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
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.