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Stagecoach Horse Camp is easily reached by turning south off of Highway 6 at milepost 33 onto Beaver Dam Road and following the signs for 5 miles into the campground
Tillamook State Forest/ODF states that THE ONLY ROUTE into Stagecoach Horse Camp suitable for horse trailers is BEAVER DAM from the summit of Highway 6 to University Falls to the Powerline access as signed. Google maps keeps trying to route folks in on University Falls or Rutherford Road from Highway 6 and those roads are NOT suitable for towing a horse trailer or a long rig.
Had quite an amazing and magickal experience here Memorial Day weekend 2018, with my neighbor lady, her dog, and me and my dog. Beautiful spot. The ATV trails near are kinda obnoxious. But a very sacred spot and just beautiful.
A bit noisy early in the day but worth it to have a camp away from everyone else. We hope to return at some point. Thank you to the ranger that pointed us in this direction it was a excellent suggestion. Plus a easy hike to University Falls and back as an added bonus.
This place is well-maintained and cared for. The stables and coverings are all in amazing condition and there was no poo or trash anywhere. The fire pits are just the right size and you can park your vehicle almost right next to where you're staying. The sizes of the spaces are large enough for our 12x12 tent with a 10x12 vestibule on the front door, our outdoor kitchen, and our outdoor shower/toilet tent with plenty of room to spare. There are lots of plants, trees, and bushes between each camping spot so you feel rather far from each of your neighbors.
The only downside to this place is the quad-riders. If it is quad-riding season, be prepared to be annoyed by their loud noises all day AND night. If your horses don't like loud noises, I do t suggest you camp here during these times.
We will be returning to this campground many times.
We love this isolated place for camping. Safe and amazing! There is no water, we always carry a lot of water so we never had a problem.
