1 campground with availability this weekend
Horse Flats Campground accommodates tent and RV campers in a primitive setting ideal for equestrian use. The campground offers sites that can handle horses, with access to surrounding trails in the Angeles National Forest. While the campground lacks designated horse corrals according to available data, the area provides natural terrain suitable for horse camping with adequate space for trailer parking. Facilities are basic with vault toilets and no drinking water, requiring campers to bring their own water supply for themselves and their animals. The campground maintains a natural setting with picnic tables and fire rings at each site, though generators are not permitted.
O'Neill Regional Park provides equestrian camping options with dedicated areas for horses and riders. The park features multiple hiking and riding trails that connect directly to campsites, allowing for convenient trail access. Water spigots are available throughout the campground for both human and animal use. The park enforces strict leash requirements for dogs, and similar regulations apply to horses in designated areas. Trails vary in difficulty, making them suitable for different riding skill levels, and some trails have specific restrictions regarding horse access. The campground is particularly suitable for families with its clean facilities, including free showers and restrooms. Located within Trabuco Canyon, the park provides a convenient horse camping option close to urban areas while maintaining a natural atmosphere for trail riding experiences.
"Rv sites, tent sites and equestrian (horse) sites. Paved road is good for bike riding. Behind my Camp site was a few different hiking paths. Restroom buildings have water, toilets, and showers."
"It has several restrooms, showers, equestrian areas, nature trails and picnicking for day use too."
from $20 / night
"Awesome park, clean, level paved pads with a parking space..nice amenities, small NEX nearby. Wildlife reserve adjacent to the park made it nice for walking the dogs, too"
"Very clean, cement slab, walking paths well lit and near to many areas to explore. Wetlands on the base and birds galore."
"Great hiking and equestrian trails. Excellent equestrian camping with a private corral right next to each campsite in the equestrian area."
"Casper is a great park located 15min from the city. It has three main camping areas that cater to campers, RVs and horses. There are a number of hiking trails around that range from a 1 to 12 miles."
from $20 - $25 / night
"Nice level grounds to walk around. Lakeside has gravel roads / pads... other side has asphalt roads / concrete pads. Restrooms are clean and acceptable."
"The lakeview area has dirt roads, sparse grass and a few spots close to the lake. The Cottonwood campground has concrete pads and well maintained grass throughout."
from $40 - $55 / night
"Already been here twice once in 01/25 and 11/25 great campsite some have access to running water facet if not there are some that are close by, have also close by trash bins, has a little shop near by"
"It is right next to the lake which has a swimming area, bike path, climbing area, Hiking trails, along with a camp store which has boat rentals and much more! "
from $25 - $300 / night
"Canopy Court area has easy and close access to the splash pad, the playground, a large grass area, and even the pool. The boat launch is very near by too but we had no use for that."
"I had site 126 in the fields, corner site and lake view. This campground has a pool, splash pad, park, dog park and access to the lake. They also have a band on Saturday nights."
from $55 - $140 / night
"This is a great family campground right around the corner from Temecula, Murrietta, and Menifee."
"The charge $10 per person per day to fish in their Lake. And you can’t swim or let the kids play in the lake because it’s a reservoir."
from $25 - $45 / night
"Tons of hiking trails and within 30 min drive of major shopping/grocery stores. Big Bear is about an hour away with and awesome drive up the mountain."
"Close to the city but far enough away from the lights. There is a ton of stuff to do here. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, water slides, disc golf, bike trails. The RV spots are beyond huge!"
"Horse Flats is not as popular as Buckhorn, and is a little less "green" with regards to the immediate scenery. It is also quieter for this reason, which is nice."
"We usually only see rangers come around in the morning. With that said, we still like Horse Flats because there is usually a spot or two open if we arrive on a Saturday."
from $12 / night
"But otherwise a great spot to spend a few summer days away from anyone not hale enough to trek in a few miles."
"Crossing the tiny bridge at the west end of Switzer Picinic area(park up top during the weekdays, adds half a mile), you’ll see Switzer Trail Camp."
ScoutBeautiful spot on seal Beach naval weapons command base. A bit pricey, but has showers and free laundry facilities seems to be on the flight path to John Wayne Airport beautiful grounds must have a DBIDS card to get in and out of base if not military.
ScoutI found the campground to be very friendly kid friendly and pet friendly. The spots were spacious and some had privacy others were out in the open. The rangers were very friendly and helpful, they helped me set up my tent when they saw I was having trouble. There are trails to explore. A great last minute getaway from the city and not to far, the bathroom was clean and modern with hot showers and toilets.
ScoutHas a security guard that thought she was God or something like that. Never seen anybody or place so petty on the place and still searching for the championship horseshoe pits and I can't stop talking about the dark green of the fishing lakes and the fish swimming on their sides
ScoutThe scenery is unique and enjoyable, with nice views of either sunrise or sunset, depending on site. I found the lake itself very pretty. However when we arrived 4 vehicles are in our spot, people were nice enough moving but we had to go door to door knocking on camper to ask who's cars they were due to no signal and no rangers nearby. Our site was pretty dirty with lots of trash, copious ants near the drainage attachments, and two of the nearby groups had excessive tents extending into the back of our site making our view look more like a homeless encampment and less like a serene mountain sunset. They also were littering, urinating outside, and excessively drinking and partying like crazy until the wee hours. As a family group we felt really uncomfortable. It seemed like not all spots are like this, however, on my walk around deer loop in the morning. If you do go, the water activities and rentals look fun, the walking trail/biking trail was nicely done, and you could optimize your spot by booking a whole group of spots (instead of booking one, book one on the right and left side to avoid feeling like you have entered homeless refuge). It maybe was a bit worse as we were here over a holiday weekend. But we most likely won't be back, there are other places that are less expensive and with better enforcement and a family atmosphere. If you want to party it is probably a fine spot, and if you love water sports also likely ok. I thin it's a beautiful place with unique scenery and a lot of potential, but needs more enforcement regarding guest code of conduct.
Edited and gave 3 stars instead of 2. Views are really nice now that our poorly behaved neighbors left. Worth considering a visit during less busy times.
ScoutThe hike-in experience has captivating views and diverse environment. Really felt away from the " concrete jungle" of the city.
TravelerDespite the fact that one night costs $42, there are a lot of stupid, miserable people here who listen loudly to stupid music through their stupid speakers after 10pm. It's also full of cockroaches here and it's annoying.
GuideIf you like camping in a Walmart parking lot or on the streets, this place is for you.
No rangers working after the park close for day use. Didn't see one going through the campground. If you like to party all night and you have a loud system no problem. NO RAGERS AROUND. Be prepared keep your food in your car lot of rats, mice, skunks and coyotes. THE LAKE SUCKS, hard to launch your boat on and off, docks will mess up your boat. Fishing no fish they don't stock the lake. Marina is very over priced and out in the sunny parking lot. I live in LA I now got to SILVERWOOD LAKE, just as close as this place, and nicer, if you like to stay up all night Perris Lake is for you. If you want to work hard to get you boat on and off lake so you don't damage your boat, this place is for you.
TravelerPlace is ok. Quiet so far. Nice people.
GuideThe title says it all. It's nice, cheap, and quiet. Sites are spacious but beware of the ground squirrels. They're everywhere. Site 42 has a lot of traffic due to trail heads at the back of the site.
Equestrian camping sites near Anaheim, California range from primitive forest settings to full-service regional parks. Located between the Santa Ana Mountains and urban centers, most horse-friendly campgrounds sit within 40-60 miles of the city. The terrain varies from valley flatlands to mountain elevations up to 5,000 feet, with seasonal weather conditions affecting trail access.
Trail riding at Caspers Wilderness Park: Riders have access to numerous trails through the 8,000-acre park. "There are a number of hiking trails around that range from 1 to 12 miles. On Saturdays there's a nature walk," according to Berton M.'s review of Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park.
Wildlife viewing: Many equestrian campgrounds feature opportunities to observe local fauna. At Horse Flats, "there are tons of little animals hanging out (rabbits, birds, chipmunks). Those chipmunks will definitely go for your stuff if you don't pack it away," notes Kim L., who visited Horse Flats Campground.
Nearby attractions: Some horse campgrounds offer convenient access to urban attractions. For instance, Lake Perris offers more than just equestrian facilities: "We did some fishing, bike riding, the water was clear, and my kids loved it. There is a cool museum where the amazing staff provided us with interesting history about the lake and Indian tribes," shares Lauren R. about Lake Perris State Recreational Area.
Water access for horses: Several equestrian campgrounds feature accessible water sources. "Water spigots are scattered around the bobcat site. Dumpsters within walking distance from your site," reports Angel C. about Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate adequate space at horse campgrounds. James noted about Caspers Wilderness Park: "Plenty of trees to segment the sites, so even though the neighbors are 30' ish away... you are quite secluded."
Natural surroundings: Horse campers value the wilderness setting. At Bear Canyon, you'll find "great secluded, hike-in trail camp along stream" with "multiple sites, fire pits & along Bear Creek (seasonal)," according to Anthony K.'s review of Bear Canyon Campground.
Water availability varies: Some horse campgrounds have limited facilities. Horse Flats Campground requires you to "bring all your water with you. There is no running water at this campground," cautions Les R.
Campfire restrictions: Fire safety is critical at horse campgrounds. "They often have no burn times, these are dependent on the winds," notes Kelly E. about Caspers Wilderness Park.
Changing conditions: Seasonal changes affect horse camping areas. Shannon E. describes Bear Canyon: "Follow the creek (which is GORGEOUS with waterfalls and shade in the spring) and go all the way to the end. Trail tends to get iffy at points, but you kind of get to know the flow of it if it disappears into rocks or the creek."
Reservation requirements: Some facilities have strict registration processes. William M. notes about Seabreeze At Seal Beach: "A well kept secret with one drawback; everyone has to have an ID card to get on the base or be pre approved by base security."
Kid-friendly activities: Several equestrian campgrounds offer family activities. "The campground is super clean and we'll maintained. Bathrooms and showers are clean and lots of hiking trails to choose from," shares Brandice S. about O'Neill Regional Park.
Educational opportunities: Many horse campgrounds feature learning experiences. Lauren R. notes Lake Perris has "a cool museum where the amazing staff provided us with interesting history about the lake and Indian tribes. Such a fun and peaceful place to hangout at!"
Safety considerations: Family campers should prepare for wildlife encounters. Les R. warns about Horse Flats: "Lots of mosquitoes. Bring lots of mosquito repellent. You will need it."
Site leveling needs: RV sites at horse campgrounds often require preparation. James notes about Caspers Wilderness Park: "Sites are pretty level, gravel and of a good size. My 24' + truck can fit lengthwise with room behind and plenty to the side."
Hookup variations: Electric and water connections differ between facilities. At Rancho Jurupa RV Park, Kaitlynn B. reports: "Would visit again. 50⚡️ 💧👍. There's a dump station, but a couple spots with dump but they were always booked."
Accessibility concerns: Some horse campgrounds have terrain limitations. At Caspers Wilderness Park, SmallRVLifestyle V. notes: "I reserved an electric site in the Ortega Flats Campground. I heard cars passing by all day and night. There were only port-a-potties by this campground but you could walk farther in the park for more decent toilets and showers."
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