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Kalama Horse Camp
FSU.S. Forest Service — Amboy · Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Location | Amboy · Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest · 46.14293, -122.32410 · Map |
| Sites | 27 public sites counted from the federal listing — 17 equestrian nonelectric; 10 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 27 sites Water hookups at 0 of 27 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 27 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 27 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00 |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 26 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Campground hostPit toilets |
| Phone | 360-449-7800 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview 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 accomodate primarily equestrian users, with nearby access to trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking.
Recreation Interpretive Sites
Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails
Facilities Picnic Shelter
Hitching Posts and Mounting Blocks
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. Nearby Attractions Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Charges & Cancellations Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Group Sites
Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Directions, from the listing
From Portland, OR take I-5 north to Woodland, WA. Take Exit 21 for WA-503 E toward Woodland/Cougar. Follow WA-503 East; turn left onto Forest Road 81, following signs for Kalama Recreation Area. Travel 8 miles north; turn right and continue following signs for Forest Road 81. Campground is on the right.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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23 mi straight-line · Yacolt WashingtonFSU.S. Forest ServiceParadise Creek campground
23 mi straight-line · CARSON WashingtonFSU.S. Forest ServiceLewis River Hc (Wa) Gifford Pinchot Nf
23 mi straight-line · Trout Lake Washington
Trip Card — Kalama Horse Camp
Amboy · Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Amboy · Washington · Gifford Pinchot National Forest |
| Fees | Extra Vehicle Fee $8.00 |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 27 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10103161 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.