1 campground with availability this weekend
Green Mountain in Washington features horse stalls in a common area with picnic tables and fire pits. This 3.5-rated campground has approximately 5 tent spots and toilet facilities but no drinking water, showers, or electric hookups. The trails are open to horseback riding, hiking, and motorcycles, making it a versatile outdoor destination for equestrians. The campground is located close to Bremerton and Silverdale in Kitsap County, providing convenient access for local riders. While the campground maintains basic amenities, the horse facilities are well-maintained and functional. The sites remain clean with easy trail access from the camping area. Green Mountain operates on weekends only.
Located near Ashford, Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp offers water and toilet facilities with trash collection services. This campground accommodates both tents and RVs with big-rig friendly access and spacious sites that include picnic tables and permitted campfires. The campground connects to multiple trail networks suitable for horseback riding excursions of varying difficulty levels. No reservations are required at this first-come, first-served campground, though visitors should note there are no electric hookups, sewer connections, or shower facilities available. Trails throughout the area are well-maintained and clearly marked for riders. The 4.5-star rated facility provides ample parking for horse trailers with easy drive-in access to camping areas. During peak season, riders may encounter other trail users including hikers on shared pathways.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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
"Easy access to ORV trails. Expect lots of noise from off-road vehicles and music."
"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."
"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"
"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
"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
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.
TravelerMy feline and I were looking for a quiet, off the beaten path sanctuary and found it. We chose spot 14 in the nw corner, hidden and along the northern treeline. The road is gravel and took us a minute to roll in and once there, magnificent. There are amenities for horses to play, trails to ride, and corrals at each of the 15 sites. Although we did not have horses, this place was a wonderful spot to rest our road legs for a couple days.
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.
GuideBeautiful well maintained sites with tables and fire rings. Washington Pass required. Plenty of room for RVs at many of the sites - it was mostly empty when we came.
ScoutArrived pretty late. In daylight sites are easy to find but a bit hard in twilight/dark but lots of open spots and an easy going camp hosts makes that better.
Think more tailgating than camping on event nights.
Back in camping, ADA portapotty, showers are well used but clean and great water pressure.
For the cost and same day late booking good option for a day to come Clean up yourself and the car.
GuideUSE AS A LAST OPTION ONLY - It's right behind the racetrack so if you like rednecks reving engines until midnight less than 100yds from your campsite you'll love it here! Didn't even bother with the restrooms or showers, everything looks pretty run down at the RV-2 site. Overall, a pretty crap operation. The other parks in the county are AMAZING, just steer clear of this place
GuideWe stayed at one of these dispersed camping spots memorial weekend. Wonderful spot. Plenty of room for our 3 dogs to play around in. Only one issue. Whoever was there before is pretty much emptied all their trash out there. We had extra trash bags so we bagged it all but we didn’t have a truck to load it and take it out. It was like 4 or 5 bags full and some random shelving. So weird. Why are some people like this.
Other than that it was a perfect spot for us.
Cabin camping options near Vashon, Washington provide access to both island and mainland forest experiences. The region averages 40 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush evergreen surroundings and moderate temperatures year-round. Most cabin sites in the area require reservations between 3-6 months in advance during peak summer season, with cabins typically priced between $45-120 per night.
Trail access: At Collins Campground, riverside trails connect to swimming holes and waterfall viewing opportunities. One camper notes, "There are some great trails in the area as well. The Duckabash trailhead is a short drive from the campground and took two great hikes there during my stay. I hiked up river and found a lovely swimming hole, frigid, but beautiful."
Equestrian activities: Horse camping near Vashon offers trail access for riders at Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp. A reviewer reports, "Gorgeous site with large sites. However many are reserved for horse campers only. There is also a nice picnic shelter with closable sides for in climate weather and lovely trails. It's also near Mount Rainier."
Water recreation: Tolt MacDonald Park provides river access via a suspension bridge. "You can access the water from both sides of the bridge so don't fret! This park is super close to downtown Redmond so if you are looking for an easy trip, or something a little more remote on the other side of the bridge, this is the spot for you," shares one visitor.
Natural surroundings: The South Fork Snoqualmie River dispersed sites offer secluded forest settings. "This spot was truly beautiful. Green as far as the eye can see, with a creek by that provides the perfect white noise to fall asleep to," writes one camper who adds, "The road is fairly accessible, though there are some fairly large potholes that could damage smaller vehicles."
Proximity to attractions: Millersylvania State Park Campground offers a convenient base for exploring. A visitor notes, "This was a great spot right by the park for us to crash for the night. We pulled in on a Tuesday night and there were lots of spots open. Great sites with a table and a fire pit. Multiple bathrooms throughout the area as well."
Campsite layout: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at many equestrian campgrounds near Vashon. "Nice open sites with space for multiple vehicles or trailers. Easy access to ORV trails," reports a visitor to Kammenga Canyon Campground, which accommodates both horse trailers and standard camping setups.
Permit requirements: Most Washington DNR horse campgrounds require a Discover Pass. A reviewer clarifies about Sahara Creek: "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."
Access conditions: Many roads to horse campgrounds have challenging terrain. At South Fork Snoqualmie River, "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."
Facility limitations: Most horse camps have basic amenities only. "Primitive camping, no water, no restrooms just vault toilets, no trash pickup either so you need to pack everything out," reports a camper at Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp.
Activity options: Millersylvania State Park provides diverse activities for children. "There are ample trails throughout the park including a lovely trail along the lake, which is not far from the campground," writes one visitor, adding that the park also offers a "nice shallow area and two large swimming areas as well as a fishing dock."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds near population centers have noise issues. At Evergreen State Fairgrounds, "the racetrack here is non stop noise when they're racing. It's a gravel parking lot with no real amenities. Perfect for a vendor at the fair, not great for someone who wants a peaceful spot."
Site selection: For families wanting more privacy, Collins Campground offers secluded options. "We visited during the week and it was pretty empty. Sites are spacious though they are grouped in such a way that 2-3 sites are open to each other. Would make for a great place for groups with multiple tents."
Hookup availability: RV sites at Tolt MacDonald Park provide essential connections. "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. Nice setting lots of outdoor and indoor activities with in a short drive."
Solar power limitations: When using solar at forested horse campgrounds near Vashon, plan accordingly. One RVer at Sahara Creek noted, "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."
Seasonal availability: Many horse camps in the region have limited winter access. "Sahara Creek operates with a 7 day limit in a 30 day period" and closes some sections during wet winter months to protect trail conditions.
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