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Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground accommodates horses on its network of trails with multiple accommodations for equestrians. The campground provides a system of bridle paths through wooded terrain surrounding the volcanic crater lake. Trail riding opportunities connect directly to the camping area with both drive-in and walk-in sites available. The park features flushing toilets, showers, and picnic tables at each campsite. Reviews indicate the trail system includes multiple horseback riding routes with varying difficulty levels, making it suitable for beginning riders seeking shorter excursions.
Horses require a Discover Pass for day use at Battle Ground Lake, with additional fees applying for overnight camping. The trail system encompasses approximately 10 miles of multi-use paths including both upper and lower lake circuits that horses can access. Horse-friendly amenities include ample trailer parking in designated areas and proximity to the town of Battle Ground for emergency supplies. Seasonal considerations affect horse camping, as reviews note that the park remains accessible year-round but trail conditions vary significantly with weather changes. The surrounding forest provides shade and natural boundaries for horses, though corrals are not provided on-site and visitors must bring portable containment systems. The entire campground area is situated within old-growth forest, creating a natural environment for equestrian camping just 45 minutes from Portland.
"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."
"Clean and generally friendly, the Jantzen Beach RV Park is right inside of Portland (at the northern end, close to Vancouver, Washington)."
"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"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"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"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"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."
"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
Check Availability"I love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in."
"I gave this park a high rating primarily because of its location."
"Stayed the night in one of thier small cabins, very nice sat outside by the fire and just watched the stars, this is a primary horse camp and is surrounded by trails, seen a heard of elk on one of my hikes"
"Since the camp is planned predominantly as a youth recreation center, I was a bit worried that it would be a pretty loud campsite due to lots of kids running around. That was not the case for us!"
from $45 / night
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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!
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!
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.
TravelerSite was nice and private, staff was very friendly, and the grounds were pretty clean! 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. Plenty of horses and dogs around.
LegendSmaller, but we were able to switch sites away from an area with two families/lots of little kids (so the area is easy for people who don't camp a lot). Beautiful river, lots of horses and fisherpeople, great trails, tall trees, lots of shade, close to Portland. Plus you can reserve sites ahead of time.
GuideWe love it! For a lot of reasons. Part of the reason is it’s close, so that’s part good. 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. You do have a lot of options, in that the first time we went up there was with our hiking club, and we went up there for a hike around the calderas so it’s easy to do a day trip in a car. Part of our discovery was while we were there is that the food place is really good and very nice. The kids playground was great for the grandkids.
As far as the camping, while it’s open, for the most part you do have a limited amount of privacy in the campground. The campsite we picked was a mix of things: just far enough away from the restrooms where we don’t get all the traffic there, but close enough so it’s not too far either. We were within easy walking distance to two restrooms/showers.
One thing that always looked intriguing is they do have the cabins, so maybe one of these times we’ll rent one. Another thing that some people might like is that they do have horses and some of the trails around the lake you can have horses on, plus a separate area/campground where you can have your horses, which are fun to see.
It’s a small lake but big lake, meaning they do not allow motors on the lake, even electric motors, so it’s all floats, kayakers, etc. A lot of people grab the big inter-tubes and go with that. And of course fishing up there is generally pretty good, especially when they stock it. The trails around the lake are kind of fun also because you have a high trail (very forested) and you also have a certain amount of low trails right on the water where you could have your own spots to fish and swim.
Like most campgrounds, it has its peak season and its off-season, but you can go there year-round if you choose to. The beach area isn’t big, but that’s okay. Wherever you’re heading (from the campsites down to the water, to the playground, to the food shack) you always have different trails and options for how to get from one place to another if you want to explore. If there’s anything you forgot (groceries, fishing gear etc.) you can be in the small town of Battle Ground within 5 miles.
GuideI love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in. But don't go for the RV sites, which are laid out in a parking lot setting with no real distance from neighbors and not surrounded by trees. Unless that's your jam. It was definitely not ours, tent camping alongside some friends with a trailer who liked nothing more than to hang out at said trailer, and walk through the campground to look at other.. trailers. I don't think they even stepped foot in the 7+ miles of forest trails which is a few steps away. If you can step away from the hookups and get a real campsite off the RV pad, it is a stunning experience. Each site is surrounded by trees, creating privacy and serenity. Another great option is the yurts. We stayed in Yurt 2 (the only pet friendly yurt) and loved it.
For those with RV's, trailers, campers - look into the regular sites because I think some of them even have hookups and can accommodate most sizes. Just steer clear of RV sites T1-T16.
LegendThis is a great spot for group camping! 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. Tons of hiking trails and close to Vernonia. The restrooms are clean. There are several ADA sites, cabins, tent soots and even horse sites.
The Brush Prairie area sits at approximately 300 feet above sea level within Washington's Clark County, featuring a mix of Douglas fir forests and open grasslands. Located east of Vancouver, this region offers excellent access to horseback riding trails within a 30-minute radius. Trail conditions vary seasonally with muddy paths common during the Pacific Northwest's rainy season from November through March.
Trail riding at lesser-known spots: Just 30 minutes northeast of Brush Prairie at Panther Creek Campground, riders can access trails connecting to the Pacific Crest Trail. "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," reports Lawrence F.
Volcanic crater exploration: 45 minutes east of Brush Prairie, riders can explore Beacon Rock State Park Campground with trails offering spectacular geology. "The two mile hike takes you back and forth up the rock until you reach the summit at over 600 feet. The view from the top is breathtaking and the hike is open year around," notes Steve C.
Swimming and fishing breaks: Many equestrian trails lead to water access points for cooling off horses. "Panther Creek for swimming on a hot day, taking off to the PCT for a hike, or foraging for mushrooms in the fall. Water sources and restrooms are such a luxury out here," explains Candace about Panther Creek.
Privacy between sites: Horse campers appreciate separation between camping areas. At Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park, "sites 10-23 are reservable, leaving sites 1-9 'first come, first served'... There are communal fire rings in the back section (which is great for groups!)," according to Nathan R.
Forest shade for horses: The dense tree canopy provides natural cooling. "Milo McIver may be best known for it's twin 18 hole disc golf courses... The small campground area provides the essentials with enough privacy and numerous group sites for those wishing to camp with friends," notes Steve C. at Milo McIver State Park Campground.
Access to equine supplies: Riders appreciate proximity to towns for emergency supplies. "If there's anything you forgot (groceries, fishing gear etc.) you can be in the small town of Battle Ground within 5 miles," explains Richard B.
Trailer parking limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate large horse trailers, so research before arrival. "Our site #31 was next to the toilets and therefore close to the water point and trash. Each site has a table, fire ring, grill and hook to hang your food or trash," explains Stephanie Z. about Oxbow Regional Park.
Bear awareness: Some areas require proper food storage for horse feed and human supplies. "This area is a bear zone however you will not find bear boxes like you will at other campsites in the area. For this reason you need to come prepared and make sure you are able to secure your items in a safe way," warns Crystal C.
Seasonal trail conditions: During rainy months, some horse trails become difficult to navigate. "The restrooms are sort of far away from the tent sites, but it wasn't a big deal. We did have a hell of a time figuring out the trail wayfinding! The Little Foot trail is overgrown and the wayfinding signs don't make any sense," reports Annie T.
Playground access: Several equestrian campgrounds include play areas near horse corrals. At Seaquest State Park Campground, "my kids loved the addition of a playground. Many parks dont have this and it kept them entertained for hours," shares Mary C.
Junior Ranger programs: During summer months, educational activities for children cover horse safety and environmental awareness. "At night the campground had a great Junior Ranger program with a very enthusiastic park ranger that kept the almost 50 people/kids entertained. She was great at engaging all the kids and teaching them about the park," mentions Ashley B.
Horse-friendly swim spots: Kids enjoy cooling off alongside horses at designated water access points. "Lots of creek fun, pool, half price for campers. Large playground but not in the shade. It was very hot over July 4th," notes Malinda C.
Hookup availability: Many equestrian sites offer only basic electrical connections. "We stayed in the Woodward full hook up sites. Only a small number of them so felt spacious and secluded. Close to a busy train track and you can here some highway noise but overall we felt secluded and enjoyed," shares Joe C.
Seasonal booking strategy: Reserve equestrian sites with hookups well in advance for summer months. "Since we were here last time, they now have an off-leash fenced dog area. What makes this CG so special is the multitude of hiking, biking, and horse trails," reports MickandKarla W.
Water pressure considerations: Bring supplemental water supplies for horse needs at some locations. "The water pressure was not very good at around 35 psi. We had a clear shot to the north sky for Starlink, but it's doubtful we'd get a southern sky shot from this site due to the mature trees," adds MickandKarla W.
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