Olympic National Park: Lebar Horse Camp

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

• Location: Southeast Olympic National Forest

• Highlights: 13 stock-use campsites with trailer space, highlines, picnic shelter, vault toilet

• Shade: Excellent — large conifers and hardwoods

• Water: No potable water

• 🔗 View Details (USFS)

2. Littleton Horse Camp

• Location: Near Mt. Muller Trailhead

• Highlights: Access to 25+ miles of trail (Mt. Muller, Snider Ridge, Olympic Discovery Trail), pole corrals, walk-in and pull-through sites

• Water: Seasonal availability

• 🔗 View Details (USFS)

3. Elkhorn Horse Camp

• Location: Elwha River Valley

• Highlights: Quiet stock camp near the Elwha trail system

• Notes: Limited info available — contact park rangers for current conditions

• 🔗 Stock Use Info (NPS)

4. Enchanted Valley (Backcountry)

• Location: East Fork Quinault Trail

• Highlights: Remote alpine meadow camping with views of Enchanted Valley Chalet

• Permits Required: Yes – wilderness camping permit

• For: Advanced riders, pack trips

• 🔗 Enchanted Valley Info (NPS)