Horse Camp
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
mountain in Mason County, Washington state, United States of America
The Bear Gulch Fire was a wildfire that began on July 6, 2025, on the north side of Lake Cushman near Mount Rose in the Olympic National Forest. It was the largest fire on the Olympic Peninsula since the Great Forks Fire in 1951. As of November 12, 2025, it had burned 20,233 acres (8,188 ha) and is 100% contained. The fire was caused by human activity.
Mount Ellinor is a peak in the Olympic Mountains of Washington, United States. It is located in an area designated as the Mount Skokomish Wilderness. The mountain is a popular day hike in the summer months; the summit is reachable via a steep-but-brief 3.3-mile (5.3 km) trail which gains about 3,200 feet (980 m) in elevation from the lower trailhead.
waterfall in Mason County, Washington state, United States of America
Mount Skokomish Wilderness is a designated wilderness area in the southeast portion of Olympic National Forest on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington in the United States. The wilderness area comprises 13,291 acres (5,379 ha) administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Flapjack Lakes Campground
- Spike Camp
🎾 Sports
- Cushman Cruise Disc Golf Course
- Lake Cushman Golf Course
- Tennis
Weather
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Good to know
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Can I bring an RV or caravan to Horse Camp?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Horse Camp?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Who runs Horse Camp?
Horse Camp is operated by US Forest Service.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Horse Camp.
- Wagonwheel Camp
- Backcountry Camping · National Forest Service
- Staircase Campground · U.S. National Park Service
- Big Creek Campground · US Forest Service
- Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman Campground · Skokomish Park Lake Cushman
- Slide Camp