Howard Creek Horse Camp sits among the lush forest within Silver Falls State Park in Northwestern Oregon, just under 90 minutes from Portland, Oregon. This camp offers easy trails through the forest, as well as a large group campsite. While the trails here do not go to any of the waterfalls within the park, it does provide a gorgeous forest setting for any level of rider.
Camp Overview
Campsites: 5 sites w/ 4-horse corrals plus one large group camp w/ 12 corrals.
Fees: Single site: $22/night, +$10 reservation fee. Group site: $61/night, +$10 reservation fee. Non-Oregon residents pay 25% more for sites.
Permits: None.
Popularity: Average.
Elevation: 1,379 feet
Season: Year round.
Cell Service: Verizon – good coverage.
Getting There
Directions: From Silverton, Oregon take OR-214 South for 15.7 miles. Turn left at park entrance and follow signs to the horse camp.
Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 44.86352, -122.64032
Road Conditions: Paved until before camp, then maintained gravel road.
Gas Station: Shell – 930 N 1st St, Silverton, OR 97381
Amenities & Camp Details
Stock Containment: Corrals.
Stock Water: Yes, spigots.
Potable Water: Yes, spigots.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: Yes.
Bathroom: Yes, port-a-potties.
Day Use Parking: Yes, on the left before you get to the horse camp. You may also park at the 214 trailhead.
Other: Showers and flush toilets available in non-equestrian camp.
Reserving Your Spot
Reservations: Link
Check In/Check Out: Check In: 4:00pm, Check Out: 1:00pm
Site Specifics:
Site A: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site B: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site C: Group site, 12 corrals, back-in.
Site D: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site E: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Site F: 4-horse corral, back-in.
Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:
OHT: Buck Mountain Loop
OHT: Howard Creek / Buck Mountain Loop
OHT: Shellburg Falls
OHT: 214 / Smith Creek / Buck Mountain Loop
Nearby Dispersed Camps
None.
Backcountry Camp Options
Not suitable for backcountry use.
Additional Resources
Camp Land Manager & Contact Info
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
Park information: (800) 551-6949
Salem main office: (503) 986-0707
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Photos courtesy of Terraka Mishler and Britney Cory.
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