Lewis River Horse Camp
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Forest Road 90 is only plowed to Pine Creek in winter, leaving the campground inaccessible beyond that point. The campground typically operates May through September. Restrooms remain unavailable following vault toilet replacement work.
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.
Forest Roads Closed Due to Rain Event
The past few days has shown heavy rainfall as an atmospheric river moved into the Northern Cascade Region bringing 16+ inches of rain to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Forest Service Road 6808 Emergency Closure
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest issued an emergency closure of Forest Service Road 6808 from mile marker 3.9 to mile marker 4.2 due to a sinkhole that has developed in the travel way. Closure timeframe is currently unknown, and travel will resume when roads are repaired.
Rd 2810-041 Yellowjacket Bridge Road Closure
Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.
Winter Road Closures
Due to large amounts of snowfall the gates along the fallowing roads will be closed for the winter season. This routine seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter.
Washout on Forest Road 93
Forest Road 93 is closed at milepost 6.95 due to a severe washout. Road signs are posted at the beginning of each side of FR 93 to alert drivers of the inability to drive the entire length of road.
Upper State Route 504 closed at milepost 45.2 due to large slide
Closure: Upper State Route 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway is closed between mileposts (MP) 45.2 and 51 until further notice with a possible re-opening date sometime in 2026. Johnston Ridge Observatory and Loowit Viewpoint is inaccessible by vehicle
Adams Fork Bridge Closed (FR 5601)
The Adams Fork Bridge on FR 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED.
Forest Road 2801 Closure
Forest Road 2801 is closed on both ends of the road due to a washout at milepost 0.25 and a large slide at milepost 7.
About
Lewis River Horse Camp is a specialized equestrian campground situated in the heart of Gifford Pinchot National Forest's Lewis River Recreation Area. This rustic facility caters specifically to horseback riders and features nine campsites, each equipped with a highline for securing horses. The campground can accommodate up to 10 trailers and 15 vehicles, making it suitable for groups traveling with stock. The campground serves as a trailhead for extensive mixed-use trail networks, including the popular Lewis River Trail #31 and Quartz Creek Trail, which wind through old-growth forest and past striking waterfalls. A stock-only water trough is available on-site for horses and other animals, though potable water for human consumption is not provided. The adjacent Platinum Creek Trailhead offers 16 day-use parking spaces, which require advanced reservations through Recreation.gov during the busy summer season from mid-June through early September. This is a primitive, first-come, first-served facility with minimal amenities. Visitors should come prepared with drinking water and be ready to pack out all trash. The campground sits at 1,800 feet elevation in a forested setting along Forest Road 93, accessible via Forest Road 90 from the town of Cougar.
Directions
From Cougar, Washington, drive east on Forest Road 90 past Lower Lewis Falls Campground to Forest Road 93. Turn left on Forest Road 93 and continue 1/8 mile to the horse camp on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 395-3402 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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