Best Equestrian Camping near Rainier, OR
Looking for the best horse camping near Rainier? Equestrian camping is the best way to experience nature. These scenic and easy-to-reach Rainier campsites are perfect for equestrian campers.
Best Equestrian Sites Near Rainier, OR (24)
1. Seaquest State Park Campground
Silverlake, Washington44 Reviews•118 Photos•221 SavesFar in the Northwestern corner of the United States lies a world of magic, splendor, and mystical beauty. Perched atop the historical Mount St. Helens, Seaquest State Park is the home-base for thousands of volcanic visitors year round. Most notable for its proximity to the Mount St. Helens Visitors Center, this park is the home base for hikers, explorers, tourists, and adventures alike. It’s not just the volcanic aftermath that makes this area so special. Even before the eruption, Gifford-Pinchot National Forest has always been known for its dense foliage, as well as its beautiful lakes, tributaries, and waterfalls.
When it comes to nearby attractions, the area is packed with them. Miles and miles of trails fork and wind throughout the park. Beyond the confines of the park’s boundaries are numerous additional trailheads, all offering something unique to those seeking it. Perhaps the most popular trail nearby is the Monitor Ridge trail. This 10 miles round trip excursion will have you climbing 2,000 vertical ft. through grassy meadows and winding forest paths. The last 1,000 feet are especially difficult due to the volcanic debris and soot that cakes your clothes. However when you finally reach the domed summit, you’ll be pleased with your efforts. Massive and expansive, the St. Helens dome is unlike any other scenic viewpoint in the US. Nowhere else can you see the true force and impact of Mother Nature’s wrath.
Nearby, the Mount St. Helens Ape Caves give visitors a chance to traverse through the labyrinth of volcanic caves left behind by magma runs during the the eruption. Today, the caves are a popular attraction for families and explorers. There’s two separate options, one which is well-lit and suited for families. The other option will send you through a pitch black adventure trekking the depths of the craggy, drippy tunnels. If planning to visit, be sure to bring a strong flashlight or kerosene lantern, as you’ll be unable to enter otherwise.
Camping in Seaquest State Park is relatively painless thanks to the 52 standard campsites, 18 partial-hookup sites, and 15 full-service sites. RVers, tent campers, van travelers, and anyone else with a form of shelter should have no issues finding somewhere to stay here. Aside from standard camping accommodations, there are also full-service Yurts available for rental, complete with heaters to stay warm if you’re visiting in the chilly months.
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2. Fort Stevens State Park Campground
Hammond, Oregon151 Reviews•403 Photos•907 SavesFort Stevens State Park offers visitors a chance to learn about history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Oregon coast. The park is home to the remains of an old military fort that was in use from the Civil War era to World War II, providing visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the area's past. Popular activities include investigating the fort ruins and exploring the area’s historic shipwrecks. The park is situated along the ocean, providing miles of sandy beaches and beautiful Pacific views. Just steps from the campsites are hiking and biking along the park's numerous trails, fishing in the Columbia River or nearby lakes, or bird watching.
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$35 - $44 / night
3. Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground
Heisson, Washington39 Reviews•175 Photos•392 SavesBattle Ground Lake State Park is a forested camping park in the Cascade Mountain foothills; its proximity to Vancouver and Portland and its cool green lake make it a great escape from the bustle of city and suburbs.
Children play in the shallow swim area under the watchful eyes of their picnicking parents, anglers float on the lake, hikers and campers take quiet strolls in the woods. On sunny weekends, laughter fills the playground, lakefront and kitchen areas. Whether you've come for a rest or a family play day, time spent at Battle Ground Lake will leave you refreshed and ready to tackle your life once again.
PARK FEATURES The 280-acre park offers hiking, biking, horse trails and a primitive equestrian camping area. The spring-fed lake is attractive to swimmers and paddlers and is stocked with trout, making it a favorite of anglers.
The park has 35 standard campsites, six partial-hookups sites, 15 primitive sites that require campers to hike up to half a mile from the parking lot, two primitive equestrian sites, four cabins, one RV dump station, two restrooms and four showers. Maximum site length is 35 feet (may have limited availability).
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4. L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground
Buxton, Oregon33 Reviews•65 Photos•114 Saves- Pets
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5. Camp Wilkerson
Vernonia, Oregon8 Reviews•29 Photos•84 SavesThis 280-acre secluded, forested site is a favorite among youth organizations and other groups. It's easy to get back to nature at this beautiful park, with 24 Adirondacks (3-sided camp shelters), numerous tent sites, and a rustic day lodge complete with cooking facilities to accommodate groups of up to 250 people. Take a big step up from a tent and check out our rustic two-room cabins. Bring your horse, ride the trails and camp in a horse corral tent site. Camp Wilkerson is located 16 miles northwest of Scappoose, Oregon.
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6. Dairy Creek West - L L Stub Stewart State Park — L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
Buxton, Oregon12 Reviews•32 Photos•104 Saves- Pets
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7. Lewis & Clark State Park Campground
Toledo, Washington10 Reviews•45 Photos•102 Saves- Pets
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$12 - $45 / night
8. Hares Canyon Horse Camp — L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
Buxton, Oregon6 Reviews•22 Photos•33 Saves- Pets
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9. Rainbow Falls State Park Campground
Chehalis, Washington15 Reviews•57 Photos•79 SavesRainbow Falls State Park is a 129-acre camping park on the Chehalis River. A variety of campsites and a tranquil river setting make this a popular overnight stay for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders tackling the Willapa Hills Trail.
This park has 40 standard campsites, eight partial hookup sites, three hiker/biker sites and two equestrian sites. Maximum site length is 60 feet (limited availability). One group camp is available and has 14 camping units and can accommodate up to 60 people. A dump station, three restrooms and two token-operated showers are located nearby. You can buy tokens from the machine at the park entrance station.
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$27 - $45 / night
10. Kalama Horse Camp Campground
Cougar, Washington7 Reviews•34 Photos•46 SavesThe campground loop trail allows easy access to the main trailhead. A trailhead parking area, found at the east end of the campground provides parking for day use. Over 50 miles of trails and closed roads are available from the campground.
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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Rainier
384 Reviews of 24 Rainier Campgrounds
Gary M.
Guide
Fort Stevens State Park Campground
Nice state park amenities
Oregon is well known for it's magnificent state parks, and this is no exception. The campground is huge, probably some 400+ spaces; well cared for & clean, with an abundance of hiking trails & historical sites to explore. Unfortunately in May, the mosquitos were out in full force in the campground. This campground serves as an excellent base camp to explore the northern Oregon coast and southern
Washington coast
Lauren Hannah G.GuideFort Stevens State Park Campground
Nice campground
A bit crowded and the sites are a bit close together but its a nice campground.
Mike E.
Legend
Anderson Park
Looks like long termers, cluttered, run down
I had researched this park quite awhile beforehand and was interested based on the reviews posted here. It looked pretty nice. Unfortunately when we were able to preview it by driving through I was surprised to find out it was not at all what I had seen in reviews. This place is on the edge of a small town and it looks like it is occupied by long term tenants with a lot of paraphernalia and personal belongings strewn about. For us, traveling for vacation and sightseeing it would not be a place we'd wanna stay. We did have dinner and really enjoyed it in the little town of Vernonia where it is located and that was great. The park is also adjacent to a fantastic walking biking trail and it's next to a city park.
- Christina F.Guide
Fort Stevens State Park Campground
Love this place!
There is so much to do here and every time I've been to Ft. Stevens, we just scratch the surface. We were down here in August as the last stop on our family vacation and we discovered a whole section of the park we didn't know was there! This time, it was just me and my kiddo. We came down for a rally put on by a PNW based group of the brand trailer I own. The majority of the group was in loops O and N, though there were some of us (myself included) in other parts of the campground. I ended up in loop M, which has full hook-ups so that was nice. This was my first rally and it was my first big solo trip with just me and my kiddo. The sites in loop M do seem sort of close together depending on where you are in the loop. There are also a lot of trees, which could contribute to that feeling. My back-in site, M04, was partially secluded with a row of shrubs between M04 and M05 and some shrubs and trees behind me. I could see the road and the yurt village from my back window. There is also a paved trail that goes along side the road. If you go down into loop O, there is little trail that takes you over to the south parking area of Coffenbury Lake where you can pick up the 2 mile dirt trail around the lake. FYI...no matter how fancy your fancy all terrain running stroller might be, it won't work on this trail. Never fear though, there are plenty of paved bike trails that will get you throughout the park! The only reason I am giving 4 starts instead of 5 is because I have a toddler that likes playgrounds. The only playground is in the north campground. It wasn't a long walk, but there were no paved trails which put us in the bike lane of the main road going into and out of the campground. When it is busy, there are a lot of big vehicles going in and out. It would have been nice to have a playground in the south campground or have a continuation of the paved path next to the road. Verizon phone service is meh. I had no issues calling or texting my husband, anything else was spotty as I had one or two bars. While I don't go camping to scroll about on the internet, I do have a toddler that has a much earlier bedtime than me so it's nice to be able to catch up on social media or put in some earbuds and watch a movie on my phone or watch youtube. Couldn't do any of that.
- AAllison G.
Scout
RV outdoor adventures and cabins
"Cabins" are glorified play houses and host is a nightmare
The "cabins" are essentially shed conversions on a flatbed and wheels that rock and sway. Not ada accessible. They have electricity but no insulation and the water reeks of sulfur. The loft style beds seem like they are for children.
The host Joann is money hungry and inflexible. Be sure to get travel insurance and read all rules and reviews on other platforms prior to stay to be well informed of issues and not be blindsided by uncharges here. She will enter your space as she sees fit. There are no boundaries for her but tons for guests with rule signage plastered everywhere on the grounds.
Campground is covered in rabbit feces, so parents with small children beware. I would never stay here again. For the headache of dealing with the host alone it made the entire experience one of an utterly uncomfortable inconvenience.
This place looks nice from an outside view but staying here is an entirely different story.
Also the fact that a Joanna left a 5 star reviews here when all other platforms have complaints is a bit questionable.
MikeGuideFort Stevens State Park Campground
Convenient, big, but you can also get away
I hadn't been here for years. I forgot how massive this place is...and how nice it is! We got a last minute reservation and ended up with a great site. It's a HUGE set of campgrounds, but it never felt crowded. And you can drive out on the beach and get away too. We sat for a few hours and had maybe 1 car per hour drive by. We were on loop H, which was good and bad. The bathrooms were horrible and needed torn down, but the next loop over was close and had great bathrooms and showers. Also, H didn't have a playground, so it was a little quieter with the kids. Or maybe it was just because we were camping after Labor Day and there were fewer kids in general.
- MMarty P.Guide
Fort Stevens State Park Campground
Incredible!!!!
This campground has it all, nice size spaces, beaches, lots of hiking, biking trails, dirt, and paved. Very quiet, extremely well kept and managed.
Matthew Y.Scout
Snag Lake Campground
Terrible campground
I pulled up and it looked abandoned and unsafe—something from a horror movie. The bathroom literally had trash dumped out in front and the some of the campsites were unkept. It's trek to get back there for such disappointment. Left as soon as I could, ended up sleeping at a rest area.
Kevin W.Guide
Riffe Lake Campground
Riffe Lake RV/Tent Camping
They have several back-in spots, some with partial hookups and some with full hookups. Most of the spots are well-shaded from the trees. A specific area is designated for tents only, and some cabins can also be rented. It was a 5-minute walk downhill to reach the lake, which had a very long and nice boat ramp deep enough to accommodate just about any boat. Regarding cell service, I got 3 bars of LTE with my iPhone. Overall, it was a nice, quiet, shady place to visit, and I will definitely be back.
Dmitry D.ScoutFort Stevens State Park Campground
Amazing!
Location is incredible, great nature. Place for your dreams! I do like this place so much and playing there in papa games!
- JJoAnna S.
TravelerRV outdoor adventures and cabins
Rv outdoor adventures and cabins
Large 36 acre peaceful Rv Park on the Clatskanie River. 2 miles on SWEDETOWN road. lots of bunnies and a cute petting zoo very relaxing.
- PPatti C.Guide
Seaquest State Park Campground
Great Spot for Exploring Mount Saint Helens
I gave this park a high rating primarily because of its location. It is a great place to launch your Mount Saint Helens exploration, with a Washington State Visitor Center you can walk to from the campground. We had hookups but our site was very close to the site next to us and we had no privacy there. If you don’t need hookups, I would recommend the loop that has 32 - 54. These were much more private and actually had better Wi-Fi than our location. Bathrooms are convenient and have free showers. There was better hot water at the bathroom on the loop with sites 32 - 54.
- TT D.Scout
Seaquest State Park Campground
Solid
Seaquest has something for everyone. My campsite was not close to the road , but I stayed when Johnston Ridge was closed, so maybe road noise would be a factor at other times.
Some pluses here include: some private sites, lots of trees, bathroom / showers, playground, open areas, close to other points of interest. And for those who can’t live without it: WiFi.
Although bathrooms were clean, I believe they could use an upgrade. Showers in particular.
- ZZacharyScout
Fort Stevens State Park Campground
So many mosquitos
Ferocious number of mosquitos that were persistent despite repellant. It’s bizarre they chose to put the campsites near the “lake” and swampy areas versus closer to beach access away from those areas.
Camp sites were also a little too packed tight versus other nearby state parks like Nehalem Bay.
- JJon A.Guide
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground
Well maintained
A very nice campground, close to Portland. Well maintained, bathrooms were the cleanest I’ve seen at a campground.
cash H.ScoutFort Stevens State Park Campground
EXCELLENT
this just an EXCELLENT destination!!!!! thank you for taking the time and exerting the energy to do this! I love it and super mario 64!
- BBrockScout
Seaquest State Park Campground
Great site with privacy
Fantastic place. Long trailers might have trouble
Shelby S.GuideFort Stevens State Park Campground
Not used to organized campgrounds
I usually dispersed camp, so it was a lot more noisy and active than i'm used to. Most people seem pretty polite, though.And the bathrooms had warm showers, complimentary, and flushing toilets!
- AAnnie B.Guide
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground
Nice park for biking
Very nice campground. Large, clean sites. Lots of hiking and mountain biking trails within the park and a regional rail to trail runs through it.
I really appreciated other Dyrt reviews that said the shadier, more private sites are numbered below 40. We were in 38.
The walk in sites in Dairy Loop surround a meadow, so less private. The other walk in sites on the other side of the visitor center are very sweet. Just little sites carved out of the woods. They are a longer walk from the car and have a pit toilet instead of flush. But very sweet.
- JJames G.Scout
Seaquest State Park Campground
Amazing facilities, close to noisy roads though
I very much liked the facilities, camp host, campsite.
I’m a light sleeper though, and could hear cars and trucks driving till 1am. I was in a tent though, if you have a camper I’m sure it is far less noticeable.
FeSTeR 1.TravelerFort Stevens State Park Campground
not again.. till fall/winter
the "hike in" camp sites are located between the trash compactor and recycling cans and the parking lot of the ranger station that leaves lights on all night.. so the trees are blown out by the light and it's nearly impossible to see the stars through the trees, and the trash compactor likes to go off randomly at 5:00 a.m.. athe sites are very small and close together. the other major problem is the squirrels in the campground and the previous campers that left piles of scrap for them to snack on. the first thing I see upon arriving at our campsite is a squirrel coming out of a neighboring tent that it chewed a hole through carrying a bag of graham crackers. (yes, do not leave food in your tent..) I chase the squirrel away multiple times to have the same squirrel come back over and over again.. I'm pretty sure that the same squirrel was the one that I witnessed climbing up into other people's tents and trying to steal food the entire time.
this is also a large campground with a lot of people and their children and dogs.. screaming children and barking dogs.. and that started at sunrise.
the campground and park are beautiful and I will try again in the off season..
Tony G.TravelerSnag Lake Campground
Nice little campground
Nice little campground. Two drive in sites the rest are walk in. A couple that are a short walk. Great fishing in the lake year round. The road up to campground is pretty rough. Lots of washboard.
- FeSTeR 1.Traveler
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground
so amazing!!!
this was so awesome.. we used the walk-in camp sites that had been closed till the moment we asked after closing due to a tree falling in one of the bathrooms.. so me and my friend were the only ones out there.. but the walk in and out is nothing but a hill. but that was a small price for the beautiful seclusion. I doubt it will ever be the same when I go back..
- EEric P.
Ranger
Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground
Small but nice campground on a lake
Stayed here for one night on spring break with my grandsons. Fishing, hiking, sup or kayaking if you’re interested in it. The lake is small but awesome. Bald eagles flying overhead. Close to Battleground Washington.
Bree G.GuideRiffe Lake Campground
Great place for families
This park is huge! Lots of space to hand out and swim. There’s always kids running around so it is great for young ones. Bathrooms were clean and big.
- MMark W.Guide
Fort Stevens State Park Campground
Well laid out with access to old military batteries.
Sites are mostly in shaded wood areas but since hookups are available solar needs shouldn't be a concern. Most sites offer good privacy. Hiking opportunities as well as to local historical military battery (big gun installation). They guns are gone at this site, but there is one on display a short drive away.
- KKevin C.Scout
Snag Lake Campground
Tweakerville
I like this area but so do the local tweakers too. I should have ignored the tweaker girl who camped in the best site by the lake. She tried to burn down the forest in middle of the night. So I went a second time and found a homeless camp in the only RV spot. Camped there anyway and had cars driving in and leaving all night long. This camp has become creepy, borderline unsafe.
Guide to Rainier
Oregon offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with numerous campgrounds that cater specifically to equestrian needs and provide access to beautiful trails.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Kalama Horse Camp Campground, riders can explore several well-maintained trails right from the campground, making it a perfect base for horseback adventures.
- Clatsop State Forest Northrup Creek Horse Campground features a hiking trail that leads to stunning views of the surrounding forest, ideal for both riders and hikers.
- The Hares Canyon Horse Camp — L.L. Stub Stewart State Park offers access to extensive trails, perfect for a day of riding through scenic landscapes.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground provides full hookups and corrals for horses, ensuring a comfortable stay for both riders and their mounts.
- At Kalama Horse Camp Campground, each campsite includes a fire pit and picnic table, along with compost toilets for convenience.
- Clatsop State Forest Northrup Creek Horse Campground features corrals for horses and a hand pump for water, making it a practical choice for equestrian campers.
Equestrian campgrounds include unique features
- Hares Canyon Horse Camp — L.L. Stub Stewart State Park is known for its friendly rangers who regularly patrol the area, ensuring a safe environment for campers and their horses.
- The Clatsop State Forest Northrup Creek Horse Campground offers a secluded atmosphere, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds while enjoying nature.
- Kalama Horse Camp Campground features a campground trail that guides visitors around the area, enhancing the overall camping experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Rainier, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Rainier, OR is Seaquest State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 44 reviews.
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