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Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground in Fort Jones provides water hookups and picnic tables for equestrian campers. The campground is located in the Klamath National Forest with access to multiple trail systems suitable for horseback riding. Fires are allowed at designated fire rings, and the campground is reservable for those planning trips in advance. Carter Meadows Horse Campground, also in Fort Jones, features picnic tables and allows pets, making it suitable for families camping with horses. The campground is open from June 13 to October 20, providing a substantial season for summer and fall riding opportunities. Campgrounds in the region maintain wide, level sites that accommodate horse trailers with ample room for setting up temporary corrals or highlines.
The Trinity Alps Wilderness area offers extensive trail networks accessible from these equestrian campgrounds, with routes ranging from easy day rides to challenging backcountry excursions. Horse Camp Primitive Campground in the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area provides potable water via hand pump and clean outhouse facilities shared between just two campsites. The spacious sites accommodate large rigs and provide excellent privacy for equestrians, with each site costing $20 per night. Riders should note that many trails in the region show evidence of past wildfires, including the Carr fire that burned many trees in the Horse Camp area. Most equestrian campgrounds in the region require exact change for payment, and some require additional recreation passes for access to surrounding public lands.
"We were looking for.a place to camp near Redding, our home town. This campground is about 30 mins from Redding. It was an easy tow on rural but well maintained roads all the way to the campground."
"There are tent sites away from the rv part, but we never checked that area out. The rv spots are very clean, and even though they’re close together with no privacy it was an amazingly quiet park."
"Camped here for one night mid September, slept in a car, great view and found the 3 spacious camping spots with a picnic table, fire pit (with a grill rack), and an unsmelly bathroom a short walk away."
"When you get to the area where apple maps says park and walk, just take the pine ridge or whatever trail a couple more miles up."
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"follow titlow hill road until you get to a fork in the road with 3 roads and a take a left. follow it up past the cell tower and drive until you reach 2 pullouts close together where the bottom one has"
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Scoutthe directions in the review were accurate and easy to follow. the road gets pretty steep, though 90% is paved and only turns to gravel at the end. no water source that we could find for filtering, so pack in as much as you need 💕🏔️
GuideThis was a pretty nice spot. Only about 3 campsites with tables and fire pits, but a few others along the road. The view was nice and the sunsets were amazing! It was very quiet at night, no noise from the road. There are some trail heads close to the campsites, but some are very overgrown. The only downside was lots of mosquitoes, even out after dark. The road was also very rocky, but manageable. Be careful to go slow and avoid sharp rocks, because I ended up with a flat tire on the way out. Cell service isn't bad, but the nearest town is about 1 hr away. Weather was warm and dry, with some light mist at night. We did see a black bear on our way down the road, but not much other wildlife besides birds.
ScoutMy boyfriend and brother and I spent the evening restoring an old campsite we found. we put lots of love into this place.
amazing view of the ocean and sunset was crazy beautiful!!
follow titlow hill road until you get to a fork in the road with 3 roads and a take a left. follow it up past the cell tower and drive until you reach 2 pullouts close together where the bottom one has a camp fire, park at the top pullout. look for the trail to the right and pretty much bushwash your way to the best campsite ever.
RangerThis place first off is 45min to an hour from 101. Secondly it rained all night and my RTT is soaked. Once I took the rain fly down it was bad. Needless to say trying to get to a dry place to allow my tent to dry. I will say I absolutely love Offroad and this is a forest service road that goes up the mountain. Great place if it’s not raining and you don’t plan on sleeping in your RTT in the rain. I’ve never left a bad review but If I could give this 0 stars I would.
ScoutRoad is one lane, gravel, windy for the last part of the trek up witj some deeper ruts (we did fine going slow in a stock Honda Accord). Plenty of mountain bike, hiking trails with difficulty levels and map! There's a first camping spot with the easy loop hiking trail that is just by itself and a little further down the road is 3 or 4 other camping spots near the bathroom and additional trails. Absolutely will be coming back!!!
GuideI tent camped here. My spot was very close to the bathroom and shower area. (You don't have to pay extra coins for the shower.) The tent camping spots are nice. The have a picnic table and a metal firepit and they provide wood. The front office has a little store. The wifi isn't good here. But, they do have a "club house" where you can get on the wifi, charge your phone, and watch a movie on the TV or play a board game. So when you check in they give you the password for the wifi and bathroom.
RangerUnlucky timing on my part overall with this spot. As of Sept ‘25, chunks of the gravel road were under construction; some blind, narrow turns, but nothing too intense; and dips, washouts, and big exposed rocks, so drive with care. The area with the tables was overflowing with people and cars on a Thursday a few hours before sunset. Might have been one large group (or a few) but seemed surprising for a spot that’s not the easiest or most convenient to get to, but went back the way I came and found another spot that did the trick for a night, with a great hiking trail nearby the next morning. Gorgeous chunk of countryside with great views and wildlife.
TravelerCamped here for one night mid September, slept in a car, great view and found the 3 spacious camping spots with a picnic table, fire pit (with a grill rack), and an unsmelly bathroom a short walk away. On the way up, I think I took a wrong term but got to the spots anyways? I took a left at sign with the offices of some sort (thinking it was the camp ground entrance) and then took a few more turns and eventually found the place. There was only one other person also camping. The road wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, it took me about forty minutes to find the camp grounds from the bottom of the hill to the top. There were narrow moments in the road but plenty of larger two lane spaces. I have a 2014 Subaru crosstrek and it did just fine getting up. I would definitely Return!
TravelerThis is a beautiful campground, though not the best roads to access. We were the only people here on Labor Day weekend
Equestrian camping near Junction City, California offers diverse terrain for horseback riding across Klamath and Shasta-Trinity National Forests. Located at elevations ranging from 2,000-5,000 feet, these horse-friendly campgrounds typically open from late spring through mid-fall when snow levels recede. Trail access varies from wide forest service roads to narrow single-track paths through mixed conifer forests.
Trail riding through Trinity Alps: Lacks Creek BLM provides extensive trail systems for riders of varying experience levels. "Wildly peaceful...you'll find yourself able to choose from a handful of campsites...and you have an insane view of the trees," notes Leah H. about the Lacks Creek BLM area.
Fishing near camp: The Trinity River watershed offers excellent fishing opportunities close to several horse campgrounds. "We fished Lewiston lake less than 10 min. away and Whiskeytown Lake about 20-25 min. away with great luck," reports Corey L. about staying at Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort.
Day rides from established sites: Explore shorter trails without breaking camp each day. "This is a super sweet secluded spot right off Highway 36...secluded with beautiful green forest all around and there's a bunch of campsites," explains DirtyMountainBoy A. about Philpot Campground.
Spacious sites for trailers: Horse campers appreciate the wider sites designed for vehicle-trailer combinations. At Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort, campers note "the spaces are wide. Wider than any other places we have stayed," according to Jason D.
Natural water sources: Many sites feature nearby creeks for horses to cool off. "There's no power no running water they do have bathrooms and a creek runs through the campsite it's a very beautiful place with lush green forest all around," reports a visitor to Philpot Campground.
Forest shade coverage: Horse Flat Campground offers dense tree coverage that keeps temperatures cooler during summer months. One visitor observed "The canopy is dense enough that there is very little sunlight," making afternoon rides more comfortable during hot months.
Exact change requirements: Most equestrian campgrounds require exact cash payment. As one camper at Horse Flat noted, "One issue I had was the payment which had to be exact change."
Seasonal road conditions: Spring access can be limited by snowmelt and mud. The approach to some sites requires careful navigation: "Road is narrow and steep with low hanging trees. The further I got down it the more uncomfortable I got," cautions Jules S. about Lacks Creek BLM.
Fire restrictions: Fire regulations vary seasonally and by location. "They have a nice little store and a fish cleaning stand...If you want they provide a fire pit. Firewood is available," notes Scott D. at Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort.
Beginner-friendly trails: For families with less experienced riders, seek out gentler terrain. "Not much more to say that others haven't. Clean, with a beautiful view. The whole BLM management area is well developed and has signs to guide you," explains Derrick H. about Lacks Creek.
Campgrounds with amenities: Horse Camp Primitive Campground offers basic facilities that help with family comfort. "Nice clean outhouse and potable hand pump water. Picnic tables and trash bins provided as well as a fire pit," reports Web H.
Pet-friendly options: Several equestrian sites welcome dogs alongside horses. "The whole family enjoyed dipping in when it's warm outside," shares Jason D. about the river access near Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort, making it suitable for both horses and family dogs.
Site leveling challenges: RV campers should prepare for uneven surfaces at many horse camps. "Sites are SUPER uneven and not really defined. The picnic table/fire pit area has large boulders around them," notes Jules S. about Horse Camp Primitive Campground.
Length limitations: Larger rigs require careful site selection. "Biggest I would put in here would be about a 30 foot trailer. You have to disconnect your tow vehicle," advises Jason D. regarding Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort, though some campers report success with longer rigs: "Our 35 foot fifth wheel easily navigated the space," according to Tara D.
Limited hookups: Most equestrian sites offer minimal services. "Perfect for dry camping with your RV if you want some extra quiet and privacy you could rent both sites at $20 each," suggests valerie T. about the primitive setup at Horse Camp Primitive Campground.
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