Gibson Prairie Horse Camp Camping Area
Rate this placeLast Updated: December 7, 2025
Gibson Prairie Horse Camp in Oregon offers established campsites tailored for equestrian users, featuring gravel parking spurs, hitching posts, fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.
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Summary
No potable water is available—bring your own. The campground does not require reservations; sites are first-come, first-served with no fees. RVs can access the area, but there are no hookups. Set in a peaceful, forested setting on the northern slopes of Mount Hood, it provides access to scenic horse and hiking trails like the nearby Surveyors Ridge Trail. Best visited from late spring to early fall, it offers a quiet, rustic camping experience ideal for horseback riders and nature lovers.
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Fivemile Butte Lookout
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hood River At Tucker Bridge
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1550cfs |
Mosier Creek Near Mosier
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5cfs |
Bull Run River At Lower Flume Nr Brightwood
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25cfs |
Blazed Alder Creek Near Rhododendron
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213cfs |
White Salmon River Near Underwood
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1130cfs |
Columbia River At The Dalles
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113000cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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NOHRSC RED HILL
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NOHRSC FIFTEENMILE SNOTEL
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GREENPOINT
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NOHRSC GREENPOINT
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HOOD RIVER
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Confluence Clear And Coe Creeks To Mt. Hood Nf Boundary