Best Equestrian Camping near Port Townsend, WA

Sage Horse Camp is the primary equestrian campground near Port Townsend, featuring campsite options for both tent and RV visitors who bring horses. The camp maintains well-kept grounds with fire rings at individual sites plus a community fire pit area. Access routes accommodate horse trailers with adequate parking space. Two portable toilets serve the camping area, which remains quiet even during peak season. Most sites include space for setting up temporary pens or using highlines for horses. The campground serves as a convenient base for accessing nearby trails and exploring the Olympic Peninsula's riding opportunities. Fire restrictions may apply during dry summer months, and visitors should confirm current conditions before arrival.

Located approximately 20 miles from Port Townsend, the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campground offers another option for equestrians traveling with horses. The fairgrounds feature 20 sites with electric hookups, water access, and sanitary dump facilities. The open layout accommodates larger rigs and horse trailers, with proximity to the fairgrounds' horse barns and arena making it particularly suitable for those participating in equestrian events. While the campground lacks shade and designated horse corrals, its location provides convenient access to town amenities and trails. The campground operates seasonally and can fill quickly during special events or horse shows. Visitors appreciate the proximity to Langley's restaurants, coffee shops, and beaches, though the camping area itself remains relatively basic in its layout and landscaping.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Port Townsend, Washington (15)

    1. Dungeness Recreation Area

    22 Reviews
    Carlsborg, WA
    19 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!"

    2. Sage Horse Camp

    1 Review
    Sequim, WA
    10 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."

    3. Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campground

    4 Reviews
    Langley, WA
    19 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."

    4. Salt Creek Recreation Area

    51 Reviews
    Joyce, WA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 928-3441

    $45 / night

    "Every camp site is well maintained, the bathrooms are very clean and you have beautiful views all around you."

    "Like a number of Washington State Parks, the plug-in sites are in a large field, with very few trees around and kind of look like a lot of other standard RV parks with three or so levels of close parking"

    5. Collins Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brinnon, WA
    32 miles
    Website

    "Located on the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, Collins campground is a bit off the beaten path, which was what I was looking for during peak season in August."

    "Disclaimer: the road from highway 101 to the campground has SO MANY potholes. Big ones that we had to navigate in our RV but nothing that made it too hard to access the campground."

    6. Greenstone Farm Camping

    3 Reviews
    Mount Vernon, WA
    31 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."

    7. Enchanted Valley — Olympic National Park

    6 Reviews
    Olympic National Forest, WA
    42 miles
    Website

    "We took the trail past Enchanted Valley and up to Marmot Lake, up to Lake Lacrosse, hopped over Ranger Pass (extremely difficult), and back down into the valley."

    "Located 15 miles from Graves Creek Campground on a backcountry trail, this is a campsite that any true backpacker must experience."

    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. Lyre River- State Forest

    7 Reviews
    Joyce, WA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 374-2800

    "Hello everyone, I recently traveled around Washington and our guide directed us to the Lira River. I took some beautiful photos and one long video."

    "Clean sites, vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, trash service, lots of firewood for sale from the nearby farms (you‘ll need it because everything else is driftwood)."

    10. Green Mountain

    2 Reviews
    Seabeck, WA
    37 miles
    Website

    "Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles. Camp ground has multiple horse stalls in a common area."

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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.

  • Savannah S.
    May. 9, 2019

    Salt Creek Recreation Area

    Beautiful Scenic Views

    Salt Creek Campground is beautiful! Every camp site is well maintained, the bathrooms are very clean and you have beautiful views all around you. Near the entrance there is a park, horse shoe pits, basketball court and a huge grass field. Make sure to check out the trails, bunkers and tide pools!

  • IThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Green Mountain

    Great Spot

    Nice clean camping area with easy access to multiple trails and logging roads. Trails are open to hiking horseback riding and motorcycles. Camp ground has multiple horse stalls in a common area. Only open on weekends.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 3, 2024

    Salt Creek Recreation Area

    Best Tide Pooling in the Lower 48 States!

    We love this campground so much, I almost hesitate to write this review. Like a number of Washington State Parks, the plug-in sites are in a large field, with very few trees around and kind of look like a lot of other standard RV parks with three or so levels of close parking with lovely views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca between the US and Canada.

    While the view is lovely, this is not where this park shines. Go further, into the primitive camping loops, there you’ll find paradise. The sites are small, and situated under a diverse coastal Washington beach forest. A few of the sites have some good solar opportunities, while others are completely under canopy. Most could only accommodate smaller rigs, but a few could get a mid-sized Class B, vans and smaller trailers aren’t a problem. 

    Aside from reminding us of the kind of campsites we went to as kids, this place just feels like a great place to hang out and let the kids run feral. This park offers one of the most stunning tide pool experiences that these two naturalists have ever seen without getting in a boat. It’s so richly filled with creatures in the intertidal zone, that it has to be seen in order to be believed. Just a short walk from the campground, go armed with good footwear and the curiosity of a child. Trust us, just put it on the list. 

    There’s lots of hiking within the park as well, from the short coastal path, to exploring the WWII ruins, and down to the sandy beach below the bluff on which the campground sits. Nearby Olympic National Park offers many recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, the hiking is particularly stunning there. 

    Port Angeles is less than 20 minutes away where you can get resupplied, or treat yourself to dinner, or get more information about the National Park. The nearby communities have gas stations, general stores and convenience stores but only a few Mom and Pop diners/ cafes along state route 112.

  • 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.

  • T
    Nov. 16, 2022

    Kammenga Canyon Campground

    Great spot for ORV camping

    Nice open sites with space for multiple vehicles or trailers. Easy access to ORV trails. Expect lots of noise from off-road vehicles and music.

  • 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.


Guide to Port Townsend

Equestrian camping near Port Townsend, Washington offers access to forested trails across the Olympic Peninsula's northeastern section. The region receives approximately 20 inches of annual rainfall, significantly less than other parts of western Washington. Camping facilities for horseback riders span from basic sites to full-service fairgrounds, with most locations open from May through September when trail conditions remain firm and accessible.

What to do

Trail riding from Lyre River: Access miles of connected forest trails directly from camp. "There is an easy, 1.25-mile (2.5-mile round trip) walk to the beach—trailhead at the entrance to the campground—that is really nice," notes one Lyre River visitor.

Visit Murdoch Beach: Located near horse camping areas, this beach offers shoreline riding opportunities. "There's a restaurant in Joyce called Blackberry Cafe; we didn't make it there, but were told they have the best fruit pies. Also very close to Murdoch Beach," shares a Lyre River camper.

Hiking with family: Trails near equestrian camps accommodate mixed hiking and riding groups. "You can take a short walk down to 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," explains a visitor at Dungeness Recreation Area.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Horse campers appreciate well-maintained sanitation facilities. "Warm showers, flushing toilets, sparkling clean restrooms," shares one Dungeness Recreation Area visitor, highlighting amenities not always found at equestrian camps.

River access: Many equestrian sites include water features for cooling horses after rides. At Collins Campground, "Amazing little campground all sites except for two or on the river quiet clean bathrooms," according to a reviewer who appreciated the waterfront location.

Wildlife viewing: Horse camps provide opportunities to spot native animals. "The Valley is home to a herd of Elk as well as deer, bears and other wildlife. There are spectacular views of snowy mountains and you can hear the rumbling of avalanches," describes a visitor at Enchanted Valley.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Some horse camps require advance planning. "We were able to drive in and reserve a spot on the fly. Free hot showers. RV dump site for a $10 fee, $40 for a site per nite," explains a Dungeness Recreation Area visitor.

Seasonal limitations: Certain trails close during wet weather to protect surfaces. "Dungeness gets the least amount of rainfall for western Washington, so don't be surprised if it's sunny," notes another visitor.

Bear safety: Equestrian campers must secure feed and food. "Bear canisters are a must here as it is in prime bear country, even though we didn't see any. The campground is a little tricky as there aren't any designated camp spots, you just choose somewhere and you set up camp," shares an Enchanted Valley visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some horse camps include play areas for children. "This campground is great for families and people with kids. There are playgrounds near the bathrooms. The bathrooms have showers, and are clean and accessible," writes a Dungeness Recreation Area visitor.

Budget considerations: Family camping costs vary widely. One Salt Creek Recreation Area visitor noted, "Located on the east side of the Olympic Peninsula, Collins campground is a bit off the beaten path, which was what I was looking for during peak season in August."

Activity planning: Schedule non-riding activities between trail rides. "Located in walking distance to the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge ($3 family admission/day or with National Parks Pass), we found this campground to be just what we were looking for! A family campground with cheap and clean showers (50 cents/2 minutes)," shares a Dungeness camper.

Tips from RVers

Trailer access: Check road conditions before bringing horse trailers. At Greenstone Farm Camping, "Host was very friendly and accommodating. The grounds are well kept. Nice fire pit and Beer Garden area and a great view with mountains and trees surrounding you."

Hookup availability: RV sites with horse facilities often provide limited services. "Sites are very tight, not much room. The cost is $55.00 unless you are a resident," notes a Salt Creek Recreation Area camper.

Overflow options: Consider fairground camping during busy periods. "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," explains a visitor at Whidbey Island Fairgrounds Campground.

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