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Best Equestrian Camping near Kent, WA

117 Reviews

Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp near Ashford offers primitive equestrian camping with facilities designed for riders and their horses. The campground features toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and accommodates both tent and RV camping in a rustic setting. Trailer parking is available at campsites, allowing equestrians to keep their horses nearby. The campground maintains a 4.5-star rating from visitors who appreciate the well-maintained grounds and accessible trail connections. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted, making early arrival recommended during peak season.

Located approximately 70 miles from Kent, the horse camp provides direct access to multiple bridle trails that connect to the broader trail network in the Mount Tahoma area. Trail riders can explore miles of forested paths suitable for day rides of varying difficulty levels. Water for horses is available from natural sources along some trails, though campers should bring their own water containers for campsite use. The parking areas accommodate various trailer sizes, though larger rigs may find limited suitable spaces during busy periods. Pack in/pack out policies apply for horse waste management as no dedicated manure bins are provided. When planning visits, equestrians should note that nearby Green Mountain and other state forests also offer limited horse-friendly camping options with seasonal availability, though these alternatives provide fewer dedicated horse amenities than Sahara Creek.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Kent, Washington (18)

    1. Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

    22 Reviews
    Carnation, WA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (206) 205-5434

    "The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs."

    "The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."

    2. South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

    18 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 888-1421

    "Lovely area such beautiful surroundings."

    "Very cool spot with new generation trees growing out of old generation stumps, close to river for water, very popular spot so found a lot of trash but loved the sites and hiking trails nearby"

    3. Crista Ministries - Crista Camps- Island Lake Camp-Poulsbo

    1 Review
    Wauna, WA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 697-1212

    4. Millersylvania State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Tenino, WA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $12 - $45 / night

    "This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."

    "This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia.  The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers.  "

    5. Evergreen State Fairgrounds

    6 Reviews
    Monroe, WA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 388-6600

    $35 / night

    "It has water and 30 amp power at all spots with access to a dump station. You are limited to 7 nights per month. It's right next to the fairgrounds so you have all the sounds that come with that."

    "Notable considerations, near racetrack ongoing races and trials usually quiets down early evening this time of year. Great place to go adventure for the day. A couple major stores to stock up on."

    6. Green Mountain

    2 Reviews
    Seabeck, WA
    33 miles
    Website

    "Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles. Camp ground has multiple horse stalls in a common area."

    7. Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

    7 Reviews
    Ashford, WA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 902-1125

    $30 / night

    "Lots of horses here which is enjoyable. An ADA trail is level for walking the dog.

    Shooting range is close by, doesn’t bother me but it’s pretty noisy."

    "However many are reserved for horse campers only. There is also a nice picnic shelter with closable sides for in climate weather and lovely trails. It’s also near Mount Rainier."

    8. Collins Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    45 miles
    Website

    "Located on the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, Collins campground is a bit off the beaten path, which was what I was looking for during peak season in August."

    "Disclaimer: the road from highway 101 to the campground has SO MANY potholes. Big ones that we had to navigate in our RV but nothing that made it too hard to access the campground."

    9. Owhi Campground

    7 Reviews
    Snoqualmie Pass, WA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 674-4411

    $14 / night

    "Very remote woodsy area around the lake. Pristine waters, state fish stocked lake, bring drinking water."

    "Cooper Lake is absolutely stunning and admittedly the campsites are situated pretty well for views and privacy but there are definitely Pros and Cons to this campground."

    10. Kammenga Canyon Campground

    1 Review
    Belfair, WA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 825-1631

    "Easy access to ORV trails. Expect lots of noise from off-road vehicles and music."

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117 Reviews of 18 Kent Campgrounds

  • Fern
    Aug. 12, 2022

    Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

    Nice campground

    Not sure why it says $30, this place is free WITH your Discover Pass, 7 day limit in a 30 day period.

    Vault toilets are pretty clean.

    There is NO trash here, pack it in, pack it out. Keep it clean. Lots of horses here which is enjoyable. An ADA trail is level for walking the dog.

    Shooting range is close by, doesn’t bother me but it’s pretty noisy. Can hear some highway noise, but again, hasn’t bothered me

    I depend 100% on solar. There is deep shade in all camp spots, I chose a fairly sunny spot, but it wasn’t enough to charge my batteries. Just a heads up.

    Will return if visiting rainier again :)

  • IThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Green Mountain

    Great Spot

    Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles. Camp ground has multiple horse stalls in a common area. Only open on weekends.

  • Dene H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

    Sites on the Tolt River

    It’s right in the floodplain, so it is only enjoyable when it is not rainy season. This campground is south of Duvall, which is an affluent town with shops and things to do. The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs. There’s not a lot of privacy for the campsites. Good location for parking and exploring the east side of Lake Washington cities or access to mountains and hiking on I90.

  • Amy K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

    Beautiful equestrian campground

    Gorgeous site with large sites. However many are reserved for horse campers only. There is also a nice picnic shelter with closable sides for in climate weather and lovely trails. It’s also near Mount Rainier.

  • Donald C.
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Owhi Campground

    Cooper Lake WA.

    Very remote woodsy area around the lake. Pristine waters, state fish stocked lake, bring drinking water. The lake does not have a road going around it, but the fire roads do have trail heads for backpacking. There is camping on the other side of the lake only excess by boat. Well I guess a helicopter would work. There are horse camps at the end of the fire road with a cul-de-sac to turn around and head back out. Lots of boon-dockers off the forest roads. A boat launch is available but motors are not allowed on the lake.

  • Kent R.
    Apr. 20, 2022

    Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

    Beautiful & Quiet Campground only 36 minutes from Seattle

    What a beautiful place! The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids. All the RV sites are drive-through, with water and 20, 30, and 50-Amp service. (There is a privately-run RV dump on the way to the park.) The sites are wide because of the driveway. No trees between sites, but some bushes between sites offer some privacy for the back half of the sites. The 17 RV sites are around a huge lawn, with the restroom building at one end, and a path down the middle that is part of a long, level, paved bike/walking trail. There is a shower in each restroom, so the whole building is heated (which was really nice, since the lows were in the 30s in April, 2022) Access to both rivers is at the South end of the RV loop. There are tent-only sites to the North, and also yurts and more tent sites across a picturesque foot bridge over the Snoqualmie River. There are carts available to roll your stuff over the footbridge.

  • Corinna B.
    Apr. 3, 2019

    Millersylvania State Park Campground

    Nice State Park with Plenty to Do. Lake, Hiking, Store.

    This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake. There's a camp store along with several large outdoor kitchens that would be good to use for groups. Many of the structures like the kitchens and even bathrooms were built back in the 1930s by the CCC, which is pretty cool. It's just far enough off I-5 to not have the freeway noise, but close enough to be convenient. It's also nearby to Great Wolf Lodge if you're looking for a place to stay near there.

    On the other hand, the RV sites especially are basically in a big field with a cement road going around it. The sites have tables and fire pits, but no privacy what-so-ever. The tent sites are slightly better, with more trees, but still very close to one another.

    The campground also has glamping available (canvas permanent tents) that looked cool.

  • T
    Nov. 16, 2022

    Kammenga Canyon Campground

    Great spot for ORV camping

    Nice open sites with space for multiple vehicles or trailers. Easy access to ORV trails. Expect lots of noise from off-road vehicles and music.

  • c
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campground

    Funky, convenient

    Langley is a great little town. I don’t know why they haven’t done more to develop the campground- all sites are first-come-first served. They did repair the electrical system this year and just reopened. It’s at the fairgrounds on the edge of town, there’s a largely unlandscaped grass field with electrical boxes & (some) water connections. There is a dump out on site and potable water. There are accessible bathrooms and showers nearby. The campground is on a hill above the horse barn and arena, very convenient to the town of Langley, which is delightful. No camp host available, nobody you can call for assistance. Because the campground just reopened, we were the only ones camped most of the 6 days we were here. I love Langley but they are not as tourist-driven as many towns which have campgrounds like this.

Guide to Kent

Horse camping in Washington offers a unique blend of scenic trails and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • At Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp, you'll find multiple horse stalls and vault toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
  • Green Mountain features easy access to trails suitable for hiking, horseback riding, and even motorcycles, making it a versatile spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Kammenga Canyon Campground offers spacious sites that can accommodate multiple vehicles or trailers, perfect for those traveling with horses.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy the vast network of trails at Green Mountain, where you can explore the beautiful landscape on horseback.
  • Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp is conveniently located near Mount Rainier, providing ample opportunities for scenic rides and breathtaking views.
  • The open sites at Kammenga Canyon Campground allow for easy access to off-road vehicle trails, making it a great spot for equestrian camping combined with other outdoor activities.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused features

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