1 campground with availability this weekend
Margaret McKenny Equestrian Campground features equine-specific accommodations that cater to trail riders visiting the Olympia area. The campground provides horse corrals for secure containment while camping, along with standard amenities including picnic tables, trash collection, and toilets. Unlike many campgrounds in the region, Margaret McKenny specifically designates itself as an equestrian facility, making it particularly suitable for those traveling with horses. The campground maintains permit requirements for visitors, and pets are allowed throughout the grounds. Vehicle access includes drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in options, though the facilities do not offer hookups, drinking water, or shower facilities.
Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp serves riders exploring the foothills near Ashford, offering spacious areas for horse trailers and camping equipment. The camp accommodates both tent and RV camping with amenities including picnic tables, toilets, trash collection, and drinking water. Located in a region known for its trail networks, the campground provides convenient access to multiple riding routes. While fires are permitted at the camp, firewood is not provided on-site. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. Big rigs can access the campground through its drive-in and walk-in entry points. Trailer parking areas accommodate various vehicle sizes, though visitors should note the absence of utility hookups, showers, and sewer facilities.
"This is a very nice, typical Washington state park with plenty of trees, greenery, hiking, pathways and even a lake."
"This is a beautiful park located on Deep Lake just outside of Olympia. The park itself is huge offering lots of options for campers. "
Available this weekend
from $12 - $140 / night
from $65 - $71 / night
"Each gives a completely different but wonderous experience, either with open views of flower pastures and woods, or a more insular green surrounded by trees."
from $55 / night
"Horse camp but sites 21-30 are for non equestrian campers."
"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."
from $30 / night
"There are 3 loops, one is dedicated to horses M-F. Both visits I arrived Sunday afternoon and found a few spots to pick from. There’s a vault toilet per loop."
"Completely dispersed tent or rv camping with a Washington Discovery Pass ($35 year) otherwise FREE for up too 7 days."
"You are supposed to have a Washington State Discovery pass to stay here, also they want you to fill out self registration once you arrive, fyi there are no pens onsite to do so."
"We had our choice of campsites, near hiking trails and the creek. The road wasn't too rough to get there, and we were able to park nearby. What more do you need?"
"There are hiking trails close by but be sure to do your homework because there are many trails that allow ATV, horses, bikes, and people on them."
"Theres also 2 trails in walking distance aswell. Most sites also have a table, and metal fab firepit. Theres also a few out houses for restrooms."
"It was a 5-minute walk downhill to reach the lake, which had a very long and nice boat ramp deep enough to accommodate just about any boat."
"We were lucky to nearly have the entire camp site to ourselves. Quiet and serene place to stay. Set up was easy and quick. Highly recommend."
"Forested campground with large playing field nearby. Willapa Hills hiking trail nearby, river access with some swimming available (but no designated areas or lifeguards)."
"27 for sites that are near the entrance. Nothing wrong with these sites, just that they are small and kind of close together and exposed, almost like overflow sites."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $12 - $70 / night
"There is lots to do around the campground you just have to venture out and find it. This is a pet and horse friendly spot. There is one hiker spot for first come first serve."
"To the west are these beautiful sites, facilities, and walking trails. In the morning, we hiked the old growth loop prior to resuming our journey."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $12 - $297 / night
RangerVery nice! Horse camp but sites 21-30 are for non equestrian campers. Sites are wooded between and large with table, firepits/grill combo, and level wooded spaces. 2 clean, well stocked pit toilets are available. Water faucets available at several locations. WA discover pass but free otherwise. It is patrolled regularly.
TravelerI went here with my fiance in September. Went on a Friday and there was only 1 other group. Theres about 16 sites from what I saw. Its free as well but first come first served. Getting to it is pretty easy and straight forward aswell, heads up the road turns to gravel and it can get narrow. Most of the sites are along the creek which was very beautiful. Theres also 2 trails in walking distance aswell. Most sites also have a table, and metal fab firepit. Theres also a few out houses for restrooms.
GuideQuiet, but we were here mid week in late August….
RangerThis went from a four star stay to one star in the blink of an eye. There is a shooting range directly behind this campground, and the horse trails lead right past it. On August 8th 2026 around 2PM, someone’s horse was shot while they were riding less than a half a mile away from camp and when they called 911, animal control came but police would NOT come even to investigate. This was reckless use of a firearm, animal endangerment, and honestly should be a felony. There is no way to accidentally be shooting at the trails from the shooting range, you have to DECIDE to do that. Police are absolutely useless, and now I know especially in this area the cops don’t give a damn about anyone’s safety.
You can hear shooting nearby all day and all night despite the posted hours at the range. Although it’s a free stay with a discover pass, I will NOT EVER stay here again and would not recommend this place to anyone with horses.
RangerThis was our last stop after a trip down the Oregon coast. We spent two nights here. It's a lovely little state park along the Chehalis River. The "falls" are more of a rapids. There used to be a suspension bridge, but that was taken out in a flood in 2007. The campground is on the smaller side, but spaces are amongst the trees. Site 32, where we are, can accommodate a larger rig. The site is quite large and backs up to a hiking trail and the river, though there is a steep drop off. No playground for littles, but there is a large, open field where kids can play. No Verizon connectivity at all in the campground. I got one 5g bar over in the day use area by the houses. Also, the dump station is closed and looked like it had been for awhile so if you camp in a trailer and use your own bathroom, you'll need to go out and dump the tanks at one of the rest areas on I-5.
We do not have Starlink, but be warned if you do, there is heavy tree cover here. This park would benefit from the wifi pilot program that they are doing at some of the other WA state parks.
TravelerPerfectly fine, especially considering the low low price of $0. Sites no closer together (honestly, more spacious than) the average KoA I’ve paid $60-$90 to pop up a tent in.
I chose a spot closer to the road than the lake, but if I’d arrived before 7:45 other spots would have been available, I’d imagine.
RangerHowever you camp, tent or RV, there is a site for you here. Taidnapam is the second Tacoma Power park where I have camped. There are two sides to this campground--the older side which are sites 1-52 are a mix of full hook-ups and partial hook-ups. The newer, larger loop is almost all full hook-ups with a few exceptions that are partial. There are tent spots in-between the two sides. They also have 2 group sites--one with 22 spots of full and partial hook-ups and one primitive group site. We stayed in site 9 with full hook-ups on the older loop. This loop is one big circle with a dividing road so it's kind of like two loops. The rest rooms and playground was in the middle of the first loop. My site had a short trail right to the restrooms/playground area. The playground was pretty awesome! On the far end of the second loop, there is a trail that takes you to the day-use area where there is a second fantastic playground. There was also a sprinkler system there, but we didn't know how to make it work. This area is right next to the river/east end of Riffe Lake. There are no swimming areas however because the lake has lowered over the years. We did ask if there were any swimming areas nearby or a way to get down to the water and they did have a list in the office. We checked out a few of the closer places, but since I have a 4 years old, I did not feel that any of the places were safe enough for her to get down to the water and I did not want to drive miles to get to the next park. One of the fun things about this park are the gnomes up in the trees! I didn't find out until the night before we left, but I guess you can do like a scavenger hunt type of thing to find all the gnomes.
GuideEveryone is all close together. But it’s free. They have bathroom porta potty.
ScoutThis is a really pretty site. The camping and beach access is great. We saw bald eagles and very low flying cargo planes. There is some kind of RC flying area on the north side of the site.
There is road noise, but that is going to depend on where you camp. There are sites right next to the road and sites a few hundred yards away. There are"homeless" camps here. They didn't bother us, but you can tell that not everyone here is a recreational camper.
It is large enough that we got our class A with trailer in and out. There is a bit of a loop, but this can be blocked so check first. The road is very rough, you have to go slow.
There is a dump and non-potable water station at the park a few miles up the road. It is$5 for non-campers today.
Horse campgrounds near Roy, Washington cater to equestrian needs while providing a connection to the region's diverse terrain. The area sits at elevations ranging from 300-1,500 feet with a temperate climate that averages 46 inches of annual rainfall. Most equestrian sites remain open April through October, with limited winter access depending on rainfall conditions.
Trail riding near Mt. Rainier: Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp provides excellent access to riding trails. "Amazing place. Super clean, friendly people, and very close to the entrance to the park. Definitely planning to come here again when I come up," notes Shelby W.
Forest exploration: The dense woods around Porter Creek offer excellent opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing. "There is a bunch of awesome trails with beautiful surroundings for every level of hikers and if you can find your way to Porter Falls, you definitely won't be disappointed with the view!" shares Brittany E.
Water activities: Deep Lake at Millersylvania State Park provides options for paddling and swimming during summer months. "We did some paddle boating, dipped our toes into the water, and purchased snacks at the small store. This was a perfect halfway point to meet family when half of us were coming from Portland and the other half from Seattle," reports Geanna R.
Equestrian facilities: Margaret McKenny campground features specialized accommodations for horses. "Spent 7 days (max) here. Camp hosts went out of their way to make it comfortable, clean and quiet," writes Jody S., who appreciated the pet-friendly environment and enforced rules.
Spacious sites: Riffe Lake Campground offers generous camping areas with good amenities. "Beautiful campground. I believe this campground is under new ownership. You can see they've been putting a lot of work into it. Paving roads, landscaping, etc. Looks great and well maintained," states Erin A.
Natural features: Campers appreciate the old-growth forests throughout the region. "This is a lovely park with beautiful trails that wind through very large, old growth cedar forests. The Rangers and the campground hosts were very friendly and helpful," notes Theresa R. about Lewis & Clark State Park.
Discover Pass requirements: Many public sites require Washington's state recreation pass. "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," advises Callie S. about Sahara Creek.
Limited amenities: Some equestrian camps offer basic facilities only. "This was a nice spot to stay the night, clean, nice picnic tables and fire pits, one pit toilet," explains Samuel H. about Fall Creek Campground.
Seasonal closures: Verify opening dates before planning your trip. "We arrived at the end of the road to find the campground closed, so we ended up abandoning our final night and driving home. DNR would do well to post closure information," suggests Phoebe B. about Porter Creek.
Playgrounds and open spaces: Rainbow Falls State Park offers excellent recreation areas. "Big open field for playing, horseshoe pits, small playground, river trail, and fishing," describes Ashley E., making it ideal for children needing space to play.
Swimming opportunities: Look for campgrounds with water access during warmer months. "We loved that this was right by the river and we could go swimming. Also there was a giant field that was great for playing soccer and baseball with the kids," shares Kirstin K.
Shaded campsites: Millersylvania provides good tree cover for comfortable camping. "Nice state forest with old growth. Lots of walking trails and a lake. Many families and kids running free. Quieted down around 10pm," reports Anna P.
Site selection for trailers: Consider campground layout when booking. "The camp site I chose was equipped with the standard amenities of a picnic table and fire ring and the pull in section was just large enough for my smaller car. Throughout camp I did notice some sites were designed specifically for tent campers while others would cater better to larger units," explains Crystal C.
Hookup locations: Verify utility connections before arrival. "We had a pull-through site right across from the dumpster, bathrooms, and camp host. We had decent service for Verizon. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because our site had a huge mud puddle from the road going to the power and water hook-up," shares Christina F.
Space constraints: At smaller horse campgrounds, maneuvering can be challenging. "It took a long time to get set up because of the ridiculously small amount of space I had to maneuver my 33ft RV and my 8ft extended cab truck," warns Savannah H. about tighter accommodations at Majestic Mobile Manor.
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