Best Equestrian Camping near Ione, WA

Iron Mountain Ranch Screen House provides unique accommodations for horse enthusiasts near Ione, Washington. The off-grid cabin campsite offers full access for equestrians with space for horses and excellent trail riding opportunities in the surrounding area. While there are no dedicated horse corrals, the property allows ample room for portable corrals or highline systems. The campground welcomes pets and permits campfires, with firewood available on-site. The screened cabin provides shelter while allowing guests to enjoy nature, and the property includes toilet facilities. Visitors frequently observe wildlife, including bears and deer, while staying at this quiet, secluded location.

Pack River Dispersed Site offers free primitive camping along the river with several horse-friendly sites. The dispersed camping area features multiple sites suitable for horse trailers, though access requires navigating washboard and rutted road sections with some steep areas. The riverside location provides water access for horses, and the remote setting offers excellent trail riding opportunities. The area is particularly good for horseback riders seeking solitude in a natural environment. No designated horse facilities exist, so equestrians must bring portable corrals or use highline systems. As with all dispersed camping, visitors should practice leave-no-trace principles, pack out all trash, and properly manage horse waste.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Ione, Washington (8)

    1. Lionhead Campground — Priest Lake State Park

    9 Reviews
    Nordman, ID
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 443-2200

    "I worked at Priest Lake State Park as a residential biologist for the summer of 2016. It was an amazing experience! I had access to parts of the park not allowed to campers."

    "Bathrooms with vault toilets, water pump, and grey water dump all just a short walk away"

    2. Iron Mountain Ranch Screen House

    2 Reviews
    Northport, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 207-0549

    $50 / night

    "Lots to do in the area if you like fishing, hiking, biking, horses, and much more. I had a great campfire and watched a mama bear and her cub on the hill beyond the cabin!  "

    3. Outlet Campground

    4 Reviews
    Coolin, ID
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 443-2512

    "The only problem was people walking thru your site to the house next to the campground. Couldn’t figure that out and thinking it was random."

    "Outlet Campground is a fine place to spend a weekend, but if you’re familiar with Priest Lake, you’ll notice it’s not quite as spacious or scenic as some of the other campgrounds in the area."

    4. Plowboy Campground

    1 Review
    Nordman, ID
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 443-2512

    5. Bonner County Fairgrounds

    9 Reviews
    Ponderay, ID
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 263-8414

    $39 / night

    "Bonus, there was a Fjord Horse show while we were here. Cool to see the horses."

    "We particularly enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the campground, with beautiful views of the surrounding nature. What truly sets this campground apart is its convenient location."

    6. Dreamswept Farm Resort

    1 Review
    Boyds, WA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 640-1629

    $12 - $32 / night

    7. Pack River Dispersed Site

    2 Reviews
    Naples, ID
    41 miles

    "Good for horses, camping and solitude."

    8. Cloverleaf Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Inchelium, WA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 754-7889

    $23 / night

    "Dirt trails on the water which is a beautiful little cove on lake Roosevelt. Bald eagles, and lots of bugs. Most often in the summer you can hear the big pow wows going on across the river at night."

    "Clearest lake I've ever seen !"

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  • C
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Bonner County Fairgrounds

    I like

    Would have said 5 but we had a code on our electric and no way to report it as the host is not here and the phone numbers had full messages so are apparently not checked. Clean restrooms and showers, dump station, nice and quiet. Bonus, there was a Fjord Horse show while we were here. Cool to see the horses.

  • T&A Adventures *.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Pack River Dispersed Site

    Beautiful remote area

    There are several dispersed sites up here along Pack River. Good for horses, camping and solitude.

  • John W.
    Jul. 1, 2023

    Iron Mountain Ranch Screen House

    Clean, quiet, spectacular location!

    I enjoyed staying in the screen house cabin and will definitely be back. Lots to do in the area if you like fishing, hiking, biking, horses, and much more. I had a great campfire and watched a mama bear and her cub on the hill beyond the cabin!  Also saw deer in the driveway and the night sky was awesome with NO lights in any direction except the stats!

    Great hosts and everything you need!

    John

  • Melissa S.
    Jul. 3, 2023

    Bonner County Fairgrounds

    Five-Star Review for Bonner County Fairground Campground

    My recent stay at the campground at Bonner County Fairground in Pondray, ID was absolutely phenomenal!

    We had such a wonderful experience from start to finish and we can't recommend this campground enough. First and foremost, the campground is incredibly well-maintained and clean. The facilities are top-notch and it's evident that the staff takes great pride in keeping everything in excellent condition. 

    The campground itself is spacious and well-designed, offering plenty of room for RVs and other camping setups. They do not allow tents at this park. The campsites were level and provided ample space for my RV, as well as a picnic table. We particularly enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the campground, with beautiful views of the surrounding nature. What truly sets this campground apart is its convenient location. Being situated at the Bonner County Fairground, we had the opportunity to explore the fairgrounds and attend any events or activities that happened to be taking place during our stay.

    Moreover, the campground is ideally situated to explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Pondray and the surrounding area. I took full advantage of the numerous hiking and biking trails nearby, immersing myself in the stunning landscapes and fresh mountain air. The picturesque scenery and abundant wildlife made every outdoor adventure truly unforgettable. 

    Another aspect that impressed me was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. 

    They were always available to answer any questions, provide recommendations for local attractions and dining options, and ensure that my stay was as enjoyable as possible. In terms of amenities, the campground had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The electrical hookups were reliable, and the availability of potable water and dump stations made it easy to manage my RV's needs. 

    Lastly, I must mention the incredible local attractions in the Pondray area. From the nearby Lake Pend Oreille, perfect for boating, fishing, and swimming, to the charming town with its unique shops and restaurants, there was always something exciting to explore. We also had the opportunity to visit nearby national forests and parks, immersing myself in nature and taking in the breathtaking vistas.

  • Justice K.
    May. 22, 2021

    Cloverleaf Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

    Beautifully rugged camping

    Spots are clean with fire pit and tables. Dirt trails on the water which is a beautiful little cove on lake Roosevelt. Bald eagles, and lots of bugs. Most often in the summer you can hear the big pow wows going on across the river at night. See a universe of stars and enjoy feeling close to nature in this uncomnercialized quaint small campground. Which btw, is ALWAYS full when I've gone there. The only downfall is that the local teens like to have big ragers there and when that happens its only USUALLY for one night then they leave but they get loud and obnoxious. I've experienced that happening 7 out of 10 times I've camped there. Good spot to fish, kayak, float a sun island, rock hound, bird watch, critter watch, rest, relax, and get, away from people.

  • K
    May. 16, 2018

    Outlet Campground

    Little gem on the lake

    Wow! What a find! My daughter and I booked site 11 unseen and we jumped for joy when we drove up. A tiny little piece of beach, huge tent/picnic area. The only problem was people walking thru your site to the house next to the campground. Couldn’t figure that out and thinking it was random. Close enough to clean bathroom and the hosts were super friendly.

  • Christon  C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2019

    Bonner County Fairgrounds

    Unknown Campground/RV Park

    Not very well publicized RV Park. Hopefully, this will help. We stayed here in July. It's a small park and spaces are close together. There is water and power hookups, and a dump station at the exit. The showers are okay. Could use a more regular cleaning.

  • Jeff W.
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Lionhead Campground — Priest Lake State Park

    Worked the State Park for a summer.

    I worked at Priest Lake State Park as a residential biologist for the summer of 2016. It was an amazing experience! I had access to parts of the park not allowed to campers. The staff are all very friendly and nice to work with. The hand- scooped homemade ice cream is worth it alone! Kayaking up the thoroughfare to the upper lake is a great workout with some amazing and beautiful scenery and animals along the way. You will see lots of moose, and sometimes black bears. If you take the short hike to Moose lake, there is excellent rainbow trout fishing, and gorgeous scenery as well. Hunt lake trail is a beautiful trail to hike, but not for beginners. Priest Lake itself is a little chilly when first getting in to swim, but is very refreshing in the mountain heat. There are many good places to pick huckleberries all over the area! The campgrounds at the Indian Creek unit, which is where the headquarters and store are located, are very clean. There are plenty of RV and tent camping sites and 5 cabins available to rent. All cabins sleep different numbers of people, ranging from 5 to 9, the moose cabin being the largest and nicest. The cabins have no bathrooms or kitchens but boast fire rings and are right across from communal park bathrooms and showers. The lion head unit on the upper lake is about 12 miles up the road from Indian Creek turning into gravel about 8 miles up right before moose lake. It has a few smaller camper sites and many tent sites available. There is a maintenance shed along with a small ranger booth which also serves as a small store with ice and other foods and small supplies. There are first aid kits and radios available at all campground ranger booths. Priest lake has amazing fishing for rainbow trout, Mackinaw (lake trout), smallmouth bass, and Pike minnow (as the main species). The nearest town, Coolin, UD, is about 12 miles down the road. It is a small town with a store, a diner and a bar/ restaurant. The diner and restaurant have decent staple foods for what they have to offer. The store is fairly small but generally has most of the foods and supplies needed for restocking your camping food or obtaining the odds and ends you may have forgotten or overlooked at home. All around it is a beautiful place to visit with friendly staff and locals and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking an unforgettable family camping experience.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Bonner County Fairgrounds

    Great little campground

    Pros: nicely forested providing shade to many sites, inexpensive, tons of space to walk dogs, water and electric at sites, dump and water station easy to navigate. Conveniently located with a short drive into Sandpoint and all there is to do there. Cons: sites are small


Guide to Ione

Horse camping in Washington offers a unique blend of scenic trails and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse enthusiasts.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites and access to trails

  • At Plowboy Campground, you’ll find a remote setting ideal for tent camping with your horse, featuring picnic tables and fire rings scattered throughout the trees.
  • Iron Mountain Ranch Screen House provides a peaceful environment with ample space for horses and nearby trails for exploration.
  • Outlet Campground is big rig friendly and allows for easy access to the water, making it a great spot for equestrian campers looking for a relaxing stay.

Equestrian campers enjoy these nearby activities

  • Horseback riding enthusiasts can explore numerous trails around Lionhead Campground, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers access to the beach.
  • The area near Dreamswept Farm Resort is perfect for fishing, hiking, and biking, providing a variety of outdoor activities for horse campers.
  • Cloverleaf Campground offers a rugged camping experience with clean spots and trails for horseback riding, along with opportunities for fishing and bird watching.

Tips for equestrian camping near Ione, Washington

  • Always check for water availability at sites like Outlet Campground to ensure your horse stays hydrated during your stay.
  • Consider bringing your own firewood, as some campgrounds may not provide it, like Plowboy Campground, which has no firewood available on-site.
  • Be mindful of other campers and wildlife while riding near Iron Mountain Ranch Screen House to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Ione, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ione, WA is Lionhead Campground — Priest Lake State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 9 reviews.

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