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The first two spots are close together. First one a bit small but better cover from Santa Anna winds. Nicely in the forest and close to the village.
Equestrian Camping near Hemet, CA
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McCall Equestrian Park near Idyllwild accommodates riders with dedicated facilities for horses while offering tent and RV camping options. Located in mountain terrain, the campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, toilets, showers, and trash collection. The park remains open year-round and maintains a solid 4-star rating among visitors. The absence of electricity, water hookups, and sewer connections creates a more rustic camping experience for equestrians. Rangers enforce restrictions on alcohol consumption to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere throughout the property.
Trail access from McCall Equestrian Park connects riders to numerous routes through the San Jacinto Mountains. The campground serves as a base camp for exploring miles of trails that wind through diverse terrain and elevations. Reservations are required for overnight stays, with most equestrian campers booking well in advance during peak riding seasons. While water is available for horses at designated stations, campers should plan to bring their own drinking water. The proximity to Idyllwild provides convenient access to additional supplies, feed stores, and emergency veterinary services should they be needed during extended stays.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Hemet (36)
1. Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
"Already been here twice once in 01/25 and 11/25 great campsite some have access to running water facet if not there are some that are close by, have also close by trash bins, has a little shop near by"
"It is right next to the lake which has a swimming area, bike path, climbing area, Hiking trails, along with a camp store which has boat rentals and much more! "
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $300 / night
2. Lake Skinner Recreation Area
"This is a great family campground right around the corner from Temecula, Murrietta, and Menifee."
"The charge $10 per person per day to fish in their Lake. And you can’t swim or let the kids play in the lake because it’s a reservoir."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $45 / night
3. Dripping Springs Campground
"well ran, all sites were marked open or reserved with the arrival and departure date on it, bathrooms are the cleanest vault toilets we have ever seen (and we camp all over), there is a fire station located"
"Equestrian sites up the hill. Saw a few rabbits and lizards, not too loud, it’s peaceful and good distance between some sites."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $50 / night
4. Reflection Lake RV Park
5. Yucaipa Regional Park
"Tons of hiking trails and within 30 min drive of major shopping/grocery stores. Big Bear is about an hour away with and awesome drive up the mountain."
"Close to the city but far enough away from the lights. There is a ton of stuff to do here. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, water slides, disc golf, bike trails. The RV spots are beyond huge!"
6. South Ridge Yellow Post Sites
"Yellow Post #2 – San Bernardino National Forest Secluded, free, first-come-first-served tent site tucked deep in the forest near Hemet, CA."
"Very nice to find a campsite this private on a weekend in southern California elevation is high enough that temperatures were very enjoyable (mid 80's)"
7. Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park
"Canopy Court area has easy and close access to the splash pad, the playground, a large grass area, and even the pool. The boat launch is very near by too but we had no use for that."
"I had site 126 in the fields, corner site and lake view. This campground has a pool, splash pad, park, dog park and access to the lake. They also have a band on Saturday nights."
Check Availabilityfrom $55 - $140 / night
8. McCall Equestrian Park
"This is listed as horse campsite, but there’s few tent sites available. Not crowded and winds from mountains keep area cooled."
"Few trails for wandering around as well. Great Verizon service"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $280 / night
9. Bogart County Park
"We got there after 5pm and no one was at the gate entrance."
"One runs five miles around the park through oaks and tall grass. Benches and drinking fountains are available in parts of the trail. There is a lake you can fish at."
10. Indian Oaks Trailer Ranch
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from San Diego, CA
- 1 hr 34 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 21 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 23 min from Oxnard, CA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Hemet, CA
330 Reviews of 36 Hemet Campgrounds
- PPaula A.
ScoutO'Neill Regional Park
Nice campground family friendly
I found the campground to be very friendly kid friendly and pet friendly. The spots were spacious and some had privacy others were out in the open. The rangers were very friendly and helpful, they helped me set up my tent when they saw I was having trouble. There are trails to explore. A great last minute getaway from the city and not to far, the bathroom was clean and modern with hot showers and toilets.
- Michael E.Scout
Reflection Lake RV Park
Don't visit too expensive
Has a security guard that thought she was God or something like that. Never seen anybody or place so petty on the place and still searching for the championship horseshoe pits and I can't stop talking about the dark green of the fishing lakes and the fish swimming on their sides
D F.ScoutLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
Nice lake, challenging crowd
The scenery is unique and enjoyable, with nice views of either sunrise or sunset, depending on site. I found the lake itself very pretty. However when we arrived 4 vehicles are in our spot, people were nice enough moving but we had to go door to door knocking on camper to ask who's cars they were due to no signal and no rangers nearby. Our site was pretty dirty with lots of trash, copious ants near the drainage attachments, and two of the nearby groups had excessive tents extending into the back of our site making our view look more like a homeless encampment and less like a serene mountain sunset. They also were littering, urinating outside, and excessively drinking and partying like crazy until the wee hours. As a family group we felt really uncomfortable. It seemed like not all spots are like this, however, on my walk around deer loop in the morning. If you do go, the water activities and rentals look fun, the walking trail/biking trail was nicely done, and you could optimize your spot by booking a whole group of spots (instead of booking one, book one on the right and left side to avoid feeling like you have entered homeless refuge). It maybe was a bit worse as we were here over a holiday weekend. But we most likely won't be back, there are other places that are less expensive and with better enforcement and a family atmosphere. If you want to party it is probably a fine spot, and if you love water sports also likely ok. I thin it's a beautiful place with unique scenery and a lot of potential, but needs more enforcement regarding guest code of conduct.
Edited and gave 3 stars instead of 2. Views are really nice now that our poorly behaved neighbors left. Worth considering a visit during less busy times.
Max P.
TravelerLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
Loud music at night
Despite the fact that one night costs $42, there are a lot of stupid, miserable people here who listen loudly to stupid music through their stupid speakers after 10pm. It's also full of cockroaches here and it's annoying.
Trash M.
GuideLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
A CRAP HOLE
If you like camping in a Walmart parking lot or on the streets, this place is for you.
No rangers working after the park close for day use. Didn't see one going through the campground. If you like to party all night and you have a loud system no problem. NO RAGERS AROUND. Be prepared keep your food in your car lot of rats, mice, skunks and coyotes. THE LAKE SUCKS, hard to launch your boat on and off, docks will mess up your boat. Fishing no fish they don't stock the lake. Marina is very over priced and out in the sunny parking lot. I live in LA I now got to SILVERWOOD LAKE, just as close as this place, and nicer, if you like to stay up all night Perris Lake is for you. If you want to work hard to get you boat on and off lake so you don't damage your boat, this place is for you.
- TTed D.Traveler
San Bernardino National Forest Wild Horse Equestrian Campground
Watkins Glen OK
When I booked at the reservation site I screenshot that water and 30 amp power was available at my site. There is NO water hook up. Overall it’s good 7 out of 10. Lots to do within 2 hours of this place. Staying for 6 days.
Robyn C.TravelerLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
It’s ok
Place is ok. Quiet so far. Nice people.
FiftysevenNine T.GuideBlack Rock Campground — Joshua Tree National Park
h2o & sewage
On the outskirts of Joshua Tree National Park in an old growth Joshua Tree grove. The trees are tall and fat, very close to each other. Heftier than the trees inside the Park.
It has water and dump station, otherwise the campgrounds inside the Park are more majestic with huge rocks.
If you're a fulltime RVer or vanlifer with an efficient solar system, having water in/out and a place to stay safely for cheap is grand. It's four klicks from malls, thus ideal if you need stuff. As a fulltime RVer I book several consecutive days with the app. The grounds are empty on weekdays, thus can spend quality time organizing my rig, thoughts, and plans.
From June to autumn half the campsites are shuttered. The area has limited visitation in summer.
Guide to Hemet
McCall Equestrian Park functions as a dedicated horse-riding destination with tent and RV sites 7 miles from Idyllwild. Located at 5,500 feet elevation in the San Jacinto Mountains, the park experiences cool summer nights with temperatures dropping to the 50s even when daytime highs reach 80-90°F. The campground typically closes during winter storms when mountain roads become impassable.
What to do
Nearby lake fishing: Lake Skinner Recreation Area offers stocked fishing 24 miles northwest of Hemet. "The lake is stocked with fish, so if you're a fisherman you're going to love this campground," notes reviewer David N. The lake requires an additional daily permit fee for fishing.
Mountain hiking: Dripping Springs Campground connects to an extensive trail system. "There is a popular trailhead at the back of the campground... The trail itself is a big loop (10 miles) that connects to another loop and another. Almost 20 miles of hiking if you want it," explains Ryan W. Morning hiking is recommended as "the trail can be quite hot and is best to do in the early morning."
Water recreation: Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park provides lakeside activities for families. "Amenities are very good for young kids. Canopy Court area has easy and close access to the splash pad, the playground, a large grass area, and even the pool," writes Bryan H.
What campers like
Private dispersed sites: South Ridge Yellow Post Sites offer free primitive camping with excellent views. "Very nice to find a campsite this private on a weekend in southern California elevation is high enough that temperatures were very enjoyable (mid 80's)," notes Tony B. These sites require self-sufficient camping with no facilities.
Clean facilities: Lake Perris State Recreational Area maintains well-kept restrooms and camping areas. "The toilets are clean and there is a designated area for setting up tents," reports Hanjun W. The campground staff "starts cutting trees at 8 a.m., making a lot of noise," so light sleepers should bring earplugs.
Equestrian opportunities: Dedicated horse camping near Hemet provides specialized facilities for riders. "This is listed as horse campsite, but there's few tent sites available. Not crowded and winds from mountains keep area cooled," explains Pete about McCall Equestrian Park.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most equestrian campgrounds near Hemet require advance booking. At Lake Skinner Recreation Area, "most of the full hook up spots are next to nice grass areas," according to Timothy A., but campers should note that "the bath room and showers could of been placed in better locations for a shorter walk."
Road conditions: Access to some mountain sites requires careful driving. Caroline K. mentions about South Ridge Yellow Post Sites: "Road is a little rough in sections coming up, so plan vehicle choice accordingly!" High-clearance vehicles are recommended for remote sites.
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings mosquitoes to mountain campgrounds. "I recommend you bring extra mosquito repellent," advises Kique S. about South Ridge. Fire restrictions typically increase during summer and fall months.
Tips for camping with families
Water play options: Splash pads provide safer alternatives to lake swimming. "Nice relaxing weekend get away... The park is also pet friendly for a small additional fee," notes Timothy A. about Lake Skinner Recreation Area.
Playground access: Bogart County Park offers extensive play areas for children. "This place has a huge park with slides and monkey bars and lots of place to run around in the park for dogs or kids," describes Carlos R. The park also "has many places to BBQ and seems like it can handle a large family reunion."
Educational opportunities: Look for ranger programs at established campgrounds. "There is a cool museum were the amazing staff provided us with interesting history about the lake and Indian tribes," reports Lauren R. about Lake Perris State Recreational Area.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: Choose sites away from busy areas for more peace. "We stayed in a few sites and I think 14 has become my favorite even though you are kind of exposed, it's huge and it's away from all the other sites," recommends Kate W. about Dripping Springs Campground.
Hookup limitations: Expect limited services at most horse camping areas. "The absence of electricity, water hookups, and sewer connections creates a more rustic camping experience for equestrians," notes the Reflection Lake RV Park review. Full hookups are primarily available at commercial RV parks rather than forest service equestrian sites.
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