Allen Creek Horse Camp
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No potable water available; bring your own drinking water. Pack out all horse manure. 14-day stay limit.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland lands, except within designated developed campgrounds. Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.…
Wiley Flat Campground Closure
The Wiley Flat Campground is currently closed due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Wiley Flat fire of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails, and facilities within the campground boundary. View Map.
14 Day Stay Order
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is PROHIBITED on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland.
Prescribed Fire information
Each year, prescribed burning is done in the spring and fall to improve forest health and protect communities. Visit our Prescribed Fire in Central Oregon page to learn more.
About
Allen Creek Horse Camp is a primitive equestrian campground located south of Bridge Creek Wilderness in Oregon's Ochoco National Forest. Nestled among large ponderosa pine trees, the camp sits along the creek that feeds nearby Allen Creek Reservoir. The quiet, secluded setting makes it an ideal base for horse camping in the Ochoco backcountry. The campground offers five maintained sites, each with a picnic table, and several corrals for securing horses. A stream borders the east side of camp for watering animals, though no potable water system exists. Vault toilets are available on site. There are no manure pits, so the Forest Service requests that campers pack out all horse waste. Allen Creek Reservoir is nearby but cannot be accessed directly from the campground; instead it can be reached through BLM land a few miles away. The Baneberry Trail (#812), an interpretive trail with signs about the area's mining history, begins at the trailhead within the camp. This is a horse-focused facility and visitors without horses should consider camping elsewhere.
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon: Head east on Highway 26 for approximately 27 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 2630 and continue for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 2210 and continue for 2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 22 and continue for approximately 12 miles. Allen Creek Horse Camp will be on your right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Allen Creek Horse Camp | |
| Ochoco NF Alerts & Notices |
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