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Best Equestrian Camping near Milwaukie, OR

340 Reviews

Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp maintains equestrian-specific campsites along the park's western edge with direct access to bridle trails. The campground features hitching posts at each site, dedicated manure disposal areas, and ample space for horse trailers. Tent camping is available for riders, with sites positioned to accommodate horses and gear within view. The extensive trail system allows riders to explore riparian zones and open meadows while keeping horses nearby. Spots fill quickly during summer weekends, especially for groups needing multiple trailer spaces.

Located 30 miles southwest of Milwaukie, the park connects to a 4-mile trail network through oak savanna and riverside terrain. L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park, another horse-friendly option, offers equestrian camping with access to over 20 miles of multi-use trails suitable for day rides. Horse owners find the wide trail corridors particularly accommodating for passing hikers without startling animals. Water access points for horses are positioned strategically along main riding routes, and seasonal trail conditions are regularly updated at trailheads. Most equestrian sites require reservations, with peak season bookings recommended 6-9 months in advance to secure trailer parking and corral access.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Milwaukie, Oregon (28)

    1. 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."

    2. Oxbow Regional Park

    36 Reviews
    Corbett, OR
    16 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. Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Heisson, WA
    26 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. Government Island State Recreation Area

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

    5. Silver Falls State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Mehama, OR
    40 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."

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

    38 Reviews
    Buxton, OR
    34 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."

    7. Beacon Rock State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    North Bonneville, WA
    31 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."

    8. Panther Creek Campground

    20 Reviews
    Carson, WA
    44 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. Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp — Willamette Mission State Park

    6 Reviews
    Keizer, OR
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 393-1172

    $22 - $74 / night

    "I had a great weekend at Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp! The campsites are horse friendly and the trails are absolutely gorgeous- it felt like being out in the wild."

    "Only sites for camping with horses."

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

    7 Reviews
    Buxton, OR
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 324-0606

    $33 - $41 / night

    "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."

    "Dairy Creek is clean and well maintained, and has great access to the trails and disc golf around the park. If you're in an RV this is a good set up."

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340 Reviews of 28 Milwaukie 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Milwaukie

Oregon offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of well-equipped sites nestled in beautiful natural settings.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy scenic trails and ample riding opportunities at Riley Horse Campground, where you can explore the stunning landscapes of Mt. Hood National Forest.
  • At Hares Canyon Horse Camp, you can take advantage of the extensive trail system designed for both horseback riding and hiking.
  • L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground features a network of trails that cater to equestrian activities, making it a great base for outdoor adventures.

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

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