Lewis River Horse Camp
Open for the 2026 season. The campground typically operates May through mid-October. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations. Day-use parking at adjacent Platinum Creek Trailhead requires advance reservations via Recreation.gov from June 15 through September 6.
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
Lewis River Horse Camp is a rustic equestrian campground located in the Lewis River Recreation Area of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The facility features nine campsites, each equipped with a highline for stock, and provides access to the Quartz Creek Trail and Lewis River Trail for mixed-use riding. A stock-only water trough is available for animals, but potable water is not provided for human use. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis from May through mid-October. Overnight fees are $15 per night for a single site with an additional $5 fee for extra vehicles. Interagency Senior and Access passes provide a 50% discount on the base campsite fee. Payment can be made by cash, check, or through the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay app. Facilities include vault toilets but no electricity or hookups. Cell phone reception is poor throughout the area. Adjacent to the campground, Platinum Creek Trailhead offers 16 day-use parking spaces, which require advance reservations through Recreation.gov during summer months (June 15 through September 6). Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Cougar, Washington, drive east on Forest Road 90 past Lower Falls Campground to Forest Road 93. Turn left on Forest Road 93 and go 1/8 mile to the horse camp on the right.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 (360) 449-7800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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