USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Wild Mare Horse Camp
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 14 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 30
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- WILD MARE CAMPGROUND (NFSR 1098296) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Siuslaw National Forest
- Nearest town
- Reedsport
- Address
- Oregon Dunes Visitor Center, Reedsport, OR, 97467
- Phone
- 541-271-6000
- Activities
- Camping, Corrals, Horse
12 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Wild Mare Horse Campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of Reedsport and 2 miles north of North Bend. Horse campers come here to explore the Wild Mare Horse Trail and take in captivating views of Oregon's Pacific Coast, which is just a half mile from the campground.
Horse campgrounds have been designed to accommodate people who need to corral their horses. We have a limited number of these kinds of campgrounds and ask, out of courtesy and safety for you and the horses, to consider camping in a different campground if you do not have a horse.
Recreation
Equestrian campers are fond of the Wild Mare Horse Trail #4500. This trail begins under a canopy of alder and spruce, and then emerges into an open dune area that crosses down to the beach. The dunes south of Horsfall Beach Road are designated for hiking and horseback riding only, while off-road vehicle enthusiasts can roam free on the dunes north of the campground.
Facilities
This year-round campground is equipped with drinking water, vault toilets, a picnic area, picnic tables, campfire rings, trash bins, and recycling receptacles. Horses are welcome in the campground's 12 corrals.
Natural Features
Tucked away among shore pine, Douglas fir, and huckleberry, Wild Mare is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which is known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. The campground is less than 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 271-6000.
Nearby Attractions
Scenic water attractions are available in every direction from the campground. Head south to Coos Bay, west to the Pacific, and east to Horsfall Lake and Bluebill Lake.
Charges & Cancellations
Campsites that are not occupied after 24 hours of arrival time will be considered as a "no show" and sites will be released for others to reserve. If campers will be arriving after 24 hours of their arrival time, they are encouraged to call the ranger station at 541-271-6000 to let staff know.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 45° | 37° | 62° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 45° | 34° | 63° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 53° | 45° | 39° | 69° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 47° | 39° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 51° | 46° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 62° | 54° | 48° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 66° | 57° | 52° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 67° | 58° | 54° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 57° | 51° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 53° | 48° | 72° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 50° | 41° | 63° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 46° | 38° | 59° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Bluebill Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 19 sites
- Horsfall Beach · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 34 sites
- Horsfall · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 105 sites
- Horsfall Sand Camping · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 36 sites
- Hauser Sand Camping · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 25 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-07-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.