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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 Highland, CA
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Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground offers several amenities for camping but lacks specific horse-friendly facilities. The campground features full hookups for RVs, tent sites, drinking water, showers, and restrooms. Campsites include fire rings and picnic tables, with some offering shade trees. The campground provides access to the lake for fishing and swimming, with boat rentals available at the camp store. Visitors note that weekend camping can be quite crowded and noisy, with quiet hours not always strictly enforced. During summer months, temperatures can reach the 90s, though the lake provides welcome relief from the heat.
Heart Bar Campground and Bogart County Park are located closer to Highland and provide more natural settings for camping. These campgrounds offer basic amenities including drinking water, toilets, and designated fire rings. Neither facility specifically advertises horse corrals or dedicated equestrian camping areas. Campers seeking equestrian-friendly options may need to contact the campgrounds directly to inquire about horse policies and available accommodations. The area offers several hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities, though specific bridle paths or horse-designated trails are not mentioned in the available data. Seasonal considerations are important, as Heart Bar Campground operates only from mid-May through late September.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Highland (38)
1. 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!"
2. 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! "
from $25 - $300 / night
Check Availability3. Rancho Jurupa RV Park
"Nice level grounds to walk around. Lakeside has gravel roads / pads... other side has asphalt roads / concrete pads. Restrooms are clean and acceptable."
"The lakeview area has dirt roads, sparse grass and a few spots close to the lake. The Cottonwood campground has concrete pads and well maintained grass throughout."
from $40 - $55 / night
Check Availability4. Heart Bar Campground
"There are a lot of equestrian campgrounds in the area so be prepared to see horses on the near by trails."
"The first thing to mention is the location. The back of the campground faces west where the rolling mountains seem to part in a way that showcases the beautiful California sunset."
from $29 - $58 / night
Check Availability5. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD
"Tent camping, RV camping, they have a restaurant and bar, best burgers in all of southern California!! They also have a small store, there's showers, restrooms and a swimming pool!"
"Check in is near 12. I only assume that since check out is 11. When we arrived the camp host was waiting for us."
from $40 - $55 / night
Check Availability6. Mojave River Forks Regional Park
"Nice place to camp, weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold through out the night. Has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are close by, showers HOT water available."
"The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby. It is away from the populated cities, but not far from them. It still gives you a sense of seclusion."
from $3 - $40 / night
Check Availability7. 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."
8. Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
"Easy access to the hot springs and no services to speak of. Basically a patch of dirt you can occupy for $10 a night. Loved it."
"Super fun place to visit with the hot springs trail. Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around! Two nights are perfect."
from $10 - $119 / night
Check Availability9. Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites
"There's other rough roads further in and access to hikes nearby. I loved how quiet it was, except for neighbors since sound carries so easily even though spots are quiet apart from each other."
"Trees provide lots of shade and some privacy despite campsites being fairly close to one another. Easy road in most anything can drive it."
10. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat
"You will have to drive 6 miles of mountainous dirt roads to reach the property, but it takes you away from all signs of the city and surrounds you in nature when you get there, making a very nice camping"
from $15 - $119 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 43 min from San Diego, CA
- 1 hr 55 min from Oxnard, CA
- 2 hrs 21 min from El Centro, CA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Highland, CA
332 Reviews of 38 Highland 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 Highland
Dispersed camping and equestrian opportunities near Highland, California offer options within the San Bernardino National Forest. Located in San Bernardino County with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 5,000 feet, the region experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters. The terrain transitions from chaparral foothills to pine forests as you gain elevation, providing varied camping environments.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground provides access to fishing with consistent catches. "This lake has been good to me and my friends, always catch something, maybe not a lunker but fun," notes John H. about Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground.
Hiking trails: San Bernardino National Forest offers numerous trails near Heart Bar Campground. "Access to a lot of hiking and dirt roads, hike to San Gorgonio, drive up to Coon Creek Cabin, or just relax," explains Mike M. about Heart Bar Campground.
Hot springs: For a unique experience, visit Deep Creek Hot Springs. "The hike to the hot springs is fairly tough, but we found it easily with the trail starting right on the property," shares Jessica B. The springs allow therapeutic hot-cold plunges when combined with the nearby cold creek.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites. "The double sites are a must when going with a group of 10 people. This specific site is very spacious with double of the parking spots (4 cars total), 2 fire pits, and 2 benches," mentions Chrystal M. about Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites.
Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the maintained bathrooms at multiple locations. "Bathrooms are clean, they provide toilet paper, and also has air fresheners inside," notes a review about Coon Creek. Similarly, at Rancho Jurupa RV Park, campers mention "Spaces are one of the cleanest I seen."
Wildlife viewing: The area offers opportunities to spot local fauna. "Sights of all kinds of birds like hawks and herons," says Xochiquetzal G. about Rancho Jurupa RV Park. Heart Bar Campground sits over a small meadow where "deer graze in the evenings."
What you should know
Limited equestrian facilities: Horse campgrounds near Highland, California are limited. While several campgrounds allow pets, dedicated equestrian facilities are scarce. Bogart County Park has trails but no specific horse corrals mentioned in reviews.
Weather considerations: Temperature variations can be extreme. "We were there in August and the weather was perfect. Warm during the day and just chilly at night," shares Gina C. about Heart Bar, while another camper warns, "Very cold at night!"
Reservation recommendations: For popular sites, especially during weekends, early booking is essential. "I understand people don't get off work early enough etc, but it makes it incredibly unfair to those who are out aside from the weekend," explains cori H. about Bogart County Park and the issue of sites being "held" with chairs.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Some parks offer special features for children. "Splash pad, park, mini golf great amenities," mentions Marcella D. about Rancho Jurupa RV Park. Lake Perris offers educational opportunities with "a cool museum were the amazing staff provided us with interesting history about the lake and Indian tribes."
Security considerations: Campground security varies by location. "Ranger is on constant patrol. Low-key felt like bikini bottom. Only knock is… no wifi," notes Troy A. about Rancho Jurupa, while at other locations campers recommend securing belongings.
Wildlife awareness: Be prepared for local wildlife encounters. "There are a lot of ground squirrels! I ended up with two in my tent and one in my van! Very unsettling," warns Melissa M. about Hesperia Lake Park.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: RV services vary significantly between campgrounds. "No sewage and WI-FI is kind of inconvenient," mentions Troy A. about Lake Perris, while Rancho Jurupa offers more complete hookups.
Leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven terrain at some sites. "A lot of spaces are unleveled but it's not a deal breaker for me," notes a Lake Perris camper. At Heart Bar, sites vary in slope and terrain.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds require careful navigation. For Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites, "The road was pretty well maintained, a car without 4WD can handle it easily," though other reviews mention rougher sections further in.
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