Willow Prairie Horsecamp

Show on map541-865-2700
PO Box 227
BUTTE FALLS, OR 97522

Overview

Willow Prairie Horse Camp is nestled in tall timber at an elevation of 4,400 feet just southwest of Mt. Mc Loughlin, near a beautiful meadow.

The camp was converted to a horse camp in 1990 with the addition of 19 miles of interconnecting horseback riding trails. The renovation was made possible through a partnership between the Forest Service and the Coalition of Equestrian Clubs, which provided much of the labor for this wonderful facility.

Recreation

Willow Prairie Horse Camp offers equestrian access to a wide variety of trails. Rugged peaks, sparkling lakes and forested areas provide the backdrop for many of these rides.

Facilities

Willow Prairie offers large equestrian sites, each with corrals, a picnic table, campfire ring with grill and ample parking. A vault toilet is provided.


A watering trough is available for horses, and a trailer is left on-site for campers to deposit manure and hay upon departure.

Natural Features

The unique character of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is composed of two distinct geological provinces: the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic peaks such as 9,495' Mt. Mc Loughlin within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The Siskiyou area embodies world-class wild rivers, remarkable fisheries and the most complex and treasured plant communities in the Pacific Northwest.

Adjacent to the camp is a wetland area featuring beaver dams and several large ponds where wildlife abounds. Sandhill cranes, Canada geese, ducks, elk, deer and many others frequent the area.

Nearby Attractions

Willow Prairie Guard Station was constructed on the edge of the meadow in 1924 by a Forest Service road crew. Its main purpose at that time was as a firefighter guard station. The original cabin was recently restored by local volunteers and employees of the Butte Falls Ranger District.

Fish Lake is just 10 minutes from Willow Prairie. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, canoeing and swimming. A small resort on the lake offers motor boat and canoe rentals.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 560-3400.

Camp site features

Across 11 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 11 sites
  • Longest rig: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 5 people

Fees

Nightly/daily rates are now $15.00 and extra vehicles are $5.00

Directions

From Butte Falls, take County Road 821 (Butte Falls-Fish Lake Highway) approximately 17 miles southeast to Forest Road 3738. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 3738 and drive 1.3 miles to where Forest Road 3738 intersects Forest Road 3735. Turn left onto Forest Road 3735 and you will see the campground sign on your right. From Medford/Klamath Falls (Highway 140), turn north on County Road 821 and drive approximately 2 miles northwest to Forest Road 3738. Turn west (left) on Forest Road 3738 and drive 1.3 miles to where 3738 intersects Forest Road 3735. Turn left onto Forest Road 3735 and you will see the campground sign on your right.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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dan m
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Reviewed 15 days ago
Camp was extremely clean and taken care of. Trails were well maintained and marked. Camp host was over the top with help and trail info. Had a great time
dan m
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Reviewed 19 days ago
Camp host was incredible. She had the camp ground spotless and offered help with information. Trails were very well maintained
Janice F
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Reviewed a month ago
The camp was very clean, Camp Host was very knowledgeable about the surroundings and kept us update about hornets, wasps and bees. Keeping us safe. And the trails were well marked. Rode a lot and had a blast.
Sheila K
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Reviewed a month ago
bathrooms very neat and clean, friendly staff helped with everything down to helping park a big horse trailer is a small spot. very peaceful and host allowed generator for sleep aponia machine. Thank you Dawn for being a very respectful host!!!
Debra K
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Reviewed a month ago
The camp was absolutely amazing! The grounds were great, the trails were amazing and so well marked! The camp host Dawn made us feel like family, she is the best camp host I have seen up there in the last 30+ years that I have gone camping there! Kudos to Dawn! Keep her! She is a gem!
Tracey H
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Reviewed a month ago
The trails are amazing. Dawn Cavanaugh, the camp host, is the best ever! She was super helpful, and very knowledgeable about all the campers and trail conditions. The camp is in great shape because of her and all the volunteers that come in to help. Definitely going back.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 28% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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