Gibson Prairie Horse Camp is a primitive equestrian campground in the Hood River Ranger District with just four campsites. Each site has log corrals and enough space for two rigs, and the camp also has a stock tank fed by spring water and a manure bin.
Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so bring drinking water for your group. From Government Camp, take US 26 east for 2 miles and OR 35 north for 13.5 miles, then turn east on Forest Road 44 (Brooks Meadow Road) for 5.7 miles. Go north on Forest Road 17 (Surveyors Ridge) for 5.6 miles to reach camp.
Things to do
- Picnicking
Getting there
- From Government Camp, OR take US Hwy 26 east for 2 miles then head north on OR Highway 35 for 13.5 miles.
- Turn right (east) on Forest Service Road 44 (Brooks Meadow Road) and follow for 5.7 miles.
- Go left (north) on Forest Road 17 (Surveyors Ridge) and follow 5.6 miles to the campground.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
Vehicles 56 ft. max.