Horse Riding and Camping
Riding through the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest's diverse landscapes on horseback offers a unique and intimate way to connect with nature and experience tranquility and beauty.
Horseback Riding
Most trails on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest are multi-use, meaning they are open to all non-motorized recreation uses. Check with the appropriate District office before you set out to make sure you're on a trail that is both designed for horseback riders, and open to them.
Horse Camping
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has two campgrounds dedicated to equestrians:
- Willow Prairie Horse Campground east of Medford
- Sam Brown Horse Campground northwest of Cave Junction
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Alta Lake Trail #979
This lightly traveled trail begins at Wallowa Creek and climbs two miles to the open forest land on the south slope of Gopher Ridge within Sky Lakes Wilderness. The trail continues on to junction…
Applegate Lake
The picturesque 988-acre Applegate Lake is nestled in the heart of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in the Applegate Valley, and north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. The lake was formed…
Ashland Watershed Trails
The 15,000+ acre Ashland Municipal Watershed is home to more than 45 miles of multi-use trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, and is an international destination for the unique beauty…
Azalea Lake/Fir Glade Trail #955
The Azalea Lake/Fir Glade trail runs southwest from Fir Glad Trailhead into California and the Red Buttes Wilderness. When the trail reaches the southern wilderness boundary, it heads east and north…
Bailey Cabin Trail #1131
This trail provides a tie between Emily Cabin Trail #1129 (actually an old mining road) and Bailey Mountain Trail #1109 within Kalmiopsis Wilderness. The old Bailey Cabin site provides camping near a…
Bailey Mountain Trail #1109
The trail is steep and rugged from the Baily Cabin Trail down to the upper Chetco Wild and Scenic River at Carter Creek and downstream to Slide Creek. From Little Chetco River up to Baily Mountain,…
Bald Knob Lookout
Site Temporarily Closed
As dusk falls and the sun sets, enjoy spectacular views overlooking Eden Valley to the north, the Rogue River to the south, and the forests beyond, from the lookout perched on the top of Bald Knob.…
Bear Camp Ridge Trail #1147
This short trail that runs along Bear Camp Ridge, the ridge that connects the coastal portion of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest to the Grants Pass area. This trail offers spectacular views,…
Bessie Shelter Horse Camp
FacilitiesCampsites with picnic tables, and fire ringsNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it outÂ
Big Pine Spur Trail #1142A
The Big Pine Spur Trail is a connecting trail from Big Pine Trail and Big Pine Campground to Taylor Creek Trail. A trail winds through a mixture of old and young tree stands, and offers sweeping…