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Best Equestrian Camping near Barstow, CA

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Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground and Green Spot Equestrian Campground provide accessible horse camping options near Barstow, California. Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, these campgrounds allow both tent and RV camping with horses. Neither campground offers drinking water, electric hookups, or restroom facilities, requiring visitors to bring their own supplies. The campgrounds feature basic amenities with fire rings permitted for evening gatherings. The terrain is typical desert landscape with limited natural shade. Both locations operate on a reservation system rather than first-come, first-served basis.

Trails in the surrounding area offer varied terrain for riders of different experience levels. The mountainous landscape provides scenic views across the Mojave Desert region. Big Pine Equestrian is open year-round while Green Spot Equestrian operates seasonally from mid-May through early October when weather conditions are most favorable. Both campgrounds permit pets, allowing campers to bring dogs alongside their horses. The rough access roads require careful driving, especially when towing horse trailers. Water for horses must be brought in as no natural water sources are reliable year-round. Pack-in, pack-out rules apply for manure management as trash services are not provided at these locations.

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26 Reviews of 9 Barstow Campgrounds

  • Rick S.
    May. 4, 2018

    Mojave Narrows Regional Park

    Could be better, like it once was

    Been here many times since it is local to me.

    This place has changed a lot over the years, and not necessarily for the good, in my opinion.

    What there is:

    • Trailer camping
    • Tent camping
    • Fishing
    • A playground
    • Small water park
    • Two lakes to fish at
    • Trains, lots of them
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Frisbee golf
    • Picnic tables and shelters

    What there is no longer:

    • Paddle boats
    • Horse riding stables
    • Horses and cows
    • Other interesting animals
    • Water in the grass fields where the animals roamed
    • Arenas

    Beware of skunks and loud trains!

    It is still a somewhat nice place to visit for a couple hours with the kids.

    We have camped in a tent. The tents sites are adjacent to the lake.

    Trailer camping isn't too bad, other than being adjacent to the busy railroad. Most sites have grass.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2023

    Mojave Narrows Regional Park

    You'd better like trains!

    General: A mix of FHU RV sites tent sites, group sites around Horseshoe Lake and some additional dry camping and equestrian sites around Pelican Lake. There are also four RVs you can “rent” in the Horseshoe Lake area. The sites around Horseshoe Lake are close to an active rail line. And by active, I mean really active – I stopped counting after I counted 24 trains lumbering by during our short overnight stay. 

    Site Quality: IMO the waterfront tent sites are the nicest. They are farthest away from the trains (but not far enough!) The other dry sites have paved camper pads; some are “doubles” which would kind of suck if both sites were occupied by people who did not know each other! (Ours was one but fortunately, this was not the case for us on a Sunday in November). 

    Bath/Shower House: There were two restrooms about equidistant from our campsite, but both were very basic– no soap, hooks or shelves and no mirrors (it looked like they had been ripped off the wall). The floors were concrete, and the entire appearance was very drab. I did not use the shower. 

    This was an overnight stop for us, so we did not take advantage of any of the activities (horseback riding, hiking, disc golf, fishing). There was a very nice playground in the day-use area, a reasonable walking distance from the Horseshoe Lake sites. I had called about a week ahead of time to make a reservation (the online reservation system has been down for quite some time) and was assured would not need a reservation. However, there is a gate that is locked at 4 pm and we knew we would not arrive in time, so we called and were able to make a phone reservation when our site was assigned. We were a little concerned when we saw a security guard making rounds around 10 pm (and this combined with the locked gate), we wondered if we were in a safe environment, although we did not encounter any problems. Make sure you know that the park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (which seems a bit bizarre) so you will need to know the gate code after 4 pm and on those days (the code seems to change daily). Also, I read that seniors (62 and older), active duty military, and veterans receive a $5 discount Sundays through Thursdays but you have to go to the office and show proof and then you will receive a “rebate” a few days later (which we did). This was just an overnight for us as we worked our way back home but we would likely not stay here again.

  • Jessica B.
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    Great spot in the high desert away from the city & next to HOT SPRINGS!

    • Easy going campground with all the necessary amenities for camping and a great spot for our large group of 18 adults & 10 kids to gather and camp out together. You will have to drive 6 miles of mountainous dirt roads to reach the property, but it takes you away from all signs of the city and surrounds you in nature when you get there, making a very nice camping experience.  The spring pools at our site were so relaxing to have all to ourselves and well worth it to reserve for our party! The deep creek hot springs were absolutely fabulous, as they were situated next to a cold creek where we could do therapeutic hot cold plunges. The hike to the hot springs was fairly tough, but we found it easily with the trail starting right on the property! Definitely recommend camping here, just make sure you download directions prior so you don't end up at the wrong place and run into a crazy guy at a shack next door!
  • Michelle K.
    May. 17, 2018

    Mojave Narrows Regional Park

    Not bad

    This is a nice little retreat from the desert. The only real complaint I have is the train. It takes a little while to get used to it going by. Wish they still had the paddle boats and horse back riding. The little zero gravity water park is nice if you have children.

  • B
    Jun. 2, 2021

    Borax Bill Substation

    Out in the middle of no where....

    My family would camp here once a year for 4-5 days.  It is dispersed camping, so there are no hookups or designated sites.  It is primarily for off road enthusiasts, however, we just came out here to enjoy the desert and go for walks.  We would usually go toward the end of the year when it is not so hot (Oct-Dec) and have had a variety of weather over the years.  From beautiful skies, to wind, rain and snow.  The wind always picked up in the evening, so don't forget to roll up your awning.  Our rig is a 30' bunkhouse trailer being pulled by a full size 4x4 truck.  Although you don't need 4x4 and probably any car can make it out there.  You just might have to drive slow as some of the road are pretty tore up.  The camping is all over the valley and I can't see ever showing up and not being able to find a good spot (for what it is).  There will be dust and some dirt bikes, trucks and OHV's rolling around.  You will probably hear some of them long into the night.  But I think there are areas you can go to get away from a lot of it and enjoy the stars and solitude of the desert.  As you drive in you pass a ranger station.  $10 gets you water to fill up your tanks and a pass to use their dump station.

  • James's C.
    Aug. 12, 2021

    Hesperia Lake Park and Campground City Park

    Nice little campground

    Water and electric only on camp sites. No dump site there. There's nice shade on probably half the sites, the other ones have little or none. Nice views of the lake but it's fenced off and access to the lake and park close in the evening. There is a small older bathroom there a flush toilet and a shower

  • Dan X.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 5, 2021

    Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    good spot for desert hooligans

    Easy access to the hot springs and no services to speak of. Basically a patch of dirt you can occupy for $10 a night. Loved it.

  • Tommy B.
    Nov. 16, 2020

    Rainbow Basin/Owl Canyon Campground

    Nov. weekend trip.

    We really enjoyed our weekend. We camped one night and explored/ hiked around the area. We also did the scenic drive. Very cool spot in the Mojave. We will be back.

  • E C.
    Sep. 8, 2023

    Mojave Narrows Regional Park

    Beautiful Park

    The RV Park is located in a natural reserve. The scenes are beautiful!! We stayed by the river and had a great time. The only downside is that there are railways near the park and trains running by all night long.

Guide to Barstow

Horse camping in California offers a unique way to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the companionship of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride through stunning landscapes.

Tips for equestrian camping near Barstow, California

Equestrian campgrounds include these amenities

  • The Holcomb Valley Ranch features spacious campsites and clean facilities, ideal for both horses and their owners.
  • Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground offers drinking water and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay while you enjoy the hot springs nearby.
  • At the Red Hook Gate, you’ll find electric hookups and drinking water, making it convenient for longer stays with your horse.

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