Sam Brown Horse Campground

Overview

Sam Brown Horse Campground is the only horse camp on the Wild Rivers Ranger District! Located in the midst of the area's amazing biodiversity, it's a great place to wander and take in the sights and sounds of the Illinois Valley. 

Recreation

Recreation opportunities include horseback riding, hiking, wildlife viewing and splashing in the creek.

Facilities

• 7 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits

• No water available.  Please bring your own water.

• Vault toilet

• No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Natural Features

The landscape surrounding the Sam Brown Horse Campground is defined by rugged beauty, sprawling meadows, historic mining sites and winding creeks. Briggs Creek flows along the edge of the campground.

Nearby Attractions

• Sam Brown Campground

• Onion Way Trail #1157

• Secret Way Trail #1282

• Taylor Creek Trail #1142