Dry Lake Horse Camp
Open year-round. No fees. No potable water available. Pack out all trash. Forest Road 789 may not be suitable for trailers due to limited maintenance.
Freeze Watch issued October 30 at 4:42AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 32 degrees or lower are possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, East Central Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands. In Washington, North Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
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.
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
Dry Lake Horse Camp is a primitive equestrian campground situated along the Cape Mountain Trails in Siuslaw National Forest, approximately 8 miles from Florence, Oregon. The camp is specifically designed for horseback riders needing facilities to corral their animals while accessing the trail system, which includes the Princess Tasha and Nelson Ridge Trails. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets and limited horse corral facilities. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own water supply. Trash service is not provided and all refuse must be packed out. No fees are charged for camping. No overnight vehicle camping is permitted at this location, and Forest Road 789 has not been maintained recently, making it potentially unsuitable for trailers or large vehicles. The Forest Service requests that sites be reserved for those with horses only. Weed-free feed is required for all horses to prevent the spread of invasive species.
Directions
From Florence, Oregon, travel 5 miles north on Highway 101. Turn east onto Herman Peak Road and travel for 3 miles. Dry Lake Trailhead is on the left.
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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 750-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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