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Horse Creek Campground provides camping and equestrian access near Hume, California. Located between Kings Canyon National Park and Lake Kaweah, this established campground features tent, RV, and glamping accommodation options with water hookups. The campground includes picnic tables, trash service, sanitary dump facilities, and drinking water. While the site does not have dedicated horse corrals according to the data, the campground allows pets and accommodates horses with appropriate restraint methods. Most sites are accessible via drive-in access, though boat-in and hike-in options exist for more adventurous campers.
Trail access connects riders to several backcountry routes through the surrounding national forest and park lands. The campground's location provides convenient access to both developed recreation areas and wilderness trails suitable for day rides or longer excursions. Water access for horses is available from natural sources along certain trails, though riders should verify seasonal availability. The campground operates year-round, making it suitable for equestrian camping in all seasons. Visitors should note that fire restrictions may apply during dry periods, and reservations are recommended especially during peak summer months. The nearby Sequoia RV Park offers additional amenities including electric hookups, sewer connections, and showers for those seeking more developed facilities after trail riding.
"Azalea CG was a great home base for driving down into Kings Canyon, taking a day trip to Hume Lake, going down to see the Giant Sequoias, and walking to nearby big tree groves."
"Easy walk to campstore, post office, restaurant, and visitor center. Many trails close by. Very busy in summer. No reservations. Tent only loops available."
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"It’s a great spot, this pin location gets Verizon signal along with some of the higher sites if you pull off the road."
"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"I loved hearing the creek just 30 feet away from my campsite. The views were fantastic and the CG was near the rock formations and trails. Vault toilets clean, no water."
"Near Lone Pine, just off Whitney Portal Road, adjacent to Alabama Hills, so lots of exploring opportunities! Great dark skies for stargazing and photography."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"Really secluded surrounded by trees, close to bathroom and water faucet. The bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper. Right next to a river, where the sound relaxes you."
"Lone Pine Lake is your first option, about 2.8 miles from the trailhead at Whitney Portal. This is a beautiful little lake, surrounded by pines and imposing granite walls."
from $34 - $95 / 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"I agree the road out is pretty scary I don't advise trailers but I have seen them while driving in. It is one lane and you must pull out for opposing traffic."
"Our campground was right next to the river, and hiking trails to lakes, meadows and hot springs run directly off of the campground. The host was wonderful, it was all around perfect."
from $37 - $78 / night
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GuideGreat for tent camping, but no pull-in or flat spots if you're sleeping in your vehicle. I slept in the equestrian campground since those were back-in sites, but if there are horses you're not allowed to do that. The hike to the base of Langley was great though!
LegendWe didn't camp here, rather we used this as the start/finish point for our 2-day hike to the summit of Mt. Langley. It was a convenient place to park, because you drive right up to the trailhead, and there are trash cans, bear boxes, and vault toilets. We stashed some extra toiletries in the bear boxes, rather than risk leaving them in the car. Toilets were pretty clean. Unfortunately, the potable water spigots were already turned off. The national forest website said they are off in the winter, but I didn't expect that already in early September. This is an equestrian campground, so there was some horse dung on the trails around the campground.
LegendDecided to come to Sequoia & Kings Canyon last minute and was able to luckily snag a first come first served spot going right into a summer weekend. Azalea CG was a great home base for driving down into Kings Canyon, taking a day trip to Hume Lake, going down to see the Giant Sequoias, and walking to nearby big tree groves.
Would definitely stay here again.
GuideI agree the road out is pretty scary I don't advise trailers but I have seen them while driving in. It is one lane and you must pull out for opposing traffic. But definitely one of my most favorite places in the Sierras. The views are amazing, I recommend giving yourself extra time to stop and get out for the views a few times on the way in.
Once in the campground/resort area there are two separate loops to camp in as well as cabins to rent and a small dispersed camping area there is also a general store, bath house, and small Cafe that are all seasonal since the road is closed most of the year. So open and close dates vary depending on snow. You can get firewood, drinking water at the store but it can be a little pricey, so I recommend bringing your own. The baths/showers are usually included for anyone paying for a campsite, but this may have changed. It is very cheap for day use persons to use the showers though. The sites are all very nice and surprisingly private though some are pretty close together. All provide a firepit, table, bear box, and parking space. I love that there are bear boxes at such a remote place! There are vault tiolets and dumpsters for trash. The river runs along one side of the campsites so about half of the sites are on the river. Bring extra bugspray for these sites as you are close to the water.
Most important if you made it this far reading 😅😂 there are multiple NATURAL HOT SPRINGS!! There are several different pools located across the river from the campgrounds. They are all over the hillside and range in temperature from lukewarm to bath water to Hot. They also pump the natural mineral water to the bathhouse for the showers! The springs are the main reason to come out and camp. There are also tons of hiking trails and other lakes in the area including 2 thermal lakes and tons of breathtaking views. I highly recommend this place. 🏞🏕
Also: I have not personally stayed in the cabins or dispersed camping area only the paid sites along the river, but I have been here several times and have seen them. There is also a corral area for horses so I'm not sure if that qualifies it as an equestrian camp but there is a spot for the horses.
GuideBy far the best campground I've been too.
I was on campsite 044. Really secluded surrounded by trees, close to bathroom and water faucet. The bathrooms are clean and have toilet paper. Right next to a river, where the sound relaxes you. Flat ground for the tent and in no sight of other campers. Close (walking distance) to Mt Whitney Trailhead
RangerThousand Island Lake is a trek to get to but once you get there, well you don’t really want to leave. This view is absolutely beautiful, and it changes rapidly with the rising and setting sun so make you have your camera ready for it. This is completely back country so you gotta pack it all in. There are some rules you have to follow while camping at this lake, 30 feet off of the trail and then another 100 feet away from the water. This can be hard to do as your camp may be on a slant or in the wide open, however you have plenty of space to choose from at this location. There is another rule about camping past a certain peninsula but from everyone we talked to they had no idea which peninsula the map was actually referring to, so you just walk past a couple of them and hope you’re in the right spot. The water is very cold but still feels great after a long hike all day.
There are multiple routes to getting to this lake, you can come. The John Muir trail and the PCT lead to this location, also Mammoth California has a trail that leads here as well. We even encountered mule train options on our way in if you prefer that type of transportation. But this is definitely somewhere you want to visit.
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.
ScoutWe (a team of 6 people) are in SD participating in an adventure race called Questival. This campground had full restrooms and coin opporated showers. The site is pet friendly and has horse stables. Our neighbors were friendly and quiet. The site had a picnic table, fire pit, water spout and full electricity hook ups.
Kings Canyon National Park and the surrounding Sequoia National Forest offer equestrian camping opportunities at elevations ranging from 1,800 to 7,000 feet. The area experiences distinct seasons with summer highs averaging 85°F and winter lows regularly dropping below freezing. Trail conditions vary significantly by season, with spring runoff creating stream crossings that may be impassable until mid-June.
Hiking to alpine lakes: Western Big Meadow Road Camping Area provides access to several mountain lakes. "I've camped in a few different areas along Big Meadows road. Higher sites are pretty private and have enough sun coverage for solar, the ones by the road get traffic passing by daily," notes therealquaid D.
Winter camping experiences: Azalea Campground remains open during winter months when many other facilities close. "We 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," reports Lydia H.
Hot springs exploration: Mono Hot Springs Campground features natural thermal pools. "There are multiple NATURAL HOT SPRINGS!! There are several different pools located across the river from the campgrounds. They are all over the hillside and range in temperature from lukewarm to bath water to Hot," explains Mollie M.
River access: Horse Creek Campground offers waterfront sites when lake levels permit. "Some of the sites (75, 76 etc...) look out on Lake Kaweah. It's clean and well organized. Some highway noise," observes Alison S.
Bear-resistant storage: Azalea Campground provides secure food storage systems. "Got to pick my site. Only certain campgrounds could have fires. This was one thankfully as it got cold. Large bear storage boxes," notes Becky O.
Off-grid cell coverage: Most campsites have limited connectivity. At Sequoia RV Park, a reviewer mentioned service challenges: "No one at the office or answering the phone. I reserved online and just picked a spot. After 2 hours of trying to reach the host about the WiFi, they sent a text with the password."
Seasonal road closures: Access to higher elevation camps requires planning. For Mono Hot Springs, "The road is closed most of the year. So open and close dates vary depending on snow," advises Mollie M.
Bathroom facilities vary: Horse Creek Campground facilities have inconsistent maintenance. "Bathrooms were messy and half were out of order due to a maintenance project. The RV Dump station was also unavailable (same reason)," reports Connor N.
Wildlife encounters: Several campgrounds report active bear populations. At Whitney Portal, "This area is allegedly infested with black bears, but we didn't see any this time. Bear boxes are provided at each campsite," according to Elise F.
Level campsite selection: Many sites have uneven terrain. At Azalea Campground, "Spot#106. Unlevel, but most in this area are not level.#107 not bad. Some loops have no bathrooms so be aware of where you reserve," warns Mark M.
Water activities: Tuttle Creek Campground offers creek access in a desert setting. "Just a couple miles from the Alabama Hills. $10 a night BLM campground. Vault toilets. Both water and dump station are closed 80+ sites and all have great views. But no shade," notes Rick L.
Kid-friendly trails: Multiple hiking paths connect camping areas. "There were TONS of trails immediately accessible from most camp sites, and a short walk from the rest. Campground has potable water, flush toilets, sinks for doing dishes, dumpsters/recycling," reports Connor N. about Azalea Campground.
Full hookup options: Sequoia RV Park provides complete services. "Lots of room to get around. Grassy large spots with full hook ups. Close to King Canyon and other attractions," mentions Rick L.
Campsite grading: Horse Creek sites have varying terrain. "Sites are not very level so come prepared. Lots of bathrooms but no showers. Easy walk to campstore, post office, restaurant, and visitor center," advises Tricia F.
Dump station availability: Services may be seasonal or under repair. "The dump station was also unavailable due to a maintenance project. During peak season I'm sure this is a great spot, but at the time of our visit it was a bit out of sorts," notes Connor N. about Horse Creek Campground.
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