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Riley Horse Campground

5 mi north of Rhododendron, OR · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
15sites
Reservablebooking
Jul–Sepbest months

About Riley Horse Campground

Riley Campground is an equestrian facility located northwest of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood. Horse corrals are tucked into the forest near the campsites, and several horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground. A variety of recreational and sightseeing opportunities are available for visitors to enjoy. Several hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground, including the 5.3-mile Cast Creek Trail, which was reconstructed in 1998 and leads from the campground to the Zigzag Mountain Trail. Combined with the nearby 4.9-mile Horseshoe Ridge Trail and part of the Zigzag Mountain Trail, visitors can make a nearly 14-mile excursion. The Sandy River Trail follows the river and stretches about 3 miles. Fishing is available in nearby Lost Creek, as well as the Sandy River, which is not far from the campground. Anglers can expect a variety of trout…

  • Fees: This site is operated by Alaska Recreational Management, a concessionaire. - **Camping:** - $23/night for single site - $8/night for extra…
  • Season: 05/17/2024 – 09/30/2024
  • Managed by: Mt. Hood National Forest, USFS - Mt. Hood National Forest
  • Where: 5 mi north of Rhododendron, OR · 45.38255, -121.86153

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBikingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

39°
30°Jan
41°
30°Feb
46°
32°Mar
51°
35°Apr
59°
40°May
64°
45°Jun
74°
51°Jul
74°
51°Aug
68°
47°Sep
55°
40°Oct
44°
34°Nov
37°
29°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.

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Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 17.3 mi
Water fill-up: 24.2 mi
Propane: 19.6 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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