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Sam Brown Campground

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  • fuel station11 mi

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About

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. Nearby; trail opportunities include: Briggs Creek Trail #1132; (the trailhead located in campground)Taylor Creek Trail #1142 Onion Way Trail #1157Secret Way Trail #1282Dutchy Creek Trail #1154 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, 3 vault toilets, no trash service - Please pack out what you pack in.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Selmarc Auto

    11 mi
  • grocery

    Ray's Food Place

    12 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Taylor Creek Trail Trailhead

    0.2 mi
  • recreation site

    Briggs Creek Picnic Site

    < 0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: FLAT TOP in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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