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WILD HORSES & MORE

Our resort is nestled in the heart of nature, a rare place where wild horses and humans co-exist on the banks of the Klamath River.   Here, the horses trust they will not be mistreated, so they are relaxed and often act as if we are not here at all.  We just give them space and take lots of pictures as different herds pass through.  They love our green grass, mineral blocks, easy river access.  Sometimes they enjoy the shade provided by a large camper.

 

Siskiyou County is open-range, and values wild horses, not just for their beauty and historical significance, but as an important way to protect our area from wildfires.  Read more about the Wild Horse Fire Brigade and the valiant effort to protect American Wild Horses.  You can get involved!  Buy a calendar featuring pictures of the herd, and tell your friends about this special place.    Soon, we will have maps for guests who would like to view more horses in their  natural habitat, compliments of Wild Horse Ranch, who advocates for the protection of Wild Horses.

WILD HORSE ENCOUNTERS

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THE DO'S

  • Respect the personal space of the horses.  

  • Take lots of photos for sharing!

  • Move slowly and be quiet around wild horses.

  • Enjoy their beauty and natural behaviors from a safe distance.

  • Consider a hike at Horseshoe Ranch to see more wild horses. ($6 online fee)

  • You can explore horse trails on the BLM land across from our entrance.

  • Expect horses to sometimes gallop around, fight and play.  Stay alert.

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THE DON'TS

  • Don’t try to touch or feed wild horses.

  • Never approach a horse from behind or you will get kicked!

  • Don’t get between mares and their babies!

  • Don’t allow dogs to run loose or to bark at horses.

  • Don’t allow children unattended, especially with bare feet.

  • Don’t make loud noises or sudden movements that can spook horses.

  • Don’t fly drones near our wildlife please.

Drawing of mare and her baby at Blue Heron RV Park
Drawing of mare and her baby at Blue Heron RV Park

FISHING​ & RAFTING

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Sport fishing is popular on the Klamath River, with salmon and steelhead trout being the most popular. The Klamath has been one of the most productive steelhead rivers on the West Coast of the USA.  To restore the salmon and the health of the river,  4 dams were removed in 2024, the biggest river restoration project in the world!  As a result, a biologist on the project is happy to report that the water testing is already showing improved health of the river.  We are eagerly awaiting the return of the salmon! 

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Beginning in late summer, great migrations of King Salmon (Chinook) make their way up the Klamath River back to their place of origin to lay their own eggs to complete the circle of life. Steelhead trout move upriver in the Fall, just after Salmon, to spawn. In the Spring, they make their way back downriver to the Pacific.​​

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Fish Pond:

While the river recovers, our younger guests enjoy fishing in our irrigation pond.  It is  a great place 

for practicing fly fishing as well.

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River Fishing :​

Before you get your line wet in the Klamath River, you will need a steelhead report card, a salmon card,                                                                            and your license.  Please only barbless hooks from Iron Gate Dam to the ocean.

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Boat Ramps and tent camping for rafters.   ​

With 4 small dams removed, new boat ramps are now in place for more river access.

Our Bulletin board has a map of new river rafting runs.

We have a small boat ramp East of owners residence, where rafters can also tent camp after they pull out of the river.

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Shuttles

We offer shuttles for our guests when we can.  Please inquire by email or leave us a message if you are interested.  

We also have some loaner kayaks, raft, or tubes.​​​​​​

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Flying bird various view collection set
Flying bird various view collection set
Flying bird various view collection set
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BIRD WATCHING

Our river and pond are very popular with geese and springtime abounds with goslings!  

You will also hear owls, see ducks, Blue Heron, bald eagles and more. 

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TRAILS & ROCK HOUNDING 

Rivers and streams here are great for rock-hounding.  Our Work-Campers enjoy finding jasper, agate and more.   We have gold pans too!  Across the road from our park, follow a creek and horse trails up the canyon on BLM land.    For a great hike, we highly recommend driving about 6 miles up the road to Horseshoe Ranch, even if adults over 16 have to pay a $6 online fee to explore this wildlife preserve.  Gated old road on the left is a nice trail that follows the creek, then crosses the water just before an old barn, what's left of the homestead.  The hillsides of this beautiful valley are perfect for a picnic and spotting more wild horses.    â€‹

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  • Pacific Crest Trail, Ashland​ (21.6 miles)

  • Pilot Rock, Ashland (22.2 miles)

  • Greenhorn Park Reservoir Trail (24.2 miles)

 

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