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Sam Brown Horse Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Cave Junction · Oregon · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Location | Cave Junction · Oregon · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Sites | 7 public sites counted from the federal listing — 7 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 7 sites Water hookups at 0 of 7 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 7 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 7 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| 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. |
| Phone | (541) 592-4000 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-23.
From the official listing
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
Directions, from the listing
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.
Trip Card — Sam Brown Horse Campground
Cave Junction · Oregon · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Cave Junction · Oregon · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| 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.… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 7 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10386681 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.