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Kalama Horse Camp

Its 27 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single site: $23 per night; additional vehicle $8 per night, and it is open from May to November. Kalama Horse Camp is a National Forest campground near Cougar, Washington.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Cougar, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Kalama Horse Camp sits inside Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Toutle, Cinnamon and Fossil trails: The camp loop trail reaches the main trailhead for Toutle #238, Cinnamon #204 and Fossil #242, with over 50 miles of trails and closed roads. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single site: $23 per night; additional vehicle $8 per night
Cancellations
Individual sites: $10 fee to cancel up to 2 days before arrival; later cancellations also forfeit the first night. No-shows pay $20 and forfeit the first night.

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
27
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

27 sites in 2 loops; 17 pull-through. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
1 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 1
2 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 2
3 - HOST A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 3 - HOST
4 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 4
5 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 5
6 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 6
7 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 7
8 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 8
9 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 9
10 A Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 10
11 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 11
12 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 12
13 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 13
14 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 14
15 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 15
16 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 16
17 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 17
18 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 18
19 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 19
20 B Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 20
21 B Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 21
22 B Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 22
23 B Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 23
24 B Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 24
25 B Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 25
26 B Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 26
27 B Equestrian nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 27

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Campground host
On site

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,000 ft

46.1429, -122.3241 in Cowlitz. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Kalama Horse Camp is open from May to November , at 2,000 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Kalama Horse Camp?
Sites at Kalama Horse Camp are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10103161).
How much does it cost to camp at Kalama Horse Camp?
Camping at Kalama Horse Camp costs Single site: $23 per night; additional vehicle $8 per night.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Kalama Horse Camp?
Individual sites: $10 fee to cancel up to 2 days before arrival; later cancellations also forfeit the first night. No-shows pay $20 and forfeit the first night.
How many campsites does Kalama Horse Camp have?
Kalama Horse Camp has 27 campsites.
Are there pull-through sites at Kalama Horse Camp?
Recreation.gov lists 17 pull-through sites at Kalama Horse Camp.
Is there drinking water at Kalama Horse Camp?
No. Kalama Horse Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Kalama Horse Camp open?
Kalama Horse Camp is open from May to November.
Is there cell service at Kalama Horse Camp?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Kalama Horse Camp. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Is there a campground host at Kalama Horse Camp?
Yes, Kalama Horse Camp has a campground host on site.
Who manages Kalama Horse Camp?
Kalama Horse Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Kalama Horse Camp

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More campgrounds: camping near Cougar and campgrounds in Cowlitz.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, drivewayType, fireRings, toilets, hostOnSite, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
  • fs.usda.gov (water, quietHours, fee, season, elevationFt, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (cancellationPolicy), accessed 2026-09-29
Reservable: Recreation.gov Single site: $23 per night; additional vehicle $8 per night
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