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- Drinking Water
- Equestrian Trail
- Hiking
- Information
- Parking
- Picnic Shelters
- Restrooms
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Santiam Horse Camp, OR
Description
This is an Oregon Department of Forestry operated campground.
In 2006 the Oregon Department of Forestry partnered with the Silver Falls Chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails and other local volunteers to design and construct this campground and the trail system surrounding it. Volunteers donated nearly 2000 hours of service to assist ODF in creating this recreation opportunity. Since then, the Santiam Horse Camp and Day-use Area has served many recreationalists from near and far. In 2020, the Labor Day Fires severely impacted the campground and its surrounding forestland. After a yearlong closure, the camp reported in the early summer of 2022. Today, the camp is located in a partially burned forest setting and is the starting point for a system of non-motorized trails for horseback riders, bikers and hikers. Trail users travel through miles of diverse forest with clear streams and unique geological formations.--
- 9 reservable equestrian campsites, four of which are horse optional.
- 2 reservable non-equestrian campsites
- 5 reservable walk-in tent sites
- Potable water - hand pump well
- 2 vault toilets
- Manure bins
- Trash service
- All campsites contain a picnic table and fire grate
Book a Campsite at Santiam Horse Camp, OR
15 site(s) found
Overview
Description
This is an Oregon Department of Forestry operated campground.
In 2006 the Oregon Department of Forestry partnered with the Silver Falls Chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails and other local volunteers to design and construct this campground and the trail system surrounding it. Volunteers donated nearly 2000 hours of service to assist ODF in creating this recreation opportunity. Since then, the Santiam Horse Camp and Day-use Area has served many recreationalists from near and far. In 2020, the Labor Day Fires severely impacted the campground and its surrounding forestland. After a yearlong closure, the camp reported in the early summer of 2022. Today, the camp is located in a partially burned forest setting and is the starting point for a system of non-motorized trails for horseback riders, bikers and hikers. Trail users travel through miles of diverse forest with clear streams and unique geological formations.
Geography:
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Recreation:
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Facilities:
- 9 reservable equestrian campsites, four of which are horse optional.
- 2 reservable non-equestrian campsites
- 5 reservable walk-in tent sites
- Potable water - hand pump well
- 2 vault toilets
- Manure bins
- Trash service
- All campsites contain a picnic table and fire grate
Nearby Attractions:
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Booking Window
Mon Jun 22 2026 - Tue Dec 22 2026
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Prime
Fri May 15 2026
Sun Oct 04 2026
Summer
Fri May 14 2027
Sun Oct 03 2027
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Fees and Cancellation
There is a $10 reservation fee per site reserved.
An $8 transaction fee is charged for any date or site changes made to an existing reservation. *Reservations for more than five nights/days that are later changed to fewer nights/days by cancelling nights at the end of the stay will only pay an $8 transaction fee. Reservations for more than five nights/days that are later changed to fewer nights/days by cancelling nights at the beginning of the stay will pay an $8 transaction fee and the nightly rate for each night cancelled.
Date changes or cancellations to reservations cannot be made until 5 months (150 days) in advance of arrival date.
For further information on reservation, change and cancellation policies please go to General Rules.
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
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Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Prime Season
May 15 2026 -
Oct 04 2026
May 15 2026 -
Oct 04 2026
TENT SITE
$15.00
HORSE SITE
$20.00
Summer Season
May 14 2027 -
Oct 03 2027
May 14 2027 -
Oct 03 2027
TENT SITE
$15.00
HORSE SITE
$20.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.72998, -122.4025
44°43'48"N, 122°24'9"W
From Salem take Highway 22 eastbound 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 .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 .3 miles to Santiam Horse Camp
44.72998, -122.4025
44°43'48"N, 122°24'9"W
From Salem take Highway 22 eastbound 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 .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 .3 miles to Santiam Horse Camp
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