Best Equestrian Camping near Carlotta, CA
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Carlotta, CA (12)
1. Mattole Campground
Petrolia, California17 Reviews•92 Photos•580 SavesFacilities: 14 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, no hookups. Potable water until October 31, 2016. Lost Coast Trailhead and parking area. Wheelchair accessible. No OHV access. ADA Access: Wheelchair accessible campsites
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- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Humboldt County Fairgrounds
Ferndale, California8 Reviews•15 Photos•104 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
$20 - $45 / night
3. Samoa Boat Ramp County Park
Samoa, California10 Reviews•21 Photos•33 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- ADA Access
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4. Elk Country RV Resort & Campground
Orick, California28 Reviews•76 Photos•428 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$35 - $50 / night
5. Lacks Creek BLM
Hoopa, California10 Reviews•32 Photos•421 SavesLacks Creek is a recreational treasure hidden in the coast range and offers a wide range of outdoor opportunities. Ride your horse or bike along the shared use trails, or find your own secluded campsite with a view. Lacks Creek is located in California's northern Coast Range, approximately 15 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The area is in Humboldt County, approximately 20 miles northeast of Eureka. The management area includes 8,673 acres of BLM managed public lands 7,377 acres are within the Lacks Creek watershed, with the other acreage made up of contiguous lands. The management area is surrounded by large private land timber holdings, and the region contains some of the most productive and intensively managed commercial forest lands in the United States. The immediate area is sparsely populated with scattered ranches in adjacent Redwood Valley.
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6. Redwood Acres RV Park
Eureka, California2 Reviews•5 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$38 - $45 / night
7. Camp Mattole
Petrolia, California1 Review•4 Photos•43 Saves- Pets
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- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
8. Usal Beach Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Leggett, California17 Reviews•55 Photos•380 Saves2023 - Briceland-Thorn Road from Four Corners to Needle Rock is currently CLOSED due to storm damage UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. There is no vehicle access to Needle Rock and no alternative parking area in the immediate vicinity for walk-in visitation.
The Lost Coast Trail is closed between Bear Harbor and Wheeler Camps due to hazardous conditions created by 2023 winter storms. There is currently no estimated time of re-opening.
Camping—Wilderness camping is the only type available. Primitive campsites have tables, fire rings, a nearby pit toilet, but no developed water source. Bring your own drinking water.
Usal Beach Campground—The only drive-in campground in the park, the Usal Beach sites are in a meadow area near the beach. Narrow rural roads are often impassable, and RVs or trailers are not advisable.
Trail camps—These first- come, first-served campsites for backpackers are located between Bear Harbor and Usal Beach on the Lost Coast Trail.
Horse Camping—Equestrian camping is permitted at Usal Beach and Wheeler campgrounds.
Group Camping—Groups of nine or more can be accommodated at the Usal Beach horse campground. Call (707) 986-7711 in advance for a Group Use Permit.
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9. Cuneo Creek Horse Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Weott, California1 Review•1 Photo•3 SavesCuneo Creek Horse Camp
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- Reservable
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- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
$35 - $200 / night
10. Richardson Grove RV and Campground
Piercy, California1 Review•5 Photos•30 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$25 - $35 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Carlotta
98 Reviews of 12 Carlotta Campgrounds
Seth M.
Guide
Usal Beach Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Soggy but passable
At least in Dec, very muddy. Would not advise without 4x4 and some experience.
We got here in an unmodified 2000 ford explorer with traction tires, but it was near that rig’s limit.
Would be a lot more comfortable with some recovery gear
- Luke D.
Traveler
Lacks Creek BLM
Absolutely Amazing Spot!
Don’t be confused when you arrive and head up the hill where you’ll find camping spots. Even has an area with picnic tables under the trees.
A great spot overall and a nice drive up. We were there when it rained all day one of our days and it didn’t affect the roads much.
We even pulled up our rear drop camper and had no issues at all.
- KKelly S.Traveler
Redwood Acres RV Park
Close to downtown
Plus side is that it’s very close to downtown & camp host was great. Lots of old rundown RVs and junk lying around. Good for an overnight stop but would not stay long term.
Kalah H.TravelerLacks Creek BLM
Amazing place to stay for free with hikes close by
I loved staying at lacks creek! I had good cell service with att and it was beautiful, quiet and serene. Hikes right by the campsites. Fire pit. No water at all though. Bring your own water. And no bathroom unless you drive like 3 miles down the other way and some of the roads weren't open due to landslides. I drove my honda civic all the way up there. There was a few points I thought I wouldn't make it but sure enough my good ol honda pushed through. Lol Anyways! Highly recommend! Just bring water! Lol
Greg D.Guide
Elk Country RV Resort & Campground
Great scenery
This is a great place to see an elk herd as they sometimes come grazing through the campground. The campsites were more spacious than other campgrounds we stayed at. The restrooms are ok, however take a light with you at night because the motion lights will turn off before you can finish your business. The showers are in need of an upgrade. Plus they are coin operated which was disappointing considering the condition. Very convenient beach access road is almost directly across from the campground entrance. Also, there are two areas to camp, the meadows with no shade and the woods with little sun. WiFi is free for 30 minutes each day or pay for longer periods and Verizon signal is weak Overall a nice place with friendly staff.
- MMarty P.Guide
Elk Country RV Resort & Campground
Great place to stay.
Very special to see Elk roaming the campgrounds. Nice large campsites, clean bathrooms, and great service.
- Hannah A.Traveler
Lacks Creek BLM
Camping
Other than the long bumpy dirt road this site was great! Easy to find and great views. Had pretty good cell service with AT&T. Very quiet
Mateo G.TravelerLacks Creek BLM
Confusing
Beautiful area, cool drive in. But the map on here is misleading… Follow Pine Ridge Road all the way till you hit dispersed sites with picnic tables and fire pits on the right.
(41.0051476, -123.7848194)
- Kelly V.Traveler
Lacks Creek BLM
Embrace of forest
Clean, level, spacious campground sites, close together trees so you can hang a hammock, hilltop view, pristine feel. Deep grateful breath. Gaia happy here.
- JJoey A.
ScoutLacks Creek BLM
Great winding drive up
When you get to the area where apple maps says park and walk, just take the pine ridge or whatever trail a couple more miles up. you will pass a single designated camp site( was occupied when I came up). and a ways on past it you will find the Lacks campground! nice little campground and my only complaint is people! Please pack your trash out. the fire pits arent garbage containers. Fruit boxes to soup and beer cans were in almost every fire ring. That’s just irresponsible and is the kind of crap that leads to more and more of these places being closed?
- JJerilyn M.Traveler
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
Safe and quiet
We were there at first with just a couple rvs there. By the end of the four days - it was filling up and was still quiet. The showers were nice. Ferndale is a gorgeous old Victorian town and you are still close to eureka and don’t underestimate the safety factor.
Richard H.GuideElk Country RV Resort & Campground
Elk in campground
Sites are ok. Elk wander around the campground and in the meadow. Gravel and grass pads. Power did not work at our first site but host moved us over one site.
- AAaron H.Traveler
Mattole Campground
Awesome Spot
Definitely an underdog beach campground! It is very hard to find anything online. But this spot is amazing. Its as close to a dispersed spot as you can find with just a few amenities. I guess I was the first one who wanted to share the spot, I added it to the app for you all!
Jason M.GuideElk Country RV Resort & Campground
No Elk, But Great Stay
We used this as a checkpoint in 2021 when traveling from Oregon to Southern California via HWY-101. The park is clean, and we had a great time walking around and resting between the legs of our trip. We arrived after hours and our stay information was available in an envelope at the main building. Here's a view from the back-in site 510. We would stay here again.
- ttim M.Traveler
Lacks Creek BLM
Pretty easy to get to
It was great very peaceful. Only saw one person in the whole time I realize I’m probably going in the off-season thing I went in the middle of November.
- SShawn M.Guide
Elk Country RV Resort & Campground
Elk and redwoods
When we pulled in the herd was on the property . All our stay info was in an envelope hanging on the office porch . Clean warm bathrooms , coin operated showers .not a lot of other campers felt private and cozy to sleep with elk surround by redwoods
- SSusan H.Traveler
Elk Country RV Resort & Campground
No welcome
Had booked and paid for a site but when we arrived it was closed up and no record of my booking. We just found an empty space and parked up for the night. No info on facilities. Left early
matt R.ScoutLacks Creek BLM
Awesome spot.
Great spot. The site is very secluded and well maintained. Note the gps coordinates take you to the right of the sign at the top of the hill after you turn off the main road. I would recommend going straight. Just follow it to the end. There is three fire pits and a bathroom. That is okay. But it will do. Note there is no trash can on site and the closest gas station is probably an hour from the camp site. After you drive down the dirt roads. They are a little road but any vehicle could make it.
- MMichael W.Scout
Redwood Acres RV Park
Beautiful location with excellent staff
Located in the city limits mere minutes from just about anything you may need and very centrally located for many sea shore and forest park locations. Some nearby attractions include Eureka Historic District with many beautifully maintained Victorian Homes. You can Journey through forest, dairy land and Elk country to other beautiful locations like Ferndale and Crescent City.
- JJulieTraveler
Lacks Creek BLM
Perfect spot
Awesome pull outs on easy terrain. Lots of hiking and mountain bike trails too. Quiet, well maintained spots. Mosquitoes are bad this time of year so prepare well!
Can easily drive a van or pick up. I saw one large trailer here, but there are only 1-2 spots, as corners are too tight as you get higher.
- JJethro G.Scout
Samoa Boat Ramp County Park
Basic and little expensive for what you don’t get
First experience wasn’t to good. Tried it one more time for the benefit of the doubt. But The place is just a big parking lot, with some fire pits and a few tables at some of the sites. It’s super loud there late into the night and absolutely nothing secluded about your site. People were walking through our area the whole night.
Patrick L.TravelerUsal Beach Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Great secluded beach - 4WD needed!
Campsite is about 40 mins off rt 1 - rock/dirt roads up and down the hills until you get to the beach. Once you’re there though, PARADISE!! Totally worth it - camp in the little forest before the beach or right on the sand, shack toilets available but other than that pack in and pack out!
Sam R.TravelerMattole Campground
Hidden Gem
Beautiful little campground bordering a secluded beach. Its about an hour and a half to drive through some pretty windy roads through the mountains once you get off the highway, but very pretty. The road can be pretty intense/unpaved at times so would recommend 4WD or AWD vehicle
- JJoshua T.Scout
Usal Beach Campsites — Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Beautiful area - terrible crowd
Really beautiful campground. I've now visited a few times, and every time I've gotten little sleep because of the partying. Keep coming back because of the scenery and the great mtb trails, but be prepared for people blasting terrible music all hours of the day and night. Plus the fireworks, loud trucks, and guns going off at all hours of the night. Feels like camping in the movie Mad Max...
Skyler N.ScoutSamoa Boat Ramp County Park
Its a pretty parking lot
The samoa dunes is a beautiful spot and they do have bathrooms and showers available. $25 per night. Price isn’t bad but for not having hookups of any kind it’s just alright.
Chanel C.
LegendElk Country RV Resort & Campground
Came for elk, we got elk!
I’ve driven by this RV campground at least 20 times in my life now and have ALWAYS seen elk. It has never disappointed. I wanted to bring my kids to see elk, so we booked a site in December. It was wet, rainy, and cold (at no fault of the campground lol) but we’re not fair weather campers and came prepared.
Lo and behold, ELK AS PROMISED! My kids were fascinated and very excited. We kept them a safe distance and followed the campgrounds rules and precautions about being near elk.
The campground is HUGE. There are over 500 sites so I can imagine how mobbed this place can get when the weather is nicer. We didn’t have any issues getting a site in the winter. It was rather empty with a few other RVs, schoolies, an van lifers around.
The restrooms were big and clean. Showers had plenty of hooks for keeping dry things dry.  
KBiDDLE G.ScoutSamoa Boat Ramp County Park
Beautiful outstanding place to relax and Camp Hosts are Wonderful
Pleasant atmosphere with many beautiful sights, clean restrooms,campground and helpful terrific camp hosts ( :
Guide to Carlotta
Horse camping in California offers a unique way to explore the state's stunning landscapes 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 the trails.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites and access to trails
- At Cuneo Creek Horse Camp — Humboldt Redwoods State Park, you'll find ample space for your horse and easy access to scenic trails through the redwoods.
- Mattole Campground provides a rustic experience with nearby trails, perfect for those looking to ride along the beautiful Lost Coast.
- Richardson Grove RV and Campground features spacious sites and is conveniently located near trails that are ideal for horseback riding.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- Many campers enjoy the well-maintained facilities at Elk Country RV Resort & Campground, which include clean restrooms and easy access to nearby riding areas.
- Philpot Campground offers a secluded environment with beautiful forest surroundings, making it a great spot for equestrian camping.
- The Humboldt County Fairgrounds is a well-reviewed option that accommodates horses and provides essential amenities for a comfortable stay.
Tips for equestrian camping near Carlotta, California
- When visiting Lacks Creek BLM, be sure to bring your own water, as there are no water hookups available, but the area offers stunning views and trails.
- At Camp Mattole, prepare for a remote experience where you can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow campers while sharing meals and stories.
- If you're looking for a more developed site, Redwood Acres RV Park is conveniently located near downtown Eureka and offers easy access to various attractions and trails for horseback riding.
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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Carlotta, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Carlotta, CA is Mattole Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.
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