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Howard Creek Horse Camp at Silver Falls State Park offers equestrian-specific campsites with large, level parking areas designed to accommodate horse trailers. The park features multi-use trails for horseback riding through dense forest terrain. Camping areas include fire rings, picnic tables, potable water, and access to modern restroom facilities with hot showers. The campground maintains electric hookups and both 30-amp and 50-amp service options for RV campers traveling with horses. Sites are available by reservation and tend to book quickly during peak riding seasons. Big open fields for riding activities enhance the equestrian experience at this well-maintained facility. Camping photos and user guides for Colton, Oregon are available on The Dyrt.
Horse enthusiasts can access numerous trails directly from Howard Creek, connecting to Silver Falls State Park's extensive trail network. The area offers miles of well-marked riding routes through mature forest landscapes. Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp provides an additional equestrian camping option, operating seasonally from May 15 through September 30. The park's proximity to bridle paths allows riders to explore diverse terrain without trailer transportation between rides. Many trails accommodate varying skill levels, from beginner-friendly loops to more challenging routes. Horse owners should bring their own feed and water buckets, as natural water sources may be seasonal. Riders frequently note the well-maintained trail conditions and clear signage throughout the equestrian areas, making navigation straightforward even for first-time visitors.
"It has wonderful hiking trails. There is swimming available in the warmer months in the Clackamas River. Horse trails for equestrians and fishing!"
"A short hike will take you right to the river and there’s plenty of nice trail to explore. If stepping around occasional horse poop isn’t your thing, maybe skip the hike though."
from $8 - $126 / night
Check Availability"If you want to camp in Oregon this is the place to go. There are several waterfalls and hiking trails. You can see wildlife and you can't beat the beauty. You can tent camp and they also have yurts."
"THE most beautiful park in Oregon that we've seen! Hiked for 5 hours! BEWARE: It's WET, so bring your wet weather gear, and good, sturdy hiking shoes for slippery terrain."
from $28 - $92 / night
Check Availability"Close proximity to Multonomah Falls. Pros - bathrooms with electric outlets, free showers, deer come close and are fun to watch, quiet & fairly private stay."
"There is distance between you and other guests but if you want to meet your neighbors you can. They have ADA sites, a lake, play grounds and a welcome center."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"Driving up there the way we drive (from Vancouver) you go up through ranching/farming territory and it’s nice and green and pretty, so it’s nice getting there."
"Hiking around the lake is a great way to start and/or end you day while staying at Battle Ground Lake SP. Horses are welcome. There are cabins available also. Several sites overlook the lake."
"Very quite and tons of near empty trails even with a full campground on a weekend in the summer. Walking, bike, and horse trails. Close to the ten waterfall trail on the day use area."
"First and foremost, it's all about the waterfalls - all 10 of them - linked by paved hiking trails. Not a fan of sharing the trail with hikers when on your bike?"
from $29 - $87 / night
Check Availability"Arrived here late for a single night stay on the way to the Oregon Coast. This is a very convenient stopover for those needing a place to stay near Portland."
"Jantzen Beach RV Park feels like a real-world stop straight out of a Subway Surfers World Tour—a lively, convenient, and colorful place where travelers pause, recharge, and enjoy the surroundings before"
from $40 / night
Check Availability"Clackamas Lake is a great campsite. Fairly easy to find and navigate. Great for when you don't want to deal with the more crowded campgrounds."
"Great campground when nearby Timothy Lake campgrounds are full. The spot I had was large and not too close to other spots."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Shellburgh Falls is tall with a huge basalt cave that you can walk behind the waterfall and down below to actually stand under the waterfall. Very pretty. No one was camping when I was there."
TravelerIf you want to camp in Oregon this is the place to go. There are several waterfalls and hiking trails. You can see wildlife and you can't beat the beauty. You can tent camp and they also have yurts.
ScoutGreat place to camp. It has wonderful hiking trails. There is swimming available in the warmer months in the Clackamas River. Horse trails for equestrians and fishing!
TravelerClackamas Lake is a great campsite. Fairly easy to find and navigate. Great for when you don't want to deal with the more crowded campgrounds.
While the camping sites are fairly close together, the site is usually lightly occupied. While we where there we only had one neighbor but the rest of the loop was empty.
For horse riders they have some equestrian only campsites.
There was plenty of trails in which to hike or ride, and a dock to go see the lake. You can also go swimming if your into Oregon lake or pond swimming.
Clackamas Lake itself is fairly small and in many ways feels more like a large and deep marsh then a lake.
Phone and internet reception (AT&T) is spotty at best.
LegendGreat campground when nearby Timothy Lake campgrounds are full. The spot I had was large and not too close to other spots. The campground was full, so there was the early morning sounds of children playing. I was in spot 8 which looked onto Clackamas Lake. Which side note is not a "lake" but more of a marshy pond with reeds and grass around the edge. Still I was able to situate my tent to look onto the lake. This spot is in the horse section so there were corrals in each spot. Looked like a horse had camped in the spot a few days earlier cause there were large piles of fresh horse poop I had to keep my dog away from. The table/tent area was about 75 feet from my car so I had to make many trips to get all my stuff into the site. If you are extra adventurous and in shape you can walk from the campground, around Timothy Lake and back, be warned this is just over 18 miles. The trail around Timothy Lake is not strenuous, and offers amazing views of Mt Hood, and there is water about half way through, but again be ready for a long hike.
LegendThis is hands down one of my favorite campgrounds, because the spots are large, far apart from the other sites, and very quiet. It is not too far from the Portland area, I would recommend getting last minute supplies before getting off the highway. The campground is a horse campground, but I reserved on the Monday before arrival and it was still very empty so no fear about taking a spot from equestrians. The spot I had (Spot 4) was huge, plenty of room for a larger party, felt like a quarter of an acre. There were no neighbors on one side of the spot and only the water spigot on the other. All the spots in the campground had plenty of space between spots. There was lots of dead, dried out wood laying all around the site that after a couple hours of collecting I had plenty to keep a fire all weekend, and still left a pile of wood when I left. The campground is close to many trails in the area, mainly Romano Falls Trail. There are views of Mt. Hood, peeking out through the trees here and there.
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-A few more trees have been knocked down due to winter storms, but this is still a great campground.
GuideTHE most beautiful park in Oregon that we've seen! Hiked for 5 hours! BEWARE: It's WET, so bring your wet weather gear, and good, sturdy hiking shoes for slippery terrain. Saw all but the northern most two falls while hiking the trails. So many more to hike! Kids' play area inside Loop B, showers, and nature trails around the campground. RV dump at the horse camp turnoff. I'd try to reserve spots 9 or 12 (next to the playground and sunny spots) or 72 (next to the creek in the shade) next time! We rate this one an 8.
TravelerSite was nice and private, staff was very friendly, and the grounds were pretty clean! A short hike will take you right to the river and there’s plenty of nice trail to explore. If stepping around occasional horse poop isn’t your thing, maybe skip the hike though. Plenty of horses and dogs around.
LegendA large state park located near Estacada on the banks of the Clackamas River, Milo McIver is a well-loved Oregon state park. Because it's close to Portland, it is very busy. The main campsite area is set for tents as well as RVs with electric and water hookups available. Campsites are kind of close together but well appointed with bathrooms/showers available. There is a small tent-only area also available but the sites are kind of cramped and they all spin off a common parking area with little privacy.
The park overall has lots of different open spaces for hiking, interpretive programs, disc golf, fishing, areas for horse riding, and a great overlook on the Clackamas River.
TravelerStunning camping in a temperate rainforest. Sites are big and private. Very quite and tons of near empty trails even with a full campground on a weekend in the summer. Walking, bike, and horse trails. Close to the ten waterfall trail on the day use area.
Howard Creek Horse Camp serves as the premier equestrian camping destination near Colton, Oregon, situated within Silver Falls State Park at an elevation of approximately 1,400 feet. The camp provides specialized facilities for riders and their horses with level trailer parking areas and direct access to the park's extensive multi-use trail system. The equestrian campsites operate seasonally and can accommodate various camping setups while maintaining horse-friendly features.
Trail riding through diverse terrain: Access miles of well-maintained trails directly from Howard Creek Horse Camp. "Stunning camping in a temperate rainforest. Sites are big and private. Very quite and tons of near empty trails even with a full campground on a weekend in the summer. Walking, bike, and horse trails," notes Jennifer H. about Howard Creek Horse Camp.
Day trips to waterfalls: Silver Falls State Park offers exceptional waterfall viewing within a short drive from equestrian campsites. "THE most beautiful park in Oregon that we've seen! Hiked for 5 hours! BEWARE: It's WET, so bring your wet weather gear, and good, sturdy hiking shoes for slippery terrain," shares Melissa L. about her experience at Silver Falls State Park.
Fishing at nearby lakes: Several camping areas provide fishing opportunities within a short drive from Colton. "Clackamas Lake itself is fairly small and in many ways feels more like a large and deep marsh then a lake," explains Guinevere H. when describing the fishing conditions at the nearby lake.
Spacious sites for horse trailers: The equestrian sites provide ample room for vehicles, equipment, and horses. "Sites are big and private. Very quite and tons of near empty trails even with a full campground on a weekend in the summer," reports Jennifer H. about her stay at Howard Creek Horse Camp.
Access to multiple trail systems: Campers appreciate the variety of trails accessible from the campsites. "We love hiking the trails and our kids love the playground and river swimming!" shares April F. about her family's experience at Silver Falls State Park Campground.
Seasonal flexibility: Different campgrounds near Colton offer varying seasonal availability for equestrian camping. "Stayed here many times and it is all about the location. Office staff are always very helpful," mentions Dean about his experiences at Jantzen Beach RV Park, which serves as a convenient base for visiting multiple horse trails in the region.
Weather considerations: The area experiences significant rainfall and can be muddy on trails. "It's WET, so bring your wet weather gear, and good, sturdy hiking shoes for slippery terrain," warns Melissa L. about visiting Silver Falls State Park.
Limited availability during peak season: Reservations are recommended for horse camps, especially during summer months. "This campground isn't near some major hwy so you don't hear car noise. Yes, you hear people playing on the lake but that is to be expected," notes Tiffany M. about Battle Ground Lake State Park.
Water access varies by location: Some campgrounds offer better water access than others for horse and human needs. "Milo McIver has large sites w great river access close to Portland so it gets real busy," explains Gryphon D. about the water availability at a nearby park.
Child-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with play areas for when kids need a break from trail riding. "Kids especially loved the pools and playground," shares Brian C. about his family's experience at a nearby RV park with amenities for children.
Multi-generational activities: Several parks offer various recreation options beyond just horseback riding. "Two parties (all family) stayed the night Friday night. Additional family visited Saturday night (and were able to easily get into the campgrounds to park in our sites). LOTS of nice, wide horse trails for horse riding enthusiasts," shares Melissa L. about her family gathering at Milo McIver State Park.
Safety considerations: Be prepared for varying trail conditions when riding with children. "The campground is well maintained and the hosts have been great each time I have been there. Estacada lake is within walking distance, and there is salmon fishing within driving distance inside of the park," notes Hahns R. about the family-friendly environment at Milo McIver State Park.
Size restrictions: Check campground specifications for RV length limits before booking equestrian sites. "Stayed at the Woodward full hook up sites. Only a small number of them so felt spacious and secluded. Close to a busy train track and you can here some highway noise but overall we felt secluded and enjoyed," advises Joe C. about his stay at Beacon Rock State Park.
Hookup availability: Many horse camps offer limited or no hookups, so come prepared. "Clean and generally friendly, the Jantzen Beach RV Park is right inside of Portland (at the northern end, close to Vancouver, Washington). It's more in an industrial/commercial area, with things like a Target Store across the street," explains Corinna B. about an alternative with full hookups when horse camp utilities are limited.
Seasonal closures: Some equestrian campgrounds operate on limited schedules. "This is a huge park (like 1,000 acres) with several camping options. Plenty of hiking, swimming, and fishing through the park. It's truly a great oasis just outside of Portland," notes Blaine B. about the seasonal opportunities at nearby parks.
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