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Horse Creek Campground near Exeter offers limited options for equestrians seeking camping with their horses. The campground data shows no dedicated horse corrals or specialized equine facilities at any of the listed sites. Horse Creek and Horse Creek Campground, despite their names, do not appear to have specific accommodations for horses based on the feature lists provided. Campers report that the sites are generally clean and well-managed, though the campground is situated right off the highway with some traffic noise noticeable throughout the day and night.
Trails in the surrounding area provide potential riding opportunities, though riders should contact rangers beforehand to confirm horse access and regulations. The nearby Sequoia National Park has restrictions on where horses can be ridden, with designated bridle paths in certain areas only. Visitors planning to bring horses should prepare for primitive camping conditions, as reviews indicate that facilities are often outdated or under maintenance. Water access can be inconsistent, with some spigots non-functional during certain periods. For those seeking group equestrian camping, advance arrangements are necessary as the campgrounds in this region primarily cater to standard tent and RV camping without specialized horse amenities.
"We are working out way north through CA and Horse Creek was in a convenient spot. Site very clean and well managed and overall its a pretty spot. Only 2-3 large and dispersed bath rooms."
"The tap outside the building didn't work and neither did the water fountain. The host was not there for check-in."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"The sites themselves are nice, located in a grassy meadow around a reservoir This is the most grass we have seen in several months."
"Some of the sites (75, 76 etc..) look out on Lake Kaweah. It’s clean and well organized. Some highway noise."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Easy walk to campstore, post office, restaurant, and visitor center. Many trails close by. Very busy in summer. No reservations. Tent only loops available."
"Very quiet but some sledding and hiking activity close by. Sites are a little close to each other, but being so quiet it's not a big deal."
from $32 / night
Check Availability"Typical California foothills hardpan and dead grass sites - large and able to accommodate very long combo rigs and have enough width to disconnect and park adjacent to the towable."
"There are many ways to arrive here, but the most direct and easiest is on California State Highway 180. The park is open, but the office is not, so it’s find a spot and check yourself in."
from $40 - $55 / night
Check Availability"This is one of my favorite here in sequoia national park south entrance by gen hi way. Park rangers were so helpful at the entrance and they are well organized."
"The lake isn't too cold if you want to rinse or just cool off. Plenty of tree coverage for both some shade and to hang your food."
"It’s a great spot, this pin location gets Verizon signal along with some of the higher sites if you pull off the road."
"There are trails to hike. FYI, there is no cell reception and no provided wifi. Personally I think that’s a good thing 😬."
from $25 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Nice long drive to a beautiful destination"
"We did a backpacking trip from Johnsondale Bridge down to Fairview Campground following the Rincon trail in May. It was hot but the views and the quietness was beautiful!"
GuideWe are working out way north through CA and Horse Creek was in a convenient spot. Site very clean and well managed and overall its a pretty spot. Only 2-3 large and dispersed bath rooms. A number of large groups around the site which looks fun but it felt more like an urban park than being in nature.
GuideVery pleasant rv campground. Typical California foothills hardpan and dead grass sites - large and able to accommodate very long combo rigs and have enough width to disconnect and park adjacent to the towable.
We had electric service issues and camp hosts, Carlos and Luz, we on it within 20 minutes at 10:30 at night. They worked as a team and showed pride in their park.
Our 4 night stay was pleasant - the park is very quiet and road noise minimal. Water, power and sewer as advertised. If tent or dry camping, showers at the office building.
GuideAbsolutely loved Kings Canyon! Nice sites however not many are level. Lots of bathrooms but no showers. Easy walk to campstore, post office, restaurant, and visitor center. Many trails close by. Very busy in summer. No reservations. Tent only loops available.
LegendBottom line....Make sure if you are following your gps, you key in Sequoia RV Park and not the one with RV resort. There are many ways to arrive here, but the most direct and easiest is on California State Highway 180. The park is open, but the office is not, so it’s find a spot and check yourself in. The manager Carlos stopped by a few hours after we were set up. The park staff is super friendly. Will be stopping by here again if we are over this way again. The views from the park are postcard beautiful
GuideWe decided to come in the off season in February and we got lucky with weather. Low tonight is only supposed to be in the upper 30s. Very quiet but some sledding and hiking activity close by. Sites are a little close to each other, but being so quiet it's not a big deal. One bathroom is still open and the general store and restaurant are right around the corner. Plus, only $10 a night!
TravelerAzelea campground is in the center location for Grant's cove with both General grant tree as well as the village just a hike away or minutes by driving, the location is awesome but some of the features of the camp site are lacking compared to other sites. The main issue is the lack of bathroom sites as in the winter time azelea only has one bathroom building which depending on your location can be a huge drag as our site was pretty far away from it.The camp sites are also right on top of each other so be prepared to get pretty comfy with your neighbor. The site did allow camp fires which was great and the village featured a store that provided anything you could need. All in all as long as you have a location close to the bathroom you'll be golden and the location is awesome to getting anywhere in kings canyon.
TravelerWe chose this campground to be an easy "getting back to camping" campground since it was supposed to be developed and even have showers.
Cons: The central restrooms/showers have been non-operational for over a year based on the maintenance log of the porta potty. While the porta potty was well maintained, there were no hand wash stations or anything to make up for the loss of sinks and showers. The tap outside the building didn't work and neither did the water fountain.
The host was not there for check-in. Thankfully, we ran into a very kind maintenance worker that gave us the predator rundown for the area and told us how to get to our site. The host eventually showed up, but was not there for at least 5 sets of campers who were trying to check in.
Nearly every campsite has a major hill, so most will not have a good flat area for a tent. Site 61 is flat and a couple of others have flatter grounds, but many will have you sleeping on an angle.
Cons Site 61: The previous group was very disrespectful of the site and left glass shards everywhere. We had to sweep it away from our tent site and kept finding more as we were using our site. It was especially a problem since we brought our dog, so eventually we just laid tarps out to let her walk on instead of the dirt for her safety.
No shade at all. While most other sites had trees or an aluminum awning to provide some sort of shade, Site 61 had nothing. Thankfully, we planned for that, but definitely worth mentioning for other campers. Most sites on the inside of the loop had good tree coverage, so if that's what you're looking for definitely book one of the inner loop sites like 63.
For those looking to be fully removed from the world, you should know this campsite is RIGHT off the highway, so there is traffic and some headlights if drivers have their brights on. That didn't bother us, but we've lived off of major streets for years, so we tune it out pretty well.
Pros: There was running water, but you had to find it near other campsites. (Closest one to ours was near Site 63, which was very convenient)
Pros Scenery: The stargazing is beautiful. There is some limited light pollution emanating from the other side of the foothills, but because you are surrounded by foothills you get some good, dark surroundings to really appreciate the stars. Similarly, the sunrise and sunset were slightly late/early because the sun was contending with the surrounding hills. When the sun was rising over the hills, there was a beautiful glow to them.
Pros Site 61: You have absolutely no neighbors, which gives you more privacy and the ability to face out in any direction and enjoy the scenery.
Predators: Coyotes, rattlesnakes, meat bees (bring cheap canned meat to set out during the day and they will leave you alone for the most part)
Cool Wildlife: Various birds, though I was never able to get a good enough look to identify them. There were also bats at night that really helped with the bug problem and created a cool ambience while stargazing. My husband loved listening to them hunt!
Overall: We enjoyed the site, but were extremely grateful that we are redundancy packers. If we didn't have our extras, we probably would not have had a good time since it was 100+ degrees every day we were there and the grounds weren't totally as advertised. (Toilets, showers, etc)
LegendThis campground is just up the road from Grant Grove Village, and really close to General Grant Tree (super cool!!). This is a nice and quiet campground tucked in the trees. It gets dark early in here and stays kinda dim throughout the day. There are several loops, and you really can’t go wrong with any of them. While tents and RVs are mostly mixed, there is a small tent only loop. The closest showers are down the mountain at Stony Creek Village or at Cedar Grove Visitor Center and Village. Don’t forget to use the bear boxes. There is no need to drive to see big trees as there is a nice trail from the campground that leads to the General Grant Sequoia Grove, and a really nice trail through the Sequoia Grove.
GuidePros: Nicely designed tent sites, plus flush toilets and (free!) showers. Absolutely gorgeous views of Kaweah Lake in the foothills of Sequoia NP. Convenient location also, as it is on the road into Sequoia; it takes about an hour to get from the campground to the park entrance. I think this campground is also a nice alternative to staying in Sequoia; it didn't seem bears were at all a concern here, while they are in the park. It was a nice alternative to tent camping alone in an area bears frequent.
Cons: Outdated facilities - the toilet/shower house was in rough shape and not really clean. There was also a steep hill to walk up to the bathhouse that had been partially washed out, so somewhat of a hazard. Additionally, one of my nights there I got no sleep whatsoever because there was a group of young guys partying all night. And it was the works - loud music, yelling, swearing, vulgar language, and because the campground is pretty open and in a valley, it echoed throughout the entire campground. Definitely one of the downsides of 'unstaffed' campgrounds that only have a host on site; these guys were breaking every apparent campground regulation and were allowed to do so. I would say one other weird thing about this campground is that they have signs that say they close the gates after 9 pm, and their exit has tire spike strips! One night I went into the nearest town for dinner, but I was stressed about getting back by 9 pm. It's probably the first campground I've ever encountered that, and it's really weird.
I'm torn on whether I'd stay here again.. maybe, if there weren't any other campgrounds in the area.
Camping areas near Exeter, California sit in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada range, typically at elevations between 500-3,000 feet. The region experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures often exceeding 100°F from June through September, while winters remain mild with occasional rainfall. Most camping areas require advance planning as water availability fluctuates seasonally, with several campgrounds reporting non-functional spigots during summer months.
Fishing at Lake Kaweah: Horse Creek Campground offers proximity to Lake Kaweah with varying water levels throughout the year. "Decent fishing and great for boating and watersports," notes Robert S. about Horse Creek.
Stargazing at night: The clear mountain skies provide excellent viewing conditions. "The stargazing is beautiful. There is some limited light pollution emanating from the other side of the foothills, but because you are surrounded by foothills you get some good, dark surroundings to really appreciate the stars," according to Brittney J. at Horse Creek Campground.
Hiking nearby trails: Multiple trail options connect camping areas to scenic points. "Lots of trails immediately accessible from most camp sites, and a short walk from the rest," explains Connor N. about Azalea Campground.
Mountain views: The Sierra Nevada foothills provide scenic backdrops at many campgrounds. "We stayed here last May and was fully mesmerized by the view of the lake and the mountains. Nights were equally gorgeous as we watched all the stars," writes Tadd N. about Horse Creek Campground.
Wildlife sightings: Local fauna adds to the camping experience. "My husband loved listening to [bats] hunt!" reports Brittney J. at Horse Creek Campground, while also noting: "Cool Wildlife: Various birds... There were also bats at night that really helped with the bug problem and created a cool ambience while stargazing."
Free amenities: Some campgrounds offer unexpected perks. "Add to this the full range of services, easily accessible and level sites, an onsite laundry and showers, free WiFi and FREE firewood," reports George K. about Sequoia RV Park.
Seasonal lake levels: Water accessibility varies dramatically throughout the year. "A good campground from late fall to mid spring. In the summer this campground gets flooded from the rising lake waters of lake kaweah, which is fine because it is blazing hot in the summer," explains Matt B. about Horse Creek.
Limited bathroom facilities: Many campgrounds operate with minimal facilities. "The central restrooms/showers have been non-operational for over a year based on the maintenance log of the porta potty. While the porta potty was well maintained, there were no hand wash stations," reports Brittney J. from Horse Creek Campground.
Highway noise: Several campgrounds sit near major roads. "For those looking to be fully removed from the world, you should know this campsite is RIGHT off the highway, so there is traffic and some headlights if drivers have their brights on," notes Brittney J. about Horse Creek Campground.
Cell service variability: Connection depends on location and provider. "I've camped in a few different areas along Big Meadows road... this pin location gets Verizon signal along with some of the higher sites if you pull off the road," reports therealquaid D. about Western Big Meadow Road Camping Area.
Check campground schedules: Some campgrounds offer special programming. "During the summer months the Rangers put on a Campfire program at the campground every Saturday evening," mentions Rob E. about Horse Creek Campground.
Plan for predators: Be aware of local wildlife concerns. "Predators: Coyotes, rattlesnakes, meat bees (bring cheap canned meat to set out during the day and they will leave you alone for the most part)," advises Brittney J. from Horse Creek Campground.
Select level sites: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain. "Nearly every campsite has a major hill, so most will not have a good flat area for a tent. Site 61 is flat and a couple of others have flatter grounds, but many will have you sleeping on an angle," warns Brittney J. from Horse Creek Campground.
Full hookup options: Several campgrounds cater to RVs with comprehensive services. "Grassy large spots with full hook ups. Close to King Canyon and other attractions," reports Rick L. about Sequoia RV Park.
Prepare for uneven sites: Many campgrounds feature sloped grounds. "Sites are generally not level as it is situated on the hill down to the lake," notes Connor N. about Horse Creek Campground.
Check site sizes: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. "That road off of the 65 is pretty decent as we have a 32 foot fifth wheel... As usual some sites are better than others there are some creek side sites that are very large," reports Michael P. about QuailValley.
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