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Best Equestrian Camping near Toledo, WA

224 Reviews

Kalama Horse Camp Campground stands as the primary equestrian camping option near Toledo, Washington. The campground features basic amenities specifically designed for horse owners, including designated areas for horses and trailers. While the campground lacks drinking water hookups and showers, it provides vault toilets, trash collection, and picnic tables at each site. Trails surrounding the campground connect directly to the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument trail system, giving riders immediate access to diverse terrain and volcanic landscapes. The campground maintains a relatively short operating season from May 1 to November 1, avoiding the wettest months when trail conditions deteriorate.

The trail network accessible from Kalama Horse Camp provides extensive riding opportunities throughout the Mount St. Helens area. Most sites accommodate both horse trailers and camping setups, though the campground does not offer dedicated horse corrals or stalls. Riders must bring their own portable corrals or use highlines for securing horses overnight. The non-reservable sites fill quickly during summer weekends and holidays, especially when weather conditions are optimal for riding. Located approximately 35 miles southeast of Toledo near Cougar, Washington, the campground serves as a convenient base camp for exploring the unique volcanic landscape. The forest service roads leading to the camp can accommodate large trailers but require careful navigation during early and late season visits when conditions may be muddy.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Toledo, Washington (23)

    1. Seaquest State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Silverlake, WA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 274-8633

    "I love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in."

    "I gave this park a high rating primarily because of its location."

    2. Lewis & Clark State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Toledo, WA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 864-2643

    $12 - $45 / 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."

    3. Rainbow Falls State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Chehalis, WA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 291-3767

    $27 - $45 / night

    "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."

    4. Millersylvania State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Tenino, WA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 226-7688

    $12 - $45 / night

    "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.  "

    5. Riffe Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mossyrock, WA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 983-8122

    "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."

    6. Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Heisson, WA
    47 miles
    Website

    "Driving up there the way we drive (from Vancouver) you go up through ranching/farming territory and it’s nice and green and pretty, so it’s nice getting there."

    "Hiking around the lake is a great way to start and/or end you day while staying at Battle Ground Lake SP. Horses are welcome. There are cabins available also. Several sites overlook the lake."

    7. Taidnapam Park

    9 Reviews
    Glenoma, WA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 497-7707

    $37 / night

    "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!"

    8. Kalama Horse Camp Campground

    7 Reviews
    Cougar, WA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (360) 449-7800

    "Kalama Horse Camp has always been one of my favorite places to take my horses for a camping adventure."

    "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."

    9. RV Outdoor Adventures and Cabins

    2 Reviews
    Clatskanie, OR
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 659-9585

    $60 - $65 / night

    10. Camp Wilkerson

    9 Reviews
    Vernonia, OR
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 366-3984

    $45 / night

    "Stayed the night in one of thier small cabins, very nice sat outside by the fire and just watched the stars, this is a primary horse camp and is surrounded by trails, seen a heard of elk on one of my hikes"

    "Since the camp is planned predominantly as a youth recreation center, I was a bit worried that it would be a pretty loud campsite due to lots of kids running around. That was not the case for us!"

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224 Reviews of 23 Toledo Campgrounds

  • Stephanie V.
    May. 12, 2021

    Seaquest State Park Campground

    Regular campsites and yurts - YES; RV spots - NO!!!

    I love Seaquest for their beautiful campsites and the proximity to a wonderful forest to bathe in. But don't go for the RV sites, which are laid out in a parking lot setting with no real distance from neighbors and not surrounded by trees. Unless that's your jam. It was definitely not ours, tent camping alongside some friends with a trailer who liked nothing more than to hang out at said trailer, and walk through the campground to look at other.. trailers. I don't think they even stepped foot in the 7+ miles of forest trails which is a few steps away. If you can step away from the hookups and get a real campsite off the RV pad, it is a stunning experience. Each site is surrounded by trees, creating privacy and serenity.  Another great option is the yurts. We stayed in Yurt 2 (the only pet friendly yurt) and loved it. 

    For those with RV's, trailers, campers - look into the regular sites because I think some of them even have hookups and can accommodate most sizes. Just steer clear of RV sites T1-T16.

  • 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 :)

  • Richard B.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    We Love This Place

    We love it! For a lot of reasons. Part of the reason is it’s close, so that’s part good. Driving up there the way we drive (from Vancouver) you go up through ranching/farming territory and it’s nice and green and pretty, so it’s nice getting there. You do have a lot of options, in that the first time we went up there was with our hiking club, and we went up there for a hike around the calderas so it’s easy to do a day trip in a car. Part of our discovery was while we were there is that the food place is really good and very nice. The kids playground was great for the grandkids.

    As far as the camping, while it’s open, for the most part you do have a limited amount of privacy in the campground. The campsite we picked was a mix of things: just far enough away from the restrooms where we don’t get all the traffic there, but close enough so it’s not too far either. We were within easy walking distance to two restrooms/showers.

    One thing that always looked intriguing is they do have the cabins, so maybe one of these times we’ll rent one. Another thing that some people might like is that they do have horses and some of the trails around the lake you can have horses on, plus a separate area/campground where you can have your horses, which are fun to see.

    It’s a small lake but big lake, meaning they do not allow motors on the lake, even electric motors, so it’s all floats, kayakers, etc. A lot of people grab the big inter-tubes and go with that. And of course fishing up there is generally pretty good, especially when they stock it. The trails around the lake are kind of fun also because you have a high trail (very forested) and you also have a certain amount of low trails right on the water where you could have your own spots to fish and swim.

    Like most campgrounds, it has its peak season and its off-season, but you can go there year-round if you choose to. The beach area isn’t big, but that’s okay. Wherever you’re heading (from the campsites down to the water, to the playground, to the food shack) you always have different trails and options for how to get from one place to another if you want to explore. If there’s anything you forgot (groceries, fishing gear etc.) you can be in the small town of Battle Ground within 5 miles.

  • G
    Aug. 28, 2016

    Camp Wilkerson

    Camp Wilkerson

    Stayed the night in one of thier small cabins, very nice sat outside by the fire and just watched the stars, this is a primary horse camp and is surrounded by trails, seen a heard of elk on one of my hikes

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2022

    Clatsop State Forest Northrup Creek Horse Campground

    Quiet secluded forest camping

    We had the campground to our self midweek.  This is a wonderful campground far enough off the beaten path and being listed has a horse camp most likely keeps the crowds down.  While this is a horse campground, only 8 of the sites are for horse campers, a small tent/RV camping loop of 3 sites is also available, but the parking pads are small so don't think most RVs will fit in the spots.  Each campsite has a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Nice flat ground for your tent with plenty of shade from the large trees.  Campground has a hand pump for water.  Dish wash stations are through out the campground for pouring out you dish water.  The horse camp sites all have corrals for the horses.  Nice hiking trail starts at the tent camping area, "Big Tree Trail" will take you past some monster sized trees.  This will be a campground we return to the next time we visit Oregon

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Seaquest State Park Campground

    Great Spot for Exploring Mount Saint Helens

    I gave this park a high rating primarily because of its location. It is a great place to launch your Mount Saint Helens exploration, with a Washington State Visitor Center you can walk to from the campground. We had hookups but our site was very close to the site next to us and we had no privacy there. If you don’t need hookups, I would recommend the loop that has 32 - 54. These were much more private and actually had better Wi-Fi than our location. Bathrooms are convenient and have free showers. There was better hot water at the bathroom on the loop with sites 32 - 54.

  • A
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Camp Wilkerson

    Lovely campground!

    My partner and I had a relaxing time camping at Camp Wilkerson, staying overnight on a Saturday and Sunday in August. Since the camp is planned predominantly as a youth recreation center, I was a bit worried that it would be a pretty loud campsite due to lots of kids running around. That was not the case for us! We stayed at the tent site T9 and pretty much had the place to ourselves on Sunday. The solitude and creek nearby made the experience quite tranquil. It's our new favorite camping spot and we will be back. 

    The bathrooms are sort of far away from the tent sites, but it wasn't a big deal. It was nice to have a flush toilet available. We did have a hell of a time figuring out the trail wayfinding! The Little Foot trail is overgrown and the wayfinding signs don't make any sense. This was a bummer since we don't have a horse and it was the only trail that didn't have lots of horse poop on it. We had a hard time figuring out the other two trails, too, but the Liahona one made the most sense. So, stick to the Liahona trail, take a picture of the map and bring a compass.

  • Schona K.
    Jul. 17, 2019

    Camp Wilkerson

    Beautiful park

    A great place to camp with the familyin tents or an rv, groups, rent a cabin or hold an event like a wedding. Bring your horses and ride the trails and stay at the horse camp.

    Tent and two RV sites are on the first right turn and there is even a stream to play at. Cabins are the first left turn and each has a cute porch swing. Adirondacks are all over and great for scouts to group camp.

    The lower bathroom is old and needs updated. The showers are free but the water just sprays everywhere and you have to keep pushing the button for more water. The upper bathrooms are amazing and worth the walk near the horse camp. The tent loop only has a porta potty but it doesn’t stink.

    If you do not reserve your spots you can only stay one night and there is an additional $5 transaction fee to pay on site.

    Oh and there is no map at the beginning but if you go to the horse camp there is a full map.

    Sprint and Verizon have no signal for sure and no Wi-fi is available.

  • Kelcie T.
    Sep. 29, 2021

    Kalama Horse Camp Campground

    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.

Guide to Toledo

Horse camping in Washington offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of well-reviewed campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the trails.

Tips for equestrian camping near Toledo, Washington

  • Kalama Horse Camp Campground provides several horse corrals and direct access to numerous trails, making it a favorite among equestrians looking for adventure.
  • Lewis & Clark State Park Campground features spacious sites with amenities like picnic tables and fire pits, ideal for relaxing after a day of riding.
  • Margaret McKenny Equestrian Campground offers a peaceful environment with vault toilets and a friendly camp host, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers.

Equestrian campgrounds include these amenities

  • Taidnapam Park has well-maintained sites with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for enjoying evenings under the stars after a day on horseback.
  • Merrill Lake Campground features a remote setting with spacious sites and access to a beautiful lake, ideal for those looking to unwind in nature.
  • Fall Creek Campground provides clean facilities and a nearby creek, enhancing the overall camping experience for both you and your horse.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Kalama Horse Camp Campground, you can enjoy a variety of trails that cater to different skill levels, ensuring a fun ride for everyone.
  • Rainbow Falls State Park Campground offers hiking trails and opportunities for swimming, making it a great spot for family outings after a day of riding.
  • Camp Wilkerson features beautiful trails for horseback riding and is also suitable for group camping, perfect for families or friends looking to share the experience.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Toledo, WA is Seaquest State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 46 reviews.

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