Best Equestrian Camping near Ceres, CA
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Ceres, CA (17)
1. Woodward Reservoir
Oakdale, California16 Reviews•9 Photos•162 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Modesto Reservoir
Waterford, California5 Reviews•7 Photos•32 SavesModesto Reservoir Regional Park is located at 18143 Reservoir Rd., a few miles from the town of Waterford, just off Highway 132. It offers over 3,200 acres of land and 2,800 acres of reservoir for recreation and camping.
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$40 - $60 / night
3. Del Valle Regional Park
Livermore, California17 Reviews•57 Photos•239 SavesDel Valle campgrounds will be closed until further notice, due to storm damage.
Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like a lakeside resort only 10 miles south of Livermore.
The centerpiece of the park is a lake five miles long with a variety of water-oriented recreation, from swimming to windsurfing and boating, surrounded by 4,395 acres of beautiful land for hiking, horseback riding, and nature study. Del Valle also is the eastern gateway to the Ohlone Wilderness Trail, 28 miles of scenic back-country trail.
Family Campground: The Del Valle Family Campground has 150 sites (two accessible), 21 of them with water and sewage, and electrical hook-ups (120 volt, 50 and 30 amp). The sites are served by centrally located toilets and shower facilities.
Group camps: There are several group campsites for groups of 11 people or more.
Equestrian camps: The Little Chaparral horse camp area has 4 small paddocks. The reservation of one paddock includes space for 1-2 horses, 4 people maximum, and parking for one trailer and rig only. Equestrian groups should reserve the Caballo Loco equestrian group camp as Little Chaparral is not designed for group use. Please note that horses are not allowed in developed areas of the park.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
4. Coe Ranch Campground — Henry W. Coe State Park
Morgan Hill, California13 Reviews•45 Photos•222 SavesCoe Ranch Campground
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
$20 / night
5. USBR Gloryhole Rec Area Big Oak Campground
Fall River Lake, California4 Reviews•12 Photos•34 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
6. Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
San Martin, California11 Reviews•39 Photos•143 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$34 / night
7. Glory Hole Recreation Area
Angels, California4 Reviews•10 Photos•93 SavesOverview
Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. At an elevation of 1100 feet, the diverse and resource-abundant Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles of shoreline. Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and picknicking. The New Melones Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and a museum highlighting natural and cultural resources.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, boating, sailing and road and mountain biking are just a few of the activities available in Glory Hole Recreation Area. Camping is also permitted in designated campsites. Equestrian trails are also present in the Peoria Wildlife Mitigation Area and open for the general public. Other interesting sites include Natural Bridges, which can be accessed from Parrott's Ferry Road and has a nice hiking trail and a creek that flows through a marble cave. The Table Mountain Trail provides visitors an opportunity to hike to the top of an extensive lava flow which occurred over nine million years ago.
Natural Features
New Melones Lake is located in Northern California between the historic gold rush towns of Sonora and Angels Camp. The terrain varies from rolling hills to steep marble cliffs, and the vegetation consists of oaks, Ponderosa pines, chamise and buckbrush shrubs. Visitors can experience the beauty of New Melones by hiking the many trails in the Tuttletown and Glory Hole Recreation Areas. The climate is Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. For those who wish to venture outside the main recreation areas, there are many unique places to visit. Overall, the geography is quite varied and provides many opportunities for all types of recreation.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (209) 459-7290.
Nearby Attractions
Glory Hole Recreation Area is surrounded by many places of natural beauty including Natural Bridges, Camp Nine, Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, Moaning Caverns, Big Trees State Park and Columbia State Park. Angels Camp Museum, Calaveras County Museum and Sonora Military Museum also provide great opportunities for learning interesting information about the area. Surrounding communities are popular vacation and retirement destinations and provide necessary services and shopping opportunities. Golfing, snow skiing, river rafting, commercial caves, historical railroad and Native American museums are close by as well.
Charges & Cancellations
All site changes and cancellations need to be done through the Recreation.gov website.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
$22 / night
8. Lake Amador Resort
Ione, California11 Reviews•20 Photos•124 SavesPlease note: Tent Camping is by reservation only.
Here at Lake Amador we have a large campground consisting of 113 sites located on a 100 acre portion of the facility that is surrounded by shade giving Oaks. Most campsites have running potable water, some have electricity and many sites are located on the waters edge when the lake is full. There are hot showers and flush toilets located throughout the campground and some sites located by swim pond also have free WIFI access!
Lake Amador also has a 73 site Deluxe RV Park on a private peninsula. All sites located in the RV Park have Full hookups and FREE WIFI. Some sites are reserved year round for residents and as vacation spots. All open RV sites are first come first served so call prior to your visit to check availability.
At the Lake Amador Clubhouse we offer food and fun. There you will find both air conditioning and a large fireplace so no matter the weather outside you can always find refuge inside. While there you can utilize the FREE WIFI, play pool, horse shoes, foosball, watch TV or even play Checkers, Chess, or Cribbage on our custom gaming tables. The Clubhouse features a well stocked Beer Bar as well as The Tackle Box Café where you can get a delicious Breakfast and Lunch on the weekends. Now if supplies are all your after you’ll be happy to know we also have a fully stocked general store with any essentials you may have forgotten at home.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$25 - $45 / night
9. USBR Tuttletown Recreation Area Oak Knoll Group Site
Fall River Lake, California1 Review•10 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
10. Pacheco State Park Campground
Hollister, California1 Review•6 Saves- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Equestrian
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Ceres
98 Reviews of 17 Ceres Campgrounds
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Jason R.
Guide
Joseph D Grant County Park - Horse Camp
Gate closes 8:15pm
Nice bathrooms no tokens needed, hot water, clean sink for dishes. Lotsa shaded oak spaces. Good trails.
Michelle W.
Ranger
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
So many animals and birds
I had a big spot and no neighbors my entire half of the campground on a Monday night in June. I was under 2 big oaks that were buzzing with bird activity.
The bathrooms were clean and I had water on my site. I had some AT&T service.
Moonlit_starrynights
Traveler
Lake Amador Resort
Great camping for families!!
Amador is a laid back camping spot that never disappoints. Great for families. Not a party destination but you can still have a great time! They have a water hole with a fun slide, which is all kept nice and clean with tables you can sit at. I would recommend a pop up tent for shade if you go to the water hole. There is also a old school playground for the kids. The staff is super friendly and always there to help. I take my kids at least 3-4 times a year and enjoy any of the seasons. There is Frisbee golf as well.
Alma L.Ranger
Del Valle Regional Park
Distance from home was the highlight
I had a very different take on this place than the others. The RV spot was a fair distance from the neighboring spots, it was low-density, quite, all good qualities, but there was very little see or do near the loop. There were no hikes suitable for young kids as far as I could tell. There was a little store for ice cream and camping supplies and dump station on the loop. HOWEVER, WARNING: the road around the campground looks wide but there are boulders every 10 feet or so making it insanely hard to back into our spot - and we had only a 22ft trailer! I can't see myself coming back here. The maps do accurately depict the relatively narrow space you have for back in spots. Once we were in, it was fine. The pedestal and sewer set-up was just fine. No issues there. It's just not worth the hassle.
As for the park/water part of the park, well, it was covered in garbage from the day-trippers. It was packed and only accessible by driving to it. Truly not a place I wanted to BBQ or picnic at. Cars, people, dogs, loud music, and garbage. A gross diaper on the shore. We took a very nice hike starting at the dog run. That was beautiful, but not worth the trip.
I didn't bother to photograph our site. There were all adequate, just avoid back in site here. There are so many better places to visit. I checked this off the list, no reason to return. I don't believe there was reception either from the campsite.
Last thing, we peaked in on the cabins in our loop. They looks very nice and maintained.
- DDennis W.
ScoutLake Amador Resort
Beautiful in the Spring
We enjoyed our first visit and will definitely come back! The park is a mix of old RV’s that folks have long term stays and open spots for visitors. Some nice spots and some tight spots. We stayed in site 62 with 41 foot MH. There was no room for a tow vehicle and we did not put our awnings out. We enjoyed fishing from the bank and had some good luck with power bait. The resort is very clean and quiet!
- DDan C.Scout
Del Valle Regional Park
Close to home but like a different world
Great lake and fishy, clean sites, bathrooms are great. All around awesome camping
- JJim V.Scout
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Best local spots!
One of my favorite campgrounds as it’s very local and has beautiful scenery. I come here atleast once a month for some camping!
Alyssia S.Guide
Lake Camanche North Shore
Love it
Nice place lil shade open and close to water
Melissa S.Guide
Joseph D. Grant County Park
Overnight Stop
Stopped on a road trip passing through, was able to get a nice spot. No one else was in the campground, so it was definitely quiet. Bathrooms and showers were available. Camp host was friendly. They also sell ice which was nice to grab for the cooler. Nice stay, saw a lot of bunnies and a bobcat on the way out.
- SSusan Y.Guide
Glory Hole Recreation Area
Be prepared for the heat in summer
We were there for 1 night. The view at campsite 57 is gorgeous! However, be prepared for the heat. It can reach up to 110F in summer. It is toasting even with shade. Restroom and showers need maintenance.
Ian F.Scout
Coe Ranch Campground — Henry W. Coe State Park
Campground = okay, Camp site = AWFUL
site #8 should NOT be a site. It is situated just feet from the holding tanks for the vault toilets. Somebody did not think through this site. Breathe in the fresh scent of raw sewage as you attempt to enjoy food being swarmed by all the flies in camp that had previously been sitting on said sewage. Drift off to dreamland as your tent is filled with and subsequently sharpens your awareness of the state of the bathrooms.
Seriously, this was bad. This is a review that came at the end of a 5 week camping trip where we stayed in 9 different campgrounds. We are lifelong campers. I have NEVER left a bad review of a campground. This was bad. Again, almost every site in this campground is great and has lots of privacy. Site #08 is a mistake and should be used for additional parking at most.
Hae Sook Y.TravelerCoyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
My first camping!
I was able to enjoy the view of lake and mountains inside the tent. Wild pigs appeared at night. It was our first camping trip and we had a great time! No internet and no electricity. Restroom was clean.
Genevieve M.ScoutLake Amador Resort
Okay
Finally got to break in our roof tent so decided to check this out. Our site was awkwardly slanted (so I thought we would trip and fall into the lake) but on the lake so that was nice. 4 wheel drive recommended since I saw people struggling to get in and out of sites. Lots of mosquitoes. Bring Raid and repellent. Friendly staff at cafe/registration and dog friendly. Water was murky so we didn't bother going in but lots of fishermen and we could see fish in the water. Okay overall. Maybe will stay at a different site next time.
- MMike A.Guide
Lake Amador Resort
Great in low season
Nice campground on the lake. We stayed in the dry camping area which was right on the lake. We noted that the sites were very close together with no privacy, but that was ok since there were few people there. The showers worked well and didn’t require coins, and there was a dump station up front by the fish cleaning station. Note that there’s a gate that closes so that you can’t enter - we just barely made it by the 9pm Friday closing time (I think this time varies by day of the week).
Alex M.TravelerCoyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Good spot, close to town
Stayed here in March. Camp ground was mostly empty. Showers were locked. $35 a night. There’s an electronic kiosk to pay. Intermittent signal with ATT. 20 min drive into town with lots of amenities.
- Mike P.Scout
Miner's Camp RV Park
Lake Comanche South sure
Nice place quiet lots of places for big RVs pull through spots and back in spots they have spots for family reunions have showers store boat ramp nice place to camp North Shore is not for RVs it's for tent camping the South Shore has hookups 30 50 amp service full hookups all around a good place good people quiet time is 9:00 p.m. till 7:00 a.m. I believe doesn't mean you can't be up just no loud music no carrying on to disturb the other people lake is almost full
- Courtney C.Traveler
Monument RV Park - Lake Camanche
Clean and quiet
This was our first time here. It was quiet and the sites were clean. There is no shower and only a couple outhouses so it’s definitely only if you want to use your camper/rv bathroom. The hookups worked good but the sewer hookup is elevated so you will probably want sewer hose supports to lift your hose. There is a fishing pond directly next to the campground and access to the lake just a few minutes away.
- CClint W.Scout
Monument RV Park - Lake Camanche
Perfect start to Fall.
Great location and full hook ups. Open year round, planning on coming back during the Winter!
- Craig & Linda L.Ranger
Woodward Reservoir
Close family camp ground
We have been there three times, twice for day trips when our kids were camping there and one time where our son's and daughter's family and us were camping there for three days weekend. Full hookups were use and enjoyed by all each time. On the T-Island sites you right on the water. Which is were we go. Both our kids family have Kayaks so that makes getting on the water great. Nice bathroom.
K R.TravelerDel Valle Regional Park
Great Spot for Families & Large Groups
Great place for a quick getaway with some friends or family. Enjoyed walking around and taking in the views. Saw some deer, rabbits, and hummingbirds. Enjoyed hanging out by the lake.
Staff is very friendly. Bathrooms were clean.
- John G.Scout
Modesto Reservoir
Our Family favorite for 50 years.
We starter visiting Modesto Resivor in the sixties. My father would hail all of our gear out to one of the many islands, and let the kids and dogs run free. Now that we are older, we camp on the shore line. Rustic tent camping near the water-skiing course is my favorite. Quite nights and darker stargazing. Blonde Beach is where your likely to find us Jetskiing.
- MMarco B.Scout
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Coyote lake C.G.
Beautiful view of the preserve with wild pigs off in the brush and the call of turkeys in the a.m. a nice refresh from the city.
Tim & Cleo D.TravelerDel Valle Regional Park
Nice local getaway
We hit Del Valle throughout the year, it's really close for us, but makes you feel like you're out in the cuts. Pretty much ZERO cell service, which is a good thing, helps you to disconnect. The lake is enjoyable, just wish the water level would rise.
Wendi S.ScoutWoodward Reservoir
Great first trip of the season
Had an amazing overnight stay! Since it was a Sunday night hardly anyone on T Island. Rangers were so helpful!
- Craig & Linda L.Ranger
Woodward Reservoir
Close to home here in Modesto
They offer senior and military discounts. Both tent and RV full hookups around a lake. The only real problem is there are a few months during the year that they restrict the human contact with the lake water due to all the waterfowl poop in water. Many Geese that use their winter homes.
Toni R.TravelerCoyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Nice but crowded-SUV tent camper review
It was a nice campground to go to. Lots of wildlife and hiking. Dogs are allowed. The lake is closed to any and all water-craft because the water level is too low. It is very clean and well maintained for the most part. Cell phone service for Xfinity/Verizon is spotty at best. There is weak wifi.
However, here's where it loses a star:
I arrived on a Friday late afternoon. Set up my tent. People were fairly loud until about 11pm. Bathrooms were really nice and clean…at first. Saturday, in came the crowd. Loud, obnoxious, and inconsiderate way past midnight. There was no reinforcement of quiet hours past 10pm. The toilets were clogged by 9pm at both restrooms. Men's restrooms have ONLY ONE STALL. And they were clogged beyond belief. I cannot understand why people do not know how to flush a toilet in public. Do they do this crap at home? Anyway, Sunday morning past 9am, still clogged up. Lines waiting to use the compromised restrooms as well. Ridiculous. Unfortunately, that's what ruined my experience. People just being completely selfish in a public campground and staff not be able to keep up with their antics. Maybe there shouldn't be so many sites for so few facilities. Just a thought.
For SUV tents, check out campsite pics on other sites before booking. SUV tents are usually limited to one entrance/exit point on the tent. Usually the driver's side. Each campsite is different. The one I reserved had only one pic that basically showed me nothing. I only could back in to set up my tent on the grass. Both the picnic table and firepit were facing the passenger side way far from the parking spot (as you can see in the second pic) opposite the entrance to my tent. So something to consider.
- Craig & Linda L.Ranger
Woodward Reservoir
Camp close to home.
Nice campsites full hookups
Guide to Ceres
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 saddle up and enjoy nature.
Tips for equestrian camping near Ceres, California
- Joseph D. Grant County Park provides a peaceful escape with clean facilities and plenty of wildlife sightings, making it a great choice for horse campers.
- Henry W. Coe State Park features extensive trails perfect for horseback riding, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the park.
- Pacheco State Park Campground is particularly horse-friendly, offering designated areas for equestrian activities and access to beautiful trails.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Coe Ranch Campground — Henry W. Coe State Park, you can enjoy hiking and exploring the vast wilderness, perfect for both you and your horse.
- USBR Tuttletown Recreation Area Oak Knoll Group Site offers opportunities for boating and fishing, adding variety to your camping experience.
- Monument RV Park - Lake Camanche is close to a fishing pond and the lake, providing additional recreational options for your downtime.
Equestrian campgrounds include essential features
- Glory Hole Recreation Area has picnic tables and fire rings at each site, ensuring a comfortable camping experience for horse owners.
- Big Oak Gloryhole Area - New Melones Lake features clean facilities and ample space for your horse, making it a well-reviewed option for equestrian camping.
- Woodward Reservoir allows pets and has various amenities, including water hookups and sanitary dumps, catering to the needs of horse campers.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ceres, CA is Woodward Reservoir with a 4-star rating from 16 reviews.
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