Horse Camp: Kalama
in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
The managing agency’s description mentions a closure. Read it below and confirm before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Horse Camp: Kalama
Kalama Horse Camp is located just outside the west boundary of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. 27 sites accommodate primarily equestrian users, with nearby access to trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking. Sixteen reservable campsites are for equestrians with trailers only. There are ten first come, first serve, standard non-equestrian sites, and one host site. There are several horse manure bins as well throughout the camp. The campground loop trail allows easy access to the main trailhead which accesses Toutle Trail #238 , Cinnamon Trail #204 & Fossil Trail #242 . A trailhead parking area, found at the east end of the campground provides parking for day use. Over 50 miles of trails and closed roads are available from the campground. No potable water at this site. Water is suitable for horses only. Alert: During the shoulder season, early spring and late fall, there is NO garbage service at this facility. Be prepared to pack out all garbage. View a Kalama Horse Camp map (.pdf)
Before you go
Season
05/17/2024 – 09/29/2024
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Single : $23/Site • Extra Vehicle : $8/Vehicle
Restrictions
Ceritified weed-free feed is required.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.