Sam Brown Horse Campground

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Cave Junction, OR, OR

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. 7 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No water available.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sam-brown-horse-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Sam Brown Horse Campground is the only horse camp on the Wild Rivers Ranger District, offering a well-maintained facility with excellent amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Google reviewers consistently praised the cleanliness and maintenance, rating it 4.7/5 stars.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also watch for Wild Turkey, Rock Wren, White-breasted Nuthatch, Green-tailed Towhee, Northwestern Fence Lizard, Northwestern Garter Snake, and Sharp-tailed Snake.

Insider tips for Sam Brown Horse Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring your own water; none available on-site Pack out all garbage; no disposal available Ideal base camp for horseback riding in the Illinois Valley

Skip Sam Brown Horse Campground if: You need water hookups — none available. You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You prefer RV sites — only tent camping available.

Best time to visit Sam Brown Horse Campground: May-October — Official operating season for this federal campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Sam Brown Campground (OR), Sixmile Campground (cave junction , OR), River Bench Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Store Gulch Campground (cave junction , OR).