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RV Hookups
Yes
Potable water
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Though it's a relatively new addition to Oregon's extensive collection of state parks, L.L. Stub Steward State Park is well on its way to becoming one of Oregon's premiere destinations for those with an affinity for camping with horses. This 1,654-acre swath of land—situated just 34 miles west of Portland and sandwiched between two small towns—serves up just about every type of adventure imaginable, including an extensive network of horseback riding trails. 

Perched at one of the highest points in the park, Hares Canyon Horse Camp looks over verdant, scenic Coast Range forest. It's chock full of amenities, and anything that it may be lacking can be found at one of the other campgrounds or in one of the nearby towns. 

Fifteen full-hookup horse stall sites dot the camp, each prepped with electricity, water, a picnic table, a fire put, and four-stall corrals. Two more nearby sites are twice the size of the others and offer six-stall corrals. For the equines, manure bins are provided, and for the humans, hot showers and flush toilets. 

Open March 1 through November 1, the season stretches longer than the weather usually allows. Even so, be sure to plan as far in advance as possible—during sunny weekends, reservations fill quickly.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Summer
Fall

Parking Pass

State Park Fee

Pros

15 large and spacious campsites with horse stalls. Extensive equestrian trail network.

Cons

Have to go to other Stub Stewart State Park campgrounds for showers.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Managed by

Oregon State Parks

Reservation phone number

1 (800) 452-5687

Features

Flushing toilets
Potable water
Horseback riding

Location

Nearby Adventures

Banks Trailhead to L.L. "Stub" Stewart State Park
Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

Nearby Lodging + Camping

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