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Horse Campground
in Little Grass Valley, CA · AT&T 4G
About Horse Campground
Horse Camp is located on the eastern shore of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir, giving visitors ample opportunity to fish, swim, boat and enjoy nature. The camp is one of eight campgrounds in the area, but the only one equipped to handle equestrian campers. It provides access to a beautiful, adjacent mountain lake and various hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails that meander through the scenic hills and valleys. The 1,615-acre lake provides ample opportunities for visitors to fish, boat, swim and water ski. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of trout and kokanee salmon, among other species of fish, however, fishing licenses are required to participate. The Lakeshore Trail, which loops 14.5 miles around the lake, is available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The trail connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which stretches from 2,650…
- Managed by: Plumas National Forest, FS
- Where: in Little Grass Valley, CA · 39.73528, -120.95306
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenzie Ravine | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Kenzie Tie | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Wallace | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Gibson | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.8 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Bald Mountain Pct Tie | Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Ridge | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.1 mi
Propane: 13.9 mi