Overview

Sam Brown Campground is centered around a large meadow that has a colorful history of the earlier miner and homesteader to the area. Trails are located throughout the area, as well, with options for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and motorcycles, including Elkhorn Mine Jeep Road.

The size of this campground, and nature of the landscape, lends itself to large group camping, with 2 picnic shelters, and amphitheater. The meadow is great for group activities and is also a great place to wildlife watch: deer, elk, and a plethora of bird species frequent the area. Briggs Creek flows through the area before passing on to the Illinois River.

Campsites are suitable for tents, small trailers, or campers. This campground is close to Sam Brown Horse Camp.

Facilities

• 19 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits

• No water available.  Please bring your own water.

• 3 vault toilets

• No trash service available, pack out what you pack in.

Natural Features

A large meadow for wildlife viewing.

Briggs Creek flows next to the Campground.

Recreation

Hiking, mountain bike riding, splashing in the creek and wildlife viewing all draw campers to the area.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby trail opportunities include:

• Briggs Creek Trail #1132 (the trailhead located in campground)

• Taylor Creek Trail #1142

• Onion Way Trail #1157

• Secret Way Trail #1282

• Dutchy Creek Trail #1154

Contact Info

Available Activities

• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Birding - Birding
• Camping - Camping
• Biking - Biking
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Hiking - Hiking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Mushroom Picking - Mushroom Picking
• Photography - Photography
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Water Access - Water Access
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Directions

<p>From Interstate 5, take the Merlin Exit to Merlin / Galice Road approximately 12 miles to the Briggs Valley Road (Forest Road 2500). Follow Forest Road 2500 approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 2512, turn right and the campground will be on your left about 0.5 mile up the road.</p><p>Access to the area restricts vehicle size, due to the narrow winding steep road to the Briggs Valley area.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: (541) 592-4000

Rental Options

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