Equestrian campers will find Herman Creek Horse Camp designed specifically for overnight trips with horses in Mt. Hood National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this established campground near Herman Creek, with RV sites accommodating vehicles up to 20 feet in length. A strict no-pets policy helps maintain the horse-focused environment.
The campground's creek-side location provides water access for both horses and campers. For additional camping options in the region, visitors can explore places to camp near Cascade Locks about two miles west. Herman Creek Horse Camp serves riders planning multi-day trail adventures in the national forest.
Description
Restroom and garbage facilities are located in the trailhead area. There is capacity for 10-12 cars. Provides access to: Herman Creek Trail #406, Pacific Crest Trail #2000, Nick Eaton #447 and Gorton Creek #408. Link to Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHerman Creek Horse Camp is located in Oregon near Cascade Locks
Directions
From Portland, OR take I-84 east to Cascade Locks exit # 44. Drive under I-84 and through town 1.8 miles to the eastbound entrance ramp. From the stop sign, continue east 1.6 miles toward Oxbow Fish Hatchery, then on to Herman Creek Campground. From Hood River, OR take I-84 west and to Herman Creek exit # 47. Drive 0.6 mile west on Forest Lane to Herman Creek Campground. The trailhead is at the west end of the campground.
Coordinates
45.68250064 N
121.8411114 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/24/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/24/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 41 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 20 min from Longview, WA
- 1 hr 27 min from Salem, OR
- 2 hrs 18 min from Yakima, WA
