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.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 21 at 1:55PM PDT until July 23 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and Southwest Interior Lowlands and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * LIGHTNING...Isolated to scattered thunderstorm coverage is possible across the southern Cascade Mountains and portions of southwest Washington. Thunderstorms will develop late Wednesday night and move from south to north across the area. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty and erratic outflow winds between 25 and 30 miles per hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 3:19PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s to near 100 degrees and low temperatures in the mid 60s. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula, Middle Chehalis River Valley, Southern Hood Canal, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
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.
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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