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Loafer Creek Horse Campground at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area provides campsites with dedicated horse corrals for equestrian visitors. Located near Oroville, this year-round campground features drinking water, showers, toilets, and trash disposal services. The campsites include picnic tables and allow fires, with firewood available on-site. Pets are welcome, and the campground is reservable for those planning trips in advance. Campsites accommodate both tent camping and glamping setups. The campground's horse corrals are maintained specifically for visiting riders, allowing convenient overnight stays with equine companions. Campsites are clean with plenty of shade, and water pumps are located near the sites.
Trail access from Loafer Creek connects riders to the surrounding Lake Oroville recreation area, though reaching water access points requires some distance of travel. The boat ramp is nearly a mile walk from the campground, with beach areas approximately two miles away. Some beach areas may be closed seasonally or due to water conditions. The surrounding area features multiple riding opportunities with pleasant tree coverage providing shade on hot days. During off-season periods, the campground typically has good availability without reservations, and camp hosts remain on-site to assist visitors. Sites are spacious but some campers note they are not particularly level, which may be a consideration when parking horse trailers. The lake water level can vary significantly throughout the year, potentially affecting riding conditions and water access.
"There are some nice places to fish that are just a short walk from the campsites and the campsites are nicely shaded to help cut the heat during the day. We saw some salmon, deer, quail, and frogs."
"If you are looking for a small campground with full hookups, on the lake, close to Table Mountain and Feather Falls, this is for you."
"Really enjoyed this campground which is part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The staff where we checked in were helpful with all of our questions about the area."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"Casino nearby has multiple restaurants and entertainment, including golf. Cheap gas for California. Little bit of a hike to clean restrooms. Quiet. Convenient location for traveling down I-5."
"Conveniently located just off I-5, far enough away from the noise. Casino, restaurants, doggy daycare and golf just next door. Sites are level 75 ft pull through sites. We will stay again."
from $49 - $69 / night
Check Availability"Walking trails connect to the campground! What a delight and right near Bucks Lake!
It is bear country, and the campsite was visited by a bear at night.""Clean campground, great fishing, and nice trail around lake. Kids love camping here. Bathrooms are kept clean and stocked 2-3x a day."
from $31 / night
Check Availability"Water pumps near the sites. Vault toilets, hot water and showers. The campsites do not overlook the water. We visited in the off season with no reservations and there was plenty of availability."
"The lake is super low, but a pleasant campground on our way home."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"It's close to the lake and market. We love to get ice cream before dinner :) Only negative - not all of the spaces have bear boxes and we had a nice visitor one morning."
"It's along a cove in the lake. Super nice hosts and nice campers. The bathrooms are kind of gross but that's expected. Always camp here when we go to the lake."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"Just a short drive down a forest service dirt road and you'll find yourself at Soldier Meadows---a gem of a campground!"
from $15 / night
Check Availability"Great walking trails group sites are great love it"
"With pristine wilderness surrounding your tent, you can camp alongside the beautiful reservoir."
from $20 / night
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ScoutForest Service campground in Plumas NF I’ve stayed at several times when exploring the area. About 9 miles from Quincy and 2-3 off highway. Free. Fire rings (need annual campfire permit, free at park offices) and bear boxes. Outhouses. No water apart from lake (generally overgrown). Large clear sites with plenty of space between them. Forested area, dirt roads. Equestrian sites available.
RangerLarge pull-thru sites with vegetation in between. Casino nearby has multiple restaurants and entertainment, including golf. Cheap gas for California. Little bit of a hike to clean restrooms. Quiet. Convenient location for traveling down I-5.
GuideJust a short drive down a forest service dirt road and you'll find yourself at Soldier Meadows---a gem of a campground! Located just 15 minutes from the oh so popular Lake Almanor, Soldier Meadows is a peaceful campground nestled among towering pines and a babbling brook. The campsites are huge, with lots of room to spread out. There is no water at this campsite, but if you bring your filtration system you can get water just steps away from your campsite. One pit toilet is located at the front of the campground. My mom and I camped here for a couple of nights as we were doing so day hikes on the PCT, great base camp. You are only 20 minutes from the town of Chester if you need to run in for a milkshake or more beer, you know the essentials! This is not a fancy campground by any means, but with no camp host there, it all seems a bit more peaceful ;)
GuideClean campground, efficient check in. Lake is not walking distance, no internet. Great place for a quick stop over.
LegendDespite the beautiful Joshua trees this campground is not a great to stay. The roads are in terrible condition, trash is strewn throughout, and staff is less than friendly or helpful. Roads are terribly narrow and sites are small and very uneven. Not a great place for a trailer nor class A. No direct access to park via road. Is next to neighborhood
ScoutIf you are looking for a small campground with full hookups, on the lake, close to Table Mountain and Feather Falls, this is for you. We picked this campground for its location, but got so much more. The campsites aren’t huge or very level, but the fact that it has full hookups for $45/night, is small, and on the lake made up for that fact. We don’t have small children, but think it would be a great place since there wasn’t a lot of traffic driving through the campground. A couple of downsides were that the water in the lake was very low and the showers are token operated. Tokens can be purchased from a machine outside the shower house, but it only takes bills (no coins), so have your ones and fives ready. Table mountain was in n full bloom in April and we enjoyed Kayaking on Thermaliro Forbay. Feather Falls was closed due to fire damage.
TravelerWe enjoyed an overnight stay here. Clean facilities, well maintained grounds and friendly neighbors. Conveniently located just off I-5, far enough away from the noise. Casino, restaurants, doggy daycare and golf just next door. Sites are level 75 ft pull through sites. We will stay again. Lower numbered sites are closest to amenities.
ScoutEasy off and on freeway access, next to casino.
GuideThere were several groups partying loudly well after midnight , and the water was nearly a mile walk to the boat ramp and almost 2 mikes to a “beach” that was closed. New construction might make some of this better, but unless something drastic changes I’m scratching this one off my list.
Equestrian camping near Forest Ranch, California offers riders access to forested trails and lake access points within the Sierra Nevada foothills. Located at elevations between 1,500-3,000 feet, the region experiences hot, dry summers and mild winters with occasional snow at higher elevations. Water levels in local reservoirs fluctuate significantly throughout the seasons, affecting trail access and camping conditions.
Trail riding around Bucks Lake: Whitehorse Campground provides access to numerous riding trails through pine forests with moderate elevation changes. "We spent the weekend here and camp host were great. Bathrooms were clean. Only downside was no dump or fresh water and it's a 30+ minute drive to town," notes Ty G. from Whitehorse Campground.
Fishing from shorelines: Multiple shoreline access points provide fishing opportunities near camping areas. "Nice lake, great fishing," reports Melissa K. who stayed at Bidwell Canyon Campground. Anglers commonly catch bass and trout depending on the season and water conditions.
Wilderness hiking: The Ishi Wilderness area offers remote hiking options with creek access. "Go to this camp for the quiet. Hiking is good going up or down Mill Creek. Fly fishing good and rarely more than one other camp used," shares Gordon C. about Black Rock Campground. Trail difficulty ranges from easy walking paths to more challenging backcountry routes.
Spacious sites with natural screening: Many campgrounds offer good site separation with tree cover. "The campsites are huge, with lots of room to spread out," notes Amy C. about Soldier Meadows Campground, adding "Located just 15 minutes from the oh so popular Lake Almanor, Soldier Meadows is a peaceful campground nestled among towering pines and a babbling brook."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The area supports diverse wildlife including deer and various bird species. "We saw some salmon, deer, quail, and frogs. There was evidence of bears around our site but we didn't have any issues," mentions alissa C. who stayed at Black Rock Campground.
Off-season tranquility: Many campgrounds remain open but uncrowded outside peak summer months. "We visited in the off season with no reservations and there was plenty of availability. Camp hosts were very nice and always on site," reports Bonnie M. about Loafer Creek Horse Campground. Late September and October offer cooler temperatures while still providing access to most facilities.
Bear activity awareness: Bears frequent several campgrounds in the region, requiring proper food storage. "Not all of the spaces have bear boxes and we had a nice visitor one morning. Be sure to put your food in your car if you don't have a bear box," warns julie B. from Haskins Valley Campground.
Variable road conditions: Access roads to some equestrian camping areas require appropriate vehicles. "The road in took about an hour and a half and I would not recommend attempting it without 4WD and high clearance," cautions Kaye S. about Black Rock Campground.
Seasonal water access: Lake levels fluctuate dramatically affecting shoreline access throughout the year. "The lake water level can vary significantly throughout the year, potentially affecting riding conditions and water access," explains a camper from Snake Lake. During drought years, some water features may be completely dry by late summer.
Easy access recreation spots: Some campgrounds offer straightforward lake access suitable for children. "It's along a cove in the lake. Super nice hosts and nice campers... Always camp here when we go to the lake," shares addison G. about Haskins Valley Campground.
Multi-activity sites: Several campgrounds provide combined hiking and water recreation opportunities. "The campground is nice and the spots seem to be spacious. It's close to the lake and market. We love to get ice cream before dinner," notes julie B. about the family-friendly amenities at Haskins Valley.
Educational opportunities: Wildlife viewing creates learning experiences for children. "With pristine wilderness surrounding your tent, you can camp alongside the beautiful reservoir. Wildlife is all around you," reports Renee A. from Sly Creek Campground, adding "We enjoyed our camping trip immensely and enjoyed getting into our kayaks and on to the water."
Unlevel site challenges: Many campgrounds have sloped sites requiring leveling blocks. "The sites/bathrooms were all very clean, didn't smell at all... A lot of the sites are very uneven, ours was almost terraced, and the tent area was barely big enough for our 8 person tent," warns Sean J. about Bidwell Canyon Campground.
Limited hookup options: Most equestrian campgrounds near Forest Ranch offer minimal RV amenities. "Clean campground, efficient check in. Lake is not walking distance, no internet. Great place for a quick stop over," shares Amy about Bidwell Canyon Campground, highlighting the need to prepare for limited services.
Casino adjacency option: RVers seeking full hookups may consider casino campgrounds within driving distance of riding trails. "Easy off and on freeway access, next to casino," notes G L. about Rolling Hills Casino Truck Lot, providing an alternative base for day trips to equestrian areas.
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