Dry Creek Horse Camp
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. 14-day stay limit applies.
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.…
Big Spring Campground Closure
The Big Springs Campground located within the Paulina Ranger District of the Ochoco National Forest is currently closed due to due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of a lightning complex fire in July of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails and…
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. Refer to the attached map (Exhibit A)
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
Nestled among a forest of ponderosa pines and just across a dirt road from Dry Creek, Dry Creek Horse Camp is a hidden forest getaway perfect for horse enthusiasts. This primitive campground has been specifically designed to accommodate people who need to corral their horses, with approximately six sites featuring corrals, picnic tables, and fire rings. The Giddy-Up Go Trailhead is located just across the road, providing excellent access to horse-friendly trails including the 9-mile Giddy-Up Go Trail loop that explores the surrounding ridges. This is a free, first-come, first-served facility with no reservations. The campground offers vault toilets and a manure bin, but no potable water is available, so visitors must bring their own. The camp is suitable for smaller rigs with a maximum trailer length of 20 feet due to site limitations. The 14-day stay limit applies as with all Ochoco National Forest campgrounds.
Directions
From Prineville, Oregon, take Highway 26 east for approximately 7 miles, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 33 (Mill Creek Road). Continue for approximately 5 miles and turn left at the end of the pavement onto Forest Road 3370. Travel about 3 miles north then turn left onto Forest Service Road 3370-200. Dry Creek Horse Camp will be on your left just past the creek.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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