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Best Equestrian Camping near Estacada, OR

275 Reviews

Milo McIver State Park Campground offers equestrian camping facilities with horse trails that wind through its 900-acre property along the Clackamas River. The park provides corrals for horses and ample trailer parking in the equestrian camping area. Campsites accommodate both tents and RVs with electric and water hookups available. The horse-friendly facilities are complemented by flush toilets and hot showers within walking distance of the equestrian sites. The park allows alcohol and pets, making it convenient for riders who travel with their dogs. Horse owners appreciate the park's location just 30 miles east of Portland, providing an accessible getaway for riders seeking trails without venturing too far from the city.

The equestrian trails at Milo McIver connect to a larger network that offers views of Mt. Hood to the east and scenic paths along the Clackamas River. Riders can access multiple trail options directly from the horse camp, eliminating the need to trailer horses to trailheads. The trails accommodate various skill levels, from novice to experienced riders. During peak season from March through October, reservations are recommended as the equestrian sites fill quickly, especially on weekends. Horse owners should note that while water is available at the campground, they should bring their own feed and secure storage containers. The parking areas can accommodate larger horse trailers and provide enough space to maneuver easily, making arrival and departure straightforward even for those with substantial rigs.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Estacada, Oregon (18)

    1. Milo McIver State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Estacada, OR
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 630-7150

    $8 - $78 / night

    "A 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."

    "Estacada lake is within walking distance, and there is salmon fishing within driving distance inside of the park. There is also a "bat" barn that is close by."

    2. Oxbow Regional Park

    38 Reviews
    Corbett, OR
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 797-1850

    $25 / night

    "Great access to the river to keep cool in summer. Nice sandy beaches. Park also has a lot of sheltered picnic areas and playground.
    Multi-use trail great for short runs and apparently horses."

    "Close proximity to Multonomah Falls. Pros - bathrooms with electric outlets, free showers, deer come close and are fun to watch, quiet & fairly private stay."

    3. Silver Falls State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    Mehama, OR
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 873-8681

    $22 - $64 / night

    "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."

    4. Jantzen Beach RV Park

    39 Reviews
    Vancouver, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 289-7626

    $40 / night

    "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."

    "The park's location is very convenient, with easy access to downtown Portland and nearby attractions."

    5. Beacon Rock State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    North Bonneville, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 427-8265

    "There are at least four different campgrounds within Beacon Rock state park including the main camping site, an equestrian area with two spaces large enough for horse trailers, a group camp site that can"

    "The climb up the rock is through a well-built trail. It can get narrow at spots and not for those who fear heights. The view at the top, however, is amazing."

    6. Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Heisson, WA
    36 miles
    Website

    "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."

    7. Government Island State Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Fairview, OR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 280-6844

    8. Riley Horse Campground

    3 Reviews
    Rhododendron, OR
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 630-5721

    $23 - $25 / night

    "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."

    9. Clackamas Lake

    10 Reviews
    Government Camp, OR
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 630-5721

    $25 - $27 / night

    "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."

    10. Panther Creek Campground

    20 Reviews
    Carson, WA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $25 - $45 / night

    "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."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Estacada, OR

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  • Bear G.
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Silver Falls State Park Campground

    Absolutely beautiful

    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.

  • Brian C.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Milo McIver State Park Campground

    Well-loved Oregon state park

    A 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.

  • Hahns R.
    Nov. 18, 2020

    Milo McIver State Park Campground

    Nice campground, nice hosts

    I have stayed here many times both in an RV and in tent sites. 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. There is also a "bat" barn that is close by.

    I like this park and highly recommend it.

  • Kathy C.
    Jun. 5, 2018

    Milo McIver State Park Campground

    Awesome place with activities for all!

    Great 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!

  • Guinevere H.
    Aug. 24, 2016

    Clackamas Lake

    Beautiful, if small, lake

    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.

    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.

  • Ashley B.
    May. 24, 2018

    Clackamas Lake

    Close to Timothy Lake

    Great 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.

  • Corinna B.
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Milo McIver State Park Campground

    Perfect Oregon State Park Campground

    Just 45 minutes outside of Portland, and near the town of Estacada, is Milo McIver State Park, which I consider to be a quintessential Oregon State Park: lots of huge evergreen trees, large campsites, plenty of hiking areas and places to explore including a river.

    There are two main loops in the main campground. The larger has 44 or so RV campsites, which can also be used for tents, plus a bathroom with flush toilets and hot showers. Nearby is a smaller loop of 9 or so tent-only sites that seem a bit more private.

    We went during a vintage trailer rally, which was a ton of fun, since you could walk around and see everyone's trailers. There's also a Frisbee golf course and some fields to explore as well.

    Overall, a nice, fun campground near Portland with larger sites and just enough to keep you busy.

  • Ashley B.
    May. 24, 2018

    Riley Horse Campground

    Hidden Gem in the west side of Mt. Hood National Forest

    This 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.

    Additional Stay, Different Year
    -A few more trees have been knocked down due to winter storms, but this is still a great campground.

  • M
    Sep. 25, 2016

    Silver Falls State Park Campground

    Silver Falls State Park

    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. 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.

Guide to Estacada

Oregon offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater specifically to equestrians. From scenic trails to well-equipped facilities, there's something for every horse lover.

Tips for equestrian camping near Estacada, Oregon

  • The Milo McIver State Park Campground provides a peaceful setting with accessible water and fire pits, perfect for unwinding after a day of riding.
  • At the Riley Horse Campground, you'll find spacious horse pens and nearby hiking trails, making it an ideal spot for both horses and riders.
  • The Joe Graham Horse Campground is nestled in the Mt. Hood National Forest, offering a serene environment for horse camping with ample space for your equine companions.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Estacada, OR is Milo McIver State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 43 reviews.

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