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Cayuse Horse Camp
Total sites: 13
Available Today: 12 FF*
Available this Weekend: 13 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 12 FF*
Available this Weekend: 13 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
2,406 ft
75°F
53°F
53°F
no signal
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest › Cle Elum Ranger District › Washington
› Kittitas County
› Ronald
› Cayuse Horse Camp
Cayuse Horse Camp, WA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cayuse Horse Camp is located in the Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (1 hr 43 min west of Wenatchee, WA) with an elevation of 2,406 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Max equipment length is 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $45.00. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Campsite Reviews (24)
4.1 out of 5
| 5 star | 71% | |
| 4 star | 8% | |
| 3 star | 0% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 17% |
@MargieB1267288 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #11
The central bathroom was full. Its the second week of July. So full its splashed your backside when having a morning uh-hem! Then to top it off, the hoses were gone. The water sprockets were NOT on. If you wanted water, you had to hand pump it and then haul it over to your horse paddock. It was a workout. No camp host this season. We are under a new contract that isnt hands on and let non-horse people camp here again. This is cyclic folks. I pray they get a grip on this before summers end. I was scheduled to come back in September for a week. Im keeping an eye on other posts on whether to cancle or not.
@sandyKE35CA250 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #6
I am disappointed and sadden to see the condition of the Cayuse Horse. I have been utilizing this camp for many years and have always appreciated the ease of making the reservation through Recreation.gov, but my most resent visit was shocking to see how far down the camp has gone since the loss of Ken as the camp host. The description of the camp is far from accurate under the new "management" there was no stock water provided. Using the pump to get stock water is not a viable source for horses. The pump is located down hill from the corrals approximately 75 to 100 yards and took two of us (senior citizens) to man handle the pump to get any water out of the pump. To carry enough water to maintain horses back up the hill was brutal to say the least. The camp is designated as stock camping only, however there were campers with reservations without any stock during our week long stay. Five separate individuals took up camp sites that were for horse or stock trailers. No host came to check/clean the camp bathrooms or fill toilet paper or verify payment of those who just pulled into a camp site. Prior host, Ken, had completed PVC pipe and spigots all the way around the corrals however no one opened the valve up behind the camp to provide gravity flow fresh water from the reservoir which is where fresh clean water has always been provided from. Horse Campers who arrived were not prepared for the lack of water. Corrals are in disrepair, we had to improvise with duct tape to fix the panels that were separated from the support posts. All of the signs stating stock camping only have been removed so campers who do not have livestock are unaware. As an equestrian I have very few options when it comes to camping with my horse as I am in my senior years. I can not haul heavy buckets by hand. Having only 14 sites designated for horses is a blessing, please help make sure this camp remains livestock use only. NOTE: Corrals now have water available at the pens.
@PEGGYB7341921 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #7
Have been going to Cayuse Horse Camp for a few years and it has went downhill. There was no water at pens and had to haul from pump which was a ways away. Not as easy being a senior. The pens need fixing. Had to use duct tape to hold some railings up as they kept coming out of post. Bathrooms were not cleaned or TP restocked in the 7 days we were there. Non horse people were able to camp there and most don't understand being around horses. There is now water to pens but it needs to be maintained.
@VincentSD1800D · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #5
Nice horse setup and clean restroom
@KarrieS9DB4E9B · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #11
No horse water, no camp host, no wheel Barrows or manure forks. Sites taken over by non horse campers that think my horses are there for their petting pleasure. Stinging nettles in campsites and horse pens. Partying teenagers encroached into site 11 late into the night set several fires outside of legal fire rings left garbage behind ncluding empty alcohol bottles . The hand pump was not fully functioning like something had been jammed into the opening could not achieve full flow.
@MargieW2A64854 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #4
Excellent camp ground with pens for horses. The pens are not in sight of most camp spots - FYI. Otherwise nice host, and all that is needed for lovely cramping! Water right by pens!
@CarrieS6009005 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #11
The camp host was very nice and accommodating.
@VickiM8674057 · Camped on Sep 7, 2023 at Campsite #9
We had a wonderful time! The sturdy and large corrals were great. And easy water access was much appreciated! The camp host, Ken was the best! Very helpful and friendly. Always there for you if needed. We loved Ken. Beautiful trails and scenery.
@AnthonyA779648 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #7
Great spot, great trails, and great host.
Ken is a gem
Ken is a gem
@AnneM9161985 · Camped on Sep 19, 2022 at Campsite #12
Clean and comfortable for both campers and horses. Ken is a TERRIFIC camp host. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. We all loved it when he shared some of the history.
@MissyD5381589 · Camped on Sep 19, 2022 at Campsite #11
Ken is an awesome host. Trail to Cooper Lake beautiful. When using this camp, your horse will be in the corrals, away from your camp site. Corrals are large and well made. There is also water there. You will need to transport the feed.
@LUCIAM5904362 · Camped on Sep 19, 2022 at Campsite #5
Ken the camp host is very helpful and flexible. He got us a new site when the one I reserved wouldn't fit our rig, was helpful with trail maps and general information. Campsites are nice, well maintained. Wish we could have a fire, but that's the way it goes in the Northwest at the end of summer!
@CB7950688 · Camped on Sep 19, 2022 at Campsite #9
Excellent. Clean and well-run. Only complaint is the camp closes before the very BEST time of year! Please please please stay open into October, which is a wonderful time of year to ride that area
@MaryK8503295 · Camped on Sep 18, 2022 at Campsite #10
Great camp and camp host. Liked the horse manure bin.
Reservation fees seemed odd. With America the Beautiful pass, cost was $41 for 3 days and $19 for the 4th day which was reserved separately due to my misunderstanding the website. Sun thru Wed night.
Sorry the camp closes near the end of Sept. Back next year!
Reservation fees seemed odd. With America the Beautiful pass, cost was $41 for 3 days and $19 for the 4th day which was reserved separately due to my misunderstanding the website. Sun thru Wed night.
Sorry the camp closes near the end of Sept. Back next year!
@NicolaN5190505 · Camped on Aug 1, 2022 at Campsite #10
Great horse camp well cared for and friendly host. Really a great place to relax and ride.
Be prepared for dry camping and horses should be in decent shape. Can be rocks and elevation.
Be prepared for dry camping and horses should be in decent shape. Can be rocks and elevation.
@AshleyK7828735 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #4
Very nice equestrian campsite. The corrals are sturdy & nicely sized, with water easily accessible. The campsites are tight for larger rigs, but have a nice layout & plenty of shade for even the really hot weather we visited in.
@DonP9017789 · Camped on Jul 22, 2022 at Campsite #6
This was our first time at this great horse camp. We met some amazing people. The camp host was super helpful and super generous. We will definitely be going back.
@HollyZ2137602 · Camped on Jul 14, 2022 at Campsite #9
This place was so nice and relaxing for our group trip. The horses were safe, getting water was easy. Many trails to choose from.
@JamesC762 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #9
Great place to ride and camp!
@JamesC762 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #8
Great place to camp!
@GaryB543 · Camped on Aug 12, 2021 at Campsite #7
Camp host does an exceptional job taking care of the facilities and upkeep as required. Restrooms are some of the cleanest I've seen at a federal campground. The corrals and horse area is well maintained and safe for our animals. They also are quick to answer questions and very helpful. Can't ask for more.
@MICKIEH993 · Camped on Aug 10, 2021 at Campsite #5
Ken was a great camp host! Met us immediately and answered all questions with enthusiasm! Rode Cooper Lake Trail and Waptus trail to Waptus Lake (long ride but worth it). Both beautiful rides and scenery. Saw a black bear on Waptus trail. Went during week days so hiker and other horse traffic was minimal. One of the wheelbarrow tires did fall off while transporting manure to dump bin but we all got a laugh out of it! Thank you!
@RobertD536 · Camped on Jun 11, 2021 at Campsite #9
I booked by calling the phone # for recreation.gov. We had lousy internet where we were at the time. I was looking for a camp site for a Friday and Saturday night in the Salmon La Sac region. The phone call took a while, but eventually, afeter she checked all the sites in the area, the lady told us there were spots @ Cayuse, which we booked for 2 nights, which we paid for after we were transferred to a second lady. She did say it was a horse camp. But we have horses at home, so that was ok, we like horses (well, my wife does, anyway). The call took about 30 minutes, but we had a spot, we thought.......
When we arrived the camp host told us we couldn't stay there, because this was a horse camp, and we had to bring horses. He was not very understanding. Given that we had booked and paid for a site, it was going to sit empty for the weekend. He didn't care.
So we had made a donation, and moved on. Luckily we found a spot by the river.
Frustrating.
When we arrived the camp host told us we couldn't stay there, because this was a horse camp, and we had to bring horses. He was not very understanding. Given that we had booked and paid for a site, it was going to sit empty for the weekend. He didn't care.
So we had made a donation, and moved on. Luckily we found a spot by the river.
Frustrating.
@VickieS669 · Camped on Jul 4, 2019 at Campsite #8
Camped here over fourth of July weekend to escape fireworks. VERY quiet so it was perfect! Great horse camping (and people camping). Corrals are nice and big, but don't really have any shade except for a couple. Easy access to water and close by to the camp spots. Very "natural" setting camp spots that are large and located in a close in area but you don't feel like you're right on top of your neighbor. Vault toilet restroom. Very nice camp host and beautiful area for trail riding. But, if you are looking for casual trail riding, there isn't much of that. Most of the trails are uphill, very rocky and difficult. There is a reason this campground was a base camp for mules!
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