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What campers say
Small horse-oriented campground at about 4,200' in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Offers a variety of trails including sections of the PCT and miles of riding, popular with riders. Sites are large and accommodate big trailers, many with high-line posts, picnic tables, a central manure bin and a continuously running water trough for stock. Amenities are basic (pit toilet) and a Northwest Forest Pass/fee is required; forest staff maintain the area. Access via Forest Road 21 is mostly paved but has short gravel/pothole sections. Camps tend to be quiet; insects can be a nuisance at times—bring repellent.
Our summary of 13 traveler reviews.
✅ Amenities & Features
📖 About This Campground
Keenes Horse Camp is a high-elevation equestrian campground situated in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Randle, Washington. Nestled among lodgepole pines and mixed conifers, the camp offers direct access to the Mount Adams Wilderness and a network of scenic trails ideal for horseback riding. Operated by ExplorUS under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, the camp is open from mid-June to mid-September.
🐴 Equestrian Facilities
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Sites: 13 equestrian-friendly sites, including 8 pull-throughs suitable for larger rigs.
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Amenities:
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26 highline posts for securing horses.
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One mounting ramp for easy saddle access.
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Two manure bins for waste disposal.
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Stock water trough available; note that potable drinking water is not provided—campers should bring their own.
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Nearby Trails: Access to High Lakes Trail #116, Keenes Trail #120, and Muddy Meadows Trail #13. Wilderness permits are required for riding in the Mount Adams Wilderness.