Riley Horse Campground
Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Rhododendron, OR, OR
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Riley Campground is an equestrian facility located northwest of Oregon’s majestic Mt. 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.For facility specific information, please call (503) 622-3191.The campground offers single-family equestrian campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riley-horse-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Equestrian-focused facility with horse corrals and multiple trail options including the reconstructed 5.3-mile Cast Creek Trail. Campers praise the spacious sites, clean amenities, and excellent horseback riding opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Northern Spotted Owl and Barred Owl present in area; also Mountain Beaver, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, and Common Raven within 8km.
Insider tips for Riley Horse Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 13 tent sites and high demand. Bring horses if possible; multiple camper reviews note the facility is designed for equestrians and non-horse campers should consider other nearby options. Access via Lolo Pass Road from Highway 26 near Zigzag.
Skip Riley Horse Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You don't have horses — multiple reviews indicate horse campers view this as a dedicated equestrian facility..
Best time to visit Riley Horse Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Lost Creek (Rhododendron, OR), Tollgate (Rhododendron, OR), Camp Creek (Government Camp, OR), Wildwood Recreation Site (WELCHES, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Riley Horse Campground
Cell signal at Riley Horse Campground (Rhododendron, OR): 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.
Riley Campground is an equestrian facility located northwest of Oregon’s majestic Mt. 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.For facility specific information, please call (503) 622-3191.The campground offers single-family equestrian campsites.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with only 13 tent sites and high demand.
Bring horses if possible; multiple camper reviews note the facility is designed for equestrians and non-horse campers should consider other nearby options.
Access via Lolo Pass Road from Highway 26 near Zigzag.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
From Sandy, travel Highway 26 for 18 miles to Zigzag. Turn north onto Lolo Pass Road. Continue for about 4 miles, then turn right on Forest Road 1825 and continue for less than a mile. Bear right, staying on Forest Road 1825, and cross the Sandy River Bridge. Continue for another half-mile, to Forest Roads 1825-382. Turn right, cross Lost Creek Bridge, and the campground will be almost immediately on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Hood National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mt. Hood National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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