ranger District. Fish Lake is just 10 minutes from Willow Prairie. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, canoeing and swimming. A small resort on the lake offers motor boat and canoe rentals.
- 3.9 miFish Lake Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 9.9 miBrown Mountain South Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.3 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miWillow Prairie North Loop ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miWillow Prairie Spur A0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miWillow Prairie Horse Trail2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miWillow Prairie Spur B0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miWillow Prairie East Loop ↗8.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miWillow Prairie Spur C0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miWillow Prairie Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- 2.4 miSummer Home Sno-Park ↗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
Sky Lakes Wilderness begins about 9.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.2 miSky Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 113,571 acres
- 9.9 miCascade–Siskiyou National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 170,596 acres
- 11.6 miMountain Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 23,036 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
- Willow Prairie CabinBuilding · Butte Falls · 0.1 mi
- Big Elk Guard StationBuilding · Ashland · 3.7 mi
- Fish Lake ShelterStructure · Ashland · 3.8 mi
Natural features
The unique character of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is composed of two distinct geological provinces: the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic peaks such as 9,495' Mt. Mc Loughlin within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The Siskiyou area embodies world-class wild rivers, remarkable fisheries and the most complex and treasured plant communities in the Pacific Northwest. Adjacent to the camp is a wetland area featuring beaver dams and several large ponds where wildlife abounds. Sandhill cranes, Canada geese, ducks, elk, deer and many others frequent the area.
Recreation
Willow Prairie Horse Camp offers equestrian access to a wide variety of trails. Rugged peaks, sparkling lakes and forested areas provide the backdrop for many of these rides.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Willow Prairie Horsecamp?
Sites at Willow Prairie Horsecamp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Willow Prairie Horsecamp?
Nightly/daily rates are now $15.00 and extra vehicles are $5.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Willow Prairie Horsecamp?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Willow Prairie Horsecamp have?
12 sites, including 11 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Willow Prairie Horsecamp?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at Willow Prairie Horsecamp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Willow Prairie Horsecamp?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Willow Prairie Horsecamp?
Willow Prairie Horse Camp offers equestrian access to a wide variety of trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Willow Prairie Horsecamp?
Butte Falls, Oregon. Willow Prairie Guard Station was constructed on the edge of the meadow in 1924 by a Forest Service road crew.
Source: Getting there
What if Willow Prairie Horsecamp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Campground (2.5 mi), Doe Point Campground (3.5 mi, partly first-come), and Fish Lake Campground (3.8 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby