There are many scenic trails for
hiking and equestrian use including
Dutchy Creek Trail (#1146), Briggs
Creeks Trail (#1132), Taylor Creek
Trail (#1142), and Onion Way Trail
(#1281). The horse camp provides
20 campsites with horse corrals, fire
rings, picnic tables and trees that
provide shade. Water and vault toilet
are on site.
Hay
Grain
Straw
Vitamins
Vaccines
Dewormers
Tack
Pet Supplies
Dog Food
Cat Food
Poultry Feed
Guinea Pig Food
Bird Food
Rabbit Food
plus a SMILE
& Much More
The camp, maintained by the
Sourdough Chapter of Back Country
Horsemen, is closed during winter.
No reservations, modest camping
fee. For conditions, phone Galice
Ranger District at (541) 471-6500.
Sturgis Fork Horse Camp:
From Star (Applegate) Ranger Sta-
tion, go south on Upper Applegate
Road 12 miles (past Applegate
Lake) and turn right on Carberry
Creek Road. Follow Carberry 7
miles and turn left on Sturgis Fork
Road (FS Rd 1020).
Follow Sturgis Fork Road for
7.5 miles and turn right on Road
#1020-600 and continue .5 mile to
the spur on the left for the trailhead.
Elevation is 5,100 feet.
Undeveloped camping at the
trailhead, fire pits, and corral are
available.
Contact Applegate
Ranger District (541) 899-3800 for
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Back Country Horsemen
of America is a non-profit corporation
of state organizations, affiliates, and
at-large members.
We are dedicated to preserving the
historical use of recreational stock in
the back-country commensurate with
our heritage.
BCH of Oregon invites you to become
actively involved in preserving your
back-country stock use by joining the
local Sourdough Chapter.
jswood@frontiernet.net
or 541-596-2488
for membership information
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