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L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park features Hares Canyon Horse Camp, an equestrian-only campground with corrals at each site. The campground is set up in one loop with both single and double sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire pit, and corral. Double sites include double corrals for multiple horses. Manure bins, shovels, and brooms are provided for campers to clean up after their horses. The sites are spacious and private, offering plenty of room for horse trailers. Even during peak summer weekends, the trails remain relatively uncrowded. ADA facilities, showers, toilets, and trash service are available on-site. Milo McIver State Park also accommodates equestrians with wide horse trails and river access.
The trail system at L.L. Stub Stewart connects to numerous hiking, biking, and horse paths throughout the densely forested landscape. Riders can access miles of trails directly from their campsites without having to trailer horses to trailheads. The park remains open year-round, making it easily accessible from anywhere in northwestern Oregon, particularly the Portland area. Horse trails at Milo McIver State Park lead to the Clackamas River, offering scenic riding opportunities along the water. Occasional horse droppings on multi-use trails should be expected. Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp provides another option with beautiful trails that create a wilderness feeling despite being relatively close to urban areas. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when equestrian sites fill quickly.
"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"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"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"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"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."
"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
Check Availability"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."
"Only sites for camping with horses."
from $22 - $76 / 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
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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.
Equestrian camping near Oregon City, Oregon offers diverse terrain for trail riders across the Willamette Valley and Mt. Hood National Forest regions. With elevations ranging from 300 to 2,500 feet, riders encounter varied landscapes from riparian zones to conifer forests. Most equestrian campgrounds maintain accessible facilities year-round, though winter trail conditions often include mud and occasional ice.
Trail riding along river corridors: Access miles of horse-friendly trails at Milo McIver State Park where riders can follow paths to the Clackamas River. "LOTS of nice, wide horse trails for horse riding enthusiasts. We all made s'mores and sang campfire songs together in the evening after our day of hiking to the horse camp and up to the bat haven," notes Melissa L.
Mountain biking alternative: When not riding horses, many campers bring bikes to explore extensive trail networks. At Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park, riders find "access to the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, several disc golf courses, cabins, a horse camp, a day use picnic/event area and a hike-in camp area," according to Shane B.
Fishing access points: Several equestrian campgrounds offer direct fishing access. "Milo McIver State Park also accommodates equestrians with wide horse trails and river access," explains a reviewer. The park provides "salmon fishing within driving distance inside of the park" as noted by Hahns R.
Privacy between corrals: Equestrian sites typically offer more separation than standard campsites. At Willamette Mission State Park Horse Camp, "the trails are absolutely gorgeous- it felt like being out in the wild," shares a camper who rated the experience 5 stars.
Year-round accessibility: Many equestrian sites remain open when other campgrounds close. "The park remains open year-round, making it easily accessible from anywhere in northwestern Oregon," notes a camper about Stub Stewart State Park. Another mentions that Battle Ground Lake State Park offers "first come, first serve as well as reservable sites" with good availability in winter.
Multi-use trail connections: Equestrian campers appreciate parks with diverse trail systems. At Beacon Rock State Park, a reviewer mentions "several trails spur off the back side of the camp" with "access to the trail system beyond the Beacon Rock trail." The park offers "lots of trails and paved paths" with "opportunities for fishing also."
Facilities vary significantly: While some equestrian campgrounds offer full amenities, others provide only basics. At Oxbow Regional Park, "there are strict no dogs and no alcohol policies (and lots of rules posted everywhere)," notes Stephanie Z., which impacts some campers' experience.
Seasonal crowding impacts: Summer weekends see highest demand for equestrian sites. "It fills up quickly on the weekends, so if you don't have a site reserved I highly recommend getting there early," advises a visitor to Panther Creek Campground. At Silver Falls State Park, sites in summer often require reservations months in advance.
Trail condition reporting: Trails may become impassable after heavy rain. "This park floods every winter. I advise planning your trip for the spring or summer," warns Kelly N. about Willamette Mission State Park. Always check recent trail reports before hauling horses to any destination.
Playground access for non-riders: Many equestrian campgrounds include facilities for children who aren't riding. At Battle Ground Lake State Park, "the kids playground was great for the grandkids," and "large playground but not in the shade," mention different reviewers.
Swimming options nearby: After riding, families appreciate cooling off. Battle Ground Lake features "a cool volcanic lake with a swimming area and great fishing. Its like a mini crater lake," describes Ashley Y. The lake has "a swimming area roped off, and a small sand area for the kids to play."
Educational opportunities: Several equestrian campgrounds incorporate nature education. At Willamette Mission State Park, "a lot of work has been done to keep this site up for public education and trails - we take elementary students to this site every spring to have a field science day," explains Kelly N. The park also features "the largest Black Cottonwood tree" which can become an educational stop.
Hookup locations: When parking horse trailers with living quarters, hookup placement matters. At Jantzen Beach RV Park, "water pressure is the lowest we've ever experienced," reports Jennifer H., noting that "all of the folks we've talked to are experiencing the same." This is important for washing down horses and equipment.
Site leveling challenges: Many equestrian camps have uneven parking areas. At Beacon Rock State Park, some sites are "split-level, in that you park up top and walk a few steps down to your camp site," notes Brian C., which can complicate positioning larger horse trailers.
Horse-specific amenities: Look for campgrounds with proper facilities. Silver Falls State Park provides "showers, and nature trails around the campground," while Milo McIver offers "potable water stations and a modern bathhouse with hot showers," essential after a day of riding.
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