Top Horse Camping near Palouse, WA

Horse camping is the perfect way to enjoy Palouse. If you're an equestrian lover who prefers nature-based adventure, yet still wants comfort, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Camping with horses is a beautiful way to experience nature. Search nearby equestrian campsites or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Palouse, WA (6)

    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir

    1. Spring Valley Reservoir

    8 Reviews
    27 Photos
    39 Saves

    Hwy. 8 east of Troy, ID Half-mile long reservoir for fishing & swimming provides several primitive campsites. Fire pits available at most campsites. Pets on leash.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground

    2. Hells Gate State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    25 Photos
    53 Saves

    This recreation area is part of Lower Granite Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Palouse Empire Fair
    Camper-submitted photo from Palouse Empire Fair
    Camper-submitted photo from Palouse Empire Fair

    3. Palouse Empire Fair

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Showers
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch

    4. Triple H Mini Ranch

    2 Reviews
    8 Photos
    4 Saves

    Secure Park like setting in town on 3 well groomed acres. We have horses, 2 small goats, chickens and ducks to keep you company.

    • 2 fire pits,
    • Room for campers, boat trailers, horse trailer.
    • You can also board your horse along with yourself.
    • We are 1/2 mile from the Lewiston rodeo grounds and 5 miles from the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers.
    • Well behaved dogs are welcome. We also have one dog.
    • We are a gated flag lot, fenced on all sides. Very secure.
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from 5 Authentic Barn Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from 5 Authentic Barn Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from 5 Authentic Barn Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from 5 Authentic Barn Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from 5 Authentic Barn Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from 5 Authentic Barn Campsites

    5. 5 Authentic Barn Campsites

    1 Review
    64 Photos
    83 Saves

    We have 3 separate Barn Sheek stall B&B; rooms! B&B; (Beds In Barn)….ALSO 5 ranch Campsites! Each site has a picnic table with umbrella, solar lights, campfire pit. & hammocks! Very wide open amazing ranch views! The Cozy interior rooms were actually a working horse stall in our big barn that is still housing horses! Your IN THE BARN!. You will experience sounds of a “REAL” western working ranch. Horses, chickens, cattle and more. Feel free to roam the entire ranch and take in the sights, sunsets are phenomenal! Sticker community room/Bathroom and shower, mini fridge, coffee, coco, teas, waters and misc snacks and basic utensils, microwave, toaster oven and cups..Red neck corner burn barrel, fire wood available, bbq grills avail. We also can “Glamp”you and prove the tents at the Campsites for a little extra. Book a beautiful private 2 hour Wildlife Refuge trail ride on gorgeous Gentle Giant Draft Hoses discounted to guests at $75 per person, min 2 people, 13yrs or older, book a family barn yard adventure tour & get hands on love with all the ranch animals, mini goats n cattle, kitties, sometimes puppies, baby horses, mini horses n donkeys, bunnies, chickens & so much more!$60per family of 4. $10 each additional. Best breakfast at Chaps is just 8mins north on 195. Cheney/Spokane Exit. We do not provide breakfast at this time but have lots of snacks /waters/ tea coco/Kuerig coffee maker in community room. We are offering self ck in instructions, sanitize everything community everyday & social distance. It’s a dusty working open barn we do a daily clean but it’s a working ranch ! It’s a truly Amazing unique Private ranch.. Come relax and enjoy the sights sounds n smells. Pets welcome on leash all times $10 per pet per day.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $50 - $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Parkside Mountain Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkside Mountain Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkside Mountain Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkside Mountain Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkside Mountain Ranch
    Camper-submitted photo from Parkside Mountain Ranch

    6. Parkside Mountain Ranch

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    7 Photos
    2 Saves

    Beautiful 450 acre mountain campground with many different campground settings. Ridge top sites with lake views, ponds, forests, pastures with mountain views and horses! Lake Chatcolet is 1.2 miles away with beaches and docks. Explore and hike over our mountain and venture across the street to Heyburn State Park South entrance with is across the street. Camp with your horse! Call and ask if we can accommodate you and your horse at your campsite! We can!!! Our GOAL is to make your camping trip one to remember! Focusing on private secluded sites!

    There is also so much MORE to do in the area: Call and see what is happening close by when you want to come camp with us.

    Heyburn State Park

    Boating ( rentals in Harrison, CDA, Washington and Montana

    Beaches

    Fishing

    Hunting

    Coeur d'Alene

    Spokane, Washington

    Atv Rentals

    kelloge, idaho (sking winter seasons)

    Dirt Bikes/AtV trails

    Horse trails

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $40 - $200 / night


Recent Equestrian Reviews In Palouse

32 Reviews of 6 Palouse Campgrounds


  • Nichole W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Triple H Mini Ranch

    Fantastic Layover

    I was so happy to find this place when looking for a place to stay overnight with my horse. The facility has a perimeter gate as well as gates to each pasture (2). The fencing was nice metal panels between sturdy posts. There was Hotwire strung on the inside of the pasture in places to keep horses off the Arbor Vitae trees. Grass was mowed short and my horse could see another horse all night. He had a big water trough to drink from. The hosts checked on him and sent me updates through the evening while I was in town. I recommended them to others I met on my ride through the Lolo area. I was very impressed and happy with the experience.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple H Mini Ranch
    Jan. 23, 2023

    Triple H Mini Ranch

    Park like setting

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. There are several sites to choose from, including group sites. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.

  • Eric B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Jul. 26, 2022

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Excellent as usual

    We have tented here several times over the years while motorbike camping, this time was in our 5th with the bikes in garage. We stayed in the Birch Loop with water and hydro hook up. Nice mature shade trees with good clearance. Short walk to a great beach. Staff were great to deal with. Short drive for Costco and such. Great location for a motorbike base camp. So many great roads…especially the Spiral Highway and Snake River. When the jet boats are out playing which seemed mainly on the weekend it could be annoying to some but we really didn't notice it. Birch loop is well shielded from the river by mature trees. Happy Camping. Oh, and don't park on the grass.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Great River Access

    Overall a nice park. Some things seem to be in disrepair like broken water pumps, branches down everywhere, a lot of sick trees, etc. Nice beach for swimming and launching kayaks. No real view of the water from the campsites but easy access via walking trail. Lewis and Clark center was pretty sparse but the video was interesting. Campers were all very respectful and it was very relaxing. I would camp here again. Site #15 in the A loop definitely had the best view of the water.

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Hells Gate is anything but Hell

    PROS: *The campground is very shady which is great when it's 102 degrees (record breaking year). *The sites are pretty level and easy in and out.
    *They irrigate so there is lush grass everywhere. *Lots of biking in park and nearby along the riverfront. *Very nice Lewis and Clark Discovery Center *Aspen and Birch Loops DO have RV hookups. Cottonwood Loop does not. *Access to the Snake River, with marina close by *Disc golf course *Close to town

    CONS: *NO early checkin. 2:00 is it. They say they need the time to water and clean. They were nice about it. *Bathhouses are DESPERATELY in need of updating and the one in Cottonwood Loop mens room smelled of urine. *Can't really see the river from the campground

    It was very smoky when we were there due to fires across the river in Oregon, so we cut our visit short. We will return when air quality returns though.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Jun. 17, 2021

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Nice spot by the river

    Great camping spot. No RV hookups, but fresh water, restrooms, and showers. Next to river but lots of shrubs. Can walk down trail to access river bank.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    May. 25, 2021

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Great Park and Campsite

    Super helpful staff gave us a sweet campsite. Lots of wildlife around and we were camped close to the trailhead. Great hiking and views of the river and canyon. Definitely going back.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Mar. 28, 2021

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Clean, convenient, near water

    We stayed in Birch Loop for 2 nights. This was our maiden voyage so we opted for something close to a city as we were still setting up our camper coming out of winter.

    Our spot was plenty long enough, but not as wide as I would have liked. There are two big trees on passenger side that prevent setting up a comfy patio. That said, the fire pit area is perfect size.

    The center of the loop is for groups, so noise is centralized. Other than that, good space between sites and all are pretty level and paved.

    The hiking trails are great with lots of options for easy hikes by the water or tougher ones up the mountain. Either way, you can’t go wrong. The noise on the river from jet boats was mild as it is only end of March.

    Great Verizon coverage at site and on trails.

  • Hannah W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Spring Valley Reservoir

    Lots of amenities

    This reservoir camping area has many amenities which make it nice. Great docks on the water, swimming, fishing, bathrooms, trash cans, and even a fish cleaning station. I like how the RV sites have water and electricity unlike most campgrounds in the area. This campground is located conveniently near Troy, and is about a 25 minute drive to Moscow. There is also a large Pavilion which is perfect for a large get together.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Spring Valley Reservoir

    Nice depending on when you go

    This can be a nice place depending on how busily you catch it. The water is clean and nice through most of the summer, but towards mid-August the trash can pile up a bit. The hike is nice and there are good ammenities (trash collection, picnic table, shelters). Decent bird watching here. I always see a Great Blue Heron and often eagles as well!

  • Rachel A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Valley Reservoir
    Jun. 24, 2020

    Spring Valley Reservoir

    Windy and crowded (but there’s fishing!)

    Not particularly fond of this overrun spot. Great for families with littles. Sites are on top of each other apart from a few scattered around the res. Wind kicks up so high it’s hard to make a campfire last

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Hells Gate State Park Campground
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Loud

    Overall, a nice state park campground, but a little too close to the city. The bathrooms were decent, with free showers. We arrived around 6pm and the weather was weird, light rain then hail, but it stopped after about an hour. We started to settle in and then a group of maybe 30 teenage boys with a handful of “leaders” arrived around dark taking up 4 spots near us. The kids were rowdy throwing firecrackers until midnight. The leaders did absolutely nothing to stop them and neither did the campground. Luckily they slept and then all took off early around 8am after morning prayers. In hindsight, nothing against the campground other than close proximity to each other and the city and the camp host didn’t break up the “fun”



Guide to Palouse

Camping near Palouse, Washington, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to relax or a place to enjoy some family fun, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and biking: There are great trails nearby, especially at Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park. One reviewer mentioned, "Most folks come in to bike the trail," highlighting the area's popularity for cycling.
  • Fishing and swimming: At Moose Creek Reservoir Access, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A camper shared, "There is easy access to the water where many people fish, swim, and canoe/kayak."
  • Exploring local attractions: Chief Timothy Park is a great spot for kayaking and fishing. One visitor noted, "The actual location and grounds are amazing. Right on the Snake River."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Spring Valley Reservoir stated, "Everything but the outhouses was clean."
  • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have welcoming hosts. A visitor at Hawleys Landing Campground mentioned, "This is a cute campground with great hosts."
  • Privacy and space: Campers enjoy the layout of sites that provide some privacy. One review for Little Boulder Campground said, "They've done a good job of spacing the spots out and keeping plenty of trees and foliage in between for privacy."

What you should know:

  • Crowded during peak times: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Boyer Park & Marina KOA noted, "Gets REALLY busy on weekends."
  • Limited cell service: If you rely on your phone, be prepared for spotty coverage. A visitor at Kamiak Butte County Park mentioned, "T-Mobile has no coverage here."
  • No reservations at some sites: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A review for Emerald Creek Campground pointed out, "This is a pack in pack out camp site."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. One reviewer at Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake said, "Very friendly staff that keeps the facilities clean."
  • Plan for activities: Bring bikes or fishing gear to keep everyone entertained. A camper at Spring Valley Reservoir mentioned, "Great trails and great places to put up your hammock."
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can make family outings easier. A visitor at Hells Canyon Resort noted, "They do offer food items for sale but the beverage coolers were pretty sparse."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Chief Timothy Park mentioned, "Some of the long-term campers have multiple cars and large add-ons, so was tricky getting out."
  • Use water pressure regulators: If you're connecting to water, it's a good idea to have one. A camper at Hells Canyon Resort advised, "You do need a water pressure regulator."
  • Explore nearby attractions: Take advantage of local sights and activities. A visitor at Boyer Park & Marina KOA mentioned, "It is kid-friendly and is a 2-minute drive from Lower Granite Dam if you want to take a tour."

Camping near Palouse, Washington, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, there's something for you in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Palouse, WA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Palouse, WA is Spring Valley Reservoir with a 3.9-star rating from 8 reviews.

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