Riley Horse Campground & Day Use Area
Riley Horse Campground is an equestrian camp located northwest of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood. 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.
This campground was constructed by Oregon Equestrian Trails (OET) volunteers in partnership with Mt. Hood National Forest.
- The campsites are intended for equestrians, but may be used by others.
- 14 sites located on Lost Creek, near the Wild and Scenic Sandy River.
- Average spur length = 35 feet
- Has seasonal gate
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Closed for the season. |
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Reservations: | Sites at Riley Horse Campground can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. |
Fees: | This site is operated by Alaska Recreational Management, a concessionaire.
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Open Season: | 05/17/2024 - 09/30/2024 |
Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Welches, OR |
Water: | Yes |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
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Operated By: | Alaska Recreational Management |
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General Information
Directions:From Sandy, OR - Follow US Hwy 26 for 18 miles past the town of Sandy to the community of Zigzag. Turn north (left) onto Lolo Pass Road (Rd 18). Travel for 4.5 miles, then turn right on Rd 1825 and continue for approximately 1/2 mile. Bear right, still on Rd 1825, cross the Sandy River bridge, and continue for another 1/2 mile to Rd 1825-382. Turn right, cross the Lost Creek bridge, and the campground will be almost immediately on the right
Activities
Campground Camping
River and Stream Fishing
Fishing in the Wild and Scenic Sandy River.Fish Species | steelhead, chinook and coho salmon |
Horse Camping
No. of Sites | 14 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Recreation.gov. |
No. of Accessible sites | None |