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Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp

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State Park

The Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp, maintained by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, lies just a stone's throw from the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The camp provides great access to the state-managed Elbe Hills and Tahoma State Forests through the Nicholson Horse Trail System. Campground has 20 campsites, picnic tables, hitching rails, and vault toilets.

The Nicholson Horse Trail System has been maintained especially for equestrian use, with wide trails and sturdy bridges providing safe, enjoyable passage for all.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Fair
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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GrandpaMoto B.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 25, 2023

This is free camp ground

This a a free camp ground if you have a Wa “Discover Pass” it is a shady campground not great for solar. It is a pleasant campground but can be noisy at times as there is a shooting range not to far away.

Site28

Month of VisitAugust

Fern

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2022

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 :)

Site21

Month of VisitSeptember

Shelby W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2021

Amazing place

Decided super last minute to go up to mount Rainier and found this campground. Super clean, friendly people, and very close to the entrance to the park. Definitely planning to come here again when I come up

Month of VisitAugust

Location

Sahara Creek DNR Horse Camp is located in Washington

Directions

Take State Route 7 to Elbe, then head east on State Route 706 for about 6 miles. Signage for the horse camp will direct you to a left turn, where the campground is easily found.