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Angeles National Forest
Bandido Campground is a horse only campground.
There are several pipe-corrals, water (potable), pit toilets and great access to many trails, including PCT. There is also just past this group camp an area called Sulpher Springs which has 4 pipe corrals, water for stock and no other facilities.
PH 818-574-5200
Submitted By:Melinda Toney Click Here
Chino Hills State Park
Soquel Canyon Pkway: Great riding on easy rolling hills at Chino Hills State Park. Located in So. Calif. 60 Freeway to 71 expressway turn on Soquel Canyon Pkwy. and then Left on to Elinvar Rd. then Left on Saphire Rd. You'll see the park entrance Dirt road, one lane.
Equestrian staging area and campground with pipe stalls and horse water. PH 909-780-6222
Submitted by: Jerry and Judy Spivey Click Here
Added Note: The gravel road is very steep and if you are not going fast enough you will get stuck and have to back down and begin again.
Rancho Del Oso State Park
Davenport: Rancho Del Oso State Park is located 16 miles north of Santa Cruz across the street from the Waddell Beach parking lot on Highway 1. Reservations are required year round and can be made by phone at 831-425-1218. Please leave your name and phone number and a Ranger will return your call.
Rancho Del Oso has some long and relatively difficult trails ranging from 14 to 40 miles long. The beach is also open to riding.
There are 6 campsites, each with a picnic table and a fire stove. There is a centrally located fire pit. The campsites have a 10x10 pipe corral and a 6' pipe tie. A vault toilet and potable water are located near the campsites.
Campsites are $12.00 per night. The fee includes one vehicle and a trailer, each additional vehicle is $3.00 per night. A deposit of the first nights fee is required when you make a reservation.
Dogs are not allowed in the campground or on the trails.
Please call the park for any questions.
There is NO horse rental at the park.
Phone 831-425-1218
Submitted by: Connie DeJong Click Here
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Loafer Creek Recreation Unit (530) 538-2217 Lake Oroville: State Recreation Area, Finished a horse-in campground Summer, 1996. NICE. The Loafer Creek Unit has been an RV and tent campground located on Lake Oroville, California for years. The unit also offers day use with a picnic area/b-b-q's/beach/boat launch/hiking and horse trails. They added the horse in campground this past summer and it is nicer than the other campground.
Loafer Creek Horse Camp - A unit of Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Located at Loafer Creek Campground
15 Campsites - two horses per site
Horse washing station
Improved restroom facility with showers - handicapped accessible
Horse tethering and feeding station near each campsite
Reservations available through Destinet (1-800-444-7275)
Reserve from one site up to the entire campground
Fees are $16 per night (check on this - weekend rates, in season rates, weekday rates, and off season rates usually differ)
Extensive horse trail riding system close by (no dogs allowed on trails)with 20 miles of trails that go from 200 to 1000 feet in elevation. Trails offer a variety of animals to watch for: wild turkeys, deer, beaver, and occasionally bear; they'll also see some interesting historic sites like a settler's cabin, historic orchard, an old flume from the 1850's. The Lake Oroville Mounted Assistance Unit helps maintain and patrol these trails. There is a brochure available on the trail system - contact the district headquarters (address below).
Lake Oroville State Recreation area near Oroville, CA also offers hiking, sailing and bower boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, picnicking, boat in camping and floating campsites. It's located about 75 miles north of Sacramento on the Feather River.
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
400 Glen Drive
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 538-2200
Submitted by: Shelly Medford Click Here
Stewart Horse Camp, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
Pt. Reyes National Seashore, Olema, California, just North of San Francisco. Water is available. The trails are excellent and the riding is beautiful. You can ride to the Pacific Ocean. No pets are allowed and the fee is per person or per horse, the greater. This is a popular weekend area, not only for horse people but for others who use trails, just outside an urban area.
Ph 415-663-1362
Submitted By: Paul Peachin Click Here
More Information From: Tina Rushing Click Here
From US 101 exit Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and drive... 20 miles?...to the town of Olema.
The horse camp is very near to Five Brooks Ranch, a boarding and rental stable, and they have a site at
www.fivebrooks.com including directions. I never take US 101 through San Francisco with a horse trailer. It takes forever and it's a harrowing experience.
I have been there a few times and it's a great place. Fire pits, showers, spigot for horse water. Bring a hose, firewood, manure fork, and people water. High lines for picketing if you bring own line. Portable corrals and trailer tying are okay.
Great trails - through the redwoods to the sea.
starting next year weed free hay (cubes) or certified hay only in the campground, also next year no persons without horses.
Eldorado National Forest California
Eldorado National Forest information
3070 Camino Heights Drive
(916)644-6048 For camp reservations call 1-800-280-CAMP
Dru Barner Park
Dru Barner Park Elev. 3,000 feet. From Wentworth springs Road five miles east of Georgetown, turn left on Bypass road. Go 1.5 miles on gravel road.
Home of the 50 mile endurance ride. Wentworth Springs Road Ranger
District (916)333-4312
Information for Dru Barner Park Click Here
Submitted by: Jeff and Theresa Rhine Click Here
More Information from:
Mark/Jodi Reed, E-mail link
Dru Barner Campground is located at the 3200' elevation in Georgetown, Ca. aprox. 23 mi. SE of Auburn. From Hwy 193 in Georgetown turn E at stop sign and go 5.8 mi. on Wentworth Springs Rd. Turn left on paved forest service road and go 1.7 mi. into the campground.
The campground is beautifully wooded with 48 campsites for equestrians including pull-thrus to accommodate large rigs. There is water available with troughs & faucets near the campsites with picnic tables and firerings in many. The park also includes a group area with picnic tables, barbecues, and a large fire pit. There are flush toilets.
The campground is adjacent to the Rock Creek Recreational Area with over 160 mi. of trails. Some of the trails have been marked and a map is available at Camp Virner Restaurant on Wentworth Springs Rd. or by contacting El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation, P. O. Box 321, Georgetown, Ca. 95634 or email jodimark@jps.net .
The campground is on a first come, first serve basis with the exception of special use permits for endurance rides etc. It is best to check with the Georgetown Ranger District PH 530-333-4312. There is a $6. per night fee with 80% of the funds collected going back into the campground.
Jodi Reed, President El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation.
Submitted By: Mark/Jodi Reed Click Here
Loon Lake Equestrian
Loon Lake Equestrian (both single and Group facilities) Elev. 6500 acres to Desolation Wilderness. (get your use permit) Located on Loon Lake approx. 29 miles north of Hwy. 50 via the Ice House and Loon Lake roads. Reservation. 5/24 - 9/30 9 units, 7$ fee. piped water, vault toilets. Group $35 fee, 25 people. Crystal Basin Pacific Ranger Station information 916-644-6408
Submitted by: Jeff and Theresa Rhine Click Here
Tells Creek Horse Camp
Tells Creek Horse Camp Elevation 6,300 ft. Access to Desolation Wilderness (get your use permit) Primitive equestrian camping. Narrow paved road. No water, No toilets. Stream water available. From Hwy. 50 about 20 miles east of Placerville turn onto Ice House Road. Travel north 20 miles to Robbs saddle, turn right (east on Tells Creek Road) Tells Creek horse Camp/ Desolation Wilderness Trailhead road # 13n22. Travel 6 miles to the parking area.
Submitted by: Jeff and Theresa Rhine Click Here
Update: Feburary 2004:
The Tells Creek Horse Camp now has a vault toilet. Also, a lot of work has been done to make the campground more large-rig friendly, including several pull-thru sites.
Can accommodate quiet a few rigs and groups now. Plenty of trees for high-lines.
Several local horse groups have adopted the campground and the trails so they get at least annual maintenance. Great trails, from 2 hour loops to all day rides into the wilderness.
Some multi-use trails so you may see hikers and bikers (who are typically very conscientious of the horses).
Submitted by: Gerry Bourn Click Here
Wright's Lake
Wright's Lake (closed for 1997) Elevation 7,100 Access to Desolation Wilderness (get your use permit) Campground, picnic units and horse camping. No motor boats. Camping is in the meadow with no facilities and no fee or reservations. 34 miles east of Placerville and 8 miles north on Wrights Lake road in the Crystal Basin.
Submitted by: Jeff and Theresa Rhine Click Here
Update from: Sabra Mehl Click Here
Update for, Wrights Lake Equine Campground.
It's $12.00 per night. Approx. 20 plus sites. About 6 water faucets and pit toilets. It sits along a creek so you can use the creek for whatever. Some of the sites can accommodate a 35-foot unit (motor home or big horse trailer). The access road from highway 50 has been rebuilt and is now open. (had been destroyed in the 98 storms and floods).
Submitted By:Sabra Mehl Click Here
Daley Ranch, Escondido
The Daley Ranch is a 3,044 acre property in the hills of northeastern Escondido that will be preserved as open space forever. It has more than 20 miles of multiuse (hiking, biking and horse riding) trails, as well as a rustic ranch house built in 1927. There are 7 trails from the 1.4 mile Caballo Trail to the 5.5 mile Central Valley Loop Trail. A loop around the property is 12.2 miles. A trail map is available at both entrances, as well as at Dixon Lake.
The main entrance is at the southernmost part of the property, just north of Lake Dixon at the top of LaHonda Drive. The entrance to the northernmost part of the property is along Cougar Pass Road, 0.5 mile south of Alps Way. Cougar Pass Rd. is a dirt road, but suitable for normal vehicles. Coming from Escondido, go north on Broadway to Cougar Pass Rd. Comming from Fallbrook, take the Deer Springs/Mountain Meadow exit on I-15, go east along Mountain Meadow Rd. and Mountain Glen Way to Cougar Pass Road.
Submitted by: Linda Davis Click Here
Bridgeport
Bridgeport: The Visitor's Guide put out by the Forest Service in Bridgeport to where to horsecamp gives you miserable places to camp. You are allowed to disperse camp along Buckeye creek, before the campground and trailhead.
Sounds good, but you can't access the creek unless your horses are first cousins to a mountain goat . There is one large area that you can water your stock but it's a at a major intersection with lot's of traffic. The other area is Green Lakes. Where another trailhead begins. The dirt road to Green Lakes is long and very rough.
Great places to camp if you don't mind battling mosquitoes the size of dive bombers! My preferred place is at Virginia Lakes-at the top of Conway Summit. As of 2001, horses were still allowed at the first undeveloped campground. After passing the helipad, on the left, there is a paved road on the left that drops down in the campsites. The first two sites belong to BLM, the second site on the right is ideal for horses.
There is plenty of more sites but they belong to the Forest Service in Bridgeport. Lots of riding of both sides of the road besides riding up to the trailhead. There is another undeveloped campsite further up the road, but I think horses aren't allowed there but you can ride through with no problem.
Horses are not welcomed, even through they are allowed, starting with the Lodge Owner at Virginia Lakes to the Forest Service people in Bridge- port. There is another place to horsecamp that belongs to the BLM-Dogtown, before Bridgeport. I haven't checked it out, but I've been told that it is a good place to camp with horses in the spring and fall.
The BLM office in Bishop, CA. who me about me about Dogtown .
Information about Mammoth Lakes-another place that doesn't like horses. If you ask at the Forest Service Info Office in Mammoth Lakes they will direct you to the only place that you can camp with your horses-Agnew Meadows. Not at all telling you that the three sites are booked up, over ran with mosquitoes until July 15th or later. That campsites 8&9 are small cramped sites, especially #9. That you have to haul water from campsite #10 for your horses. Campsite #10 is the best site. Plus the riding from Agnew Meadows is very rocky, steep and that horses have died there because of the high altitude and rough terrain.
Addditional Information for Bridgeport:
Sierra Meadows Ranch Equestrian Center: offers nightly, weekly and monthly boarding from Memorial Day weekend through October 1st. Sierra Meadows has been in continuous operations since 1970. There are numerous trails surrounding the area, not to mention the surrounding John Muir Wilderness. Also offered is local information for equestrians to enjoy the area and amenities.
Other sercives available at Sierra Meadows: Horseback and mule rides - 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour and All Day.
Fishing trips to Sherwin Lakes, Evening Hayrides and dinner hayrides, petting zoo, walk 'n' lead rides for the little dudes, and camping (contained) for horse boarders.
McGee Creek Pack Station - offers daily trail rides and pack trips - bring your own horses - your gear and provisions can be packed into the John Muir WIlderness with a variety of areas offering great trail riding from a base camp. Bring your own feed rather than depend on grazing. Also offered are guided trail rides in a variety of wonderful areas - the Alabama Hills of Lone Pine (hundreds of western movie locations!),
Trail Driving stock to the Owens River, Owens Valley Trail drive, spring - beginning 2007; and John Muir Trail rides.
Call winter: 760-878-2207; summer: 760 935-4324;
www.mcgeecreekpackstation.com or email mcgee@qnet.com
Web Page McGee Creek Pack Station Click Here
Submitted by: McGee Creek Pack Station Click Here
If your horses are in real good shape the High Trail, behind the Pack Station, is a real nice ride with great views. As of last year Red Meadows Resort and Pack Station, next to the Trailhead for Rainbow Falls, had pens for privately owned horses. For $15.00 a day your horse was fed, watered and the pen cleaned. The riding was very good and varied. There is a campground up the road from Red Meadows or you can stay in their rental cabins. I was allowed to camp with my horses, but it's not a sure thing.
Best time is after the mosquitoes have left, around July 15th, 17th.
Submitted by: Terri Sullivan Click Here
Sierra Meadows Ranch
People can stay with their horses for as long as they like during the summer season - Memorial Day weekend through October 1.
Pipe corrals, arena, round pens and miles of trails. no hookups at this time, coming soon (summer 2007) horse camping with hookups.
Phone: 760 -934-6161 Address is : HCR 79, Box 162, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Burney Falls State Park
Burney: There is no actual horse camp at Burney Fall although the Sierra Crest Trail goes through the park and you can find places to camp off of Clark Creek Rd. Pretty area.
On the other hand, Lassen Park has a very nice facility with tie posts but no corrals.
(See Lassen NP Just below) Burney Falls State Park, PH 916-335-2777
Submitted by: Sam McMurry Click Here
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Mineral: Lassen Park has a very nice facility with tie posts but no corrals.
The trails are in excellent condition for the most part and soft enough to not need shoes. To preserve the trails no stock is allowed to stand in the creeks or lakes, so you must bring a folding bucket on your ride. Dogs are allowed in camp on a leash, but not on the trails. Back country permits are required to use the trails.
The contact number for the Lassen Volcanic National Park is, 530-595-4444.
Submitted by: Sam McMurry Click Here
South Warner Wilderness, (in North Eastern CA.)
This pristeen Wilderness in Modoc County is little used and the tails are in good shape.
There are 77 miles of trails in this 70,385 acre wilderness. The corrals at Soup Springs are in excellent shape with potable water and pit toilets.
At Pepperdine Pack Station the corrals are smaller and the camp area is about 1/4 mile from the corrals. Potable water and pit toilets are also available here.
This is actually my favorite spot to camp as it is a little more quiet. The trails are at 6000 to 9000 foot elevation and generally are not accesable until late June or early July. At this time, no permits are required to use the wilderness, but as it becomes more popular I am sure the number of trails users will be limited.
The contact for more information is Warner Mountain Ranger District in Cedarville at 530-279-6116.
Submitted by: Sam McMurry Click Here
Sept 12 2006: up date for the Peperdine Horse Camp and Trail head, there are now approxamatly 15 new pipe corrals all built by the High Country Back Country Horsemen with a huge trailer turn around, mounting block, all graveled axcces to the new horse camp. Each camp spot has a table, fire ring and a corral. Running water. A short 2 min ride from the new camp area brings you right to the trail head. Submitted by: Vicky Sjoberg Click Here
Humbolt Redwoods State Park
Weott: The horse camp is called Cuneo Creek. One hour south of Eureka you turn west on the road to Honeydew. Driving slowly through old Redwood trees for about 20 minutes will bring you to the entrance. It's a beautiful area with water troughs, hitching rails, corrals, and coin operated showers. As of Spring 2002 they were looking for campground hosts with horses. More information can be found by calling the park headquarters at (707)-946-2409
Snider Horse Camp - Caples Lake area
Off of Hwy 88 near Kirkwood ski resort in Alpine county. This is a "roughing it" campsite with no facilities. Water is near by in a high country stream. The trails are worth the lack of comfort though with high ridge line views of Lake Tahoe and the sourounding forests! Ride through summer snow pack, verdant valleys and meadows with greenery all around. Bring your bug spray, the mosquitos are thick sometimes.
E-mail: Carrie Giannandrea Click Here
Redwood National Park
Horse Trails at Redwood National Park:
We have a 3 hr. loop and a 6 hr. loop. We also have a one overnight trail and a three day trail. The trails are currently in good repair and there are campgrounds on the trails. Some are just horse camps and those have corrals. One of them is a backpacking campground and I believe that it just has hitch racks. If you have any questions you should call the Redwood Information Center in Orick to get a map and register if you are going to be camping or riding on the trails. I hope this helps out a little and enjoy!
Ph 707-464-6101
Submitted by: Teresa Roberts Click Here
Orick Rodeo Grounds, Redwood National Park
Orick Rodeo Grounds offers some camping options for those who want to come and enjoy the horse trail in Redwood National Park. The Rodeo grounds is located at the trail head and offters corrals for your horses, a place to park your rig and pitch a tent. They currently charge $10/night per horse for corrals & your camping comes free. A camphost is currently onsite.
For more information call (707) 488-2885.
Submitted by: Kristina Combs Click Here
San Rosa National Scenic Area
North Palm Springs: trails, Camping?? Ph 619-251-0812
Need more information, please send if you know something about it.
Caribou Wilderness Area
Chester: This is a beautiful area to ride and overnite. Trailhead has a small horse camp with feww horse corralls and water. Kind of primitive. Most campers turn off on side roads before trailhead to camp and ride their horses to trail head. This is a protected area for hikers and horses only. Fishing at the small lakes along the trail with licenses allowed. Deep snow in winter because of elevations, but excellent easy riding in summer. Beautiful scenery, good trails access to water for horses at all lakes, you can swinn your horses at some of them.
Located out of Chester, Ca. off of Highway 36, ride can tie into Lassen National Park area. Check with local Forest Service Lassen National Forest or Plumas National Forest for more info. I used to live there so I just went. No more info., but riders are missing a good bet on this one, especially if they like to camp.
Submitted by: Kay Cox Click Here
Rock Creek Pack Station
Bishop:
Offers all sorts of trail rides from cattle drives to fishing trips.
PH 619-872-831
Web Page: Rock Creek Pack Station Click Here
Submitted by: Phil Bulfinch Click Here
Cleveland National Forest
Rancho Bernardo: Obtain a trail park pass from the forest service.
PH 619-673-6180, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 200. 92127-210
Web Page: Cleveland National Forest Click Here
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
There is one place at Whiskeytown National Recreation area where horses are allowed. There are approximately 2 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. No water and no corrals. Access to Whiskeytown trails is excellent from here. There is plenty of water for stock in streams approximately 1 mile away from campsite. To get there take highway 199 West of Redding CA.
Just as you get to the east end of Whiskeytown reservoir there will be a sign announcing the Visitors Center and Rangers office, go left there. The road is all paved except for the last mile. You will pass the visitors center and the Rangers office (get your fire and camping permit here as well as an excellent map of trails). Continue on this road until you arrive at the dam. At the dam stay to the left and do not cross the dam (the road curves to the right and across the dam, stay to the left to go to the horse camp).
The road you turn left on off the main road before the dam crossing is Paige Bar.
Continue down this road until you see the sign for the NEED camp
(NEED camp goes right). Go left here onto the gravel road. The horse camp is approximately 1 mile down the gravel road at a 3 way intersection.
The park is in a recreation area but is run by the National park service which is where the problems lie.
The "intersection" where horse camp is located is just a big wide area with a small Horse camp sign that tells people a special permit is needed. Be sure to get your parking permits before heading to camp. Also the gnats are awful in late summer so using a super repellant on your horse is recommended.
Additional Information from: Shelley Nelson E-mail Click Here
Whiskeytown: PH 916-241-6584
Emigrant Wilderness, Crabtree Campground
Crabtree Campground located right at the northwest edge of Emigrant Wilderness. It is a right hand turn (if you are going East)(or south side of highway 108) off of highway 108 about 3 miles west of Pinecrest on Crabtree Road. You follow Crabtree Road about 5 miles to Aspen Meadows.
There is a pack station at Aspen Meadows. Keep going past Aspen Meadows about 3.5 miles to Crabtree horse campground that has picnic tables, fire pits and lantern poles. Water for stock is via a nearby stream. No corrals, though there are hitching rails. The campground has parking for long pull through rigs and all of the roads and parking spots are paved.
There is access to the Emigrant Wilderness trails right from the campground. You will want to get a map of the Emigrant Wilderness trails from the Ranger Station located on Highway 108 west of the Crabtree turnoff. There is an excellent trail from Aspen Meadows that runs along the edge of Bell Meadows as well. The trails here are very well maintained.
Submitted By: Bill Langenfeld
Malibu Creek State Park
Malibu State Park can be accessed by two ways. Pay in the parking lot off Malibu Cyn Road and ride directly in, or Park off Muholland and Cornell. You can also park at Paramount. If you park at Paramount Park or the free parking area, you have a choice of three trails that will take you over and drop you into the park.
These can get a bit narrow and sometimes steep, so this area would not be recommended for beginners.
Once you’re in the park itself, you have a few choices. However, most of the trail is maintained fireroad type trail system to ride. It’s pleasant, but heavily populated with mountain bikers and hikers. Also, this park has a tendency to have “not so horse friendly” mountain bikers, so your horse should be properly trained for this type of traffic.
Submitted By: Tom Torres E-mail Click Here
Ph 818-880-0350
Mt. Diablo State park
San Francisco: I do know that they do provide a camp site for horses. One I know is more of a hitch or tie line and the other I believe has several 12X12 corrals. I live just outside the park and moved recently to this area.
I can tell you I've ridden from Walnut Creek to Danville through the mountain trail. Some of the trails are mild fire roads that are shared with bikers and hikers (sometimes dogs off leash). Other trails are steep, you can find single tracks as well. Bridges and or creek crossings are great for training young horses. Bikers are all very nice and willing and most stop unless you tell them it's ok to go!
First - all the EAST BAY PARKS web site.
Web Page: EAST BAY PARKS Click Here
Second - all of the STATE Parks web site.
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Mt Diablo - There are several regional parks that flow into Mt Diablo STATE park… I tend to park in Castle Rock staging area - no fee for day rides.
Castle Rock area
www.ebparks.org/resources/pdf/trails/dfoothills_map.pdf (map)
Web Page: Map Click Here
www.ebparks.org/resources/pdf/trails/dfoothills_text.pdf (park text with contact numbers)
Web Page: park text with contact numbers Click Here
Mt. Diablo State park
www.parks.ca.gov/pages/517/files/mtDiabloBrochure.pdf Web Page: Mt. Diablo State park Click Here
Ph 510-837-2525
Submitted by: Dawn Radtke Click Here
Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness State Park
Idyllwild: trails Ph 714-659-2607
Need more info. Please send if you anything to add.
Mt. Tamalpais State Park
San Francisco: Trails, Frank Valley Horse camp 415-388-3215
Ranger station at Pantoll Station 415-388-2070
Mt. Tamalpais is in Marin County California. It's the small mountain at the top of Mt. Tamalpais State Park, part of the California State Parks and is the uppermost peak above Muir Woods. There is also a horse camp at the base of Muir Woods on Muir Woods Road in Franks Valley. The phone # for the ranger station at Pantoll Station (also a camping facility but not for horses) about 1/2 way up the hill between the peak of Mt. Tam. and Muir Woods is 415-388-2070.
The horse camp has pipe corrals, picnic table and a toilet inside an outhouse like structure. There is plenty of water for horses both there and across the street in the creek. Riding is great - you can go to the beach (Muir Beach in about 20 minutes), all the way south to the overlook of the Golden Gate Bridge (about 2 hr. ride) or all the way to the north to Point Reyes over Mt. Tam (about a 6-7 hour ride). It's fun to have lunch at the Pelican Inn at Muir Beach - they have a corral with tie up rings for day use & we ride there 1-2x a week.
The camp requires reservations and a note: the road is quite windy going down there (about 5-6 miles from Hwy. 101 - Shoreline Hwy. exit & follow Hwy. 1 in the direction of Muir Beach. After Pelican Inn, bear right on Muir Woods Rd. rather than following Hwy. 1 to the left. Trail maps are available through that same phone #.
Added Note: June 29 2003
The drive down Hwy. 1 is not recommended for very long rigs. Also, there was an article in the local newspaper saying that a 2 mile stretch of Hwy. 1 will be closed for the next 3 months (probably about June-Aug/Sep) for CalTrans repairs. Traffic will be diverted through Muir Woods which I certainly would not drive my 2 horse trailer on let alone anything wider. So I would not recommend trying to get down there this summer unless you leave the rig elsewhere, ride down the Miwok Trail and have someone bring things in by car. -duffy
Submitted by: Duffy Hurwin Click Here
Topanga State Park
Topanga: trails Ph 213-372-0200
Need more info. Please send if you anything to add.
Devil's Gulch at Samuel P. Taylor State Park
There are 3 group campsites on a narrow road off Sir Frances Drake Road. They have 6 pipe corrals and 2 "pasture" areas for the horses. Water is available for the horses but you must provide your own container. The campsites are very large and private and have outhouses, picnic tables, BBQ and running water. The campsites border a creek that is below the campground via a somewhat steep, but accessible trail. You may use the shower facilities at the neighboring campground just down the road. I believe the fee's are $8.00 per horse. No extra charge for the campsite.
There are trails all around the campground but if you want to ride on the beach you'll need to trailer.
We we're told from other campers (on the day we left) that you can ride into the town of Olema from Devil's Gulch and there is an oyster bar that has a hitching post for your horses.
Devil's gulch horse camp 415-488-9897
Submitted by: Pam Click Here
Russian Gulch State Park, (Northern CA coast)
The campground entrance is located 3.3 miles east of Highway 1 on County Road 409. The water is a well with a hand pump and water trough located in the center of the campground and services all 4 sites. The campground consists of four separate campsites, each with a picnic table, metal fire ring with grill and a cleared area for a tent. One unisex pit toilet services the campground. Each campsite will accommodate a maximum of four persons and four horses. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and are not permitted on State Park trails unless indicated. Horses may be tied only to the hitch racks provided and must not be left unattended.
Submitted by: Pam Click Here
Henry Coe State Park
Santa Clara: As of spring 2002, there are two entrances and two ways to camp in Coe Park: the main entrance has the visitor's center and organized camp sites, and is off Dunn Avenue (exit from 101) in Morgan Hill. Parking is sometimes limited. A dedicated horse camp with two paddocks is located a couple of miles from the visitor's center by reservation (info below).
If you call ahead you can get permission to drive a truck to the horsecamp site to carry gear/water/hay for your group. Check with rangers concerning campfires, you may be able to have one if you bring your own wood. The main entrance road is very steep and winding.
Be sure your vehicle and trailer are properly maintained to travel this road.
WARNING: If you travel anywhere within the 87,000 acres of Coe Park, be sure to carry a good map. Orienteering skills are a plus. The roads are marked, but occasionally the markers are damaged. Let someone know your destination and estimated time of return.
The Hunting Hollow entrance is off Roop Road (access from New Ave--San Martin Ave, off 101, or Highway 152) in Gilroy and has a large gravelled parking lot for horse trailers. Hunting Hollow is accessed by a less steep and winding road, although it is narrow in some places. From Hunting Hollow you would horse-pack your gear to several destinations within the park. You can camp anywhere beyond a 1/2 mile radius from the parking lot, car camping is not permitted. Campfires are not allowed because of fire danger and environmental concerns of picking up fallen wood. Bring water or a way to purify it.
During the summer, you'll probably need to bring horse pellets. Coit Camp or Coit Lake (same name but different places), Wilson Camp, Mississipi Creek, and Pacheco Camp are good destinations. Horse-packing, like back-packing is not recommended for folks who must have a hot shower every night.
The park phone number is 408-779-2728
Web Page: Cleveland National Forest Click Here
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Ohlone Wilderness Trail
Ohlone Wilderness Trail which is so close to the Area, and has a horse camp along the way, Alameda Co.
Submitted By: Lynge Simoni Click Here
Morongo Basin/Joshua Tree National Park
Black Rock is located above the town of Yucca Valley and is away from the main part of Joshua Tree National Park - the California Riding Hiking Trail does join them. It is a very long, rather ho-hum ride for the most part so the entire trail, which runs all the way to Twentynine Palms, is not used that often.
Riders do use the CRHT frequently both at Black Rock and Ryan but just not the whole distance. The other thing that visitors to JTNP need to know is that dogs are NOT allowed on the trails and you are not supposed to leave them in or tied at your rig unattended.
People calling for horse camp reservations at the 800 number need to know that it is basically just a very large parking lot.
There is water available at Black Rock and tie rails but no corrals. The nearest restroom is just below the Visitor's Center and entails a short hike. There are some picnic tables and fire rings but you need to bring firewood if you want a camp fire. There are no numbered sites and the reservations desk will ask questions like "how long is your rig?". It doesn't matter what you tell them because this camp is rarely that full and they may give you a site number but don't worry about it because you will not find any site numbers once you arrive. If you have not paid camping fees in advance you can just walk up to the Visitor Center and pay there. On occasion there will be a large group using this horse camp and for this reason the Park advises to make reservations. Day use is free.
Travel directions to Black Rock Horse Camp are I 10 to SR 62. SR 62 to Yucca Valley at the traffic signal at Joshua Lane/Old Woman Springs Rd.-SR 247 turn right on to Joshua Lane. Follow Joshua Lane to San Marino (goes through housing developments) make a right on San Marino and follow the road to the entrance to Black Rock. At the entrance there is a dirt road to the right which leads to the Horse Camp.
This road is well marked and there is a split rail fence around the Horse Camp.
There are riders who like to come to this area who are not self-contained. They may choose to ride Black Rock as a day ride rather than camp there. There are motels in Yucca Valley and boarding for equines available at Yucca Valley Equestrian Center (760 - 365-4433) which is not far from Black Rock.
It is possible to ride to Black Rock from the Equestrian Center but most seem to prefer to trailer their horses up from YVEC.
Yucca Valley, Black Rock horse camp. Ph 760-365-9585
9800 Black Rock Canyon Road, Yucca Valley, 92284
Web Page: Joshua Tree National Park Click Here
RYAN HORSE CAMP is more centrally located in Joshua Tree National Park. The cost for overnight camping at Ryan is $5.00 which can be deposited in the "Iron Ranger" located near the large sign that says "Fee Area".
Day use is free and there is a separate parking area for day use vs overnight camping.
THIS IS A PRIMITIVE CAMP. IT IS NECESSARY TO HAUL WATER FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR ANIMALS if you plan to stay any time at all. The Park requests that riders bring only pellets to feed and that you begin feeding pellets a few days in advance as they are concerned about non-native grass species.
You must make reservations in advance to use the overnight area. Call Karen at (760) 367-5541 M-F, 8 AM to 4 PM. The regulations for overnight camping are two rigs per site (one rig can park in the site and the other on the outside edge). They allow 6 people per site. There are some tie rails on the outside edge of the parking area and there are pit toilets. The sites have picnic tables and fire pits. You will need to bring your own firewood if you want a fire. I realize this may only appeal to the more hearty types who are willing to haul water, etc. but there are some good trails to explore in this area.
It is also a very historic area and although the camping area is a bit cramped it is neat being camped among the large boulders.
Visitors coming in from the West will probably find the West Entrance the easiest route. Take SR 62 through Yucca Valley. In the village of Joshua Tree turn right at the second traffic signal which is Park Blvd. The fee station is approximately five miles.(Park Blvd. will become Quail Springs Road at the top of the hill.)
You will have to pay at the fee station unless it is closed, in which case they will probably catch you for the entrance fee on the way out.
Villa del Cavallo Sereno is a weekend/overnight contemporary desert vacation house on 5 acres, almost at the West Entrance to JTNP, which welcomes equestrians. There are corrals and lots of trailer parking. The house has kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms also there is a single bed and other sleeping arrangements possible. The web page is:
www.rosebudrubystar.com/villa.html From the fee station it is about 16 miles to Ryan Campground. There is a sign for the campground and the dirt road to Ryan turns to the right. The horse camp is located where the road curves to the right at the start of the campground. There is a metal gate at the entrance and at the exit of the horse camp,they want them closed after you enter and exit.
There are trail maps available at the fee stations and visitor centers but at the present time they do not have the trail names marked on the maps making them difficult to use. I do have a set of trail maps available with mileage marked and the trails clearly marked with trail names and rated for difficulty.
These maps were created by a local man who has never charged for them. If someone needs a copy of a trail map for either Black Rock, Ryan or West Entrance I will reproduce them and distribute them only for the cost of photocopying and mailing. Contact: desertmulesjt@yahoo.com
E-Mail: desertmulesjt@yahoo.com Click Here
WEST ENTRANCE: There is no trail head parking at West Entrance at this time. The Backcountry Management and Wilderness plan for the Park sets out a future goal for this but it has not been done as yet. What this means is that the great riding trails at West are not that accessible. If you are interested seeing day use parking become available in the West Entrance area perhaps a letter to the Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent would help bring this about.
The address is Superintendent, Joshua Tree National Park, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
MORONGO VALLEY: If riders are interested in learning about or are interested in riding the trails in Morongo Valley they can contact Sue or Sally at Coyote Ridge (760 - 363-3380). They can do boarding or give guided rides for the trails in that area. They also have some rental horses available. Morongo Valley is located off of SR 62 and is the first little town before Yucca Valley.
PIONEERTOWN: This is a fun area! There are some great trails in the area and there is an "old west" feel all around. Downtown Main Street was once a movie site. On weekends they have reenactments, skits and gun fights for the public to view. Pappy and Harriet's often has evening entertainment and serves lunch and dinner. There is also food available at the Bowling Alley. You can learn more about the area at
www.pioneertown.com/ This area is undergoing a lot of change so check out the web pages for updates.
At Betty B's Pioneertown Corrals (760 - 408-0771, 760-365-0891 or 760 - 365-7580) there is overnight camping with corrals (they have water barrels and feeders) and a covered area with barbecues and tables.
There is a fire pit and they supply wood. There are restrooms but no showers. The Fee is $10 per rig and $10 per corral with one horse, there will be an extra $10 fee even if you put two horses in one corral.
For big groups there is a flat rate. They are open year round. RESERVATIONS ADVISED. The office for this camping area is in The General Store.
The Pioneertown Motel has new owners and is undergoing some improvements. They have corrals available as well. (760) 365-4879
www.pioneertownmotel.com/INDIAN CANYONS IN PALM SPRINGS: This is not in the Morongo Basin but quite often riders coming into the Morongo Basin plan a side trip to day ride the Indian Canyons beforehand. It is possible to leave early in the morning and arrive at the canyons in plenty of time for a fun ride before continuing on to overnight at Black Rock or Pioneertown or a motel in Yucca Valley. From the West on I-10 get off at the Hwy 111, Palm Springs exit. Hwy 111 turns into Palm Canyon Dr. (yes, you will be driving right through the heart of downtown) As East Palm Canyon splits from South Palm Canyon stay to the right on South Palm Canyon.
South Palm Canyon goes right into the Indian Reservation where there is a toll gate. The canyons are open daily 8AM to 5PM, no overnight stays are possible. The equestrian fee is $10.00. No dogs allowed.
The horse trailer parking is in a lot on the left hand side just up from the toll gate. There are maps available at the toll gate. The trails are pretty well marked and used, on weekends during the Spring and Fall (the ONLY time to go there) there will be hikers on the trails but no bicycles.
This is amazing area. The trails wander through native palm oases and there is often water in the streams and creeks. We have seen Big Horn Sheep and wild horses while riding the trails in this area.
Note: The Morongo Basin/Joshua Tree National Park is high desert. Spring and Fall are the prime riding seasons but even then be prepared for any kind of weather. Nights can be cold and days can be quite warm.
It can also be windy. The spring of 2005 should be spectacular for wildflowers due to all of the moisture we have received, so be sure to bring your camera.
Submitted By: Roberta Frederick Click Here
Rancho Oso
Santa Barbara: Rancho Oso has pipe corrals, box stalls, cabins, covered wagons, tent & RV parking for horse & mule clubs, as well as individuals. We are located within the Los Padres Nat'l Forest in the Santa Barbara area with acces to all the trails. We have hot showers, food service, horseboarding, arena, campfire rings. Whether you're on the road, just passing through, or looking for a unique riding vacation, stop by and say howdy! (805) 683-5686.
E-mail: Randy & Lil Click Here
Web Page Rancho Oso Click Here
Montana De Oro State Park
Montana de Oro State Park is located in San Luis Obispo County.
It is possible to camp there with your horse and ride on the beach. I am sure that it is listed with other state parks within California.
Only potable water for the horses
Corrals available with the camp sites
No showers or toilets
Area divided into a "group" type of situation or "individual" camp sites
Mountain riding or riding on the beach
Located south of Morro Bay
Submitted By: Judithanne Young Click Here
Garland Regional Park, Carmel Valley in Central California
Garland Regional Park : 10 miles east of Carmel. No camping facilities but water available in river, lake in park and one horse tank (and water for humans). 4500 acres of wonderful groomed trails, varying from long flat loops to mountainous climbs and decents into wonderful redwood canyons. Also, day passes available for VERY small groups into the Blumquist Reservation, about 8 miles further east.
Submitted By: Diana Tiernan Click Here
Jack Brook Horse Camp
La Honda: I live in San Mateo County and we have a great horse camp here. Jack Brook Horse Camp is located just outside of La Honda CA. and is run by San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Dept.
For reservations call 650-363-4000. This camp has at least 40 pipe paddocks, hot showers, full kitchen set up, the works. Reservations are tough to get as it is booked at least a year in advance.
There are two other camp sites (2 and 3) which can each accommodate 9 people.
Web Page Click Here
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Judi Baskin, New Century Equestrians. Web Page Click Here
Campfar West
Wheatland: Campfar West. located outside of wheatland california. there is overnight camping, fishing, boating. ect. trails for ever to ride on and backs up to spencerville wildlife preserve. call Cindy Hollis for more info 530-633-2121. ( i think.)
Submitted By: Laurie Bernard Click Here
Slypark Campground
Placerville: Slypark Campground, located on Jensen Lake above Placerville california and before Tahoe. Over night camping and the Black oak equestrian campground. there are fees. nice place but short rides.
Submitted By: Laurie Bernard Click Here
Horsebackriding in Alpine County
There's a lot of general County information at our website at alpinecounty.com, but for riding, both the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness and the Mokelumne Wilderness are great for day and overnight trips. The Carson Iceberg is accessed from Markleeville, California via Highways 88, 89 south and 4 at the Wolf Creek Meadows and from Hwy 395 at the former Antelope Pack Station near Walker, California. The Mokelumne can be accessed from Highway 88, and several trailheads in Hope Valley.
If people have questions, email me, or call us at 530-694-2475.
Submitted By: Bob Anderson ,Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, Click Here
Web Page: Alpine County Click Here
Bob Anderson
Executive Director
Alpine County Chamber of Commerce
City of Norco, California
City of Norco,California as a place to ride. We have 44,000 horses that live here. We have more than 80 miles of trail on the city streets alone. This does not include 6,000 acres of verdant river bottom (River Trails Park-a bird sanctuary with more than 2,000 types of birds). There are other parks that are adjacent to this one making it possible to ride from the mountains to the sea (we are in the middle). We also have some nice steep hills for those endurance riders who wish to condition their horses for endurance riding. Naturally, we have a thriving area for those who show in all disciplines as well. The city was written up in Equus Magazine several years ago since it has the most liberal zoning laws in California as to horse ownership per lot size.
Stagecoach Trails RV, Equestrian and Wildlife Resort
Anza Borrego - Stagecoach Trails RV, Equestrian and Wildlife Resort-
Tents or Full Hook-ups, Rental Units, Located at 7878 Great Southern Overland Stage Route, Julian, Ca 92036.
We have around 40 horse corrals, with most right out the door to your RV. We have 12 x 24 and 24 x 24.
760-765-2197, or 1-877-896-2267 (fax) 1-760-765-1606
Adjacent to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park , California Riding and Hiking trail. Endless opportunities for hiking and wildlife discovery . Pipe corrals for horse camping, Horsegate for easy access to State park. Good place to ride in the winter.
Web Page: Stagecoach Trails resort Click Here
Submitted By: Linda Davis Click Here
KELTY MEADOWS
KELTY MEADOWS: Horse Camp Ground / Sierra National Forest Aprox. 14 mi. N. of Oakhurst (N. of Fresno on the way to Yosemite) off of Hwy. 41. Aprox. 1 mi. N. of Rd 222 (turn-off to Bass Lake) Turn Right on Rd. 632 (Sierra Sky Ranch Rd.) Kelty Meadows is located between the Texas Flat turn-off and Fresno Dome Camp Grounds This is a "specific" Horse Camp at the 5,200' elev. with 12 sites, by a beautiful Meadow and towering view of Fresno Dome. It has no potible water, but does have creek water for Stock. There are "pit" Toilets, some hitch rails & fire pits. High-lining is permited. Terain is easy with many fire-road type trails that go off in all different directions. Great for beginners. Reservations are a MUST between May & September, made in advance by calling California Land Management CampGround Reservation Service 1-800-280-2267.
Submitted By: George & Victoria Ritchie BCHC-San Joaquin / Sierra Unit Click Here
Texas Flat
Texas Flat: Camp Ground w/ Group Horse Facilities / Sierra National Forest This is aprox the same distance as Kelty Meadows from Oakhurst, but in a different direction. Take Rd. 623 (Sierra Sky Ranch Rd.) just 1 mi. past Rd. 222, (the Bass Lake Rd. turn-off), and follow signs that say Texas Flat.
Horse facilities are in the very back of the CampGround. Stop at Campground Host Trailer, and ask Jess West about Trails & Information. He's been up there in that area for Years! No pottible water. Creek Warter for Stock. Pit Toilets. Hitching Rails & Fire Pits. Reservations are a must between May & September, made in advance by calling California Land Management CampGround Reservation Service 1-800-280-2267.
Submitted By: George & Victoria Ritchie BCHC-San Joaquin / Sierra Unit Click Here
Skillman Flat, Tahoe National Forest
Nevada City: Skillman Flat Horse Camp was built by the Gold Country Trails Council in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest at the 5000-foot elevation. Enjoy marked, dedicated trails, while exploring this beautiful and scenic area.
Just 15 miles east of Nevada City, California, off Highway 20, the Skillman Flat Horse Camp provides 15 individual campsites, 4 horse corrals 12x14 each, tie rails, water for stock, fire rings and restrooms. There is ample campsite parking for your vehicle and horse trailers.
Group and individual sites available.
$20. per night per space
Double site with corrals.
Entire campground (15 spaces) per night
Special events rates are available
Information and Reservations 530-478-9664
Between the hours of 7 am to 8 am and 6pm to 10 pm daily
Submitted By: Barbara Spring, Secretary, Gold Country Trails Council Click Here
Web Page: Gold Country Trails Council Click Here
Little Lasier Meadows Horse Camp
Sierraville: Little Lasier Meadows Horse Camp was established by the Gold Country Trails Council, at a Pacific Crest Trailhead, near a beautiful meadow and stream.
The camp provides:
12 campsites (2 vehicles each)
Picnic tables, fire rings, hitching rails, water for stock, restrooms
$13.00 per night per site
Information and Reservations call:
Truckee Ranger District 530.587-3558
Sierraville Ranger Station 530-994-3041
Reservation Fee: $8.
Directions: The campground is located near the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Take Highway 80 to Highway 89, toward Sierraville. Travel approximately 15 miles on Highway 89 to the Jackson Meadows turnoff, which is Fiberboard Road. Proceed approximately 15 miles to the East Meadows turnoff. Go across a metal bridge, take the first left turn and its' approximately 2 miles to the Little Lasier Meadows Horse Camp.
Submitted By: Barbara Spring, Secretary, Gold Country Trails Council Click Here
Web Page: Gold Country Trails Council Click Here
Upper Oso Campground
Santa Barbara, Hwy 154 to Paradise Road to Upper Oso Campground
Campsites with pipe corrals, tables, fire rings, running piped water and bathrooms with flush toilets.
Access to MANY beautiful trails in the Los Padres National Forest. Access to Santa Ynez River and swimming holes.
Certain campsites can be reserved ahead of time by calling Reserve USA.
Campground can sometimes be closed during the winter/spring due to rains and high river crossings so call Ranger District ahead of time.
Submitted By: Michelle MacGilfrey Click Here
Report Oct 27 2008.
Probably USED to be a good spot, but is overrun by OHV users who go unchecked, tearing around on noisy quads and bikes. Our horses were spooked to the point where we had to leave because their safety (and ours) was in jeopardy.
NO CLEAN WATER EITHER! The water spigot was intermittent and brown, and the one horse water trough there was being used as a place for the camp host to soak his agave plants. Not kidding.
Would advise others to STEER CLEAR - another great spot that has been ruined by OHV users and lax rangers.
Mountian Meadow Getaway
South Lake Tahoe: Bring your horse and a friend to enjoy the fresh air and incredible trails through meadows, streams and the forest. For a longer ride, trail to Lake Tahoe!
A beautiful home with 2 decks, hammock, BBQ, gourmet kitchen and formal dining area. There is a panoramic view from almost every room.
Two private bedrooms with their own full baths.
Internet access available. Steam bath with jetted tub.
Ormsby Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Phone: 530-545-0476
E-mail: Mountian Meadow Getaway Click Here
YOSEMITE
As the Controversy and Rumors abound, about Horses NOT being allowed in Yosemite, friends of ours just (recently) Horse Camped in the (3-sites) at Wawonna Horse Camp Sites / by the old Stables (now shut down).....and.....at also camped in the Bridleveil Horse Camp (3-sites) up in Bridleveil CampGrounds up on the Glacier Point Rd......both IN Yosemite National Park.......so.......for at least THIS year, they have not completely shut us out from Camping there. Reservations MUST be made in advance, so call Yosemite National Park Reservations. 1-209-372-0200
Submitted By: George & Victoria Ritchie BCHC-San Joaquin / Sierra Unit Click Here
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We have made 5 trips to Bridleveil campground in the last 2 yrs and of those 5 every time we were told the campground was full. When we got there -most times we were the only ones there.
We can't figure out if they are trying to get rid of us horsepeople or just have a lousy reservation system. When you call to make reservations if you are told it is full please ask them to check again to make sure. Many times they are lumping the 3 sites in with the regular camping sites.
There use to be 6 camp sights but because they are not used ( res always shows full ) we are loosing them.
Submitted By: M D Click Here
Information from Andrea Loveday
Just returned from camping at Yosemite valley, boarding the horses at Yosemite stables. Although Yosemite is always a good trip, I would not return to the valley with horses. Most of the trails where horses are allowed have been at least partially paved with asphalt, which is very slippery for shod horses. Even the trail that leads to the top of Nevada Falls and to the John Muir trail, which is specifically marked for horses, starts out this way, and then transitions to granite - we found out later that the stable only takes mules on this trail. You better have a pretty sure footed horse for this trail. In addition, every time we asked about good horse trails, or looked for a map, no one, even the people at the stable, had any info. There is still a horse camp at Wawona, but again the trails were hard to find, and the locals gave poor information. So, in short - stick to the designated horse camps, and do good research on the trails ahead of time, because you may not get much information there.
Submitted By: A.L. Click Here
Turkey Hill Equestrian/Group Campground
16 acre camp adjacent to the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail (MCCT) Staging Area at Camanche South Shore.
It has seven sites:
Two single family sites that accommodate a maximum of eight persons with two vehicles two trailers and four horses.
Two double sites.
Two triple sites that accommodate double and triple the single site capacity.
One quad site that accommodates a maximum of 32 persons and 8 vehicles with trailers and 8 horses.
All sites have picnic tables, a fire ring/barbecue grill, a paddock for each horse, lantern stands, and close access to water.
One of the single sites has accessible facilities including a transfer platform to assist in getting on and off horses.
Equestrian campers with East Bay MUD trail permits will have access to 7.25 miles of trail at the campground, and can trailer to North Shore for 5.1 miles of trail and a 3 mile loop, or to Pardee Reservoir for 10.6 miles of trail.
Work is in progress on the segment that will connect the trail at Camanche with the trail at Pardee. When completed there will be 21 miles of continuous trail on EBMUD's Mokelumne watershed.
Showers, coin-operated laundry, an RV dump station and a general store are available to equestrian campers elsewhere in the park.
Reservations can be made by calling the South Shore Park Office at (209) 763-5178, weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Web Page: Lake Camanche Click Here
Web Page: East Bay MUD Click Here
Submitted By: A.L. Click Here
Tuolumne Meadows
Another site for horse camping is Tuolomne Meadows. ( to al a me ) This is a verrrrry long haul in and you better bring extra gas for the trip out BUT it is woth it. Your at aprox 9000' so it gets cold at night. You will be ridding some of the original John Muir Trail. If you have the time, ride this area. Res are necessary and you'll need to make them early in the year for summer.
Submitted By: M D Click Here
R & L Cross Ranch
Barstow: We have here in the beautiful high desert country a facility for groups, singles, overnight stay or weekend trail riding.
R & L Cross Ranch is located approx. 30 miles south of Barstow, CA on Hwy 247, and approx. 15 miles north of Lucerne Valley, CA.
The facilities include: 50 pull thru spaces, restroom/shower, full kitchen in clubhouse, BBQ's, firepit, rec hall, lighted arena, wash rack, corrals, feed, and best of all, over 200 miles of mapped and rated trails in the surrounding hills, desert and mountains.
Your hosts are Bob and Lorraine Cross, very ameniable and ready to meet your club's desires, or help you with your overnight stay on your journey.
This IS a destination resort in the making! The best time for riding is fall thru spring, the trails range from flat and easy to long and steep. This place is easy to get to, but a little isolated and a whole lot quiet!
For information call (760) 774-9542 R & L Cross Ranch.
Submitted by: Janida Baader, Apple Valley Click Here
Los Padres National Forest from San Luis Obispo to Ventura, in Southern California.
There are many places to stay and ride with horses in the Los Padres National Forest from San Luis Obispo to Ventura, in Southern California.
Look at our web site
www.slopost.org under projects and find the Cuesta/Sespe Trail.
Cuesta/Sespe Trail web page Click Here
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