Farm Well Horse Camp/Trailhead
Currently closed for the season. This high-elevation site typically opens when roads and conditions permit, generally late spring to early summer. No fees or reservations required; first-come, first-served.
Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 1:07AM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. * RED FLAG WARNING AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, but primarily north and east of a line from Chiloquin and Sprague River to Lakeview in Fire Weather Zones 624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS TODAY...Moving roughly north to northeast around 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. Some of the stronger storms will contain hail. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * FIRE WEATHER WATCH AFFECTED AREA...Nearly all areas east of the Cascades in Fire Weather Zones 624 and 625. * WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph both Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Fire Weather Watch issued July 22 at 1:07AM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. * RED FLAG WARNING AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, but primarily north and east of a line from Chiloquin and Sprague River to Lakeview in Fire Weather Zones 624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS TODAY...Moving roughly north to northeast around 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. Some of the stronger storms will contain hail. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * FIRE WEATHER WATCH AFFECTED AREA...Nearly all areas east of the Cascades in Fire Weather Zones 624 and 625. * WINDS...Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph both Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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.
About
Farm Well Horse Camp is a primitive equestrian campground in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, positioned along the Fremont National Recreation Trail approximately 20 minutes east of Silver Lake, Oregon. The forest-mountain setting offers views of basin and range terrain along with striking vistas of Hager Mountain, whose cone-shaped 7,200-foot peak and lookout tower dominate the landscape. The camp features five campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, one vault toilet, horse corrals, and sufficient space to maneuver horse trailers. No potable water is available on site; campers must bring their own drinking water, though two ponds provide water for stock. There are no fees to camp here. From Farm Well, riders can access the Hager Mountain Lookout via a three-mile trail, rewarded with panoramic views of the Cascades and Mount Shasta. Continuing another five miles reaches Thompson Reservoir, a regularly stocked trout fishing destination. Wildlife in the area includes deer, elk, songbirds, hawks, and bald and golden eagles. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the trails.
Directions
From Silver Lake Ranger District, take Oregon Highway 31 southbound for less than a half mile, then turn right onto County Highway 4-12 (East Bay Road/Forest Road 28). Continue on Forest Road 28 for 6 miles, then turn left on Forest Road 2916. Continue on Forest Road 2916 for 6 miles to Farm Well Horse Camp.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 576-2107 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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