Horse Riding and Camping

The wide open spaces of this high-desert forest are perfect for equestrian activities. Some trailheads and campgrounds offer corrals and horses are allowed on all Forest trails, just be prepared to share with other users

Horseback Riding

Riders can enjoy a nice rides through the wilderness,  beautiful remote canyons and  in spring and early summer riders can enjoy beautiful wildflowers. Throughout the year hikers have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife that range from big game such as Rocky Mountain Elk and Mule Meer to a variety of birds including turkey, grouse and water foul such as ducks and geese.

In spring and early summer riders should be prepared for wet and muddy conditions.  

The trails are used by hikers and mountain bike riders, please be prepared to share the trail.

Horse Camping

Please use certified weed free hay, remove any unused hay when leaving the area.

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Big Creek/Snowshoe Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Big Creek Trail #377 which enters Strawberry Mountain Wilderness and many other trails.  Offering opportunities for both day hiking and backpacking trips.Horse…

Billy Fields Campground

Site Open

Billy Fields Campground is a great starting point for those wanting to hunt, fish, or look for wild horses. For those wishing to hike and explore Fields Peak Trail is within 3 miles of the…

Buckhorn Meadows Trailhead

Site Temporarily Closed

Provides access to: Buckhorn Meadows Trail #205 which accesses Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. 

East Davis Creek Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Davis Creek Trail #244. There is a flat area for dispersed camping near trailhead. The trailhead is a beautiful spot with ponderosa pine.  Visitors to the area will…

East Fork Canyon Creek Trailhead

Site Open

This trail provides access to East Fork Canyon Creek Trail #211 which accesses Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.There is plenty of room for parking and undeveloped camping at this site. It includes…

Head O' Boulder Forest Camp

Site Temporarily Closed

This rustic camp offers a few sites and is also a trailhead which accesses the Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area.  From the trailhead visitors can access other trails such as the Princess trail…

Joaquin Miller Horse Camp

Site Open

Joaquin Miller Campground is located 19 miles north of Burns, Oregon on US Highway 395.  Despite the easily accessed location, this 8 site campground receives light use most of the year.  Developed…

Oregon Mine Campground

Site Open

Adjacent to Murderer's Creek, this little campground is a great base camp for hunters.  The campground is a nice area for those wishing to horse camp, a buck and pole corral is located adjacent to…

Pine Creek Horse Camp

Site Temporarily Closed

The Pine Creek Horse Camp has two sites, with picnic tables and fire rings and a vault toilet.  There is a newly built two slot horse corral.  The camp sets near Pine Creek Trailhead #201.

Pine Creek Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Pine Creek Trail #201 within the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.  Ample parking at the trailhead. There are tie stalls for horses available, with stock water…