Harralson Horse Camp
Closed for 2026 due to Cedar Creek Fire closure order. The closure runs through December 31, 2026, unless rescinded sooner.
Frost Advisory issued October 29 at 11:14AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * 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.
About
Harralson Horse Camp is a small, quiet equestrian campground in the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest, situated away from the shores of Waldo Lake. Unlike the busier North Waldo and Islet Campgrounds, Harralson offers a more secluded camping experience for horse campers. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, though the camp lacks equestrian-specific improvements such as corrals or hitching posts. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water. Campers can obtain drinking water at nearby North Waldo Campground, and horses can be watered off the Waldo Lake Trail (#3590) near the camp. Access is via an unpaved road off Forest Road 5897. Harralson serves as an excellent staging area for equestrian exploration of the surrounding wilderness. The Harralson Trail (#4364) connects the camp to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (#2000), and the Jim Weaver Loop connects to trails in both the Waldo Lake and Three Sisters Wilderness areas. Note that stock is not permitted in any Waldo Lake campgrounds. Mosquitoes are heavy from June through mid-August.
Directions
From Oakridge, Oregon: At the intersection of Crestview Street and Highway 58 (at the traffic light), travel east on Highway 58 for 23.3 miles. Turn left onto Waldo Lake Road/Forest Road 5897 and travel approximately 12 miles. Where the paved road begins a sharp left curve, stay straight and follow the unpaved road into the camp.
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 | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 782-2283 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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