Lebar Horse Camp
Open for the 2026 season from May 4 through September 4. Sites are first-come, first-served with on-site payment via Recreation.gov Scan and Pay. No potable water available.
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…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Herbicide application on Olympic National Forest
The Olympic National Forest may be applying the herbicides glyphosate, clopyralid, triclopyr, aminopyralid, sulfometuron methyl, or imazapyr to noxious weeds or other invasive plant species from May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027.Applications will be conducted as planned in the Final EIS-Olympic…
FS-29 Road Restoration Closure
Construction on Forest Service Road (FSR) 29 is underway as we enter the final phase of repairs from the 2021 atmospheric river event. Temporary closures along the road and surrounding roads will occur between late April and October while crews complete major road and culvert improvements. This…
Reduced Bear Gulch Fire Area Closure (10/07/25)
The recent arrival of multiple days of rain reduced fire activity significantly. The threat of further damage from the fire is minimal. Effective today, October 7, 2025, some Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest closures in the Skokomish, Duckabush, and Dosewallips areas have been…
High Steel Bridge and surrounding area closed to pedestrians/off trail hiking
The High Steel Bridge is only open to persons traveling through on FSR 2340 via vehicle, hikers utilizing the High Steel Bridge Trail and South Fork Skokomish River users along with first responders and permitted use. Otherwise, the bridge and surrounding area is closed to the public/foot traffic.
Olympic National Forest camping stay limitations
Camping on the Olympic National Forest within the same developed recreation site is limited to 14 consecutive days. Camping on any National Forest System lands is limited to 21 days per calendar year.
Alcohol ban in effect along Lake Cushman corridor
With support from the National Park Service, Mason County, Tacoma Power, Washington State Patrol, the Skokomish Tribe, and other local partners the Olympic National Forest implemented a revised forest order that adds an alcohol ban to the existing prohibitions on camping, fires, and overnight…
About
Lebar Horse Camp is a 13-site equestrian campground nestled within the Olympic National Forest along the South Fork Skokomish River corridor. Large evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide ample shade throughout the camp. Each site is designed to accommodate a horse trailer and camper with space to hitch horses to a highline near the camp unit. The campground offers vault toilets and a picnic shelter, though no potable water is available. Sites are first-come, first-served with payment handled via QR code through the Recreation.gov mobile app. The maximum trailer or RV length is 28 feet, and pets must remain leashed. The Lower South Fork Skokomish Trail #873 begins directly across from the camp entrance and is open to stock, providing access to excellent horseback riding terrain. Hiking, fishing, and hunting opportunities are also available in the surrounding area. This campground is specifically designed for visitors with stock animals.
Directions
From Shelton, WA, take US Highway 101 north for 6 miles. Drive west on Skokomish Valley Road from the George Adams State Fish Hatchery for about 7 miles to Forest Service Road 23. Turn right onto Forest Road 23 and drive 7.0 miles to Forest Road 2353. Turn right onto Forest Road 2353 and drive approximately 3/4 mile to the South Fork Skokomish River Bridge. Cross the bridge and make a sharp turn left onto Forest Road 2353. Lebar Horse Camp is located 1/2 mile beyond this point on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 28ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 765-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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