Box Canyon Horse Camp
Open year-round with no fees. Access depends on Forest Road 19 (Aufderheide Scenic Byway) conditions, which is not maintained for snow and ice during winter. The road is currently open. Camping limited to 14 days per 60-day period. Chainsaws prohibited in the campground.
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…
About
Box Canyon Horse Camp is a primitive equestrian campground in the Willamette National Forest, designed to provide trail access to wilderness and roadless areas west of the Cascade crest. The setting features groves of conifers and scattered meadows that appeal to both hikers and packsaddle enthusiasts. The campground provides basic facilities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits, along with equestrian-specific amenities such as corrals, stock hitching posts, and a water trough. During summer months, water is piped into the trough for livestock use only. There is no potable drinking water, so campers must bring their own supply. Garbage service is not provided; all trash must be packed out following Leave No Trace principles. The camp is accessed via the Aufderheide Scenic Byway (Forest Road 19). Trailheads here connect to Grasshopper Mountain Trail, McBee Trail, and Chucksney Mountain Trail. Maximum trailer length is 30 feet. Dogs are permitted but must remain on leash at all times.
Directions
From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Road 19). Continue south on Aufderheide Drive, taking a right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir. Continue south past Cougar Reservoir for 31 miles to Box Canyon Horse Camp on the west side of the road at the top of the pass.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 822-3381 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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