Riley Horse Campground
Riley Horse Campground is a national forest horse camp in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest horse camp
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.38255, -121.86153
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 503-630-5721
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Riley Horse Campground
Overview Riley Campground is an equestrian facility located northwest of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood. Horse corrals are tucked into the forest near the campsites, and several horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. A variety of recreational and sightseeing opportunities are available for visitors to enjoy. Recreation Several hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground, including the 5.3-mile Cast Creek Trail, which was reconstructed in 1998 and leads from the campground to the Zigzag Mountain Trail. Combined with the nearby 4.9-mile Horseshoe Ridge Trail and part of the Zigzag Mountain Trail, visitors can make a nearly 14-mile excursion. The Sandy River Trail follows the river and stretches about 3 miles. Fishing is available in nearby Lost Creek, as well as the Sandy River, which is not far from the campground. Anglers can expect a variety of trout, salmon and whitefish. The rivers are popular for fly fishing. Scenic drives and picnicking are also popular activities. Facilities The campground offers single-family equestrian campsites. Most of the sites are equipped with horse corrals or cross rail hitching posts, tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Horse owners are responsible for cleaning up after their horses. The campsites are intended for equestrians, but may be used by others. McNeil Campground (1/4 mile away) and Lost Creek (1 �½ miles away) are go
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Stevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 170 designated routes (200 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Horse Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mcneil | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| McNeil Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Lost Creek | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lost Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Burnt Lake campsite #2 | Free campsite | 3.5 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.