Green Mountain offers equestrian facilities 65 miles northwest of Milton, Washington. The terrain includes moderate wooded trails that branch into logging roads and single-track routes with seasonal conditions. The campground operates weekends only, requiring permits for the free sites.
What to do
Trail exploration: Green Mountain features multiple trails suitable for hikers, horse riders, and motorcyclists. "Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles," notes a reviewer. The network includes ADA-accessible paths for less strenuous walking options.
Fishing opportunities: At Millersylvania State Park Campground, campers can enjoy fishing from dedicated docks. "The lake is small and great for letting kids go out in kayaks or other boats," explains one visitor. Deep Lake provides accessible bank fishing suitable for beginners.
Mountain biking: Tolt MacDonald Park offers light mountain biking trails connecting to wider recreation areas. A reviewer notes, "There are plenty of huge camping spots that include fire pits, picnic tables, and room for your car." Trails vary in difficulty and connect to riverside routes.
What campers like
Equestrian facilities: Horse campgrounds near Milton provide dedicated stall areas that foster community among riders. A camper at Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp shares, "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."
Riverside camping: Many sites offer direct water access for cooling off during summer months. "There are 15 sites and most are along a river with private access from your campsite. We loved staying here! There is a lot of privacy between each site too," reports a visitor at Collins Campground. The sound of moving water creates natural white noise for sleeping.
Diverse camping options: Beyond standard tent sites, some campgrounds offer alternative accommodations. At Millersylvania State Park, "They have glamping! Or as the campground calls it: pampered camping. The canvas tent option was one I didn't know about until I got there. The tents are cabin shaped and have a few chairs and BBQ grill outside it."
What you should know
Weather considerations: Seasonal changes affect trail conditions significantly. "Trail conditions vary seasonally, with some muddy sections during wet periods," states one equestrian. Millersylvania campers note, "We had a pull-through site right across from the dumpster, bathrooms, and camp host. We had decent service for Verizon. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because our site had a huge mud puddle."
Permit requirements: Many horse campgrounds require Washington Discover Passes. At Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp, "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 facilities: Most equestrian campsites provide basic amenities only. "Primitive camping, no water, no restrooms just vault toilets, no trash pickup either so you need to pack everything out," explains a camper. Drinking water is rarely available, requiring visitors to bring their own supply or filtration systems.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly water access: Locations with gentle shorelines work best for families. "The beach is the main attraction and it is hopping. We went early in the morning and staked a claim and were happy all day. There is a nice shallow area and two large swimming areas as well as a fishing dock," shares a Millersylvania visitor.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience variable noise levels. A visitor at South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site reports, "Super dark at night, and besides the sound from the interstate and cars driving up and down, it's quite. Even with the noise, it's peaceful and perfect for a little getaway."
Spacing between sites: For family privacy, consider site layout. "There is a good amount of space between most campsites. Each one has a fire ring and picnic table," notes a Collins Campground visitor, while another mentions, "Sites are spacious though they are grouped in such a way that 2-3 sites are open to each other. Would make for a great place for groups with multiple tents."
Tips from RVers
Access road conditions: Some horse campgrounds near Milton have challenging approach roads. "The road from highway 101 to the campground has SO MANY potholes. Big ones that we had to navigate in our RV but nothing that made it too hard to access the campground," warns a Collins Campground visitor.
Campsite leveling: Select sites with natural level ground. A Tolt MacDonald visitor notes, "The only campground we've been to where we didn't need to level the trailer. RV sites are all pull through its fairly quiet."
Limited hookup availability: Most equestrian-focused campgrounds offer minimal RV amenities. "It was a quiet place but obviously has a lot of full timers. It took a long time to get set up because of the ridiculously small amount of space I had to maneuver my 33ft RV and my 8ft extended cab truck," cautions a reviewer at Majestic Mobile Manor & RV Park.
