Accessible via Forest Road 44, Gibson Prairie Horse Campground sits within Mt. Hood National Forest and caters specifically to equestrian campers. The US Forest Service manages this established campground with a 16-foot RV length limit and a strict no-pets policy to accommodate horses safely.
The campground provides places to camp near Mt. Hood National Forest for riders exploring the forest's trail system. Toll Bridge Park offers an alternative just over three miles northwest for campers traveling with pets or larger RVs.
Description
Four camp sites are available at this primitive campground. Water is available for horses, there is a stock tank with spring water.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGibson Prairie Horse Campground is located in Oregon near Mosier
Directions
From Government Camp, OR take US Highway 26 east for 2 miles then head north on OR Highway 35 for 13.5 miles. Turn right (east) on Forest Service Road 44 (Brooks Meadow Road) and follow for 5.7 miles. Go left (north) on Forest Road 17 (Surveyors Ridge) and follow 5.6 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
45.48319837 N
121.52419155 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 55 min from Longview, WA
- 2 hrs 2 min from Salem, OR
- 2 hrs 22 min from Yakima, WA



