Horse Camp: Kalama

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 accommodate primarily equestrian users, with nearby access to trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking. Sixteen reservable campsites are for equestrians with trailers only. There are ten first come, first serve, standard non-equestrian sites, and one host site. There are several horse manure bins as well throughout the camp.

The campground loop trail allows easy access to the main trailhead which accesses Toutle Trail #238, Cinnamon Trail #204, and Fossil Trail #242. A trailhead parking area, found at the east end of the campground provides parking for day use. Over 50 miles of trails and closed roads are available from the campground.

No potable water at this site. Water is suitable for horses only.

Alert: During the shoulder season, early spring and late fall, there is NO garbage service at this facility. Be prepared to pack out all garbage.

View a Kalama Horse Camp map (PDF)

Current Conditions

05/30/25: Trail #204 Cinnamon Trail and #242A Kalama Falls Trail, which depart from the horse camp trailhead, remain closed due to fire damage. Trails may not be cleared of any fallen trees from winter damage, so please use caution.

Reservations

Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

General Information

Campsite Descriptions:

Upper Loop

Site Group 1: Wood corrals, Very nice long pull-through, could fit 2-3 trailers, driveway length 50 feet
Site Group 2: Wood corrals, Very long pull-through, could fit 2-3 trailers, driveway length 60 feet
Site 3: Wood corrals, pull-through, driveway length 50 feet
Site 4: Wood corrals Four horse, pull-through, driveway length 50 feet
Site 5: Wood corrals, Two horse corral, shady site, back-in, driveway length 40 feet
Site 6: wood corral, pull-through, corral is up on hill from picnic table, driveway length 50 feet
Site 7: wood corral, awkward corral placement compared to picnic table, pull-through, driveway length 50 feet
Site 8 Metal 4 horse coral with metal gate, sunnier corral site, long pull-through, driveway length 60 feet
Site 9: wood corral, pull-through, harder to pull out due to tree locations, across from 10 (camp-host), driveway length 60 feet
Site 10: Camp Host, Metal pipe corrals, 4 horse.

Lower Loop

Site 11: wood corrals, pull-through, 50 foot driveway
Site 12: wood corrals, pull-through, 40 foot driveway
Site 13: wood corrals, pull-through, 30 foot driveway
Site 14: 2 horse wood corrals, inside of loop B, back-in, 30 foot driveway
Site 15: 2 horse wood corrals, pull-through, 60 foot driveway
Site 16: wood corrals, back-in, 30 foot driveway
Site 17: wood corrals, pull-through, 70 foot driveway
Site 18: wood corrals, back-in, 20 foot driveway
Site 19: wood corrals, back-in, 20 foot driveway
Site 20: wood corrals, pull-through, 60 foot driveway
Site 21: wood corrals, pull-through, 60 foot driveway
Site 22: wood corrals, pull-through, 60 foot driveway
Site 23: wood corrals, back-in, 30 foot driveway
Site 24: wood corrals, pull-through, 50 foot driveway
Site 25: wood corrals, pull-through, 50 foot driveway
Site 26: wood corrals, back-in, 40 foot driveway
Site 27: wood corrals, pull-through, 60 foot driveway

05/16/2025 - 11/16/2025

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.

Ceritified weed-free feed is required.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $23 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee : $8 per vehicle per night

Contact Name: ExplorUS

Contact Phone: 661-702-1420

Mount St Helens district Office building with a green lawn in front and pathway leading to the entrance.

Address: 42218 N.E. Yale Bridge Rd. Amboy, WA 98601
Phone: (360) 449-7800
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am - 4:00pm. (Closed Daily: 12:00 - 1pm). Closed: Tuesday and Thursday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.142931

Longitude: -122.324099

Elevation

2000'

Directions

From Woodland, WA take state Route 503 east for approximately 28 miles to Forest Road 81. Take a left on Forest Road 81 towards Kalama Horse Camp Recreation Area. Follow Forest Road 81 north for approximately 8 miles.