Horse Camping in Olympic National Park: Top Camps & Where to Ride
With its wild coastlines, old-growth rainforests, and glacier-carved ridges, Olympic National Park offers some of the most breathtaking and diverse backcountry riding in the U.S. For equestrians, that means hundreds of miles of trails and a handful of horse camps that serve as launching pads into the wilderness.
Whether you’re looking for a drive-in camp with corrals or a remote trailhead into the high country, this guide covers the best horse camps in and around Olympic — what to expect, how to prepare, and where to find them.
🏕️ Best Horse Camps in Olympic National Park
1. Lebar Horse Camp
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Location: Southeast Olympic National Forest
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Highlights: 13 stock-use campsites with trailer space, highlines, picnic shelter, vault toilet
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Shade: Excellent — large conifers and hardwoods
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Water: No potable water
2. Littleton Horse Camp
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Location: Near Mt. Muller Trailhead
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Highlights: Access to 25+ miles of trail (Mt. Muller, Snider Ridge, Olympic Discovery Trail), pole corrals, walk-in and pull-through sites
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Water: Seasonal availability
3. Elkhorn Horse Camp
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Location: Elwha River Valley
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Highlights: Quiet stock camp near the Elwha trail system
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Notes: Limited info available — contact park rangers for current conditions
4. Enchanted Valley (Backcountry)
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Location: East Fork Quinault Trail
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Highlights: Remote alpine meadow camping with views of Enchanted Valley Chalet
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Permits Required: Yes – wilderness camping permit
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For: Advanced riders, pack trips
