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Santiam Horse Camp

Its sites are reservable through ReserveAmerica, camping costs $20 horse site, $15 tent site; $5 per extra vehicle, and it is open from late May to October. Santiam Horse Camp is a State Forest campground near Gates, Oregon.

Reservable: ReserveAmerica

State Forest · Gates, Oregon

Managed by
State Forest

Monument Peak trail system: Starting point of the Monument Peak non-motorized trail system, 12 miles of trails for horseback riders, bikers and hikers through a partly burned forest. (oregon.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
ReserveAmerica Book a site
Fee
$20 horse site, $15 tent site; $5 per extra vehicle

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Tent sites
5
RV sites
9
Walk-in sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Pets
Allowed
Campground host
On site

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,673 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Santiam Horse Camp is open from late May to October , at 1,673 ft.

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Santiam Horse Camp?
Sites at Santiam Horse Camp are reserved through ReserveAmerica (https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/x/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=411802).
How much does it cost to camp at Santiam Horse Camp?
Camping at Santiam Horse Camp costs $20 horse site, $15 tent site; $5 per extra vehicle.
How many campsites does Santiam Horse Camp have?
Santiam Horse Camp has 5 tent sites, 9 RV sites, and 5 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Santiam Horse Camp?
Yes, Santiam Horse Camp has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Santiam Horse Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Santiam Horse Camp.
When is Santiam Horse Camp open?
Santiam Horse Camp is open from late May to October.
How long can you stay at Santiam Horse Camp?
The stay limit at Santiam Horse Camp is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Santiam Horse Camp?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Santiam Horse Camp. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Is there a campground host at Santiam Horse Camp?
Yes, Santiam Horse Camp has a campground host on site.
Who manages Santiam Horse Camp?
Santiam Horse Camp is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Santiam Horse Camp

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: North Santiam State Recreation Area (10 miles to its center) , Detroit Lake State Recreation Area (10 miles to its center) , and Silver Falls State Park (13 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Santiam Horse Camp, in straight-line miles: Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 11 miles), Butte Creek Falls (swimming hole, 14 miles), Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 18 miles), and Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Rock Creek Campsites Gates · State Forest Season late May to mid-September Fee $20 vehicle sites, $5 extra vehicle Reservable Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site Lyons · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Fishermens Bend Mill City · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable North Santiam County Park Campground Lyons · County Season April to October Fee $25/night plus $7 reservation fee; includes parking for one vehicle

More campgrounds: camping near Gates and campgrounds in Linn.

Sources

Reservable: ReserveAmerica $20 horse site, $15 tent site; $5 per extra vehicle
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