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Keenes Horsecamp

Gifford Pinchot National Forest — lakeside

Location: WA, WA

Price: From $23 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/keenes-horsecamp to be notified when sites open up.

Excellent horseback riding destination at 4,200 feet elevation in Gifford Pinchot National Forest with great variety of trails for all riders, including some PCT riding options. Quiet, peaceful camping experience.

Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, American Pika, Franklin's Grouse, Clark's Nutcracker, and Canada Jay present in the area

Insider tips for Keenes Horsecamp: First-come, first-served only — arrive physically to claim site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code Scan and Pay feature Road 21 access is mostly paved with manageable gravel sections

Skip Keenes Horsecamp if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available. Booking last-minute — federal campground requires early planning during peak season. Traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Keenes Horsecamp: August — Mid-August camping confirmed accessible via Road 21 with mostly paved access and minimal gravel sections. May-October — Official season of operation.

Nearby campgrounds: Horseshoe Lake Campground (WA), Killen Creek Campground (WA), Takhlakh Lake Campground (Randle, WA), Olallie Lake Campground (WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Keenes Horsecamp

Cell signal at Keenes Horsecamp (WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $23/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ Seeking hookups — no hookups available✕ Booking last-minute — federal campground requires early planning during peak season✕ Traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive physically to claim site

    Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code Scan and Pay feature

    Road 21 access is mostly paved with manageable gravel sections

    Best: August

    Mid-August camping confirmed accessible via Road 21 with mostly paved access and minimal gravel sections

    Best: May-October

    Official season of operation

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Pacific Marten, American Pika, Franklin's Grouse, Clark's Nutcracker, and Canada Jay present in the area

    Location

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    N/A· Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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    Campground entrance

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gifford Pinchot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Gifford Pinchot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Keenes Horsecamp cost per night?+
    Keenes Horsecamp costs $23 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Keenes Horsecamp open?+
    Keenes Horsecamp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Keenes Horsecamp have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Keenes Horsecamp?+
    Keenes Horsecamp is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Keenes Horsecamp?+
    Keenes Horsecamp is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Keenes Horsecamp?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Keenes Horsecamp is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Keenes Horsecamp open, and what are check-in times?+
    Keenes Horsecamp is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $23 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Olallie Lake Campground

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