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    Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp provides direct access to dedicated horse trails with vault toilets and drinking water available in a forested setting. Visitors need a valid Discover Pass for this free campground that operates with a 7-day limit within a 30-day period. The campground features spacious areas suitable for horse trailers and accommodates both tent and RV camping. Located near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, this campsite offers a clean, well-maintained environment for riders and their horses. The shooting range nearby creates some noise, as does highway traffic, though most campers report these sounds don't significantly impact their stay. Deep shade covers most camping spots, which can limit solar charging capabilities.

    Cody Horse Camp stands out among equestrian campgrounds near Packwood with individual sites featuring picnic tables, fire pits with grates, and well-designed picket lines for horses in each site. Campers should remain vigilant as bears are abundant in the area, and cougars have been sighted nearby. The horse camp includes a watering trough for horses and decent outhouse facilities for riders. Trail access from these equestrian sites connects to the broader trail network in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Soda Springs, another horse-friendly option in the region, maintains separate areas for horse camping and trails. The Cowlitz Trail runs through this area, providing excellent riding opportunities. During early season visits, snow can make access challenging, sometimes requiring hikers and horseback riders to walk in from the main intersection when vehicle passage becomes impossible.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Packwood (26)

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      1. Soda Springs

      4.8(5)11mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "Cowlitz Trail is here. Horse camping and trail in separate area. There are two sites before the main area that are more secluded but require a 4WD vehicle to get to."

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      2. Walupt Lake Campground

      4.6(10)16mi from Packwood42 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Amazing camp site with a good amount of lakeside camps. Staying in site 41 to 44 guarantees amazing sunrise and sunset views. The lake water is crystal clear. Excellent location if you enjoy hiking."

      "nice tall shade trees and beautiful access to the lake. trails are around and a large beach to relax on. sites are large and trees are close enough to hang a hammock. note: road to get here is entirely"

      from $25 - $45 / night

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      3. Packwood Lake

      2.5(2)2mi from PackwoodTents

      "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."

      4. End of High Valley

      3.0(1)4mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents
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      5. Goat Lake/Snowgrass Flat Backcountry Camp

      5.0(1)11mi from PackwoodTents

      "The hike is beautiful and the lake at the end is stunning. It was a great place to start gaze"

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      6. Bumping Lake Campground

      4.6(16)24mi from Packwood62 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lake access. Trail access. Pristine wilderness. Horse trails. Hunting. Fishing. Scenery. I would rather not tell you about it and keep it to myself."

      "There was a woodsy area behind the site where kids could play. The bathrooms are fancy out houses no place to wash hands. Lots of bugs in the evening."

      from $24 - $48 / night

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      7. Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

      4.6(7)22mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $30 / night

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      8. Taidnapam Park

      4.2(10)25mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents

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

      "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!"

      from $37 / night

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      9. Horse Camp: Cody

      5.0(1)18mi from PackwoodRVs, Tents

      "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."

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      10. Hause Creek Campground

      3.6(9)29mi from Packwood42 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Large sites, some with access to the River. Highway noise was pretty loud in some of the upper sites. Bathrooms (pit toilets) were very clean and the camp host was lovely! Nice recreation area nearby."

      "Had a great time next to the river."

      from $27 - $54 / night

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    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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 :)

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Kelcie T.
      Sep. 29, 2021

      Kalama Horse Camp — Gifford Pinchot National Forest

      One of my favorite places!

      Kalama 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.

    • A
      Jul. 16, 2018

      Kalama Horse Camp — Gifford Pinchot National Forest

      Nothing fancy!

      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. Short trailed from the campsite, very close to the Mt. St Helens trails! Very nice area, we will be back!!

    • J
      Oct. 1, 2017

      Lewis River Horse Camp — Gifford Pinchot National Forest

      Free horse camping

      We stayed here (without horses) when we couldn’t find anywhere else to stay. It was completely empty in July, probably because people think you have to be a horse to stay here. It is extremely basic, no water, just pit toilets. It was a little muddier than a human-focused campground, but didn’t smell overly of barns. There are a lot of nice trails that leave from right on the site, mostly intended for horses and mountain bikes but also great for hiking. We very much enjoyed it here.

    • s
      May. 19, 2018

      Bumping Lake Campground

      Absolutely the best!

      It’s got it all. Lake access. Trail access. Pristine wilderness. Horse trails. Hunting. Fishing. Scenery.

      I would rather not tell you about it and keep it to myself.

    Guide to Packwood

    Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp near Packwood provides 7-day camping access with a Discover Pass. The campground features vault toilets, water access, picnic tables, and accommodates both tent and RV camping, with ample space for horse trailers. Sites remain clean with standard fire pits and grates in each site. The campground contains proper picket lines for horses in every site. Trail access includes an ADA-compliant level path suitable for dog walking. During summer months, the deep shade available at all campsites affects solar charging capabilities, which may impact those relying on solar power for electricity.

    Horse Camp Cody offers primitive camping with direct access to forest trails. The campground features vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings with grates. Each site includes picket lines for securing horses overnight. Bear activity remains abundant in the area with occasional cougar sightings reported, requiring campers to take appropriate food storage precautions. The campground's location provides strategic access to wilderness trails without electrical hookups or potable water. Soda Springs campground includes separate areas for horse camping with dedicated trails. Road conditions to these campgrounds can vary seasonally, with some reports of snow making vehicle access difficult during spring months and requiring walking into camp areas. The Cowlitz Trail access provides horses and riders with extended trail riding opportunities directly from these campsites.

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