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Knebal Springs Campground features horse corrals as its primary equestrian amenity, making it a practical choice for riders exploring the Mount Hood National Forest. Located in Dufur, Oregon, this established campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with drive-in and walk-in access options. The campground provides picnic tables and toilets but lacks drinking water, showers, and trash service. Sites are large and not too close to other spots, offering some privacy for campers and their horses. The campground is typically lightly occupied even when full, creating a quiet atmosphere for those seeking a more secluded horse camping experience.
Riley Horse Campground in Oregon's Mount Hood National Forest offers spacious sites ideal for equestrian camping, with spots measuring up to a quarter acre. The campground connects to numerous trails in the area, including the Romano Falls Trail with views of Mount Hood peeking through the trees. Each site includes horse corrals that can also serve as hammock supports for those camping without horses. The campground provides drinking water via spigots, toilets, and trash service. Plenty of dead, dried wood is typically available for campfires. While primarily designed for horse camping, the sites remain available to non-equestrians except during holidays when they are reserved exclusively for horse owners. The campground's location provides convenient access to Timothy Lake, with trails connecting to an 18-mile loop around the lake.
"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."
from $25 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Not only is the campground itself a woodland wonderland with winding paths through tall old growth forest areas, but the surrounding area of the park itself is impressive with exciting things to do around"
"We didn’t have any issues at the site, but noticed that spots RV4 and RV5 were relatively distanced from each other, while spots RV1-RV3 were pretty close to each other."
"Close proximity to Multonomah Falls. Pros - bathrooms with electric outlets, free showers, deer come close and are fun to watch, quiet & fairly private stay."
"There is distance between you and other guests but if you want to meet your neighbors you can. They have ADA sites, a lake, play grounds and a welcome center."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $8 - $126 / night
Check Availability"It is not too far from the Portland area, I would recommend getting last minute supplies before getting off the highway."
"Secluded, open prime real estate: horse facilities abound here, but it works for everyone."
from $26 / night
Check Availability"Clean and generally friendly, the Jantzen Beach RV Park is right inside of Portland (at the northern end, close to Vancouver, Washington)."
"Jantzen Beach RV Park feels like a real-world stop straight out of a Subway Surfers World Tour—a lively, convenient, and colorful place where travelers pause, recharge, and enjoy the surroundings before"
from $40 / night
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Check Availability"Great campground when nearby Timothy Lake campgrounds are full. The spot I had was large and not too close to other spots."
"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."
from $30 / night
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ScoutGreat 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!
LegendGreat 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.
TravelerClackamas 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.
LegendThis 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.
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-A few more trees have been knocked down due to winter storms, but this is still a great campground.
TravelerSite 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.
LegendSmaller, but we were able to switch sites away from an area with two families/lots of little kids (so the area is easy for people who don't camp a lot). Beautiful river, lots of horses and fisherpeople, great trails, tall trees, lots of shade, close to Portland. Plus you can reserve sites ahead of time.
GuideWe love it! For a lot of reasons. Part of the reason is it’s close, so that’s part good. 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. You do have a lot of options, in that the first time we went up there was with our hiking club, and we went up there for a hike around the calderas so it’s easy to do a day trip in a car. Part of our discovery was while we were there is that the food place is really good and very nice. The kids playground was great for the grandkids.
As far as the camping, while it’s open, for the most part you do have a limited amount of privacy in the campground. The campsite we picked was a mix of things: just far enough away from the restrooms where we don’t get all the traffic there, but close enough so it’s not too far either. We were within easy walking distance to two restrooms/showers.
One thing that always looked intriguing is they do have the cabins, so maybe one of these times we’ll rent one. Another thing that some people might like is that they do have horses and some of the trails around the lake you can have horses on, plus a separate area/campground where you can have your horses, which are fun to see.
It’s a small lake but big lake, meaning they do not allow motors on the lake, even electric motors, so it’s all floats, kayakers, etc. A lot of people grab the big inter-tubes and go with that. And of course fishing up there is generally pretty good, especially when they stock it. The trails around the lake are kind of fun also because you have a high trail (very forested) and you also have a certain amount of low trails right on the water where you could have your own spots to fish and swim.
Like most campgrounds, it has its peak season and its off-season, but you can go there year-round if you choose to. The beach area isn’t big, but that’s okay. Wherever you’re heading (from the campsites down to the water, to the playground, to the food shack) you always have different trails and options for how to get from one place to another if you want to explore. If there’s anything you forgot (groceries, fishing gear etc.) you can be in the small town of Battle Ground within 5 miles.
GuideTwo parties (all family) stayed the night Friday night. Additional family visited Saturday night (and were able to easily get into the campgrounds to park in our sites). LOTS of nice, wide horse trails for horse riding enthusiasts. We all made s'mores and sang campfire songs together in the evening after our day of hiking to the horse camp and up to the bat haven (a nice long nature walk for the kids). This park would have been even better later in the year (we went in May), as it sits along the Clackamas river, and is the river is easily accessible for rafting, tubing, swimming, or fishing. We rate this one an 8.2.
GuideKalama Horse Camp has always been one of my favorite places to take my horses for a camping adventure. There are several awesome trails you can take right from the campground and there is a campground trail that guides you around the whole campground area. There are several compost toilets that are available for campers and day use. Each Campsite has a firepit and picnic table. Most all of the campsite have horse corrals.
Equestrian camping near North Bonneville, Washington offers spacious sites with horse facilities while accommodating non-equestrian campers. The Columbia River Gorge area sits at approximately 40-60 feet elevation near river level, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. Many campgrounds connect to hiking trails with options ranging from riverside walks to mountain ascents.
Hiking to viewpoints: At Beacon Rock State Park Campground, campers can climb the 600-foot volcanic rock via a well-built trail. "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," notes Brian C. The Hamilton Mountain trail also leaves from the campground area.
Disc golf tournaments: Just 30 minutes from North Bonneville, Milo McIver State Park Campground offers two 18-hole disc golf courses. "Milo McIver may be best known for its twin 18 hole disc golf courses, or single 27 hole layout when tournaments aren't in progress. Home of the annual Beaver State Fling, a PDGA sanctioned National Tour event," writes Steve C.
Swimming holes: The rivers and lakes provide relief from summer heat. "Panther Creek for swimming on a hot day, taking off to the PCT for a hike, or foraging for mushrooms in the fall," recommends Candace about Panther Creek Campground.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds in the area offer large, private campsites. "The sites were large enough to comfortably park my small car and have plenty of room to spread out. While I don't see this camp being great for excessively large rigs, I did see a few smaller and mid sized units on the loop," notes Crystal C. about Beacon Rock State Park.
Horse-friendly facilities: "The sites 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. This spot is in the horse section so there were corrals in each spot," writes Ashley B. about Clackamas Lake.
Forest surroundings: The tall trees create a peaceful atmosphere. "This campground is absolutely gorgeous. Most of the lots are quite private, with a shared trail system in the middle to the restrooms and community spigot," says Kenny about Beacon Rock State Park.
Seasonal water access: Water levels vary seasonally at some locations. "Clackamas Lake itself is fairly small and in many ways feels more like a large and deep marsh then a lake," notes Guinevere H. Many campgrounds are seasonal, typically open May through September.
Train noise: Several campgrounds sit near railway lines. "We recently stayed in the RV area of Beacon Rock. There are 5 sites with hook ups. What we didn't know was the train runs directly behind the site multiple times an hour and is loud," warns Becky S.
Bug protection: Mosquitoes can be intense, especially near marshy areas. "Seriously, bring bug spray and put it on the minute you get there. Had a great time, the camp host were cool," advises Colby M. about Clackamas Lake.
Playground access: Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground offers facilities designed for children. "The kids playground was great for the grandkids. As far as the camping, while it's open, for the most part you do have a limited amount of privacy in the campground," shares Richard B.
Swimming areas: Safe swimming options exist at several parks. "There's a swim area roped off, and a small sand area for the kids to play. Bathrooms are throughout the campground," writes Wendy C. about Battle Ground Lake State Park.
Nature trails: Easy walking paths suit different age groups. "There are two hikes around the lake; an upper, and a lower one. Both are easy hikes, and are dog and kid friendly," adds Wendy C.
Hookup availability: Oxbow Regional Park provides limited services for RVs. "Husband and I spent this past weekend camping in Oxbow Regional Park and thoroughly enjoyed it! Given it's late October and a bit chilly out, the campground was pretty quiet with only a few other campers around," reports Krupa.
Site access considerations: Not all sites accommodate larger vehicles. "Campground isn't near some major hwy so you don't hear car noise. Yes, you hear people playing on the lake but that is to be expected. The campsite was clean and raked upon arrival too!" notes Tiffany M. about Battle Ground Lake State Park.
Road conditions: Forest service roads can be challenging. "The drive from Carson to the campsite had quite a few large potholes, but once you get to the site, it's fantastic. Gorgeous views all around, undisturbed tent camping," warns Amelia L. about Cultus Creek Campground.
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