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Camping for horseback riding in California
1,080 camps in California listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail. The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 52°F.
Best areas for horseback riding
- Around Greenfield104 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Markleeville100 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Mammoth Lakes99 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Coffee Creek81 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Toro Canyon69 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in California are good for horseback riding?
1,080 camps listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail; 308 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 52°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 32% also offer hiking, 23% also offer fishing, 17% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open horseback riding in CaliforniaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Silver Creek-TruckeeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSilver Creek Campground is located on the Truckee River, off of Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its…
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Upper Oso CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalUpper Oso Campground provides ample opportunity for exploration of California's coastal mountains. It is a family-friendly campground, equipped with equestrian sites, and is close to a…
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Wrights LakeFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalWrights Lake Campground is situated in the timber belt, close to the lake shore, looking up at the majestic rocky peaks of the Sierra Nevadas and Desolation Wilderness. The area is…
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VermillionFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalVermillion Campground is located on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, in a shady stand of Ponderosa pine. Most sites provide lake views. The campground is ideal for tents, as well as…
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Table Mountain (Inyo)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalTable Mountain Group Campground is located 18 miles southwest of Bishop, California, along the South Fork of Bishop Creek. Here, the creek has bountiful trout to please anglers. Nearby…
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Tuolumne Meadows CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTuolumne Meadows Campground recently had a complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the campsites. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and…
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Barton FlatsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Barton Flats Campground provides a taste of just about everything the San Bernardino National Forest has to offer. In addition to a nearby lake and river access, a variety hiking…
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Shirttail CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalShirttail Campground is located on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest, 15 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating, OHV…
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Free camps for horseback riding
- Norcross CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground and Horse Camp has been rebuilt and reopened late in the season in 2009. The refurbished campground has 4 large horse…
View camp → - Voyager Rock Camping AreaFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Popular with Off Highway Vehicle users, Voyager Rock camping area is located on the east shore of Courtright Reservoir off of the Dusy-Ershim trail. Large Lodgepole pine trees provide shade…
View camp → - Chico Flat Dispersed CampingFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Dispersed Camping on Upper Kern River approximately 4 to 5 miles north from Kernville. Ther is no water available at this location. Portable toilets and trash receptacles are available…
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