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Best Equestrian Camping near Wallula, WA

34 Reviews

Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area offers a range of accommodations for campers including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts, though it lacks dedicated horse corrals for equestrian visitors. The campground provides drinking water, electric hookups for both 30-amp and 50-amp connections, and sanitary dump facilities. Sites are set among tall trees providing natural shade and moderate privacy between camping areas. Highway noise from nearby I-84 is consistently noted as significant throughout the campground, with many visitors reporting it interferes with the outdoor experience regardless of site location.

Trail access is available through hiking paths near the campground, though specific equestrian trails are limited. The park operates seasonally from May 1 to October 21, with reservations recommended particularly during summer months. Bathroom facilities are well-maintained with clean showers and toilets. The heritage area includes historical exhibits about the Oregon Trail, providing educational value for visitors. The campground allows pets and campfires with firewood available for purchase. Despite the convenient location for travelers passing through the Blue Mountains, the constant highway noise makes this location better suited for overnight stops rather than extended stays, especially for those seeking a quiet nature experience.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Wallula, Washington (2)

    1. Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    26 Reviews
    Meacham, OR
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 983-2277

    $22 - $74 / night

    "It's close to the mountains without being too far away - about an hour and a half from us living in Tri-cities. There are showers and water spickets, room for horses, and great hiking trails."

    "Our families came from all over Oregon and Washington, even California. We came from Missouri. What an amazing family reunion. The park rangers were so nice."

    2. Crow Butte Park

    8 Reviews
    Boardman, OR
    48 miles
    Website

    "Just off Washington SR 14, on an island in the Columbia River, connected by a short causeway to the mainland. "

    "Camping here is nice on the Columbia River Washington side. Little breezy at times. $40.00 a night for RV $30.00 for veterans $20.00 for tents"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Wallula, WA

34 Reviews of 2 Wallula Campgrounds

  • Kolette S.
    May. 20, 2018

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Emigrant Springs - Love it!

    My husband and I love this campground. It's close to the mountains without being too far away - about an hour and a half from us living in Tri-cities. There are showers and water spickets, room for horses, and great hiking trails. There is room for both tent and RV camping. We have only ever gone tent camping, and the size of the campgrounds for us has been great. There is room to set up hammocks and chairs.

    The only unfortunate aspect about this campground is that it is somewhat close to the highway. After the first weekend we spent there, we got somewhat used to the sound - it can sometimes be soothing. It's also a good idea to bring something to provide added shade to either the tenting area or sitting area as it gets quite sunny in the morning.

  • P
    Jul. 4, 2025

    Crow Butte Park

    Good Public Campground on the Columnbia River

    Just off Washington SR 14, on an island in the Columbia River, connected by a short causeway to the mainland.  The campsites lie on the landward side of a sandy butte that dominates the small island.  Trails over and around the butte (no rattlesnakes seen, though signs warned about them) provide great vistas of the Columbia River. Campsites are well-spaced (both back-in and pull-through), with electric and non-electric options. Reasonable cost for a full hookup at $40/night.  Showers said to be available, but we didn't use or see them.  As others have mentioned, the campground can be windy, although the higher numbered sites, roughly 32-50 (toward the butte, away from the mainland) tend to be calmer.

  • D
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Crow Butte Park

    Crow butte park

    Camping here is nice on the Columbia River Washington side. Little breezy at times. $40.00 a night for RV $30.00 for veterans $20.00 for tents

  • Jenny M.
    Apr. 19, 2021

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Best campground

    We have stayed here many times. 10 years ago was one of our favorites. Our families came from all over Oregon and Washington, even California. We came from Missouri. What an amazing family reunion. The park rangers were so nice. They had informed classes about animals in the forest. The Jr rangers program for the children was wonderful and hands on.

  • Kelly N.
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Loudest campground in the state

    Terrible tent camping experience. This campground is TOO close to the highway and too noisy even with ear plugs or music. We could barely sleep nor have a conversation while sitting across each other for breakfast. I would advice to only stay here if you have an RV camper. The bathrooms were very clean, great trails and the interpretive center was very educational. No complaints there.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Noisy freeway

    Beautiful setting in old growth timber. Freeway is literally adjacent, so entire campground is road noise. Some spots are directly looking over the freeway (A06) so try to get ones further west. The bathrooms are clean and there are a few short hiking trails. Maybe good for an overnight or if you plan to go elsewhere during the day. But not a place to spend much time.

  • Jeremy
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Nice place for a weekend camp

    This location is pretty nice with full hookups and a fair amount of space per site. I’m not sure what the policy’s are but during booking I was told there was only one side available and it was a full hook up RV site that was the most expensive rate. I didn’t need that being fully contained in my truck camper, but I though having electrical and water would be nice. When I arrived o found 95% of the campground empty and saw only 3 other campers over the course of the weekend all in spots right next to mine even thought nearly all spots were vacant.

  • D
    Aug. 18, 2020

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Beautiful spot

    This campground is great. We’ve stayed twice - once in a tent and once in a cabin and had a wonderful experience both times. We must have lucked out, because the nights we stayed traffic noise didn’t seem bad at all. Bathrooms are nice and clean. The surroundings are so pretty and walking through the campground is so peaceful!

  • JP C.
    Sep. 12, 2022

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Very nice setting but a little too noisy

    We spend a night there in July on our way to Boulder Colorado. The campground is quite nice and bathrooms were clean and providing all needed functionality. Large and tall trees provided a very welcome shade during the heatwave we were going through. The only issue was that, we were tent camping and being close to the highway it was quite noisy.

Guide to Wallula

Horse camping in Washington offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it an ideal choice for horse lovers seeking to explore the great outdoors.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites and access to trails

  • At Crow Butte Park, equestrian campers can enjoy well-maintained sites with ample space for their horses and easy access to nearby trails.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Many visitors to Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area appreciate the opportunity for scenic rides through beautiful old-growth timber and hiking trails that cater to both horses and riders.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential facilities for a comfortable stay

  • Campers at Crow Butte Park benefit from clean bathrooms and convenient access to drinking water, ensuring a pleasant experience for both horse and rider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Wallula, WA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Wallula, WA is Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area with a 3.5-star rating from 26 reviews.

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