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    Cayuse Horse Camp accommodates equestrians seeking to explore the Snoqualmie region. Located near Ronald, Washington, this horse-friendly campground provides water hookups and accommodates big rigs, making it suitable for larger horse trailers. The campground features multiple sites specifically designed for equestrian use with ample parking for trucks and trailers. Fires are permitted within designated fire rings, and pets are allowed throughout the campground. While Cayuse doesn't offer electric hookups or showers, the campground's primary purpose serves riders accessing the extensive trail network. Reservations are required for this established campground, especially during peak riding seasons when sites fill quickly.

    The trail system connecting to Cayuse Horse Camp offers riders access to miles of forested terrain in the Cascade Mountains. Proximity to Salmon La Sac Road provides convenient access points to multiple trailheads suitable for day rides of varying difficulties. The absence of horse corrals means equestrians should bring portable corrals or highline equipment for securing horses overnight. Riders particularly appreciate the accessibility of water for horses after trail rides. Most sites accommodate multiple horses with sufficient space between camping areas for safety. During summer months, the campground serves as an excellent base camp for exploring higher elevation trails, while spring and fall provide quieter camping experiences with fewer visitors. The surrounding terrain offers diverse riding opportunities through old-growth forests and mountain meadows.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Snoqualmie (19)

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      1. Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

      4.3(22)9mi from SnoqualmieRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids."

      "The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs."

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      2. South Fork Snoqualmie River Dispersed Site

      3.9(19)17mi from SnoqualmieRVs, Tents

      "Lovely area such beautiful surroundings."

      "Very cool spot with new generation trees growing out of old generation stumps, close to river for water, very popular spot so found a lot of trash but loved the sites and hiking trails nearby"

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      3. Evergreen State Fairgrounds

      2.8(6)24mi from SnoqualmieRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $35 / night

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      4. Owhi Campground

      4.6(7)32mi from SnoqualmieTents

      "Very remote woodsy area around the lake. Pristine waters, state fish stocked lake, bring drinking water."

      "Cooper Lake is absolutely stunning and admittedly the campsites are situated pretty well for views and privacy but there are definitely Pros and Cons to this campground."

      from $14 / night

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      5. French Cabin Creek Recreation Area

      4.0(8)36mi from Snoqualmie

      "Tons of options just off the beaten path. This is another gateway location which holds entrances to dozens of roads each with their own selection of dry camp sites."

      "Once you arrive in the zone most of the camps are located along either Howson Creek, Little Salmon la Sac River or the backside of Lake Cle Elum. "

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      6. Teanaway Campground

      4.3(15)48mi from SnoqualmieRVs, Tents

      "There are walk in (50 to 100 feet walk) sites as well as horse camping sites. Pit toilets are clean, don’t smell, and have TP. Road in campground is in good condition with pretty new gravel."

      "I was able to come stay here in the fall, and hike Lake Ingalls. It was absolutely gorgeous! Hands down the best decision my friends and I have made. The campground was actually somewhat busy."

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      7. Cayuse Horse Camp

      5.0(1)36mi from Snoqualmie14 sites

      from $27 - $54 / night

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      8. Lake Valhalla Backcountry Camping

      5.0(2)39mi from SnoqualmieGlamping

      "This was a gorgeous hike along the pacific crest trail (PCT) that ended at a beautiful alpine lake."

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      9. Silver Ridge Ranch

      3.0(2)36mi from Snoqualmie57 sitesRVs, Cabins

      "Horses are welcome too! The new owners are doing a great job turning the property around. There is a large recent renovated cabin that fits up to 20 people you can stay as well. "

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      10. Crista Ministries - Crista Camps- Island Lake Camp-Poulsbo

      5.0(1)39mi from SnoqualmieCabins
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    • Kent R.
      Apr. 20, 2022

      Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

      Beautiful & Quiet Campground only 36 minutes from Seattle

      What a beautiful place! The campground is in 500+ acre Tolt-McDonald Park, far enough away from any busy road so that there is no traffic noise, just the sound of the Tolt River rapids. All the RV sites are drive-through, with water and 20, 30, and 50-Amp service. (There is a privately-run RV dump on the way to the park.) The sites are wide because of the driveway. No trees between sites, but some bushes between sites offer some privacy for the back half of the sites. The 17 RV sites are around a huge lawn, with the restroom building at one end, and a path down the middle that is part of a long, level, paved bike/walking trail. There is a shower in each restroom, so the whole building is heated (which was really nice, since the lows were in the 30s in April, 2022) Access to both rivers is at the South end of the RV loop. There are tent-only sites to the North, and also yurts and more tent sites across a picturesque foot bridge over the Snoqualmie River. There are carts available to roll your stuff over the footbridge.

    • p
      May. 12, 2023

      Teanaway Campground

      Beautiful Campground in Forest

      Beautiful campground with several dispersed spots, most with picnic table and fire pit. There are walk in (50 to 100 feet walk) sites as well as horse camping sites. Pit toilets are clean, don’t smell, and have TP. Road in campground is in good condition with pretty new gravel. Large frisbee golf course borders campground to east. River runs along southern edge. Verizon 1-bar LTE on east side. WeBoost made it a very usable 3 bars. Starlink works too - most sites have good openings to sky.

    • Mercedes D.
      Sep. 27, 2017

      Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

      cute woodsy getaway super close to the city!

      told macdonald is super cute park and campground! they offer the typical primitive campsites with fire pits and picnic tables, as well as yurts and shipping container conversions for those who want more of a "GLAMping" outdoor experience. the campground, park and trails are very well maintained and they even provide you with garden carts to help you get your stuff across the bridge. great spot for steelhead + salmon fishing. we've fished steelhead and pinks out of the snoqualmie river in the past. it's located right smack in the middle of carnation so on a nice sunny day you could walk out of the park to get pizza, ice cream or even mexican food. the suspension bridge is pretty cool, but hold onto your phones tight because it could slip through the holes into the river below. i would rate this place as 4-5 star park / 3-4 star camping since it's not even close to roughing it. those bucolic woods are our backyard.

    • Dene H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 1, 2020

      Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

      Sites on the Tolt River

      It’s right in the floodplain, so it is only enjoyable when it is not rainy season. This campground is south of Duvall, which is an affluent town with shops and things to do. The campground is next to a classy laundromat, and I say classy because it’s probably one of the nicest laundromats in the area that even has a dumpsite for RVs. There’s not a lot of privacy for the campsites. Good location for parking and exploring the east side of Lake Washington cities or access to mountains and hiking on I90.

    • 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.

    • Christy C.
      Jul. 26, 2016

      Tolt MacDonald Park, WA

      Closest to Seattle we could get...

      We were eager to see Seattle, especially Jason Jr. who had been waiting a year to go. First, we wanted to make a stop at the REI flagship store downtown for some climbing gear. We circled the block several times unable to find parking that could accommodate our 45 foot length. There was another store, just outside of town at Redmond Town Center with plenty of parking and a Red Robin. Woo-Hoo! After some ropes, harnesses, D-rings, hiking shoes, pocket knife, climbing book, etc. our pocket book was a little sore. We were exhausted from the long day of driving and eager to get to the campground.King County Tolt MacDonald Park was on the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers. It looked like a very nice place to camp, fish, hike, etc. but we didn't intend on spending much time there. There were only a small amount of sites but they had full hookups which is always great. There were trails and a suspension bridge that went across the river. But our main reason for being here was to see Seattle. The next morning, we rented a minivan so it would be easier to get around town. Our first stop was the Space Needle. The elevator ride to the top was pretty quick. Then you could go out on the deck and walk around to see the views of the city and Puget Sound. Afterwards, we found a skate park around the corner for the boys to release some energy. In Seattle Center there were many cool attractions like the glass museum, children's museum and lots of parks to sit and relax. After skating for about an hour, we rode the monorail to the Pike Place Market downtown. We were hoping to see some fish being thrown around. We couldn't find the right spot but it was still a neat place to buy fresh produce, seafood and unique items from local vendors.

    • Jess G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 22, 2019

      Indian Camp Campground

      Free range cows

      Camp here for free for 7 days with a discover pass! 2 pit toilets, fire ring and picnic table at each site. Big areas for RVs, horse trailers and group sites. No water hook ups or dump stations. River access and lots of trails for nature walks. Very beautiful area! I had phone service and I use Sprint.

    • Donald C.
      Jun. 21, 2020

      Owhi Campground

      Cooper Lake WA.

      Very remote woodsy area around the lake. Pristine waters, state fish stocked lake, bring drinking water. The lake does not have a road going around it, but the fire roads do have trail heads for backpacking. There is camping on the other side of the lake only excess by boat. Well I guess a helicopter would work. There are horse camps at the end of the fire road with a cul-de-sac to turn around and head back out. Lots of boon-dockers off the forest roads. A boat launch is available but motors are not allowed on the lake.

    • 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.

    Guide to Snoqualmie

    Equestrian camping near Snoqualmie, Washington offers access to multiple trail systems in the Cascade Mountain range. Most sites are positioned at elevations between 2,000-4,000 feet, creating varying camping seasons depending on snowpack conditions. The area receives approximately 55 inches of annual precipitation, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 50-80°F during peak camping months.

    What to Do

    Trail riding near Cooper Lake: Access miles of backcountry trails from Owhi Campground where equestrians can explore alpine terrain. "Cooper Lake hosts non-motorized-only boats which makes for a peaceful camping experience. The lake is absolutely beautiful, as is the surrounding Alpine Wilderness overlooking it," notes Megan C.

    Mountain biking from forest camps: The Teanaway area provides direct trail access for cyclists staying at Teanaway Campground. "If you are a mountain biker, this spot will not disappoint with the trail system right out of camp," mentions Silas in his review.

    Fishing at accessible lakes: Many camping areas provide lake access for anglers. "Rainbow trout are available to catch for the crafty fisherman," according to Megan C. about the Cooper Lake area, making it worth bringing fishing gear during your stay.

    What Campers Like

    Lake access without crowds: Several campgrounds offer water access with limitations that keep the experience peaceful. "Cooper Lake hosts non-motorized-only boats which makes for a peaceful camping experience," writes one visitor to Owhi Campground.

    Private waterfront sites: Walk-in camping creates more secluded experiences at some locations. A camper at South Fork Snoqualmie River shares: "There are a number of established sites where you can pull off the road and drive back into the woods a bit."

    Star viewing opportunities: Clear mountain nights provide excellent stargazing at higher elevation sites. "Get there a little early to get a good spot so you can see those brilliant stars at night," advises Cassiey K. about Teanaway Campground.

    What You Should Know

    Road conditions vary significantly: Many access roads to campgrounds have rough sections. "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," warns Parker C. about South Fork Snoqualmie River.

    Seasonal availability fluctuates: Higher elevation sites close during winter months. "During summer months, the campground serves as an excellent base camp for exploring higher elevation trails, while spring and fall provide quieter camping experiences with fewer visitors."

    Limited facilities at most sites: Many campgrounds have basic amenities only. "No running water in camp, bring your own or pump from the local creeks," advises a reviewer about facilities in the area.

    Tips for Camping with Families

    Choose sites with water access: Locations with lakes provide natural entertainment for children. At Tolt MacDonald Park, "you can access the water from both sides of the bridge so don't fret! This park is super close to downtown Redmond," explains Dawnielle C.

    Consider noise factors: Some campgrounds have nearby activities that create noise. "The racetrack here is non stop noise when they're racing," warns Dene H. about Evergreen State Fairgrounds, making it important to research potential noise sources.

    Pack appropriate gear: Mountain weather can change quickly. "We stayed in RV-2 campground area because we thought this would be convenient to the event," shares a camper, highlighting the importance of choosing locations based on your specific needs.

    Tips from RVers

    Size restrictions matter: Many forest roads limit larger rigs. "The drive up was rough, steep, and slick. I would never attempt with a trailer or even cab over camper," cautions Shay F. about Corral Pass Campground.

    Leveling can be a concern: Some campgrounds offer more level sites than others. "The only campground we've been to where we didn't need to level the trailer. RV sites are all pull through its fairly quiet," notes Russ H. about Tolt MacDonald Park.

    Cell service varies: Working remotely is possible at select locations. "I travel and work remotely so I'm always looking for free places that have cell reception and this place hits the jackpot... I have Verizon and have 2-3 bars of service," reports Austin R.

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