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Best Equestrian Camping near Camas, WA

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Riley Horse Campground near Camas offers accessible facilities for equestrian campers. The campground features tent sites, RV spaces, and options for glamping while providing essential amenities for horses. Drinking water is available throughout the property, and toilet facilities are maintained for camper convenience. The campground allows pets alongside horses and permits campfires for evening relaxation. Open seasonally from May 22 to September 13, Riley Horse Campground provides trash collection services and maintains reservable sites for those planning visits during peak season. Fishing and boating opportunities complement the equestrian experience, allowing riders to enjoy diverse outdoor activities during their stay.

Located on Mount Hood with direct access to bridle trails, Riley Horse Campground connects riders to miles of scenic forest paths. Trail riders can access routes directly from their campsites, eliminating the need to trailer horses to trailheads. The campground's boat-in access points create additional recreational opportunities for campers bringing watercraft alongside their horses. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer weekends when equestrian sites fill quickly. Campers should bring their own feed and tack storage solutions as dedicated storage facilities are limited. The surrounding terrain provides varied riding experiences from flat meadows to moderate mountain slopes. The campground's central location makes it ideal for day rides exploring Mount Hood's diverse ecosystems and viewpoints.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Camas, Washington (27)

    1. Oxbow Regional Park

    38 Reviews
    Corbett, OR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 797-1850

    $25 / night

    "Great access to the river to keep cool in summer. Nice sandy beaches. Park also has a lot of sheltered picnic areas and playground.
    Multi-use trail great for short runs and apparently horses."

    "Close proximity to Multonomah Falls. Pros - bathrooms with electric outlets, free showers, deer come close and are fun to watch, quiet & fairly private stay."

    2. Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Heisson, WA
    14 miles
    Website

    "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."

    3. Jantzen Beach RV Park

    40 Reviews
    Vancouver, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 289-7626

    $40 / night

    "The park's location is very convenient, with easy access to downtown Portland and nearby attractions."

    "Clean and generally friendly, the Jantzen Beach RV Park is right inside of Portland (at the northern end, close to Vancouver, Washington)."

    4. Milo McIver State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Estacada, OR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 630-7150

    $8 - $78 / night

    "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."

    5. Beacon Rock State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    North Bonneville, WA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 427-8265

    "Beacon Rock is an incredible, tall hill in the Columbia River Gorge and a Washington State Park. The climb up the rock is through a well-built trail."

    "There are at least four different campgrounds within Beacon Rock state park including the main camping site, an equestrian area with two spaces large enough for horse trailers, a group camp site that can"

    6. Government Island State Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Fairview, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 280-6844

    7. Panther Creek Campground

    20 Reviews
    Carson, WA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $25 - $45 / night

    "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."

    8. Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    39 Reviews
    Buxton, OR
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 324-0606

    $24 - $39 / night

    "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."

    9. Merrill Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cougar, WA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 577-2025

    "There are 8 walk in sites and one drive up site, all first come first serve discovery pass required. Some sites are larger than others, but in ours we were able to fit two 6ptents and one 2p tent."

    "Discover pass required Merrill Lake, just outside of Cougar, WA feels very remote, despite its relatively close proximity to the Portland/Vancouver area."

    10. Camp Wilkerson

    9 Reviews
    Vernonia, OR
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 366-3984

    $50 / night

    "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!"

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272 Reviews of 27 Camas Campgrounds

  • Kathy C.
    Jun. 5, 2018

    Milo McIver State Park Campground

    Awesome place with activities for all!

    Great 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!

  • Ashley B.
    May. 24, 2018

    Clackamas Lake

    Close to Timothy Lake

    Great campground when nearby Timothy Lake campgrounds are full. The spot I had was large and not too close to other spots. The campground was full, so there was the early morning sounds of children playing. I was in spot 8 which looked onto Clackamas Lake. Which side note is not a "lake" but more of a marshy pond with reeds and grass around the edge. Still I was able to situate my tent to look onto the lake. This spot is in the horse section so there were corrals in each spot. Looked like a horse had camped in the spot a few days earlier cause there were large piles of fresh horse poop I had to keep my dog away from. The table/tent area was about 75 feet from my car so I had to make many trips to get all my stuff into the site. If you are extra adventurous and in shape you can walk from the campground, around Timothy Lake and back, be warned this is just over 18 miles. The trail around Timothy Lake is not strenuous, and offers amazing views of Mt Hood, and there is water about half way through, but again be ready for a long hike.

  • Stephanie Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Hares Canyon Horse Camp — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

    Equestrians Only

    Hares 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.

  • Guinevere H.
    Aug. 24, 2016

    Clackamas Lake

    Beautiful, if small, lake

    Clackamas Lake is a great campsite. Fairly easy to find and navigate. Great for when you don't want to deal with the more crowded campgrounds.

    While the camping sites are fairly close together, the site is usually lightly occupied. While we where there we only had one neighbor but the rest of the loop was empty.

    For horse riders they have some equestrian only campsites.

    There was plenty of trails in which to hike or ride, and a dock to go see the lake. You can also go swimming if your into Oregon lake or pond swimming.

    Clackamas Lake itself is fairly small and in many ways feels more like a large and deep marsh then a lake.

    Phone and internet reception (AT&T) is spotty at best.

  • L
    Jun. 28, 2020

    Panther Creek Campground

    Great Spot

    We have stayed here a couple of times now, both by accident when our intended destinations were full. The sites are pretty well spread out in a double loop with 3 double pit toilets and 2 hand pumps for water. There are several places to access the creek and play in the cold, shallow water. The stones in the stream are a rainbow of metamorphic rock.

    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. Hood just a couple of miles up the trail. Further up the road is a short hike to some beautiful falls. The road continues for a long way, eventually looping up to Cougar, making for a lot to do in the area. Camas is a short drive for most supplies though for spirits you'll have to go to Stevenson about 30 minutes away. Overall an accessible and pleasant place to camp.

  • Ashley B.
    May. 24, 2018

    Riley Horse Campground

    Hidden Gem in the west side of Mt. Hood National Forest

    This 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.

    Additional Stay, Different Year
    -A few more trees have been knocked down due to winter storms, but this is still a great campground.

  • Cody T.
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Milo McIver State Park Campground

    Loved it!

    Site 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.

  • Brian C.
    Aug. 27, 2018

    Beacon Rock State Park Campground

    Nice campground near incredible rock

    Beacon Rock is an incredible, tall hill in the Columbia River Gorge and a Washington State Park. The climb up the rock is through a well-built trail. It can get narrow at spots and not for those who fear heights. The view at the top, however, is amazing. Easy day-use area and there is also a popular campsite nearby with hiking trails.

    Camp sites are kind of small, with most in forested areas. A few are slightly more exposed and some are split-level, in that you park up top and walk a few steps down to your camp site. Bathrooms and water on-site. It is close to Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington and very popular and busy.

Guide to Camas

Horse camping in Washington offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities for equestrian enthusiasts. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse campers, you can enjoy the great outdoors while ensuring your horses are well taken care of.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Kalama Horse Camp Campground, you can explore numerous trails right from the campground, making it a perfect base for horseback riding adventures.
  • Riley Horse Campground is close to popular hiking trails, including Ramona Falls, providing a great mix of activities for both horses and riders.
  • Panther Creek Campground features well-maintained trails that are ideal for horseback riding, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beautiful Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • Kalama Horse Camp Campground offers spacious sites with fire pits and picnic tables, along with horse corrals for your convenience.
  • At Riley Horse Campground, you'll find large horse pens and compost toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horses.
  • Merrill Lake Campground provides a remote setting with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for a peaceful getaway with your equine companions.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused features like trails and facilities

  • Kalama Horse Camp Campground is known for its peaceful atmosphere under large fir trees, making it a favorite among horse campers.
  • Panther Creek Campground features well-spaced sites that provide privacy and easy access to nearby trails for horseback riding.
  • Riley Horse Campground is a hidden gem with ample space between sites, allowing for a quiet camping experience while enjoying the beauty of the Mt. Hood National Forest.

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