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Best Equestrian Camping near Blue Jay, CA

252 Reviews

Horse-friendly campgrounds are limited in the Blue Jay area of California. Based on the available data, none of the campgrounds near Blue Jay specifically feature horse corrals or dedicated equestrian facilities. Hesperia Lake Park and Campground offers camping with water and electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables, but lacks specific equestrian accommodations. Mojave Narrows Regional Park provides camping with mountain views and access to trails, though reviews indicate trains frequently pass nearby, creating noise disturbances throughout the night. The park features paved camper pads, fishing opportunities, and disc golf, but no designated horse facilities.

Trails in the surrounding San Bernardino Mountains offer potential riding opportunities, though riders must arrange their own horse accommodations. Deep Creek Hot Springs area provides natural settings with hiking trails that could potentially accommodate horses, but specific equestrian amenities are not mentioned in the available data. Campers bringing horses to the region should contact campgrounds directly to confirm horse policies before arrival. Sites typically require advance booking, especially during peak seasons, and may have specific regulations regarding horse containment and waste management. The mountain terrain offers scenic riding potential but requires proper planning for equestrian needs.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Blue Jay, California (31)

    1. Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $10 - $119 / night

    "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."

    "Super fun place to visit with the hot springs trail. Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around! Two nights are perfect."

    2. Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground

    38 Reviews
    Moreno Valley, CA
    26 miles

    $25 - $300 / night

    "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!  "

    "Paved full hookup sites right next to each other but quiet neighbors. Campground is just 5minutes from busy town."

    3. Hesperia Lake Park and Campground City Park

    4 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 244-5951

    $35 - $40 / night

    "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"

    "Tents RVs fishing showers water electric hookups and reasonable ducks beautiful lake! Buttt..you can only stay 5 days. 😔"

    4. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $15 - $119 / night

    "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"

    5. Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Riverside, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 684-7032

    $40 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "Lakeside is more for tent camping. Nice park for family camping."

    6. Heart Bar Campground

    20 Reviews
    Big Bear City, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-8550

    $29 - $58 / night

    "Accommodates travel trailers/rv well, water spigots around. Lots of trees, shade & blue jays. Alpine bike path!"

    "There are a lot of equestrian campgrounds in the area so be prepared to see horses on the near by trails."

    7. Mojave Narrows Regional Park

    9 Reviews
    Apple Valley, CA
    19 miles
    Website

    $3 - $40 / night

    "The lakes are nice, there are mountain views, and some cool hikes to explore in the riverbed area."

    8. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD

    4 Reviews
    Forest Falls, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 794-2917

    $40 - $55 / night

    "Tent camping, RV camping, they have a restaurant and bar, best burgers in all of southern California!! They also have a small store, there's showers, restrooms and a swimming pool!"

    "Check in is near 12. I only assume that since check out is 11. When we arrived the camp host was waiting for us."

    9. Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites

    10 Reviews
    Big Bear City, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2882

    "There's other rough roads further in and access to hikes nearby. I loved how quiet it was, except for neighbors since sound carries so easily even though spots are quiet apart from each other."

    "Trees provide lots of shade and some privacy despite campsites being fairly close to one another.

    Easy road in most anything can drive it."

    10. Bogart County Park

    4 Reviews
    Banning, CA
    23 miles
    +1 (951) 845-3818

    "We got there after 5pm and no one was at the gate entrance."

    "One runs five miles around the park through oaks and tall grass. Benches and drinking fountains are available in parts of the trail. There is a lake you can fish at."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Blue Jay, CA

252 Reviews of 31 Blue Jay Campgrounds

  • Ricky S.
    Jul. 31, 2022

    Heart Bar Campground

    Campground Big Bear CA

    Great campground 25minutes from town. Accommodates travel trailers/rv well, water spigots around. Lots of trees, shade & blue jays. Alpine bike path!

  • j
    Apr. 6, 2021

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Great family friendly safe campground

    Giant oval loop with camp sites all along both sides. 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 says to bring quarters for the showers but they were free. Each site is typical... Picnic bench, fire pit, and metal grill. No gathering fire wood, gotta buy it at local grocery or gas station. $20 a night. Lots of families with kids. Feels really safe here. Saw the park rangers driving around and the front has a gate guard who checks you in. Also only 10 minutes away from city.

  • Troy L.
    Jul. 23, 2020

    Heart Bar Campground

    Great spot

    We normally camp in the other side of Big Bear, but decided to try a new campground this year. Overall we really liked this campground. Although some of the sites are close together most of them have good separation. There are a lot of equestrian campgrounds in the area so be prepared to see horses on the near by trails. It’s close enough for a quick trip to the lake yet you are far enough away that you still get the true camping experience.

  • Andy H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2019

    Pioneertown Corrals

    Cool experience, sites not ideal for tent camping

    This is a really fun place to stay and has a bunch of awesome amenities. Right behind the campground is the Pioneertown Main Street, featuring replica buildings from the old west. They have stores, gun fights, and a restaurant nearby. The campground itself has a communal fire pit and bbq area that all campers can use. Each site has a table and fire pit. The layout of the sites is a little cramped and there is no privacy. It is designed mostly for equestrian camping and has horse stalls you can rent along with your site. The restaurant (Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace) is somewhat of a local icon, and has amazing food and is known for their live music.

  • Amanda L.
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites

    Quiet, spacious

    I only saw the first 9 or so sites and stayed I think at site #9. For the most part, spacious spots, fire ring, picnic table, a lot of trees, and varied slopes. Road in is placed initially then dirt but is fine. There's other rough roads further in and access to hikes nearby. I loved how quiet it was, except for neighbors since sound carries so easily even though spots are quiet apart from each other. You'll pass an equestrian campground on the way in that you might be able to get water from.

  • 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.

  • Steve H.
    Apr. 17, 2024

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Beautiful area and lots of hiking/biking trails

    My 3 dogs and I stay here often, as it's the lowest cost in Orange County and allows dogs. It has several restrooms, showers, equestrian areas, nature trails and picnicking for day use too.

  • Maxine R.
    Feb. 9, 2022

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Beautiful Trees

    Free showers and restrooms available. Tmobile and at&t service both were intermittently fair to good. Campsites are all mostly level. Dogs are not allowed on some of the trails. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. They do allow car camping and there were more than a few car campers there. Seniors camp for $15/night. Generators are allowed and unfortunately the camper nearby ran theirs allllll day. They have equestrian camp sites and group sites as well. Water spigots are at every site or nearly every site. Trash bins are also plenty.

  • Elena S.
    Jul. 22, 2018

    Black Rock Campground — Joshua Tree National Park

    Close to Joshua Tree

    Stayed here one night when the park was full. Short drive to the park and easy to get to the main grocery stores. The sites are not very shady and there is not too much privacy but overall it's a nice place and the bathrooms are very clean. It also has an equestrian campground attached.

Guide to Blue Jay

Horse camping in California offers a unique way to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to saddle up and enjoy nature.

Tips for equestrian camping near Blue Jay, California

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

Most campgrounds have horse-focused activities

  • Enjoy horseback riding trails at Bogart County Park, where you can also fish and explore the surrounding nature.
  • Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground is perfect for larger groups looking to enjoy equestrian activities together in a beautiful setting.
  • Red Hook Gate provides a great spot for RV parking with your horse, allowing for easy access to nearby trails and outdoor adventures.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Blue Jay, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Blue Jay, CA is Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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