Best Equestrian Camping near Mount Vernon, WA

Harry Osborne State Forest provides equestrian-focused camping with multiple riding trails through a working forest. Vault toilets and several fire pits support dry camping with no potable water or garbage service. The camp area includes two manure pits and a group covered table area. High-line poles allow riders to secure their horses, while ample space accommodates any size rig including large living quarters trailers. The camp primarily serves horse riders and hikers, as motorized vehicle access on the mountain is no longer permitted. Gates remain locked except during active logging periods when heavy truck traffic may be present.

Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campground offers horse-friendly camping with direct access to fairground facilities. Located in Langley, the campground provides electrical hookups, water connections, and a sanitary dump station for RVs. The campground sits on a hill above the horse barn and arena, creating convenient access for equestrians. Camping spots occupy a largely unlandscaped grass field with scattered electrical boxes and water connections. The location provides excellent access to Langley's restaurants, marina, beach, and shops. Though the campground recently repaired its electrical system, sites remain first-come, first-served with no camp host available. Both tent and RV camping options accommodate horse owners looking to utilize the fairground's equestrian facilities.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Mount Vernon, Washington (10)

    1. Greenstone Farm Camping

    3 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, WA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (564) 209-7070

    $55 - $180 / night

    "Quiet rural setting but close to town (Mt. Vernon) if you need anything or just want to explore the farmer's market, as we did.  Woodland trail on the 10+ acres was a real plus for our two dogs. "

    "Nice fire pit and Beer Garden area and a great view with mountains and trees surrounding you."

    2. Lily and Lizard Lakes

    2 Reviews
    Bow, WA
    14 miles

    "Spent one night at Lizard Lake. Only 4 campsites there and all really close to each other. All the sites had a fire ring, bench and a flat area to set up your tent."

    "There is no overnight parking at the top lot that is half way up the trail, so you have to park on Chuckanut drive. First half is steep and extremely busy but second half is quiet."

    3. Harry Osborne State Forest - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2023

    2 Reviews
    Hamilton, WA
    17 miles
    Website

    "Great place to bring your LQ (any size rig) and camp with your horses."

    "You may utilize trails to walk your horses down to the water. This is primarily a horse/hiking camp. There is not access for motorized Vehicles on the mountain Any longer."

    4. Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campground

    4 Reviews
    Langley, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 221-7950

    $35 - $45 / night

    "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."

    "A bit of a distance to the restrooms/shower. There is a close Port-o-let.

    It is located in an historic Fairgrounds with lots of charm...and bunnies! Good sunshine in summer. Not much shade."

    5. Dungeness Recreation Area

    22 Reviews
    Carlsborg, WA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 683-5847

    "Just go for a walk out the spit to get a unique perspective of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This is a USFWS refuge and campground,so if your into seabirds, this is the place to go."

    "Campground was located a short walk away from bluffs overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca and British Columbia. Beautiful sunset views!"

    6. Maple Grove Campsites

    5 Reviews
    Concrete, WA
    35 miles

    $20 - $60 / night

    "If you're like me and not from Washington, remember to get a discovery pass (~$10 per day) if you're parking at the Baker Lake Trailhead. The hike in to Maple Grove is approx. three and a half miles."

    "Not too far from the trail at baker lake. Quiet and peaceful."

    7. Silver Lake Park

    8 Reviews
    Maple Falls, WA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 599-2776

    $19 - $32 / night

    "It's very well maintained--I noticed the maintenance crew and park staff were always cleaning, mowing, and doing whatever tasks around the campground on a daily basis."

    "Its located right next to the lake, there are spots for tent camping as well as RV camping and for years we book an RV site but pitch our tents there because you can fit 3 tents on one site."

    8. Evergreen State Fairgrounds

    6 Reviews
    Monroe, WA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 388-6600

    $35 / night

    "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."

    9. Baker Lake Horse Camp

    2 Reviews
    Marblemount, WA
    41 miles
    +1 (360) 856-5700

    "The lake is great and the views can't be beat! Head up in the spring to catch the amazing display of wildflowers."

    10. Sage Horse Camp

    1 Review
    Sequim, WA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (425) 737-7474

    $20 - $30 / night

    "We came here around 9pm on a Friday as we couldn’t get any first come spots elsewhere in the area. We don’t have horses but it was a pleasant area to stay in still."

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  • Elise M.
    Aug. 11, 2020

    Harry Osborne State Forest - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2023

    Quiet and Lots of Space

    Great place to bring your LQ (any size rig) and camp with your horses. There are a few non-equestrians, but we need to keep this a place for equestrians because we are losing more and more campsites.  Trails are well maintained and extensive.

    No water or electric at the camp, but you can drive down to a creek and pump or collect water for your horses. You will be boondocking.

    High-line poles are available to high-tie your horses. We set up a portable corral and were fine. Picnic tables and fire rings are also available.

    No manure pile or wheel barrow. There is a vault toilet and I got cell service on my phone.

  • Deb E.
    Jul. 13, 2023

    Harry Osborne State Forest - TEMPORARILY CLOSED 2023

    Update

    Update. Stockwater has been gaited off due to vandalism and trash dumping. You may utilize trails to walk your horses down to the water. This is primarily a horse/hiking camp. There is not access for motorized Vehicles on the mountain Any longer. There are 2 manure pits, a vault toilet, some fire pits, and a group covered table area. This is dry camping with no potable water or garbage.

    Note that this is a working forest and may have heavy log truck traffic at times...the gates will be locked otherwise.

  • Jennifer T.
    Aug. 15, 2018

    Dungeness Recreation Area

    Beautiful Campground and views

    Dungeness Recreation Area is known as the portal to the Dungeness Spit, but there is a lot more to discover before you arrive at the National Wildlife Refuge. Picnic on the bluff, watch the shipping lanes and catch a glimpse of Mt. Baker. Providing the starting point of a great adventure, the 216-acre Park offers many amenities. The virtues include a 1-mile long scenic bluff trail with picnic sites, a pocket picnic area, a group picnic area with shelter, and equestrian trails.

    There is a 5.5-mile natural sand spit which is the longest in the country, and serves as a peaceful place to go for a walk along the beach. The narrow strip of land juts out from the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula and encloses the beautiful Dungeness Bay.

    The Dungeness County Campgrund is clean and the camping spots are private. There are 66 campsites. No utilities at campsites. The campground is located on a bluff above the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It is open all year long. There was a picnic table and fire pit available at each site. Clean bathrooms and pay showers. There is firewood available to purchase from the campground host. (cash only).

  • Kayko S.
    May. 6, 2015

    Baker Lake Horse Camp

    Nice spot on a Beautiful Lake

    There are lots of camping options at Baker Lake and they all have beautiful views and similar amenities.

    If you are fishing or have a boat, Horse Camp doesn't have a boat launch but there is one at the campground nearby, Shannon Creek.

  • 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.

  • Ryan L.
    Sep. 15, 2016

    Dungeness Recreation Area

    Quiet, peaceful and an amazing experience

    Just go for a walk out the spit to get a unique perspective of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This is a USFWS refuge and campground,so if your into seabirds, this is the place to go. Dungeness gets the least amount of rainfall for western Washington, so don't be surprised if it's sunny.

  • Lillie P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Sage Horse Camp

    Well kept camp

    We came here around 9pm on a Friday as we couldn’t get any first come spots elsewhere in the area. We don’t have horses but it was a pleasant area to stay in still. Bill came by to check on us and make sure we were settled in okay the next morning which was nice. There is a community fire pit area as well as fire rings at each site. 2 porta potties. We were happy to have found this and glad we could get a site last minute! The area is beautiful and was a good base for a hike and going to the lavender farms in town.

  • Rachel G.
    Jun. 5, 2018

    Dungeness Recreation Area

    Gorgeous views

    Campground was located a short walk away from bluffs overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca and British Columbia. Beautiful sunset views! If you want to head out onto Dungeness Spit itself, bring cash for the $3 daily entry fee.

  • Ethan A.
    Apr. 26, 2020

    Maple Grove Campsites

    Lakeside campsites that can be reached by foot or by boat

    Seems like these sites are quite popular. However, I went during the middle of the week, on a slightly rainy day, at the end of August and was the only person there. 

    If you're like me and not from Washington, remember to get a discovery pass (~$10 per day) if you're parking at the Baker Lake Trailhead. The hike in to Maple Grove is approx. three and a half miles. Don't be surprised if you run into some folks on horseback. 

    The trail is relatively flat and goes through some beautiful old growth forest. We got a spot right by the lake that was flat and soft. All of the sites had fire pits and seemed pretty dispersed. There were also bear boxes.  The vault toilets were some of the cleanest I'd seen. 

    As you can see from some of the photos, there's a dock that you could boat up to that doubles as a great place see Mt. baker.


Guide to Mount Vernon

Washington offers a variety of excellent options for horse camping, allowing equestrians to enjoy the great outdoors alongside their beloved animals.

Equestrian campgrounds include ample amenities for horses

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Greenstone Farm Camping is big rig friendly and allows pets, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and their owners.
  • Maple Grove Campsites provides easy access to the lake and has bear boxes for food storage, making it a safe choice for horse campers.
  • Lily and Lizard Lakes allows pets and features a few campsites close to each other, perfect for groups traveling with horses.

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