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    Margaret McKenny Equestrian Campground near Olympia, Washington provides dedicated facilities for horse camping approximately 30 minutes from Chehalis. The campground features horse corrals, toilets, picnic tables, and trash facilities for equestrians traveling with their animals. The campground requires permits for overnight stays and welcomes pets alongside horses. Sites accommodate RVs with adequate space for horse trailers, though the campground does not offer electric hookups, water hookups, or showers. Sites throughout the campground maintain sufficient spacing to prevent crowding horses.

    The trail system connecting to Margaret McKenny Equestrian Campground offers multiple riding routes suitable for various experience levels. Horse owners find accessible water sources along certain trails, though bringing supplemental water is recommended. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the Capitol State Forest trail network, with many riders noting the well-maintained paths suitable for day rides. Rainbow Falls State Park, approximately 20 minutes from Chehalis, also accommodates horse camping with specific sites designated for equestrians. The large open field at Rainbow Falls provides space for horses to stretch their legs after trailer transport. While most equestrian sites in the region remain open year-round, spring and summer offer optimal riding conditions with drier trails and longer daylight hours.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Chehalis (20)

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      1. Millersylvania State Park Campground

      4.1(34)17mi from Chehalis153 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."

      "This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia.  The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers.  "

      from $12 - $162 / night

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      2. Rainbow Falls State Park Campground

      4.3(16)13mi from Chehalis54 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Forested campground with large playing field nearby. Willapa Hills hiking trail nearby, river access with some swimming available (but no designated areas or lifeguards)."

      "It's a lovely little state park along the Chehalis River. The "falls" are more of a rapids. There used to be a suspension bridge, but that was taken out in a flood in 2007."

      from $12 - $70 / night

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      3. Lewis & Clark State Park Campground

      3.7(10)12mi from Chehalis42 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "There is lots to do around the campground you just have to venture out and find it. This is a pet and horse friendly spot. There is one hiker spot for first come first serve."

      "To the west are these beautiful sites, facilities, and walking trails. In the morning, we hiked the old growth loop prior to resuming our journey."

      from $12 - $297 / night

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      4. Seaquest State Park Campground

      4.1(48)26mi from Chehalis103 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $12 - $87 / night

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      5. Margaret McKenny Equestrian Campground

      4.0(4)18mi from ChehalisRVs

      "There are 3 loops, one is dedicated to horses M-F. Both visits I arrived Sunday afternoon and found a few spots to pick from. There’s a vault toilet per loop."

      "Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days."

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      6. Dragon's Gate Gardens

      4.0(1)14mi from ChehalisRVs, Tents

      "Each gives a completely different but wonderous experience, either with open views of flower pastures and woods, or a more insular green surrounded by trees."

      from $55 / night

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      7. Fall Creek Campground

      4.7(3)21mi from ChehalisRVs, Tents

      "You are supposed to have a Washington State Discovery pass to stay here, also they want you to fill out self registration once you arrive, fyi there are no pens onsite to do so."

      "We had our choice of campsites, near hiking trails and the creek. The road wasn't too rough to get there, and we were able to park nearby. What more do you need?"

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      8. Porter Creek

      4.1(7)26mi from ChehalisRVs, Tents

      "There are hiking trails close by but be sure to do your homework because there are many trails that allow ATV, horses, bikes, and people on them."

      "There is a bunch of awesome trails with beautiful surroundings for every level of hikers and if you can find your way to Porter Falls, you definitely wont be disappointed with the view!"

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      9. Riffe Lake Campground

      4.6(8)29mi from ChehalisRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      "We were lucky to nearly have the entire camp site to ourselves. Quiet and serene place to stay. Set up was easy and quick. Highly recommend."

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      10. Majestic Mobile Manor & RV Park

      4.0(2)27mi from ChehalisRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      from $65 - $71 / night

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    • Stephanie V.
      May. 12, 2021

      Seaquest State Park Campground

      Regular campsites and yurts - YES; RV spots - NO!!!

      I 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.

    • Fern
      Aug. 12, 2022

      Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

      Nice campground

      Not sure why it says $30, this place is free WITH your Discover Pass, 7 day limit in a 30 day period.

      Vault toilets are pretty clean.

      There is NO trash here, pack it in, pack it out. Keep it clean. Lots of horses here which is enjoyable. An ADA trail is level for walking the dog.

      Shooting range is close by, doesn’t bother me but it’s pretty noisy. Can hear some highway noise, but again, hasn’t bothered me

      I depend 100% on solar. There is deep shade in all camp spots, I chose a fairly sunny spot, but it wasn’t enough to charge my batteries. Just a heads up.

      Will return if visiting rainier again :)

    • PThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 25, 2024

      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.

    • Kelcie T.
      Sep. 29, 2021

      Kalama Horse Camp — Gifford Pinchot National Forest

      One of my favorite places!

      Kalama Horse Camp has always been one of my favorite places to take my horses for a camping adventure. There are several awesome trails you can take right from the campground and there is a campground trail that guides you around the whole campground area. There are several compost toilets that are available for campers and day use. Each Campsite has a firepit and picnic table. Most all of the campsite have horse corrals.

    • VIKKY S.
      Jun. 25, 2018

      Porter Creek

      Great outdoor experience

      This Campsite is in the woods and does not have basic amenities. It's a very rustic outdoor experience, Frequented by ATV and motorcycle and mountain biking people. There is a latrine here but no water hookups. There is a large creek running alongside some of the campsites. There are hiking trails close by but be sure to do your homework because there are many trails that allow ATV, horses, bikes, and people on them. Over all this is a great place to go if you want to get away.

    • A
      Jul. 16, 2018

      Kalama Horse Camp — Gifford Pinchot National Forest

      Nothing fancy!

      This is primarily a spot where you go to park your horse trailer and go from there! However it’s “first come first served”. Has few amenities, pit toilets.... clean and composting. Short trailed from the campsite, very close to the Mt. St Helens trails! Very nice area, we will be back!!

    • Jana J.
      Jul. 17, 2021

      Rainbow Falls State Park Campground

      Family Friendly Campground

      Dispersed sites - most standard, but some partial hook up sites available. Forested campground with large playing field nearby. Willapa Hills hiking trail nearby, river access with some swimming available (but no designated areas or lifeguards). Showers available/uses tokens.

      Horse camp sites too!

    • Christina F.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 5, 2026

      Rainbow Falls State Park Campground

      Lovely and quiet

      This was our last stop after a trip down the Oregon coast. We spent two nights here. It's a lovely little state park along the Chehalis River. The "falls" are more of a rapids. There used to be a suspension bridge, but that was taken out in a flood in 2007. The campground is on the smaller side, but spaces are amongst the trees. Site 32, where we are, can accommodate a larger rig. The site is quite large and backs up to a hiking trail and the river, though there is a steep drop off. No playground for littles, but there is a large, open field where kids can play. No Verizon connectivity at all in the campground. I got one 5g bar over in the day use area by the houses. Also, the dump station is closed and looked like it had been for awhile so if you camp in a trailer and use your own bathroom, you'll need to go out and dump the tanks at one of the rest areas on I-5.

      We do not have Starlink, but be warned if you do, there is heavy tree cover here. This park would benefit from the wifi pilot program that they are doing at some of the other WA state parks.

    • Amy K.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 8, 2025

      Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

      Beautiful equestrian campground

      Gorgeous site with large sites. However many are reserved for horse campers only. There is also a nice picnic shelter with closable sides for in climate weather and lovely trails. It’s also near Mount Rainier.

    Guide to Chehalis

    Margaret McKenny Equestrian Campground provides the only dedicated horse camping facilities near Chehalis, Washington. The campground features horse corrals for equestrians traveling with their mounts, distinguishing it from other recreational sites in the area. While the campground lacks drinking water, electric hookups, and shower facilities, it does offer toilets, picnic tables, and trash collection. Permit requirements apply for all visitors planning to stay at this equestrian-specific site. The campground accommodates RVs in addition to horses, though there are no hookup amenities available for recreational vehicles. Located within Capitol State Forest near Olympia, the equestrian campground serves as an accessible base camp approximately 30 minutes north of Chehalis. Campers report that the site is well-maintained and provides adequate space for horse trailers.

    Trail access directly from camp allows riders to explore the extensive network of forest trails throughout Capitol State Forest. The bridle paths connect to logging roads and dedicated horse trails that wind through second-growth forest and offer varying terrain for different riding experiences. Equestrians must bring their own water supply for themselves and their horses, as no drinking water is available on site. The campground operates with a clear emphasis on outdoor recreation rather than luxury amenities. Most trails remain open year-round, though seasonal conditions may affect accessibility after heavy rainfall. Horse owners appreciate the designated parking areas that accommodate vehicles with trailers. The forest setting offers miles of riding opportunities for day trips from the campground, making it a practical base for equestrians exploring the western Washington landscape between Olympia and Chehalis.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Chehalis, WA is Millersylvania State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 34 reviews.

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