Green River Horse Camp
Closed for the winter season. Forest Road 26, the access road, is currently gated shut as part of seasonal winter closures. Higher elevation roads in the forest may not melt out until late spring. Contact the Mount St. Helens District Office at (360) 449-7800 for current road and campground opening status.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Green River Horse Camp is a free primitive equestrian campground located in the Mount St. Helens area of Gifford Pinchot National Forest, designed specifically for horse and pack animal users. The campground provides 26 hi-line posts, a mounting ramp, and two manure bins to support equestrian camping needs. Each of the 13 sites can accommodate up to two trailer rigs or three vehicles. There is no potable water at the campground. The closest drinking water is located 5 miles south on Forest Road 26 at the Norway Pass Trailhead, so campers must plan accordingly. The camp provides vault toilets and picnic tables. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Nearby trails accessible from the campground include Green River Trail #213, Goat Mountain Trail #217, Vanson Ridge Trail #213A, and Tumwater Trail #218. The Green River Trail is open to hikers, horses, and bicycles, offering scenic riding opportunities through the volcanic landscape surrounding Mount St. Helens.
Directions
From Randle, WA head south on State Route 131 for 2.7 miles. Continue on Forest Road 25 for 5.9 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 26 and follow for about 11.3 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 2612 and travel about 1.5 miles to Forest Road 2612-027 and turn left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 449-7800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Green River Horse Camp | |
| Gifford Pinchot NF Alerts |
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