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Best Equestrian Camping near Mossyrock, WA

192 Reviews

Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp near Mossyrock accommodates both tent and RV camping specifically designed for equestrians. The campground features vault toilets, trash collection, drinking water, and picnic tables at each site. Trails from the camp connect directly to the popular Elbe Hills trail system, offering extensive riding opportunities through forested terrain. Horse owners can access multiple trail loops ranging from easy to challenging, with opportunities to connect to longer routes. The park maintains primitive camping conditions without electric hookups, sewer, or shower facilities.

Located approximately 27 miles from Mossyrock, Kalama Horse Camp offers another option for equestrian camping in the region. The campground operates seasonally from May through November with vault toilets and sanitary dump facilities but no drinking water on site. Horse campers should plan to bring their own water supply for themselves and their animals. Trailer parking is available at both locations with sufficient room for larger rigs. Neither campground has designated horse corrals, so equestrians must bring portable corrals or use high-line setups. Reservations are not accepted at Sahara Creek, creating opportunities for spontaneous weekend trail rides. The campground is popular among local riders for its clean facilities and proximity to well-maintained trails.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Mossyrock, Washington (26)

    1. Riffe Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 983-8122

    "It was a 5-minute walk downhill to reach the lake, which had a very long and nice boat ramp deep enough to accommodate just about any boat."

    "We were lucky to nearly have the entire camp site to ourselves. Quiet and serene place to stay. Set up was easy and quick. Highly recommend."

    2. Seaquest State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Silverlake, WA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-8633

    "I love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in."

    "I gave this park a high rating primarily because of its location."

    3. Lewis & Clark State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Toledo, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 864-2643

    $12 - $45 / night

    "There is lots to do around the campground you just have to venture out and find it. This is a pet and horse friendly spot.

    There is one hiker spot for first come first serve."

    "To the west are these beautiful sites, facilities, and walking trails. In the morning, we hiked the old growth loop prior to resuming our journey."

    4. Taidnapam Park

    9 Reviews
    Glenoma, WA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 497-7707

    $37 / night

    "We came here for the 4th of July to get away from the fireworks in the city (our dog is terrified of them!). We had an amazing experience!"

    "We scored a walk-in tent site ($22.) on Monday in the middle of August without a reservation."

    5. Millersylvania State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Tenino, WA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $12 - $45 / night

    "This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."

    "This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia.  The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers.  "

    6. Majestic Mobile Manor & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    La Grande, WA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (253) 845-3144

    $65 - $71 / night

    7. Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

    7 Reviews
    Ashford, WA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 902-1125

    $30 / night

    "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."

    8. Kalama Horse Camp Campground

    7 Reviews
    Cougar, WA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 449-7800

    "Kalama Horse Camp has always been one of my favorite places to take my horses for a camping adventure."

    "This is primarily a spot where you go to park your horse trailer and go from there! However it’s “first come first served”. Has few amenities, pit toilets.... clean and composting."

    9. Rainbow Falls State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Chehalis, WA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 291-3767

    $27 - $45 / night

    "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."

    10. Merrill Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cougar, WA
    31 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."

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192 Reviews of 26 Mossyrock Campgrounds

  • Cheryl W.
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Taidnapam Park

    Great escape

    We came here for the 4th of July to get away from the fireworks in the city (our dog is terrified of them!). We had an amazing experience! Campsites were smallish, and you definitely had very little privacy, but it was clean and people were nice. Since this is a Tacoma Power campsite, you also get free access to Mossyrock and Mayfield campsites (since there is no lake access at Taidnapam, this is incredibly useful). Ease of check in/check out was great, and overall we were very satisfied with the two days we spent here!

  • Ashley B.
    Oct. 28, 2020

    Keenes Horse Campground

    Horse Camp near Takhlakh Lake

    This horse campground is near Takhlakh Lake.  Its a small campground with about 6 sites and is first come first serve.  All the other campgrounds in the area were full, but this one was pretty empty especially since it was visible from the road.  I stayed twice over the summer and both times there were sites with horses in them.  It is right next to the road, but there was a large pot hole in the road so people had to slow down or risk damage to their cars.  The road all the way to the campground was very bad with holes, washouts, downed trees, huge dips, I recommend paying close attention when you are driving cause stuff will sneak up on you out of no where and low clearance cars could do damage.  The campground was next to the creek and had multiple horse trails leaving from the campground.   There were also a ton of wildflowers each time I went, since they are so high in elevation the wildflowers are still around into August.

    The drive to Takhlakh Lake is only about 8 miles and takes about 20-30 minutes.  Very easy day trip to enjoy the lake but then you can leave the crowds at the lake behind.

  • Stephanie V.
    May. 12, 2021

    Seaquest State Park Campground

    Regular campsites and yurts - YES; RV spots - NO!!!

    I love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in. But don't go for the RV sites, which are laid out in a parking lot setting with no real distance from neighbors and not surrounded by trees. Unless that's your jam. It was definitely not ours, tent camping alongside some friends with a trailer who liked nothing more than to hang out at said trailer, and walk through the campground to look at other.. trailers. I don't think they even stepped foot in the 7+ miles of forest trails which is a few steps away. If you can step away from the hookups and get a real campsite off the RV pad, it is a stunning experience. Each site is surrounded by trees, creating privacy and serenity.  Another great option is the yurts. We stayed in Yurt 2 (the only pet friendly yurt) and loved it. 

    For those with RV's, trailers, campers - look into the regular sites because I think some of them even have hookups and can accommodate most sizes. Just steer clear of RV sites T1-T16.

  • 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 :)

  • G
    Aug. 28, 2016

    Camp Wilkerson

    Camp Wilkerson

    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

  • Tony G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 3, 2023

    Horse Camp: Cody

    Nice horse camp

    Camped in dispersed campsite across from campground. Walked through campground. Has decent outhouse. Watering trough for horses. picnic tables and nice fire pits with grates in every campsite. Great picket lines for horses in each site. Use caution, since there is an abundance of bear in the area. And cougar have been sighted around the area

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Seaquest State Park Campground

    Great Spot for Exploring Mount Saint Helens

    I gave this park a high rating primarily because of its location. It is a great place to launch your Mount Saint Helens exploration, with a Washington State Visitor Center you can walk to from the campground. We had hookups but our site was very close to the site next to us and we had no privacy there. If you don’t need hookups, I would recommend the loop that has 32 - 54. These were much more private and actually had better Wi-Fi than our location. Bathrooms are convenient and have free showers. There was better hot water at the bathroom on the loop with sites 32 - 54.

  • Eric H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 15, 2020

    Soda Springs

    Roughing it is perfect

    23 May 2020 - you can drive to the "Y" intersection for the camp grounds and horse camp, but the snow was so deep that walking is the only option. Several car made turning around in the intersection difficult.

  • Shariah T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 2, 2019

    Packwood Lake

    Hike in camping

    This place is the best because the only way to get to the camping spots at Packwood Lake is to hike in or the use of ATV’s. The views are AMAZING, and it’s right next to the lake, however the water may be very cold. Fires are sometimes allowed dependent if there’s a burn ban or not. Horses are also permitted on this trail. And if you’d like to continue hiking there are several trails that lead to various locations. We make this a must do every year. During certain weekends and holidays it can get very busy however there are spots all around the lake.

Guide to Mossyrock

Horse camping in Washington offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities, making it an ideal choice for equestrian enthusiasts looking to explore the great outdoors.

Tips for equestrian camping near Mossyrock, Washington

  • Kalama Horse Camp Campground provides ample space for horse trailers and features several trails accessible right from the campground.
  • Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp is a free campground that allows for a relaxed stay, perfect for those traveling with horses.
  • Taidnapam Park offers a convenient location for exploring nearby trails, making it a great base for horse camping adventures.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Kalama Horse Camp Campground features well-maintained horse corrals at each campsite, ensuring your horses are secure and comfortable.
  • Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp provides composting toilets and a level ADA trail, making it accessible for all campers.
  • Taidnapam Park includes sanitary dump stations and electric hookups, catering to both horse campers and RV enthusiasts.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Kalama Horse Camp Campground offers numerous trails that are maintained for horseback riding, providing a scenic backdrop for your adventures.
  • Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp is close to Mount Rainier, allowing for day trips to explore the stunning landscapes and trails in the national park.
  • Taidnapam Park is conveniently located for fishing and hiking, making it a versatile spot for equestrian campers looking to enjoy various outdoor activities.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Mossyrock, WA is Riffe Lake Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.

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