Ken Wilcox Horse Camp

Closed — Closed for the season due to snow at this high elevation. The campground typically opens in late spring or early summer once snow melts and forest roads are accessible, and closes in fall when winter weather returns.

About

Ken Wilcox Horse Camp at Haney Meadows is a specialized equestrian campground situated at 5,600 feet elevation in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This remote horse camp provides 19 trailer/tent sites designed to accommodate riders and their stock. The campground features vault toilets and stock-only water, though no potable water is available for campers. Visitors must bring their own drinking water and be prepared to pay fees with cash or check. The area was impacted by the Table Mountain Fire in September 2012, which burned through portions of the surrounding forest. The campground has since reopened, with the majority of camp areas in the lower sections spared from the fire. The site is managed on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available. Overnight camping costs $10 per night, with an additional $5 fee for a second vehicle (limited to 2 vehicles per site). Interagency Senior and Access passes provide a 50% discount on the base camping fee. Due to its high elevation, the campground is typically inaccessible during winter and spring due to snow. Access is via Forest Road 9716 from Blewett Pass, requiring approximately 8 miles of forest road travel. All livestock users must use certified weed-free hay or processed feed as required by National Forest regulations.

Directions

From Cle Elum, travel northwest on Highway 97 for 24 miles to the summit of Blewett Pass. Turn south onto Forest Road 9716 and travel about 4 miles to the junction with Road 9712. Turn left onto Forest Road 9712 and continue about 4 miles to the campground.

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