Wild Mare Horse Camp

Book this listing through our partner Recreation Gov

Book Now

About Wild Mare Horse Camp

Overview

Wild Mare Horse Campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of the town of Reedsport, and 2 miles north of Coos Bay.

Horse campers come here to explore the Wild Mare Horse Trail and take in captivating views of Oregon's Pacific Coast, just a half mile from the campground.

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.

Some parts of the dunes are designated for hiking and horseback riding only, while off-road vehicle enthusiasts can roam free on the dunes north of the campground.

Facilities

The 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 12 corrals provided. Head to Horsfall Campground for the use of token operated showers.

Natural Features

Tucked among shore pine, Douglas fir and huckleberry, Wild Mare is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, known for its wind-sculpted sand dunes towering up to 500 feet above sea level. This region is in the southern tip of Siuslaw National Forest, hugging the Pacific Ocean.

Nearby Attractions

Scenic water attractions are in every direction of the campground. Head south to Coos Bay, west to the Pacific, and east to Horsfall Lake.

+ More

Wild Mare Horse Camp Reviews

Have you stayed here? Be the first to leave a review!

Top Spots in or near North Bend

Photograph Shore Acres

Coos Bay, Oregon

If you find yourself in or around Coos Bay in Oregon, don't miss the opportunity to witness the most dramatic wave action you'll ever see. These gigantic waves are just mesmerizing! Shore Acres State Park is on the Cape Arago Hwy, 13 miles southwest of Coos Bay/North Bend and U.S. Highway 101. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to dusk, and a daily vehicle parking fee of $5 is charged. Unfo...

Hike the John Dellenback Dune Trail

Lakeside, Oregon

1 mi / 100 ft gain

I think the greatest appeal of the John Dellenback area is its diversity. The varied coastal ecosystems, including a creek and forest with moisture-loving souls like the newts and gigantic slugs contrasts significantly with the expansive sand dunes just beyond the edge of the tree line. In one direction, there is a coniferforest and rare red fescue community. In the other, you’llfind empty d...

Paddleboard Lake Marie at the Umpqua Lighthouse State Park

Winchester Bay, Oregon

The Umpqua State Lighthouse is an emerald gem of Oregon Coastal perfection: dense forest intermingled with lakes and streams spill out onto a massive dune system that plays gatekeeper to the Umpqua River as it empties into the roaring Pacific Ocean. Lake Marie sits nestled in the heart of the park and is a perfect place for a sunrise paddleboard sessions. Don't forget to book a campsite or yur...

Hike through Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area

Coos Bay, Oregon

4.5

3 mi / 570 ft gain

Getting here was half the adventure. Google led us in quite the wrong way. Whatever you do, approach this park from Allegany, outside of Coos Bay. From Allegany there are signs to the park. The road is about 9 miles from here. Drive until the road dead ends with cement blocks. Here you will have to walk 0.5 miles along a gravel road to the park entrance. Once in the park there is a sign that sh...

Mountain Bike Whiskey Run

Bandon, Oregon

11 mi / 400 ft gain

The Whiskey Run mountain bike trail system features 9 interconnected trails of varying degrees and difficulty that can be added together to create at least an 11 mile loop. There are 6, 9, and 11 mile loops for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. There are two main parking areas for the trail network about a half mile apart, and to get there take Highway 101 north out of Bandon for 14 m...

Explore the Beaches of Bandon

Bandon, Oregon

4.8

Bandon, Oregon, located on the Southern Oregon coast, is about 90 miles north of the California border and about five hours south of Portland. In other words, it's just far enough away so that it has not become a touristy, seaside destination. And that's good news for all of us.This sleepy seaside town, with a population of about 3,100 people, is relatively undisturbed. The beaches are quiet an...

More Adventures