Salters Cabin Horse Camp
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. No potable water available. Campers must bring water and pack out all trash and horse waste. 14-day stay limit.
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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
Salters Cabin Horse Camp sits in a shaded second-growth ponderosa pine forest in the Paulina area of Oregon's Ochoco National Forest. This free primitive campground caters to equestrian campers, offering a large corral for horses and a peaceful setting away from summer heat. The site has vault toilets and picnic tables located outside the historic cabin, which is closed to public entry for preservation purposes. There is no potable water, hookups, or dump station, so camping must be self-contained. Campers are asked to pack out all trash and horse waste, as no manure pit is available. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 14-day stay limit. Access is via Forest Service Road 42 off County Road 113 (Beaver Creek Road). The remote location and lack of amenities make this ideal for experienced campers seeking solitude with their horses.
Directions
From Prineville Ranger Station: Take Hwy 126 west for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Combs Flat Road. Stay left as this turns into Highway 380 and proceed east for approximately 53 miles, staying straight as this turns into County Road 112. Turn left onto County Road 113 (Beaver Creek Rd) and proceed approximately 2 miles. Stay left/straight at the junction of County Road 113 (which becomes Forest Service Road 42) and County Road 135. Proceed approximately 5 miles then stay left at the junction of Forest Service Road 42 and Forest Service Road 58. Continue for about 1 more mile and Salter's Cabin will be on the left side of the road.
Location
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) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Salters Cabin Horse Camp | |
| Ochoco NF Alerts & Notices |
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