Facilities
Picnic Shelter Hitching Posts and Mounting Blocks
Recreation.govWA
Kalama Horse Camp
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Upcoming Availability
10 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Thu, Sep 10
None
available
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
None
available
Mon, Sep 14
22
sites
Tue, Sep 15
24
sites
Wed, Sep 16
24
sites
Thu, Sep 17
25
sites
Fri, Sep 18
21
sites
Sat, Sep 19
21
sites
Sun, Sep 20
21
sites
Mon, Sep 21
25
sites
Tue, Sep 22
25
sites
Wed, Sep 23
24
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Kalama Horse Camp is located just outside the west boundary of Mount St. Picnic Shelter Hitching Posts and Mounting Blocks
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Recreation
Interpretive Sites Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails
Nearby Attractions
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Important notices
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
Although all sites accomodate both equestrian and non-equestrian users, only visitors with stock animals are permitted in reservable sites. Visitors without stock animals are permitted only in walk-up sites, which are first-come first-serve. Please use caution around horses in the campground--leash pets and avoid making loud noises or sudden movements. In the non-peak season, the campground is entirely first-come first-serve and operated by the US Forest Service. During peak season, the campground is operated by concessionaire.
Extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night of stay.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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Common questions
Is Kalama Horse Camp available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Sep 14. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Kalama Horse Camp?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.