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    Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp near Maple Valley accommodates equestrians with specialized camping facilities. The camp offers accessible tent and RV sites with water access and toilets. Picnic tables and fire rings are standard at each site, making it convenient for riders to relax after trail rides. The camp maintains trash collection and drinking water stations throughout the property. The campground provides ample space for horse trailers with parking areas designed to accommodate larger rigs. Sites feature room for both camping equipment and horse containment, though no permanent corrals are installed. The trail system offers extensive riding opportunities directly from the campground. Most campsites remain clean but can get muddy after rain.

    Located approximately 40 miles southeast of Maple Valley, the equestrian-focused camp connects directly to a network of forest trails ideal for day rides. Horse owners should bring their own containment systems as the campground does not provide built-in corrals or stalls. The surrounding terrain offers varied riding experiences through dense forest and occasional meadows. Most trails accommodate both novice and experienced riders with moderate elevation changes. Water sources for horses are available near the camp, though riders should verify seasonal availability. Trailer access remains good throughout the camping season with drive-in sites designed for easy maneuvering. The campground sees moderate use during summer weekends, with weekdays offering more solitude. The surrounding Elbe Hills State Forest provides additional riding opportunities for those seeking longer adventures from their base camp.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Maple Valley (17)

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      1. Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

      4.3(22)19mi from Maple ValleyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs."

      "The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."

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      2. South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

      3.9(19)24mi from Maple ValleyRVs, Tents

      "Lovely area such beautiful surroundings."

      "Very cool spot with new generation trees growing out of old generation stumps, close to river for water, very popular spot so found a lot of trash but loved the sites and hiking trails nearby"

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      3. Crista Ministries - Crista Camps- Island Lake Camp-Poulsbo

      5.0(1)30mi from Maple ValleyCabins
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      4. Bumping Lake Campground

      4.6(16)49mi from Maple Valley62 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lake access. Trail access. Pristine wilderness. Horse trails. Hunting. Fishing. Scenery. I would rather not tell you about it and keep it to myself."

      "There was a woodsy area behind the site where kids could play. The bathrooms are fancy out houses no place to wash hands. Lots of bugs in the evening."

      from $24 - $48 / night

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      5. Evergreen State Fairgrounds

      2.8(6)34mi from Maple ValleyRVs, Tents

      "It has water and 30 amp power at all spots with access to a dump station. You are limited to 7 nights per month. It's right next to the fairgrounds so you have all the sounds that come with that."

      "Notable considerations, near racetrack ongoing races and trials usually quiets down early evening this time of year. Great place to go adventure for the day. A couple major stores to stock up on."

      from $35 / night

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      6. Owhi Campground

      4.6(7)41mi from Maple ValleyTents

      "Very remote woodsy area around the lake. Pristine waters, state fish stocked lake, bring drinking water."

      "Cooper Lake is absolutely stunning and admittedly the campsites are situated pretty well for views and privacy but there are definitely Pros and Cons to this campground."

      from $14 / night

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      7. Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

      4.6(7)42mi from Maple ValleyRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "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."

      from $30 / night

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      8. French Cabin Creek Recreation Area

      4.0(8)43mi from Maple Valley

      "Tons of options just off the beaten path. This is another gateway location which holds entrances to dozens of roads each with their own selection of dry camp sites."

      "Once you arrive in the zone most of the camps are located along either Howson Creek, Little Salmon la Sac River or the backside of Lake Cle Elum. "

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      9. Corral Pass Campground

      3.5(2)36mi from Maple ValleyTents
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      10. Green Mountain

      3.5(2)38mi from Maple ValleyTents

      "Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles. Camp ground has multiple horse stalls in a common area."

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    • 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 :)

    • IThe Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 3, 2020

      Green Mountain

      Great Spot

      Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles. Camp ground has multiple horse stalls in a common area. Only open on weekends.

    • Dene H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 1, 2020

      Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

      Sites on the Tolt River

      It’s right in the floodplain, so it is only enjoyable when it is not rainy season. This campground is south of Duvall, which is an affluent town with shops and things to do. The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs. There’s not a lot of privacy for the campsites. Good location for parking and exploring the east side of Lake Washington cities or access to mountains and hiking on I90.

    • s
      May. 19, 2018

      Bumping Lake Campground

      Absolutely the best!

      It’s got it all. Lake access. Trail access. Pristine wilderness. Horse trails. Hunting. Fishing. Scenery.

      I would rather not tell you about it and keep it to myself.

    • Amy K.
      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.

    • Donald C.
      Jun. 21, 2020

      Owhi Campground

      Cooper Lake WA.

      Very remote woodsy area around the lake. Pristine waters, state fish stocked lake, bring drinking water. The lake does not have a road going around it, but the fire roads do have trail heads for backpacking. There is camping on the other side of the lake only excess by boat. Well I guess a helicopter would work. There are horse camps at the end of the fire road with a cul-de-sac to turn around and head back out. Lots of boon-dockers off the forest roads. A boat launch is available but motors are not allowed on the lake.

    • Kent R.
      Apr. 20, 2022

      Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

      Beautiful & Quiet Campground only 36 minutes from Seattle

      What a beautiful place! The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids. All the RV sites are drive-through, with water and 20, 30, and 50-Amp service. (There is a privately-run RV dump on the way to the park.) The sites are wide because of the driveway. No trees between sites, but some bushes between sites offer some privacy for the back half of the sites. The 17 RV sites are around a huge lawn, with the restroom building at one end, and a path down the middle that is part of a long, level, paved bike/walking trail. There is a shower in each restroom, so the whole building is heated (which was really nice, since the lows were in the 30s in April, 2022) Access to both rivers is at the South end of the RV loop. There are tent-only sites to the North, and also yurts and more tent sites across a picturesque foot bridge over the Snoqualmie River. There are carts available to roll your stuff over the footbridge.

    • Charyl B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 6, 2020

      Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

      I love Free Camping

      If you have a Discover Pass already you are good to go. Love of area for Horses, trailers and regular camping. Vault toilets. No views but who doesn’t like Free?

    • c
      Aug. 28, 2024

      Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campground

      Funky, convenient

      Langley is a great little town. I don’t know why they haven’t done more to develop the campground- all sites are first-come-first served. They did repair the electrical system this year and just reopened. It’s at the fairgrounds on the edge of town, there’s a largely unlandscaped grass field with electrical boxes & (some) water connections. There is a dump out on site and potable water. There are accessible bathrooms and showers nearby. The campground is on a hill above the horse barn and arena, very convenient to the town of Langley, which is delightful. No camp host available, nobody you can call for assistance. Because the campground just reopened, we were the only ones camped most of the 6 days we were here. I love Langley but they are not as tourist-driven as many towns which have campgrounds like this.

    Guide to Maple Valley

    Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp provides dedicated facilities for equestrians approximately 40 miles southeast of Maple Valley, Washington. The camp sits at an elevation of 1,700 feet in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. Most sites remain open from May through October, with spring conditions often muddy due to seasonal precipitation that averages 55 inches annually.

    What to do

    Horseback riding trails: Sahara Creek offers extensive trails directly from campsites with varied terrain for riders of different experience levels. According to a visitor, "There is a nice picnic shelter with closable sides for in climate weather and lovely trails. It's also near Mount Rainier."

    Hiking options: Tolt MacDonald Park features diverse trails for day hiking near the campground. A camper notes, "If you venture across the Shakey bridge there are hiking trails, access to the water, and plenty of trees to hang your hammock in. There are also additional more remote camping spots on the other side of the bridge."

    Fishing access: Bumping Lake Campground provides fishing opportunities with boat rentals available. A visitor reports, "The lake is within a short walk from the camp sites. They also let you scrounge around for your own firewood from fallen trees and branches."

    What campers like

    Privacy between sites: Many horse campgrounds near Maple Valley provide adequate separation between camping areas. At Green Mountain, "Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles. Camp ground has multiple horse stalls in a common area."

    Proximity to Mount Rainier: Equestrian campgrounds in the region offer good access to additional recreation areas. A camper at Sahara Creek noted, "Super clean, friendly people, and very close to the entrance to the park. Definitely planning to come here again when I come up."

    Scenic settings: Cooper Lake at Owhi Campground receives positive reviews for its natural beauty. One visitor stated, "Awesome site with plenty of space. We canoed on the lake and saw a few Elk bugling. Really amazing views."

    What you should know

    Discover Pass requirement: Sahara Creek requires Washington State recreation permits. A camper confirms, "YOU NEED A WA DISCOVER PASS TO CAMP HERE!!! But it is free with the pass. And there's a gas station 5 minutes down the road in Ashford where you can buy one."

    Limited amenities: Most equestrian camps have basic facilities only. At Sahara Creek, "Primitive camping, no water, no restrooms just vault toilets, no trash pickup either so you need to pack everything out."

    Cell service varies: Connectivity fluctuates throughout the region. At South Fork Snoqualmie River, "I travel and work remotely so I'm always looking for free places that have cell reception and this place hits the jackpot. I've come in twice on a Saturday afternoon and have been able to find an open spot with my 18 ft travel trailer."

    Tips for camping with families

    Site selection: Choose locations with amenities suited for children. Tolt MacDonald Park offers "the typical primitive campsites with fire pits and picnic tables, as well as yurts and shipping container conversions for those who want more of a 'GLAMping' outdoor experience."

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