Kalama Hc
Kalama Hc is a national forest horse camp in Washington.
- Type
- National forest horse camp
- Location
- Washington
- Coordinates
- 46.14294, -122.32411
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/…
About Kalama Hc
Kalama Horse Camp is located just outside the west boundary of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, on Forest Road 81. 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. The campground loop trail allows easy access to the main trailhead which accesses Toutle Trail #238, Cinnamon Trail #204, and 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.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dump Station · 26 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 54 designated routes (108 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalama Horse Camp | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Merrill Lake Campground | Private campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Butte Camp | Free campsite | 4.9 mi | Free | — |
| Sheep Canyon Trail Camping Area | Free campsite | 5.0 mi | Free | — |
| Loowit Trail Camping Area | Free campsite | 5.4 mi | Free | — |
| Loowit Trail Camping Area | Free campsite | 5.5 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.