Joe Graham Horse Campground
Joe Graham Horse Campground is a beautiful equestrian camp with views of majestic Mt. Hood and its surrounding forest. It provides access to a variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, as well as scenic historic sites.
The campground offers single-family equestrian campsites. Most of the sites are equipped with horse corrals, tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Horse owners are responsible for cleaning up after their horses.
The campsites are intended for equestrians with horses only. Clackamas Lake Campground across the meadow is a good alternative site for those without horses.
Need to Know
Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
In accordance with standard industry practices, Mount Hood Recreation will be assessing an additional vehicle fee on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
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- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Natural Features
The campground is located in Mt. Hood National Forest at an elevation of about 3,350 feet. It is near Clackamas Lake and larger Timothy Lake. The campground sits among a forest of tall fir trees near a marshy meadow. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is less than 40 miles from Mt. Hood, where a historic lookout provides scenic views of the snow-capped mountain. Hiking and year-round skiing is available there.
Recreation
Clackamas Lake is a great place for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat, brook, rainbow and German brown trout. Nearby Timothy Lake provides opportunities for picnicking as well as water-related recreation, including the use of power boats.
The Clackamas Lake Ranger Station Historic District is less than a mile from the campground. The structures and cabins were built to house forest service workers in the early 1900s. Rustic architecture and the historic nature of the buildings and the surrounding area draws thousands of visitors each year. It is a must-see while staying at the campground.
Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are popular activities. The 1-mile Joe Graham Trail begins in the campground and connects to the Pacific Crest Trail, which extends more than 2,650 miles through California, Oregon and Washington as it stretches from Mexico to Canada. Trails to scenic Little Crater Lake and the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness are also nearby.
Contact Information
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Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-630-5721
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 40 miles to Skyline Road (Road 42). Turn right onto Skyline Road and travel south for 9 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 013, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA JOE GRAHAM, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
