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Riley Horse Campground offers dedicated horse trails and spacious sites for equestrians near Corbett, Oregon. Located within Mount Hood National Forest, this seasonal campground accommodates tent and RV camping with horses. The campground provides drinking water and toilet facilities, though lacks electric hookups or showers. Trails throughout the area accommodate multiple users including horses. The campground features a spacious layout where horses and riders can comfortably navigate between sites. Camping spots include areas for both human accommodations and horse containment. The campground remains popular with equestrians due to its reasonable accessibility and forest setting.
Direct access to the Mount Hood trail system makes Riley Horse Campground a practical base for day rides throughout the surrounding forest. The campground operates seasonally from May 22 to September 13, when trail conditions are typically optimal for riding. Most trails in the area permit horses, with routes suitable for various experience levels. Trailer parking accommodates standard horse trailers, though larger rigs may find some areas challenging to navigate. Water sources for horses are available but limited, so riders often bring supplemental water during drier periods. Horse camping regulations apply, including proper manure management and guidelines for containing horses overnight. The campground's reservation system allows equestrians to secure horse camping sites in advance during the busy summer season.
"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"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"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."
"Not only is the campground itself a woodland wonderland with winding paths through tall old growth forest areas, but the surrounding area of the park itself is impressive with exciting things to do around"
"We didn’t have any issues at the site, but noticed that spots RV4 and RV5 were relatively distanced from each other, while spots RV1-RV3 were pretty close to each other."
"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"Across the road is a horse camp that the PCT goes through. There is a spur from the PCT directly into the campground for easy access. There is a beautiful view of Mt."
"Some camp sots are better situated then others, so do research before making reservation."
from $25 - $45 / 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"It is not too far from the Portland area, I would recommend getting last minute supplies before getting off the highway."
"Secluded, open prime real estate: horse facilities abound here, but it works for everyone."
from $26 / night
Check Availability"The upper area encircles a large open are perfect for games and running around. There is a nice disk golf course and a lot of large paths for waking and biking."
"And a loop with corals for horses. Miles of horse trails, bike trails, hiking trails."
from $32 - $57 / night
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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.
LegendHares Canyon Horse Camp is one of three campgrounds in Stub Stewart State Park and unlike other horse camps which often allow the overflow of tenters and rv'ers without horses, this horse camp is equestrian only.
The Campground is set up in one loop and offers both single and double sites, ADA facilities, showers, toilets, and trash. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit, and a corral. There is a double corral on the double sites.
You must clean up after your own horse. Manure bin as well as shovels/brooms are provided onsite.
In mid May, the sites were very wide open.
GuideI don’t have a horse but I still stayed here! We were in the area, struggling to find a place to camp. After 7 pm, the campground let us set up camp in an empty equestrian campsite. Unique experience!
TravelerOne of our favorite Oregon SPs. In the middle of a mountainous forest with lots of hiking, paved path & mtb biking, disc golf, horse trails and more. Well maintained full hookup sites with 50amp, most 63' long. The park has recently renewed trail signage.
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.
The Mount Hood National Forest region surrounding Corbett, Oregon sits at elevations between 1,000-4,000 feet with dense Douglas fir forests. Campers visiting this area experience moderate summer temperatures averaging 75°F, with cooler evening temperatures often dropping to the mid-40s. Horse-friendly camping options near Corbett offer both dedicated equestrian facilities and multi-use trails that accommodate riders of all experience levels.
Trail riding with views: Beacon Rock State Park Campground offers equestrian access with stunning Columbia River Gorge scenery. "Sweet little campground with lots of beautiful trees and greenery. Still had spots available on a busy weekend," reports Corinna B., who appreciates the multiple trails accessible directly from camp.
Fishing opportunities: Access stocked trout waters at Clackamas Lake, which serves as an alternative when Timothy Lake fills up. "The spot I had was large and not too close to other spots... 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," advises Ashley B.
Disc golf courses: Equestrian camping near Corbett includes access to recreational activities beyond riding. At Milo McIver State Park Campground, Steve C. notes it "may be best known for its twin 18 hole disc golf courses, or single 27 hole layout when tournaments aren't in progress. Home of the annual Beaver State Fling."
Spacious sites: Horse campers appreciate room to maneuver at Riley Horse Campground near Corbett. Ashley B. notes, "This is hands down one of my favorite campgrounds, because the spots are large, far apart from the other sites, and very quiet." The practical benefits include "plenty of room for a larger party, felt like a quarter of an acre."
Privacy between campsites: Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground offers secluded spots that appeal to those seeking some separation. Brian B. describes it as having "Well manicured sites. Plenty of privacy," while another camper mentions the "pristine campsites and beautiful cool lake that's not far from the city."
Forested surroundings: The dense woodland settings provide natural atmosphere. Kenny observes that Panther Creek campground "is absolutely gorgeous. Most of the lots are quite private, with a shared trail system in the middle to the restrooms and community spigot." Jeff K. adds, "This is a great campground in a nice forest setting. Nice big sites with a level tent pad."
Limited cell reception: Many campsites in the Corbett area have poor connectivity. At Oxbow Regional Park, Zach S. reports: "Barely got 1 bar of 4g at the welcome center. There's a guest wifi in the parking lot there too but it's 2 miles further to the camp ground and texts hardly go through."
Seasonal horse camping considerations: While Riley Horse Campground operates from May 22 to September 13, other equestrian facilities in the area have different schedules. Some horse-friendly campgrounds require advance booking during summer weekends when trail conditions are optimal for riding.
Water availability varies: Campers should plan for limited water sources at horse camps. Ashley B. notes at Riley Horse Campground, "There were no neighbors on one side of the spot and only the water spigot on the other." Many equestrian campers bring supplemental water supplies, especially during drier summer months.
Playgrounds and activities: Silver Falls State Park Campground offers family-friendly facilities that complement equestrian camping options near Corbett. April F. explains, "We love hiking the trails and our kids love the playground and river swimming!" The park's mix of recreational options suits families with varied interests.
Kid-friendly hiking options: When camping with families, choose locations with accessible trails. Finn M. describes Silver Falls as having "nice hikes and our kids love the playground and river swimming!" Another reviewer adds that "recent upgrades to playgrounds are awesome for the kids."
Noise considerations: Richard B. advises about Battle Ground Lake: "Like most campgrounds, it has its peak season and its off-season, but you can go there year-round if you choose to. The beach area isn't big, but that's okay." He adds, "Wherever you're heading (from the campsites down to the water, to the playground, to the food shack) you always have different trails and options."
Hookup availability: RVers seeking horse-friendly camping should note varying levels of services. At Panther Creek, Lawrence F. shares: "We have stayed here a couple of times now, both by accident when our intended destinations were full. The sites are pretty well spread out in a double loop with 3 double pit toilets and 2 hand pumps for water."
Site accessibility: Horse trailers require adequate space to maneuver. Malinda C. notes at Panther Creek: "The sites was a little hard to get into because of all the cars, trucks parked on the roadway, the owners were happy to move vehicles to get us in (5er,34ft)."
Seasonal operation: Most equestrian campgrounds near Corbett operate seasonally. Panther Creek runs from "May 18 to September 24," matching the optimal riding season when trails are dry and accessible for horses and riders.
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