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Clatsop State Forest Northrup Creek Horse Campground serves riders exploring Oregon's coastal forest system. Located about an hour from Long Beach, Washington, this seasonal campground offers electric hookups with 30-amp and 50-amp service for equestrians traveling with RVs or staying in tents. The campground lacks dedicated horse corrals but provides adequate space for portable pens and highlines. Some campers report finding the primitive sites suitable for horse trailer parking with enough room for temporary containment systems. Operating from May through November, the campground maintains water hookups and sewer connections for extended stays, though portable water tanks are recommended for horse watering needs.
Multiple trail networks connect the Northrup Creek area to the broader Clatsop State Forest, providing varied terrain for different riding experiences. The forest roads and established trails offer day-trip options ranging from one-hour loops to full-day excursions through dense coastal forest. Riders should be prepared for typical Pacific Northwest conditions with potentially muddy trails during spring and fall months. Trail maps are available at the ranger station, and many paths accommodate both riders and hikers with adequate width for passing. The campground does not provide feed storage facilities, so equestrians must bring weather-resistant feed containers. For riders seeking alternatives, Fort Stevens State Park and several primitive camping areas in the region also permit horses but require trailer parking in designated areas and strict adherence to waste management protocols.
"The location is 10/10, as it sits on a beautiful long beach with sand dunes and a ship wreck."
"The trails around it were fun and led from the camp right up to the beach by the old ship wreck. My kids ages 2-14 always had something to do and we brought our bikes."
from $17 - $162 / night
Check Availability"Two drive in sites the rest are walk in. A couple that are a short walk. Great fishing in the lake year round. The road up to campground is pretty rough. Lots of washboard."
"There's a couple spots for a bigger truck camper like ours and a handful of secluded tent sites you can walk to from the parking area."
from $58 - $68 / night
Check Availability"Really cool atmosphere just steps away from the beach. The sounds of the waves can be heard right from your site. Nice facilities. Yurt is highly recommended and sleeps 5."
"This time was a first for us because we stayed in one of their primitive horse camp sites in our van, and had the opportunity to ride horses on the beach! "
from $31 - $90 / night
Check Availability"Forested campground with large playing field nearby. Willapa Hills hiking trail nearby, river access with some swimming available (but no designated areas or lifeguards)."
"27 for sites that are near the entrance. Nothing wrong with these sites, just that they are small and kind of close together and exposed, almost like overflow sites."
from $27 - $45 / night
Check Availability"This is a wonderful campground far enough off the beaten path and being listed has a horse camp most likely keeps the crowds down. "
"While primarily a horse-friendly campsite, there are few RV/tent sites, but definitely not friendly for larger RVs."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Showers and clean bath rooms available plus a small store for your wood and forgotten marshmallow needs... close to the beach and equestrian friendly... this is where we always stay!"
"Just a five minute walk from the beach."
"Location of resort is not where app indicates. The site is off North Fork as you come into Nehalem. We stayed two nights in the overflow and it was lovely."
from $60 - $65 / night
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TravelerA great state park, incredibly well organized with great facilities and space. The location is 10/10, as it sits on a beautiful long beach with sand dunes and a ship wreck.
GuideReally cool atmosphere just steps away from the beach. The sounds of the waves can be heard right from your site. Nice facilities. Yurt is highly recommended and sleeps 5. Really liked that each yurt had its own deck, picnic table, and fire pit. The shrubbery around the campgrounds was really cool and offered extra privacy. They also had equestrian sites as well as tent and electric RV. Cannot wait to go back my only regret was that we couldn't stay longer!
LegendWe've stayed at Nehalem Bay State Park several times and always enjoy it. In the past we have camped in our tent and we've also stayed in one of their cozy yurts. This time was a first for us because we stayed in one of their primitive horse camp sites in our van, and had the opportunity to ride horses on the beach! The campground has a ton of amenities and is located adjacent to the beach, bay and just minutes to Manzanita or Nehalem. Planning to return again soon!
LegendWe had the campground to our self midweek. This is a wonderful campground far enough off the beaten path and being listed has a horse camp most likely keeps the crowds down. While this is a horse campground, only 8 of the sites are for horse campers, a small tent/RV camping loop of 3 sites is also available, but the parking pads are small so don't think most RVs will fit in the spots. Each campsite has a picnic table and metal fire ring. Nice flat ground for your tent with plenty of shade from the large trees. Campground has a hand pump for water. Dish wash stations are through out the campground for pouring out you dish water. The horse camp sites all have corrals for the horses. Nice hiking trail starts at the tent camping area, "Big Tree Trail" will take you past some monster sized trees. This will be a campground we return to the next time we visit Oregon
TravelerWe have gone and stayed in many of their sites. Very roomy sites and Richard the care taker is an amazing camp host! He has always made our stay wonderful. Showers and clean bath rooms available plus a small store for your wood and forgotten marshmallow needs... close to the beach and equestrian friendly... this is where we always stay!
GuideWell maintained campground. Full restrooms and showers. Tent, RV and yurt options as well as horse camping. Short walk to the beach.Nice trails and beautiful scenery.
LegendNehalem State Park is located just south of Cannon Beach in the town of Manzanita. There beach lends some spectacular views of the coast. The beach is accessable from several short trails.
The campground has 265 campsites all of them include electrical and water hookups. There are also 18 yurts some with wheelchair ramps. There are also a number of walk-in and horse campsites. Each loop has a centralized bathroom/shower facility with hot water.
The only place to put garbage is located at the entrance of each loop which can be far hike. Campsites are a bit close together with no real privacy. Due to the location of the playground and bathrooms we had a steady stream of people cutting through ours and other neighbors campsites.
ScoutI grew up in Washington state camping and when people say a campground is buggy, I take it with a grain of salt, usually. This campground has BUGS, huge mosquitos that do not quit biting. They made it difficult to be outside. On top of that, the sites have you packed in like sardines with no privacy. The only reason I gave this campground 2 stars was the walking paths off of the campground to get some exercise (still not forgiving on the bugs, in fact, even worse) and we was an elk the morning we were leaving. Otherwise, most likely won't be back to this campground.
Scoutgreat place, camps set apart, park wheelbarrows to keep horse area tidy.
Had visitors over to meet and greet my horses
Should have checked the gate hardware more closely, horse caught her halter in an opened eyebolt ( had used my own panel gate while she was stalled)
Equestrian camping near Long Beach, Washington offers access to coastal forest trail networks within an hour's drive. The Clatsop State Forest region maintains multiple horse-friendly campgrounds that operate primarily during the May through November season. Winter camping options for equestrians are limited due to seasonal closures and muddy conditions on forest trails.
Beach horseback riding: At Nehalem Bay State Park Campground, riders can access designated beach routes. One visitor noted, "Great location - Go crabbing at Kelly's and then horseback riding on the beach!" The beach riding area is accessible directly from the campground via a short trail.
Forest trail exploration: Riders at Fort Stevens State Park Campground can connect to wooded trail networks. A camper shared, "Oregon is well known for it's magnificent state parks, and this is no exception. The campground is huge, probably some 400+ spaces; well cared for & clean, with an abundance of hiking trails & historical sites to explore." The park offers multiple trail access points suitable for both hiking and riding.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds provide river access for fishing. At Snag Lake Campground, "A gentleman we met said the lake is stocked and our son caught some rainbow trout (approx 8 inches) so we put them back to get bigger for the next person." Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased online or at local sporting goods stores.
Campground amenities: Many sites offer specific facilities for equestrian camping needs. At Northrup Creek Horse Campground, a visitor noted, "This campground was so beautiful and clean! All of the campsites are nestled among big fir trees. The campsites have picnic tables and fire pits." The horse-specific sites include dedicated areas for portable corrals.
Trail conditions: The forest service maintains multiple trail networks. One camper at Rainbow Falls State Park Campground reported, "The campsite was clean and our spot was nice and private. Good hiking areas nearby!" Most trails permit both hikers and horseback riders, though some areas may have seasonal restrictions.
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing at less-developed sites. A visitor to Snag Lake Campground explained, "Primitive, private campsites around a beautiful small lake. Only 2 camp sites are drive-in, rest are walk-in only so be prepared to haul in all of your gear." Sites with hookups typically offer less privacy than primitive camping areas.
Seasonal limitations: Most equestrian campgrounds operate on limited schedules. A camper at Screamin' Eagle Campground advised, "Extremely nice rv park. Level gravel parking sites. Good Wifi. Very clean restrooms." The campground operates from February 1 to November 1, making it one of the longer-season options in the region.
Access road conditions: Forest roads can be challenging during wet periods. At Snag Lake Campground, campers warned, "The road up to campground is pretty rough. Lots of washboard." Some sites recommend calling ahead during rainy seasons to confirm road conditions.
Horse containment requirements: Most equestrian sites require portable corral systems or highlines rather than permanent facilities. A visitor noted about Northrup Creek, "While this is a horse campground, only 8 of the sites are for horse campers, a small tent/RV camping loop of 3 sites is also available, but the parking pads are small so don't think most RVs will fit in the spots."
Recreation facilities: RV Outdoor Adventures and Cabins offers family-friendly amenities. A recent visitor shared, "Large 36 acre peaceful Rv Park on the Clatskanie River. 2 miles on SWEDETOWN road. lots of bunnies and a cute petting zoo very relaxing." The petting zoo is available during summer months only.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds provide water access. A visitor to Rainbow Falls State Park reported, "We loved that this was right by the river and we could go swimming. Also there was a giant field that was great for playing soccer and baseball with the kids." Swimming areas typically lack lifeguards, so parental supervision is required.
Playground availability: Some state parks feature play equipment. A camper at Rainbow Falls State Park described, "Big open field for playing, horseshoe pits, small playground, river trail, and fishing." Most playgrounds are designed for children ages 5-12 and may have limited equipment.
Hookup limitations: Not all equestrian sites offer full hookups. At Nehalem Bay State Park, an RVer noted, "No sewer hook up, so you had to use a dump station. Not a huge inconvenience." Many horse-friendly campgrounds prioritize corral space over hookup availability.
Site sizing: RV sites at horse campgrounds often have specific configuration requirements. A camper at Northrup Creek reported, "While primarily a horse-friendly campsite, there are few RV/tent sites, but definitely not friendly for larger RVs. My 2001 Tacoma with a RTT was perfect, but I don't think the sites are built for large-ish RVs."
Electrical reliability: Power availability can be inconsistent at some sites. At Screamin' Eagle Campground, one camper mentioned, "Our only issue was with the electricity grid. Our circuit breaker kept tripping during peak times and interrupted our ability to run the coffee pot." Bringing surge protectors is recommended, particularly during peak summer camping periods.
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