Camp Wilkerson is a delightful park in the heart of the Coast Range, about 18 miles south of Rainier and 15 miles north of Vernonia.  The horse camp at Camp Wilkerson has more amenities than most, including sturdy corrals, potable water spigots at each site, pull-through parking with room for 2 or 3 rigs at each site, a large day-use parking area, and knowledgeable camp hosts.     [From Riding Northwest Oregon Horse Trails, by Kim McCarrel] Many thanks to TrailMeister’s Oregon Trail Boss Kim McCarrell for the excellent information on this horse riding area. For turn by turn trail directions consult her authoritative books which can be found here.

The trails are through forested land. There are some hills, water crossing and a bridge crossing. In addition to the Liahona Trail, there is a 5 Mile Loop Trail and the Fish Pond Loop Trail (6.4 miles). Some of the trails may be on logging roads. – Camp Wilkerson offers the only public equestrian camping in Columbia County.  We have six sites dedicated to equestrian use- complete with 4-horse corrals, water at each site, fire rings, restrooms with showers, and miles of equestrian trails.  Reserved camping is available at reserveamerica.com. Drop-in camping is welcome if space is available.