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Best Equestrian Camping near Gresham, OR

334 Reviews

Riley Horse Campground in Oregon serves both tent and RV campers, with amenities specifically for horse owners. Located near Mount Hood, the campground offers direct access to established horse trails with drinking water available for riders and their animals. Campfires are permitted with designated fire rings at each site. The campground operates seasonally from May 22 to September 13, accommodating recreational vehicles though hookups are not available. Sites are reservable in advance, making planning easier for horse owners traveling with their animals. Toilets and trash facilities are maintained during the operating season, while the absence of showers and electrical connections reinforces the rustic nature of this equestrian-focused site.

Camp Wilkerson provides electric, water, and sewer hookups for RVs with horses at select sites, while also offering rustic cabin options for riders preferring indoor accommodations. The campground features showers, making it suitable for extended stays while exploring local horse trails. Trail access points connect directly to riding routes throughout the surrounding forest areas. The campground maintains a reservation system, allowing horse owners to secure spots in advance during the peak riding season. Sites offer enough space for both camping equipment and horse trailers. The combination of natural surroundings and adequate facilities creates practical trail access for riders looking to explore the area on horseback without traveling far from the Portland metro area.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Gresham, Oregon (27)

    1. Oxbow Regional Park

    37 Reviews
    Corbett, OR
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 797-1850

    $25 / night

    "With only a short walk down to the water, the cold river is a great spot to cool off not too far outside the city of Gresham."

    "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."

    2. Milo McIver State Park Campground

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

    $8 - $78 / night

    "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."

    3. Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Heisson, WA
    20 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."

    4. Beacon Rock State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    North Bonneville, WA
    21 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."

    5. Government Island State Recreation Area

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

    6. Silver Falls State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Mehama, OR
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 873-8681

    $24 - $68 / 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."

    7. Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    38 Reviews
    Buxton, OR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 324-0606

    $27 - $41 / night

    "Top reasons I love this campground:

    • So easy to get to from anywhere in northwestern Oregon; especially the Portland area 
    • Open year-round 
    • 18-hole disc golf course 
    • Great hiking and"

    "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."

    8. Panther Creek Campground

    20 Reviews
    Carson, WA
    34 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."

    9. Riley Horse Campground

    3 Reviews
    Rhododendron, OR
    29 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."

    10. Camp Wilkerson

    9 Reviews
    Vernonia, OR
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 366-3984

    $45 / night

    "Stayed the night in one of thier small cabins, very nice sat outside by the fire and just watched the stars, this is a primary horse camp and is surrounded by trails, seen a heard of elk on one of my hikes"

    "Since the camp is planned predominantly as a youth recreation center, I was a bit worried that it would be a pretty loud campsite due to lots of kids running around. That was not the case for us!"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Gresham, OR

334 Reviews of 27 Gresham Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Stephanie Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Hares Canyon Horse Camp — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    Equestrians Only

    Hares 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.

  • Makayla P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Oxbow Regional Park

    Beautiful campsite on the Sandy river

    This is the perfect spot for first-time campers and hikers, especially for families. With only a short walk down to the water, the cold river is a great spot to cool off not too far outside the city of Gresham. There is not much cell service in the park so make arrangements accordingly. After spending many summers in this park I will definitely be coming back to this beautiful campground.

  • O
    Aug. 28, 2021

    Dairy Creek East — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    Beautiful State Park Campground

    One 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.

  • 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.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Gresham, OR is Oxbow Regional Park with a 4.4-star rating from 37 reviews.

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