Green Mountain offers weekend-only equestrian camping opportunities 30 minutes from Bremerton. The facility features a centralized area with horse stalls that serves riders seeking trail access throughout the surrounding forestland. Camping spots include basic amenities with picnic tables and fire pits alongside shared trails used by horses, hikers, and motorcycles.
What to do
Trail riding on horseback: Green Mountain has multiple horse stalls in a common area with "easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles," according to a visitor at Green Mountain. For more extensive equestrian options, Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp provides "a nice picnic shelter with closable sides for in climate weather and lovely trails," as noted by one camper.
Swimming in local lakes: During summer months, Millersylvania State Park offers lake access with designated swimming areas. One visitor noted the beach area is "great for letting kids go out in kayaks or other boats" and mentioned "a nice shallow area and two large swimming areas as well as a fishing dock."
Hiking local trails: The South Fork Snoqualmie River area contains many walking paths with creek access. A camper shared that "there is a nice long trail that took us to the river. That was nice." The area offers diverse terrain through mossy old-growth forest sections accessible from multiple camping spots.
What campers like
River camping spots: At Collins Campground, most sites feature direct river access. A camper mentioned, "There are 15 sites and most are along a river with private access from your campsite... There is a lot of privacy between each site too." Another visitor highlighted, "All sites except two have river or stream access."
Quiet, wooded campsites: Tolt MacDonald Park offers secluded camping experiences even close to urban areas. One visitor noted it was "quiet and peaceful" while another mentioned "plenty of trees to hang your hammock in" and "additional more remote camping spots on the other side of the bridge."
Accommodation options beyond tents: Millersylvania State Park provides alternatives to traditional camping. A visitor explained they offer "glamping! Or as the campground calls it: pampered camping" and "canvas tent options" that are "cabin shaped and have a few chairs and BBQ grill outside."
What you should know
Discover Pass requirements: Several campgrounds in the region require Washington State Discover Passes. At Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp, a camper emphasized "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 amenities at horse camps: Green Mountain operates with basic facilities. A camper noted it "has about 5 tent spots with picnic tables and fire pit. Had a bathroom but no other amenities- drinking water, shower, firewood/ice for sale."
Road conditions to dispersed sites: Access roads to South Fork Snoqualmie River can be challenging. A visitor warned the "access road is right off the highway and unpaved, has a TON of holes so I wouldn't recommend driving down it without good ground clearance."
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