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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Horse Camp: Keenes

This campground is located in a high elevation stand of lodgepole pine and mixed conifers. There are 13 sites, 26 hi-line posts, one mounting ramp, and two manure bins. Water for stock is available. Bring your own drinking water. The Mt. Adams Wilderness is just outside the campground to the south. Numerous trails are nearby including the High Lakes Trail #116, Keenes Trail #120, and Muddy Meadows Trail #13. 

Keenes Horse Camp Map (PDF)

Keenes Horse Camp Motor Vehicle Map (PDF)

See High Lakes Area map

Current Conditions
7/16/25: No campfires

General Information

Mid June - Mid September

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

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

No campfires

Access limited in old loop to camper pickups with smaller trailers.

Larger rigs can be accommodated in the new loop.

Wilderness Regulations apply within the nearby Mt. Adams Wilderness.

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

Dogs must be on a leash.

Contact Name: ExplorUS

Contact Phone: 661-702-1420

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.309038

Longitude: -121.54626

Directions

From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Service Road 23 for 18.5 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 for 4.6 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 56. Follow Forest Road 56 for 3 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 5603. Follow Forest Road 5603 for 5.2 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 2329. Follow Forest Road 2329 for 2.5 miles and arrive at the campground on your left. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 16th, 2025