4.1916 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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42.4438, -123.6851
Equestrians have nowhere else to go on this ranger district, making this the default and often the right call. Spring temps of 55-70°F dry out the trails just enough for long rides while Briggs Creek still runs full. At $15/night it's hard to argue with.
No potable water on site means hauling your own for you and your animals, and the nearest supplies are 27 miles back in Merlin. If vault toilets and a self-sufficient setup aren't already your norm, the lack of infrastructure will wear on you fast.
Reference information about Sam Brown Horse Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>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 sites and sounds of the Illinois Valley. </p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>5 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>2 double campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No water available. Please bring your own water.</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>
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Spring delivers the best conditions for riding and hiking. Daytime temperatures run 55–70°F from late April through May, with cool mornings in the mid-30s to 40s. Trails dry out enough for long rides by then, and wildflowers peak while streams still carry good flow. Summer heats up to 85–90°F. Winter drops to 32–48°F with occasional snow. Visitor numbers stay moderate in spring compared to summer.
Text: 'Spring delivers the best conditions for riding and hiking' with ideal temps late April–May.
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No water available. Please bring your own water.
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