Kelsay Valley Horse Camp
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens late May when snow clears. Maximum 14-day stay. No cash or checks accepted; reservations through Recreation.gov.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * 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.
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.
About
Kelsay Valley Horse Camp sits in the high Cascades of Oregon's Umpqua National Forest along the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River. The campground is designed specifically for pack and saddle use, with ten equestrian sites featuring 12x12-foot corrals, manure bins, wheelbarrows, and shovels. Five additional standard sites accommodate campers without horses. Spring arrives late at this elevation, bringing an explosion of wildflowers in purples, reds, yellows, and whites across the lush meadows. The campground serves as a trailhead and base camp for several popular horse riding trails. Porcupine Connect Trail #1412A provides access to the North Umpqua Trail #1414 and Windigo Pass Trail #1412. The North Umpqua Trail continues southeast into Mount Thielsen Wilderness, connecting with Tolo Creek Trail, Lucile Lake Trail, Maidu Lake Loop Trail, and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. All sites have partial shade, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided but there is no potable water; campers must bring their own water or filter from nearby sources. There is no garbage service so campers must pack out all trash. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Lemolo Lake and Resort are a short drive away for additional services.
Directions
From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 for about 74 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 60 (Windigo Pass Road) and follow for 4.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 6000-958 and drive 1.5 miles to the end of the road.
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 498-2531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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