Kalama Horse Camp Trailhead
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.14307, -122.32381
- Elevation: 2040 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 90 minutes
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Hikes starting here
- Kalama Waterfalls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Cinnamon Ridge Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Kalama River-Goat Marsh Lake Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Fossil Trail Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Driving Directions
Drive north on I-5 and take Exit 21 for Highway 503E, Woodland, and Cougar.
After exiting, turn right on Highway 503E in Woodland, and proceed 0.8 miles to a roundabout.
Bear right here on the Lower Lewis River Road for Cougar, and drive 27.0 miles on Highway 503 (After 22.5 miles, 503 turns south to Amboy and Battle Ground; continue straight on 503 Spur for Cougar and Mt. St. Helens).
Turn left on paved FR 8100 for the Kalama Recreation Area. After 8.6 miles of winding up and passing Merrill Lake, FR 8100 makes a sharp bend to the right.
After 0.2 miles, turn right on the 440 spur into Kalama Horse Camp.
Drive 0.2 miles, keeping straight until you see the "single vehicles" pullout on the right near the east end of the campground. The Toutle Trail #238 is straight ahead about 30 yards; the Fossil Trail #242 begins to the left.
Fees, Regulations, etc.
- Northwest Forest Pass (or America the Beautiful Pass) required at trailhead
- Campground road gated November through April
- Pit toilets in campground; water for horses only
- Share trails with horses
Page Contributors
- bobcat (creator)