Top Horse Camping near Kimberly, OR

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Kimberly, OR (6)

    Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park

    1. Grant County RV Park

    5 Reviews
    13 Photos
    14 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Coalmine Hill
    Camper-submitted photo from Coalmine Hill
    Camper-submitted photo from Coalmine Hill
    Camper-submitted photo from Coalmine Hill
    Camper-submitted photo from Coalmine Hill
    Camper-submitted photo from Coalmine Hill

    2. Coalmine Hill

    2 Reviews
    15 Photos
    8 Saves

    Coalmine Hill is just off the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway (also called the Western Route). The Campground serves as access to the Bald Mountain, Hells Half Acre, and Willow Creek trails, offering a 7.5 mile-long loop experience for hikers and equestrians. Once inside the campground's large parking area, there is an information board on the northeast side. Past the information board runs the Bald Mountain hiking trail leading to Gibson Cave, which is 1.25 miles from the parking lot. The cave is really a shallow overhanging shelter with an interpretive sign describing its history.Once you've reached Gibson's cave, continue up the Bald Mountain trail until you reach a nice view point. The mountain's view point overlooks the drainages in between Coalmine Hill (to the northwest) and Little Bald Mountain (to the east), providing fantastic views and tranquility. About five miles southwest of the campground is Penland Lake; follow the Blue mountain Scenic Byway and Forest Service Road 21 and 2103, until you've reached Penland Lake where there are fishing and nonelectric boating opportunities. . Coalmine Hill Campground provides one larger, separate site near the entrance and the remaining five sites are located along the tree edges of the large parking area. There is one vault toilet and a travel access information board. This campground was constructed to serve double-duty as a snow park in the winter. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack out all garbage and dispose of it at home.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
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      3. Cutsforth Park Campground

      1 Review
      7 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Trash
      Camper-submitted photo from Magone Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Magone Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Magone Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Magone Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Magone Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Magone Lake Campground

      4. Magone Lake Campground

      3 Reviews
      7 Photos
      71 Saves

      Magone Lake Campground is situated along its namesake lake in the northern reaches of Malheur National Forest in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, swimming and hiking. Natural Features: The campground is set in a forest of Engelmann spruce and ponderosa pine. Magone Lake covers about 50 acres and features both deep holes of up to 100 feet and shoals on the north side. Geologists believe Magone Lake was created by a landslide in the early 1800s. It is located in the southern reaches of the Malheur National Forest. Recreation: The Magone Lake area offers swimming, fishing, hiking and mountain biking opportunities. The lake contains eastern brook and rainbow trout. A boat ramp is available on-site. Visitors also enjoy viewing wildflowers and interesting geology throughout the region. Facilities: The campground offers both a picnic shelter and overnight campsite for groups to reserve. These sites can accommodate up to 75 people each. Individual family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. ACTIVITIES Biking: Mountain Biking Boating Fishing Hiking Hunting

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $13 / night

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        5. Welch Creek Campground & Trailhead

        1 Review
        1 Save

        Welch Creek Campground has long been a favorite gathering spot for family reunion camp-outs and group hunting trips. The campground's open area and easy parking access make it ideal for such events. It features 6 campsties an accessible vault toilet, and 4 stall recreational stock corral. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home. Local attractions include hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sight-seeing, photography and a trailhead for the Desolation OHV trail system. Olive Lake, where there is fishing, boating, and swimming is about 13 miles to the east along Forest Road 10.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Equestrian
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Picnic Table
        Camper-submitted photo from Oriental

        6. Oriental

        1 Review
        1 Photo
        7 Saves

        This fairly secluded campground is near the end of Forest Road 5506 along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River. It features 8 campsites and 2 accessible toilets. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home. Large vehicles, trailers, and low clearance vehicles are not recommended due to poor access road and limited turnaround capability. This campground offers fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, hiking, OHV riding, horseback riding, sight-seeing, and photography. Water levels are low in mid to late summer, which can impede use of boats. The campground also provides good access for big game hunting. Near Oriental Creek is the start of the River Trail #3043 , an OHV trail accessing the southern end of 100 miles of trail. Three miles down the closed portion of Road 5506 is entry to the North Fork John Day Wilderness with access to the North Fork John Day River Trail #3022 , Big Creek Trail #3151 and Corral Creek Trail #3009.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Equestrian
        • Picnic Table
        • Toilets

      Recent Equestrian Reviews In Kimberly

      13 Reviews of 6 Kimberly Campgrounds


      • Jack P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
        Jul. 28, 2022

        Grant County RV Park

        Good for a quick stop

        We just stopped for the night and it worked well. I checked in late and it was a little confusing. Had a hard time getting the PIN to access the bathroom. Site had what we needed and was very quiet.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Cutsforth Park Campground
        Jun. 6, 2022

        Cutsforth Park Campground

        Cutforth in June.

        This campground has full and partial hookup sites. The roads are gravel and wind their way up a steep hill, but the sites provide decent privacy. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Pit toilets are located in one of the loops, but there are bathrooms with showers near the host site. There is a hiking trail directly from camp into the forest. We loved the serenity of being away from town in the woods where all we could hear were the birds and the creek nearby (and the thunderstorm that passed thru).

      • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
        Apr. 25, 2022

        Grant County RV Park

        Maybe ok for RVs but not for us

        We had reserved a site here and upon arrival, pulled in among all the large RVs, where our campervan was dwarfed. Spaces were all level and gravel with full hook-ups (20/30/50 amp). Large picnic table but difficult to determine which one was ours as the sites are close together with no privacy between them. The sites in the row we were in were all pull-throughs and the John Day River was just beyond the road which was nice. 

        The most welcoming part of the park was the sign on our site otherwise it was dismal (the overcast weather didn’t help). We later heard from someone that there had recently been some thefts at the park. 

        The bathhouse is accessed by walking through a grassy area and was pretty basic but clean. We chose this campground based on the reviews and I realize our opinion may be in the minority but we just didn’t get a good vibe here. If we had a large RV, we might have felt differently. We stayed for about 45 minutes debating what to do but in the end, left and found a space at the state park about eight miles away that better suited our needs.

      • Ashton B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Coalmine Hill
        Jul. 3, 2021

        Coalmine Hill

        Good for hiking, not so fabulous for camping.

        Let's start with the positive folks. This site as an amazing parking area that is large enough for rvs and horse trailers to be able to turn around without any issues. There's a wooden pin to be able to keep horses safe and secure over night. Almost all campsites are shaded. There is a trail for either a long hike or a short one. With two littles, we did the short on which around trip was under 3 miles. It looks like if we would have kept going there is definitely an uphill climb to continue the treck, but I'm sure the few is gorgeous on top! Now is time for the negatives that really just makes this place not that great. The campsites are very close together. The ground isn't very level, so tent camping would be bumpy and on an incline. There's also little tree trunk scattered out through out the whole place so it is kinda dangerous for kids to ran around a play. Mosquitos can be murdereres so lots of bug spray! Last thing, it is rather close to the main highway so lots of noise from the traffic.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
        Jul. 2, 2021

        Grant County RV Park

        Nice little spot

        Shaded pull through and easy back in sites. Good value. Stream running next to the sites. Close to town. It is next to the fairgrounds, but very quit when no events. Good place to spend the night while traveling through

      • Jim M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Grant County RV Park
        May. 12, 2021

        Grant County RV Park

        Secluded with trees and a large grass area

        Self service kiosk, 30$ a night full hook ups. Pull throughs and back in sites. Showers and bathrooms are clean and across a grass area (see photo)

      • Halie M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Magone Lake Campground
        Jul. 31, 2019

        Magone Lake Campground

        Beautiful lake and campground!

        My husband and I camped here for our one year anniversary! We had such an incredible time with our two dogs! We caught several trout every day and loved how quiet and peaceful the campsite was at night! We can’t wait to go back someday with our family!!!

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        Camper-submitted photo from Magone Lake Campground
        May. 29, 2019

        Magone Lake Campground

        Magone Lake -Great little campground

        The Magone Lake campground was great! It is a nice sized lake and campground but not overwhelming or too busy. We stayed at the group site which had its own private loop and lots of space if you have kids, dogs, etc. The lake is a great size with a trail all around it and it’s easy to walk. You can fish there as well.

      • Ashley B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Coalmine Hill
        Jul. 10, 2018

        Coalmine Hill

        Free horse camp near Ukiah

        One of the few national forest campgrounds on road 53, or the Blue Mountain Scenic Highway. It was a beautiful drive to the campground. There are no spot numbers for this campground and is free to camp. There are only 5 picnic tables scattered around a large cul-de-sac parking lot. I choose one at the bottom of the cul-de-sac with full view of the parking lot and no one on either side of me. This is definitely a campground geared for equestrians with a horse corral available. The only amenity is a pit toilet. Aside from the horse trailer/RV that ran its generator most of the night and morning, it was a great spot to camp. There was even a short hike (2.5 round trip) up to Gibson Caves with great views along the way. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is cause of the RV running it's generator all night and being annoyed.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Oriental
        Jul. 5, 2018

        Oriental

        SPOOKY!!

        When we pulled into this site while on a scouting expedition, it looked really spooky to me! Trees were all creepy looking. Tons of shade. Only two spots had lots of sun and one of those two was overgrown with grass and weeds. There was even a RIP sign there which made it more creepy.



      Guide to Kimberly

      Camping near Kimberly, Oregon, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and cozy campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly spot, there are plenty of options to explore.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: There are great trails nearby, especially along the John Day River. One camper mentioned, "Enjoyed the river trail along the John Day river. Perfect to cool off in during the hot summer months," while camping at Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site.
      • Fishing: The lakes and rivers in the area are perfect for fishing. A reviewer at Bull Prairie Campground said, "The lake is great for fishing or floating with non-motorized vehicles."
      • Exploring: Check out the Painted Hills and John Day Fossil Beds. One visitor at Barnhouse Campground noted, "Came through the area planning to camp before exploring the fossil beds and painted hills nearby."

      What campers like:

      • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site highlighted, "Super clean showers and restrooms, dog friendly."
      • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites with trees for privacy. One camper at Painted Hills Dispersed mentioned, "Campsites were super easy to find & best of all...free! It was SO quiet out there."
      • Scenic views: The natural beauty of the area is a big draw. A visitor at Service Creek Campground said, "The views of the river and hills are amazing."

      What you should know:

      • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Priest Hole Recreation Site, have few facilities. A reviewer noted, "No drinking water, no electric hookups, but the views are stunning."
      • Road conditions: Be prepared for rough roads, especially if you're driving a larger vehicle. One camper at Bull Prairie Campground mentioned, "A paved but lightly potholed road leads to this secluded campground."
      • Wildlife: Keep an eye out for wildlife, including mosquitoes in the summer. A camper at Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site warned, "Mosquitoes definitely come out at night."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose family-friendly sites: Look for campgrounds that allow pets and have space for kids to play. A reviewer at Mitchell City Park said, "Flush toilets, water, swing sets and plushy grass for your tent, all for $10."
      • Plan for activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One camper at Barnhouse Campground mentioned, "Some nice trails lead off from the back of the site."
      • Pack snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A visitor at Fish House Inn and RV Campground noted, "Great showers with towels and really clean restrooms."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check site sizes: Make sure the campground can accommodate your RV size. A reviewer at Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site said, "If you want hookups, easy access, and an RV dump, this is the place."
      • Be cautious on roads: Some access roads can be rough. A camper at Priest Hole Recreation Site advised, "You need a rig with lots of ground clearance."
      • Look for amenities: Choose campgrounds with electric hookups and water. A visitor at Fish House Inn and RV Campground praised, "Everything perfectly cared for."

      Camping near Kimberly, Oregon, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground, and you'll have a great time!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Kimberly, OR?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Kimberly, OR is Grant County RV Park with a 3.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Kimberly, OR?

        TheDyrt.com has all 6 equestrian camping locations near Kimberly, OR, with real photos and reviews from campers.