About this campground
Overview Sam Brown Horse Campground is the only horse camp on the Wild Rivers Ranger District! Located in the midst of the area's amazing biodiversity, it's a great place to wander and take in the sights and sounds of the Illinois Valley. Recreation Recreation opportunities include horseback riding, hiking, wildlife viewing and splashing in the creek. Facilities 7 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No water available. Please bring your own water. Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out Natural Features The landscape surrounding the Sam Brown Horse Campground is defined by rugged beauty, sprawling meadows, historic mining sites and winding creeks. Briggs Creek flows along the edge of the campground. Nearby Attractions Sam Brown Campground Onion Way Trail #1157 Secret Way Trail #1282 Taylor Creek Trail #1142
Getting there
From Interstate 5, take Merlin Exit to Merlin / Galice Road approximately 12 miles to the Briggs Valley Road (Forest Road 2500). Follow Forest Road 2500 approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 2512, turn right and the campground will be on the right just past Briggs Creek bridge.
Activities
- BIRDING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- SCENIC DRIVE
- STAR GAZING
- WATER ACCESS
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- HORSE CAMPING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
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