Horse Riding and Camping
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has miles of trails well suited for horses and pack animals. Don't forget llamas! Some of the trails allow for camping and some have specific camping facilities developed.
Note that National Forest requires livestock use certified weed-seed-free feed.
Many trails on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest are open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians alike. Trail etiquette for multiple-use trails calls for horses to have the right-of-way. Hikers should yield to horses. Bicyclists should yield to horses and hikers. Horse riders are responsible for the control of their horse at all times. The Backcountry Horseman of Washington developed a video to provide recommendations on safely sharing the trail.
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Alder Ridge OHV Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Alder Ridge OHV Trail #1523.
American Ridge Trailhead
Provides access to American Ridge Trail #958 within the William O. Douglas Wilderness. Shorter trips are possible too, including American Lake, which offers both a day hike with a camping option.
Andrews Creek Trailhead
This forested trailhead near Andrews Creek is popular with horse riders, has a stock ramp, hitch-rails, and adequate parking for stock trailers.Provides access to Andrews Creek Trail #504 and gives…
Andy Creek Trailhead
Provides access to Russell Ridge Trail #1111 that meets up with Ironstone Mountain Trail #1141 to access William O. Douglas Wilderness.
Basalt Pass Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Basalt Pass Trail #1530.
Basalt Ridge Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Basalt Ridge Trail #1515.
Beehive OHV Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Beehive OHV Trail #1202.
Billy Goat Trailhead
Provides access to Hidden Lakes Trail #477, Larch Creek/Billy Goat Pass Trail #502, Burch Mountain Trail #538 and Billy Goat Pass/Eightmile Pass Loop Trail within Pasayten Wilderness.
Blackpine Horse Camp
This campground is located along Blackpine Creek and provides access to Icicle Creek Trail #1551, Jack Creek Trail, and Blackjack Ridge Trail #1565 up to Bootjack Mountain.
Blackpine Trailhead
Provides access to Blackjack Ridge Trail #1565 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness connecting with Snowall-Cradle Lake Trail #1560 and Meadow Creek Trail #1559.