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Eagle Meadow Horse Camp offers primitive camping with direct access to trails in the Stanislaus National Forest near Bridgeport. The camp accommodates tent camping and provides spaces specifically designed for horse trailers at a turnaround spot across from the main camping area. Located approximately 30 miles from Bridgeport off forest roads, this equestrian-friendly site remains quiet and secluded throughout the season. Campers staying at Eagle Meadow report being able to watch sunsets from rocks across the road while enjoying solitude and the sound of wind through the trees. The campground sits at higher elevation, providing cooler temperatures during summer months.
Trails from Eagle Meadow connect to extensive riding routes throughout the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness area. Staying to the right after the second creek crossing leads to additional secluded camping spots with creek access and mountain views. Forest roads throughout the area are generally navigable without four-wheel drive vehicles, making access reasonable for most horse trailers. Obsidian Creek on Little Walker Road provides another horse-friendly option with trailer parking and camping about two miles off US 395 via gravel road. The $12 per night fee ($6 for extra vehicles) applies to single camping units. Both locations are near fishing streams, high mountain lakes, and hiking trails. The proximity to Bridgeport allows for supply runs while maintaining the backcountry camping experience.
"Been here many times with my son and my horses over the years. Still quiet and not over ran."
"One day we took this trail about 2-1/2 miles up a canyon that leads into the Hoover Wilderness on the North East boundary of Yosemite National Park. "
from $18 / night
Check Availability"Although this campground is located in the midst of so much dramatic beauty, few campgrounds capture that beauty like this one."
"This was a good staging site to go up and down the June Lake Loop for the colors. I am a tent camper and at this time of the year it is COLD. Most of the folks were in RVs. "
from $32 - $64 / night
Check Availability"Despite being adjacent to the highway, it is a quiet campground at night. Love the walk to the beach and seeing those dragonflies."
"They loved tossing wood sticks in the lake. Restrooms were locked up, which was unfortunate."
"Great location right in the middle of Yosemite Valley. Great access to beautiful hikes and scenery. The camp sites are spacious."
"There is a shuttle stop right outside the campground. You are also in easy walking distance to the path to Mirror Lake and the ever popular Mist Trail."
from $48 / night
Check Availability"Clark's Fork is a large campground with 88 sites – all of which are situated with lots of space so that you aren’t too close to your neighbors."
"It’s a nice quiet place away from cell service and nice hikes you can do."
from $29 - $58 / night
Check Availability"For people with mobility issues, this site is a good walk away from the inner valley trails, fine for anyone else who is up for walking distances, because that is why you came to Yosemite!"
"Beautiful campground, unfortunately right next to the trail, but very spacious and also has bathrooms and picnic tables right there!"
"This campground is about an hour’s drive to any kind of amenities or cell phone service."
"The views at the lakes are breathtaking. The campground is next to the smaller lake and has two sections."
"Multiple locations near by not listed. It gets a bit dusty and windy. Lots of off road vehicles. All the camper vans rolled in after dark and it filled up quick."
"Easy access to all vehicles except some areas that may need a little higher clearance. Nicely secluded but not many great open views in the area since it is in the Forrest among the trees."
"Twin lakes is Located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. Upper and lower twin lakes are a fantasic place to set up base camp and explore the sierras."
"Twin Lakes and all of the surrounding Mammoth area is gorgeous. You'll have plenty of hikes to choose from, go fishing, or hit the slopes (biking during the summer and snowsports in the winter)."
from $34 / night
Check Availability"There were a couple of other spots taken, but it was off the beaten path and very quiet. I was able to watch the sunset from some rocks across the road."
GuideGreat location right in the middle of Yosemite Valley. Great access to beautiful hikes and scenery. The camp sites are spacious. Because it's an equestrian campground, you will smell the horses and stables....be prepared. The river is close to the campgrounds and are refreshing on a hot day.
GuideBeen here many times with my son and my horses over the years. Still quiet and not over ran. Close to fishing streams, high mountain lakes, hiking trails, off roading and don't forget that trip into Bridgeport and Bodie.
Obsidian took a beating two cleaned up and they are still fixing some things. I would vonsider Obsidian more of a primitive campground, not dispersed but minimal.
Outhouse is clean, bring your own water, can get 5G/LTE here.
Tables, campfire rings, park at your site, tent, small camp trailer. At the end of the campground there is a bigger spot for groups.
Horsetrailer parking/camping across from campground in a turn around spot.
$12/Night for single unit $6/Night for extra vehicle
ScoutClark's Fork is a large campground with 88 sites – all of which are situated with lots of space so that you aren’t too close to your neighbors. The availability of adjacent “double sites” makes this campground a great place for larger groups of families and friends. The 25 sites on Loop A offer vault toilets and cost $19 an night. Loop B sites offer flush toilets and cost $20 a night. There are also 14 nice family-sized equestrian sites and one group equestrian site. Sites are within easy walking distance of the water. No matter what kind of camping you want to plan, Clark's Fork offers options. A RV dump station is located near the entrance to the campgrounds. The Clark's Fork Campground is on a first-come, first-served basis. This beautiful wooded campground is on the Stanislaus River, recommended for your fishing and scenic pleasure.
TravelerIf you wanna get away and camp next to a river and down a trail and shoot your gun or go fishing you can freedom you can horseback ride if you have horses he can fish there are fish there trout it's beautiful peaceful.
TravelerThis campground is in the heart of Yosemite Valley. It is great to camp on the valley floor, especially during peak season as traffic from all main gates to the valley floor is very congested. There is a shuttle stop right outside the campground. You are also in easy walking distance to the path to Mirror Lake and the ever popular Mist Trail. Shuttle stops at all valley attractions and you can easily get to the Pizza Deck in Half Dome Village, the deli in Yosemite Village, and many different hiking trails. Some spots are right along the Merced River. No showers here, but hot showers are close by at Half Dome Village. We will be back!
LegendIt is hard to get a Camping spot in Yosemite but well worth it if you do. I got up early many a morning to try and get a day here or there for our summer trips out west. You can always try the daily lottery in the village office which we did one day. So Any campground in the valley is good and in close proximity to everything going on. This campground is located on the Merced river and is primitive. The horse stables are in this loop as well.There is a water station by entrance to fill up. No electric, sewer or shower. There are bathrooms with an outlet (Yea- can charge your Phone but get in line) You can bathe in river like I do or go to curry village and pay for a shower at housekeeping. You get a fire ring and a bear box at each site. Generator hours are limited so plan accordingly.
ScoutAlthough this campground is located in the midst of so much dramatic beauty, few campgrounds capture that beauty like this one. While sitting in your campsite, you can see majestic mountains and a very quiet. It is located across from horse stables if you like that and near a little store. Fishing appears to be the popular activity here although we are not fisher persons. It is a great base camp to all of the June Lake and Mammoth region
GuideWe were lucky to get 5 days in a row during 4th of July weekend in 2021 at one of the best sites within North Pines campground. We set up camp at site #515, we had a fire pit, bear locker, picnic table and two tents! Within walking distance is the edge of the Merced river, from there you have views of Yosemite Falls. One of my favorite activities was take a short walk with a floating tube from the campsite to the entrance of the campground and hop into the river float back down and get off near our campsite! Our site also offered a good amount of shade and was a short walk from the restrooms. We were surround amongst the giant granite cliffs. One of the best camping trips with great company. 10/10 would recommend.
LegendNorth Pines is one of three campgrounds on the floor of Yosemite Valley. Across the Merced River from the other two campgrounds and adjacent to the horse stables, it is relatively isolated with no major roads running by it. Nevertheless, it is well connected to the rest of the valley amenities, with a quick walk to the bus station, a longer walk (1 mi) to the visitor center via the Valley Loop Trail, or a drive (if you don't mind braving traffic and searching for parking spaces).
The sites are not well defined. You have a place to park and besides that, it is a little of a free-for-all with the adjacent sites as to where you set up your gear. Despite that, we had plenty of room to set up our large 10 person tent, without feeling crowded or that we were overspilling our space. We were there the last weekend it was open (Oct 26/27) and all sites were booked. There are no hook-ups, and the comfort stations only have toliets and sinks (no showers), a fresh water faucet, and a disposal "toliet" for dish water. All dishes must be washed at camp. The facilities were fairly clean, though the disposal toilet often backed up. Being late October, I was expecting very cold conditions. But the weather was great! 70s during the day and 40s at night. Clear skies. Absolutely beautiful.
Our site was located right next to the comfort station, and in hindsight I wish we had found a place a little farther away. But besides the proximity, our site was nice with a fire pit and picnic table. Quiet hours are from 1000-0600, and we had to remind our neighbor campers who came back drunk at midnight to shut it, but that seems to be more the normal than abnormal these days. There were mostly tents in the campground, with a few small RVs and trailers. Generators are allowed during limited hours, but the noise wasn't overwhelming, since they were few and far between.
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. This weekend I got to test the Wenzel Great Basin 10 tent (https://wenzelco.com/great-basin-10/). Overall, my impression of this tent is that it is a solid and reliable tent. Yes, it has a few design items that could be improved for ease of use, but overall it served us well and I look forward to using it again. The tent is a domed center-opening design, with two side "rooms" that can be separated by zipped curtains, making three interior spaces total. My husband and I filled up on room with two large cots facing length wise (we had them oriented along center line and still had enough room to move along the sides). The other side has more than ample room for my daughter's small cot, which ran the width of the tent along the side window. Very comfortable for three people.
Yes, this is a huge tent. Can it be set up by one person? Probably, if that person is patient and tenacious. Two people work much better. A few design items we found annoying were the pole connections, which would frequently catch on the tent pole sleeves and center strap. Also, the zipper flap on the tent's door would frequently get caught in the zipper, making it almost a necessity to use two hands to open and close the tent. Besides these two small inconveniences, the tent worked great. The rain fly fits snug against the tent roof. The construction felt sturdy and we liked the design of the three interior rooms.
Overall, we had a fun two nights in Yosemite. We might make a tradition out of going for the closing weekend each year.
Horse campgrounds near Bridgeport, California offer access to extensive wilderness trail systems at elevations between 7,000-9,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 40°F at night to 75°F during day, with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. Many equestrian camping areas remain accessible from late June through early October, depending on snowpack conditions in the eastern Sierra.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple streams and lakes offer trout fishing within a short drive of Bridgeport's horse camping areas. "We were at sites 12, 13 and 14 with our custom van, a Sportsmobile, trailer, fifth wheel, and a tent. The trailhead for Molybdenite Creek is just past site 14. One day we took this trail about 2-1/2 miles up a canyon that leads into the Hoover Wilderness," notes Ray B. from Obsidian Creek on Little Walker Road.
Mountain hiking: The Carson-Iceberg Wilderness provides day hikes ranging from moderate 1-2 mile trails to challenging summit routes. "The next day we did the 1 mile hike to Emma Lake, also in the Hoover Wilderness. Take a vehicle from the campground up the road another 2 miles to the Emma Lake trailhead," reports Ray B.
Star viewing: Clear mountain air and minimal light pollution create excellent stargazing conditions. "Amazing star gazing! Hiked up a rock face and laid out for hours watching the stars. Awesome waterfall hike also!" writes Savannah L. from Silver Lake Campground at June Lake, located about 45 minutes south of Bridgeport.
High elevation cooling: Temperatures at Bridgeport area horse camps remain 15-20 degrees cooler than surrounding valleys during summer months. "Five couples took over the far end of Obsidian Campground to celebrate my wife's birthday for a couple nights. The elevation in this part of the Sierra's is a great way to beat the August heat," notes Ray B.
Wildlife viewing: The eastern Sierra supports diverse animal populations visible from many campsites. "We always sea bald eagles here! Fishing is really good!" reports Taylor from Twin Lakes Campground.
Secluded sites: Many dispersed camping areas offer significant privacy despite proximity to trail networks. "We stayed at a super campground on a forest road turn off. There were a couple of other spots taken, but it was off the beaten path and very quiet. I was able to watch the sunset from some rocks across the road," writes Erin O.
Road conditions: Most forest roads leading to horse camps require slow travel but remain passable for trucks pulling horse trailers. "Easy access two miles off US 395 by gravel road. It is known as an infrequently utilized destination," notes Ray B. about Obsidian Creek campground.
Weather preparedness: Evening temperatures drop significantly even in summer. "Remember that you're at elevation so it can get cold at night even in the summer," advises Jonathan G. from Twin Lakes Campground.
Limited facilities: Most equestrian camping areas near Bridgeport have minimal infrastructure. "I would consider Obsidian more of a primitive campground, not dispersed but minimal. Outhouses are clean, bring your own water, can get 5G/LTE here," explains Trl G. from Obsidian Creek on Little Walker Road.
Pack layers: The significant temperature variations require adaptable clothing. "I am a tent camper and I was there in Oct/Nov when I came through to look at the fall colors. This was a good staging site to go up and down the June Lake Loop for the colors. I am a tent camper and at this time of the year it is COLD," writes MarinMaverick from Silver Lake Campground.
Food storage: Bear activity requires proper precautions with all food items. "Keep your food in the bear lockers, they have daily visitors late in the evening and throughout the night," warns Jason F.
Bring water toys: Several accessible lakes provide recreation for children. "Bring water toys for the kiddos. The small beach is perfect for hot days. Be sure to put food and garbage away before bed- we had a bear come visit!!" advises Rosie R. from Twin Lakes Campground.
Limited hookups: No full-service RV sites exist in the immediate Bridgeport area. "We managed to grab a decent site, I think it was 36. Tucked in a wooded area not far from the restrooms. Which are flush toilets and running water. Clean and well maintained," notes Heather P. from Twin Lakes Campground.
Site selection: When visiting equestrian campgrounds with RVs, specific sites better accommodate larger vehicles. "At the end of the campground there is a bigger spot for groups. Horse trailer parking/camping across from campground in a turn around spot. $12/Night for single unit, $6/Night for extra vehicle," advises Trl G.
Generator restrictions: Most national forest campgrounds have specific generator hours. "Noise level was higher than I prefer but then again if I'm not just hearing nature, it's too loud for me," explains Heather P. about the camping experience at Twin Lakes.
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