Best Equestrian Camping near Cedarville, CA

Primitive camping with horse access is available at campgrounds near Cedarville, California, though none feature dedicated equine corrals. Stough Reservoir Campground, located in the Warner Mountains, offers a small natural setting with approximately 8-10 sites where horses are permitted. The campground provides fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Access requires navigating a 2-mile dirt and gravel road, which may present challenges for larger horse trailers. The campground has seasonal limitations, typically operating from May to October, with snow potentially affecting early and late season access. Despite lacking specialized horse facilities, campers report the primitive setting offers solitude and natural beauty. Recent updates indicate a $15/night fee has replaced the previously free camping.

Fish Spring Dispersed camping area in nearby Nevada provides another option for equestrians seeking more remote accommodations. The area features a horse corral, though reviews indicate it's in poor condition and campers should bring pelletized feed only. The location offers pull-through sites suitable for various camping setups including those with horse trailers. The dispersed nature means fewer defined amenities, with only a single vault toilet and limited established fire rings. No water sources for horses are readily identified at the site, requiring campers to bring sufficient water for their animals. The roads to Fish Spring are well-graded, making access feasible for most vehicles and trailers. Visitors should prepare for the remote location with no cell service and limited facilities beyond the basic corral and toilet.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Cedarville, California (3)

    1. Stough Reservoir Campground

    5 Reviews
    Cedarville, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 279-6116

    $15 / night

    "No hookups but there’s water around the campsites and picnic tables and fire pits. Excellent little campground with maybe a dozen or so sites. Clean & well maintained."

    "Other than the snow the road was in good condition and easy to drive in our class c."

    2. Fish Spring Dispersed

    1 Review
    Adel, NV
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 941-0199

    "On Thursday (10/12/23)  I left home with the plan of driving to the Virgin Valley Hot Springs via 299/8A to see the Annular Solar Eclipse. "

    3. Modoc Camp

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    McArthur, CA
    34 miles
    +1 (509) 608-8487

    $50 / night

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Cedarville, CA

6 Reviews of 3 Cedarville Campgrounds


  • Ariel & John  W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Stough Reservoir Campground

    Small but great and free

    Camped here in June 2020 and got the single prime spot across the little pond with its own pit toilet. Snowed when we were there in June. No hookups but there’s water around the campsites and picnic tables and fire pits. Excellent little campground with maybe a dozen or so sites. Clean & well maintained. Beautiful Warner Mountains all around.

    If you keep going up the forest road there are dispersed camping spots at higher elevation with great views but roads only suitable for small rigs. There’s both a BLM and USFS office in nearby Cedarville for info plus hot springs in Surprise Valley and lots of good rockhounding in nearby Warner mountains on the west side towards Lakeview. Would camp here again.

  • Greg B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2023

    Fish Spring Dispersed

    Remote, desolate & nearly perfect......

    On Thursday (10/12/23)  I left home with the plan of driving to the Virgin Valley Hot Springs via 299/8A to see the Annular Solar Eclipse.  I arrived at the state line a tad later than expected and followed a beautiful graded 'dyrt' road.  The first camp I came across was Fish Spring.  I saw some open spaces and figured things were going to get busy with the eclipse, so I grabbed a spot.  Beautiful simplicity!!!  No real defined spots, but several areas of access.  Some pull-throughs were occupied by RVs, other spots had nothing but a car/tent combo.  One vault toilet was very clean & well-stocked with paper.  I could not find the spring or water spigot.  There is a horse corral but looks to be in poor condition.  A sign requests "pelletized feed only'.  There were only a handful of fire rings and no picnic tables.  This was my camp for 2 nights.  The following day I drove the rough Mud Spring Canyon Rd to the Royal Peacock Mine & Virgin Valley, and on Saturday, witnessed the Annular Eclipse from here.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 16, 2023

    Stough Reservoir Campground

    Roads not cleared at this time! (early May 2023)

    Not much to report here, other than be aware of snow in May. We tried to get to this campground but were blocked by too much snow in the road. Other than the snow the road was in good condition and easy to drive in our class c. The website lists the status for this campground as “area not cleared,” so presumably if you have a vehicle that can get through the snow, then you’re ok to go camp here. 

    Also as of Spring 2023 there will be a $15/night fee, so no longer free. Zero cell service here.

  • Greg B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 15, 2021

    Stough Reservoir Campground

    Second Time here....Still a Jewel

    I swung thru this camp on a previous ride, and remembered it fondly. (dunno why I didn't review it then).

    Up a decent gravel road, only about a mile in.  A beautiful, small reservoir with about 10 sites.  I got the primo site across the water, solo spot with my own pit toilet.  No cell service solitude with the high-passing jets as my only company.  Still a few patches of snow on the ground (5/2) and 26 degree morning.

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Stough Reservoir Campground

    Small pond in a peaceful setting

    We did not camp because we were doing a campground recon. There were 3 of the 8 sites that we could park our 26' fifth wheel trailer. 

    During our visit there was only one family using the facility. It is  a small campground, vault toilets and was clean when we were there. 

    We plan to come back in the future. We visited on a Sunday afternoon.

  • Tom N.
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Stough Reservoir Campground

    Primitive

    Not far from Cederville on 299 towards Alturas you can find a DNR campground at Stough Reservoir. The road is 2+ miles of dirt - gravel to the CG.

    The campground is sparse and lacks flushing toilets, pit toilet is available. Check the area sign for fire restrictions or warnings of large animals in the area. Keep your food locked up or hanging in a tree.


Guide to Cedarville

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

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Stough Reservoir Campground provides access to horse camping with its well-maintained sites and nearby trails, making it a great choice for equestrian adventurers.

Tips for equestrian camping near Cedarville, California

  • When visiting Stough Reservoir Campground, be prepared for primitive conditions, including pit toilets and no electric hookups, ensuring a true back-to-nature experience.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy the stunning views and diverse terrain around Stough Reservoir Campground, where you can ride through the scenic Warner Mountains and discover hidden gems in the area.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Cedarville, CA is Stough Reservoir Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.

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