Accessible via rough forest roads, Ken Wilcox Horse Campground operates seasonally from July through November within Wenatchee National Forest. The US Forest Service manages this equestrian facility with a strict no-pets policy to accommodate horses and their handlers.
Limited recent visitor feedback suggests the surrounding forest remains in recovery stages, with ongoing regrowth affecting the site's current condition. Campers planning trips to this remote location should prepare for challenging access conditions and consider alternative [campgrounds around Wenatchee National Forest] if seeking more developed facilities. The seasonal closure through late spring and early summer reflects the area's elevation and weather patterns.
Description
This campground / horse camp offers 19 trailer / tent sites. Stock water only. The Table Mountain Fire burned through the area around the horsecamp in September, 2012. See "Photos and Multimedia" link at right for photos of campground area post-fire. Elevation 5600'
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Location
Public CampgroundKen Wilcox Horse Campground is located in Washington
Directions
From Cle Elum, WA, take State Rt. 903, which becomes State Rt. 970 East, then U.S. Rt. 97 North, and go 19.9 miles to Forest Rt. 9711 sign. Turn right at sign onto Forest Rt. 9711 (gravel) and go 6.4 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto Forest Rt. 9712 (gravel) and go 4.7 miles to campground on left.
Coordinates
47.31105755 N
120.53349897 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 27 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 1 hr 54 min from Yakima, WA
- 2 hrs 24 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 57 min from Kennewick, WA
