Santiam Horse Camp is located outside Gates, Oregon- just 90 minutes from Eugene, Oregon. This camp is an easy trek from the Willamette Valley. Enjoy both single track and forest road riding through the Santiam State Forest with views of the cascade foothills.
Camp Overview
Campsites: 10 sites with 4-horse corrals.
Fees: $20/night.
Permits: None.
Popularity: Low to average use.
Elevation: 1,681 feet.
Season: Late May – Early October
Cell Service: Verizon – slow/spotty.
Getting There
Directions: From Salem: Take Highway 22 Eastbound for 30 miles until you reach the town of Gates. Turn right (south) onto Horeb Road and drive about 300 feet. Turn left from Horeb Road onto Sorbin Street. Drive 0.3 miles through Gates, crossing the river until you reach Gates School Road. Turn right (West) on Gates School Road and drive 1.1 miles until you reach Henness Lane. Turn left (East) at Henness Lane. Pavement ends and becomes gravel road. This is the Monument Peak Road and day-use parking area for access to the Monument Peak Trail System. Drive 1.1 miles up Monument Peak Road until you reach Xmas Tree Road. Turn right (west) on Xmas Tree Road. Drive 0.3 miles to Santiam Horse Camp.
Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 44.73021, -122.40214
Road Conditions: Paved, then gravel.
Gas Station: Mobile – 654 NW Santiam Blvd, Mill City, OR 97360
Amenities & Camp Details
Stock Containment: Corrals.
Stock Water: Yes- hand pump.
Potable Water: Yes- hand pump.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: Yes.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: Yes.
Reserving Your Spot
Reservations: Link
Check In/Check Out: None specified.
Site Specifics:
Site 1: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 2: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 3: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 4: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 5: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 6: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 7: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 8: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 9: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site 10: 4-horse corral, pull through.
Site 11: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Dumpsters: Near site 4.
Bathrooms: Near site 1.
Stock Water: Near site 4.
Manure: Near site 4.
Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks
OHT: Monument Peak Horse Trails
OHT: Wild Boar Loop North
Trail Map
Nearby Dispersed Camps
None known.
Backcountry Camp Options
None known, if you have backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com
Additional Resources
Current Conditions
January 2026: Reported heavy downfall.
2020 Beachie Creek Fire: This area was impacted by a large fire, but it open for use and underbrush/flowers returning.
Camp Land Manager & Contact Info
22965 North Fork Road SE
Lyons OR 97358
(503) 859-2151
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