Mud Springs Horse Camp
This campground is a gorgeous developed site located on the southeast flank of Wolf Mountain just outside Black Canyon Wilderness, which makes long rides through pristine country very possible. There are 6 campsites and 9 corrals at the site so folks planning for packing trips or visiting with friends who may not actually want to camp will still have room for their stock. Wilderness limitations require that group sizes be 12 heartbeats or less on a trail at the same time, but the campground does not have the same limitations. Come enjoy this beautiful site with easy access. Learn about Leave No Trace principles for horse camping
More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Ochoco National Forest |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
| Rules | There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.3022° N, 119.6629° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedStarr 33 Rx
26 mi from the campground · 347 acres
- PrescribedDamon 2A Rx
32 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedSoda Bear Rx
43 mi from the campground · 77 acres
- PrescribedJane 102 Rx
48 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 29.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 57.9 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miSouth Prong ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miBlack Canyon ↗11.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.2 miKelsey1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miCoffee Pot0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.5 miPayten3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.2 miOwl Creek0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miSouth Prong Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
- 2.9 miBlack Canyon West Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Black Canyon Wilderness begins under a tenth of a mile away, and it is the closest of these.
- under 0.1 miBlack Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 13,090 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mud Springs Horse Camp?
No. Mud Springs Horse Camp is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Mud Springs Horse Camp?
This is a free facility.
Source: Forest Service
Is Mud Springs Horse Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Mud Springs Horse Camp have?
6 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Mud Springs Horse Camp?
Mud Springs Horse Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Mud Springs Horse Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Frazier Campground (7 mi, first-come), Sugar Creek Campground And Day Use Area (8.4 mi, first-come), and Salters Cabin Horse Camp (8.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby