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Horse trail options near Lagunitas are limited with most campgrounds not providing dedicated horse corrals or equestrian facilities. Point Reyes National Seashore offers limited horseback riding opportunities with Wildcat Campground providing access to coastal trails, though horses must be secured at designated hitching posts rather than in permanent corrals. Site #2 at Wildcat has horse riders pass directly by on their way to the hitches, making it less desirable for non-equestrian campers. The campground sits in an open meadow overlooking the ocean with vault toilets and potable water available.
Located within Point Reyes National Seashore, the trail system provides several options for day riders, though overnight accommodations for horses are minimal. The Stewart Trail offers a strenuous 6.7-mile route suitable for horseback riding from the Five Brooks Trailhead to Wildcat Campground. Horse riders should be prepared for potentially foggy, damp conditions, especially during summer months when the grass fields become brown and dried out. Bringing steel wool or critter-proof containers is advisable as small field mice can access food storage boxes. Point Reyes National Seashore requires permits for camping, which must be picked up in person at the Bear Valley Visitor Center regardless of online reservation status.
"in an open meadow on a bluff overlooking the ocean with a short walk to the beach and a 3.2 kilometer (2.0 miles) round-trip walk to [Alamere Falls](https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/alamere_falls.htm"
"Really great site right next to the water and beach. The hike in is pretty easy and beautiful. We had fun making a fire on the beach at night. It's pretty windy, so be prepared."
"West Marin offers an incredibly picturesque location to explore, and Coast Camp is about as good as it gets."
"The beach offers tidepools close by as well as a great place for beach fire (permit needed). There are two routes to hike in."
from $30 - $90 / night
Check Availability"This campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground."
"There are also equestrian trails, so you can book a horseback ride from a local ranch as well!!"
from $45 / night
Check Availability"This location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome."
"We only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants"
"We just stayed here for 2 nights, great location very close to Calistoga and not to far from Saint Helena! Next time i would love to try out a cabin or yurt."
"Good access to wineries close by. Only real downside was that because of the dry conditions we could not have a campfire."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"Anthony Chabot Campgrounds sits high up on the Castro Valley Hills overlooking Lake Chabot. There are several awesome hiking trails going down to the lake as well as some equestrian trails."
"as usual some spots are better than others but most close to restrooms and/or water. lots of poison oak and star thistle right off trail. great deterrent for kids to stay out of tick areas but id worry"
from $25 - $200 / night
Check Availability"It’s close to the entrance but the driveway only had a slight grade. Mostly folks with trailers. The sites are not too close together but it is easy to see into the surrounding neighbors."
"Spring Lake has been that for us. We have been here for 2 weekends in the last few months."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Tilden is great for anyone looking for a close park right outside of the Berkeley/San Fran area. It is a rather large park area that overlooks Berkeley."
"Tilden offers a lake in the middle to swim in and fish. The campsites have lots of fire pits. The weather is always great too!"
from $75 - $120 / night
Check Availability"The 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail, part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, traverses"
from $15 / night
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RangerThis campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground. The bathrooms are clean and the showers are coin operated. Sites are flat and semi private. The staff is friendly and campground is large.
LegendAnthony Chabot Campgrounds sits high up on the Castro Valley Hills overlooking Lake Chabot. There are several awesome hiking trails going down to the lake as well as some equestrian trails. The hiking trails go around the lake. Dogs are allowed but they should be on a leash. Lake Chabot has a marina that rents boats for recreational use and fishing. It's a few miles driver to get there from the campgrounds. I only gave it 4 stars because of that. They have tent and RV campsites, but no RV hookups.
GuideIt is always windy and therefore cold on the beach. That is why there are such big sand dunes.
Regardless, a beautiful place to visit and camp. There are also equestrian trails, so you can book a horseback ride from a local ranch as well!!
LegendSibley Regional Preserve
San Francisco East Bay residents actually have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Originally called Round Top Park, Sibley shares with Temescal and Tilden Parks the distinction of being one of the East Bay Regional Park District's original parks.
The Sibley backpack camp is a small, primitive hike-in site for a maximum of 15 campers (although this would be super cramped in my opinion, unless it a bunch of small kids), a moderate 0.2 mile walk from the parking lot (NO VEHICLE ACCESS). The site has basically 360 degree views of Mount Diablo, Vollmer Peak and Tilden Park. There are only two tent pads - approximately 10'x25' and 10'x20'. Site has 2 picnic tables, 1 serving table, and a pit toilet close by which was very clean and well maintained.
During the day you’ll have lots of people walk semi/sorta by the campground, but there is no reason that anyone would walk through your area as if they did they’d tumble off and down the side of a nice steep hill…
No wood fires or BBQs are allowed; only camp stoves are allowed for cooking, your night time enjoyment.
Drinking water is 0.2 miles from camp at the trail head so keep that in mind before it gets too dark to hike back and forth for a drink.
There are several trails providing tons of access throughout the preserve. The 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail, part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail system, traverses the preserve along the ridgeline between Wildcat Canyon and Anthony Chabot Parks. Round Top Road goes from the Sibley visitor center to the top of Round Top. Round Top Loop Trail circles Round Top peak. Volcanic Trail, once a quarry haul road, contains most of the stops on the self-guided volcanic tour.
Dogs are allowed throughout this section of the park and in camp on leash but are not allowed on the adjacent Huckleberry trails. Also, the EBRPD lists, dogs “must be under owner's control at all times” and must not disturb other animals or park visitors, but I definitely saw a lot of loose well behaved dogs running free.
Bikes are allowed on the fire trail, but there are lots of hikers and dog walkers in this park so be mindful. Also, Horses are allowed but there is no hitching rail and no water troughs in the park (or at least that I saw anywhere).
If you decide to try and bike be mindful that most trails are hiking and equestrian only. A few trails are multi-use. Bicycles are not allowed on narrow-gauge trails, except on the Skyline Trail between the Sibley visitor center and Old Tunnel Road. Bicycles are allowed on the wider-gauge fire trails and paved roads but are not allowed on Sibley Round Top from EBMUD water tank road junction to top of Round Top Peak.
Vehicles must be parked in the staging area and display a valid overnight parking permit: 3 parking permits are included in the reservation and will be mailed 5 days in advance. No additional parking permits are available. Otherwise, you can actually get here via public transport by Taking the AC Transit CB bus to the Mountain Blvd stop, them walk about 3 miles to the park.
While you can check if it’s already reserved online. Reservation must be completed at least 5 days in advance by calling 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2.
RangerThis campground is nice with newer bathrooms and shower facilities, but it's also very open and exposed. Great access to Spring Lake's water-based activities and hiking trails, plus easy access to Trione-Annadel State Park for hiking and mountain biking. Howarth Park, a city park, also borders Spring Lake Regional Park and provides access to boating and fishing on Lake Ralphine, plus they have a small train, carousel, tennis courts, and a softball field. Overall a good campsite for families in need of lots of recreation options, but not the best for those wishing to "get away from it all."
ScoutThis location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome.
RangerSkyline Wilderness County Park is a great little campground just outside of downtown Napa. There are always a lot of RVs there, but thankfully the tent section is separate from most of the RVs. The tent area leaves a little to be desired and is basically just a stretch of grass with picnic tables, BBQs and very little separation or cover from trees. Of course you don’t really think wilderness camping when you think of Napa Valley.
Despite being close to town there is actually quite a bit to do in the park and once you get back from the campground a bit you can really feel kind of far away from the congested Napa Valley. There are quite a few hiking trails and some offer beautiful views of the valley. By far the most popular is the Lake Marie Trail and Fire Road and Manzanita is popular with mountain bikers.
The River to Ridge Trail is nice and provides access to the Kennedy Park, the Napa River, and miles of bike paths, but check at the kiosk if the gate next to highway 221 (Soscol Ferry Road) is open and I have found it to not have a very consistent schedule.
According to a couple of friends that are pretty die-hard disk golfers, the course at Skyline is one of the best and most challenging in the area. I found it to be pretty fun, especially is your expectations are extremely low.
Being Napa Valley there is of course wine tasting and having a parking spot at the campground you have the perfect opportunity to take an Uber or car service to ensure your safety while enjoying Napa’s most famous export.
This is not a park that will provide you with memorable hikes or photos for your Instagram, but it is a decent place to stay in Napa if you’re the type that prefers to sleep in a tent or RV over a very pricey hotel.
Scoutas usual some spots are better than others but most close to restrooms and/or water. lots of poison oak and star thistle right off trail. great deterrent for kids to stay out of tick areas but id worry if we brought dogs! we were at #45, family sites and there were families with kids all over. there even was a patch of grass for kids to play on. trails nearby good for easy mountain biking and hiking
GuideWe only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants that's only 5 minutes away....would definetly be back here again
Equestrian trails and horse camping options surround Lagunitas, though facilities dedicated to equestrian needs remain limited. The terrain consists primarily of coastal oak woodlands interspersed with grassy meadows at elevations ranging from 150-1500 feet. Winter brings frequent rain with temperatures between 40-60°F, while summer features fog that often burns off by midday, resulting in temperatures ranging from 60-80°F.
Beach exploration with horses: Near Wildcat Campground, riders can access miles of coastal shoreline. "Wildcat is the jam. On the beach. A nice mid length hike. Privacy. The only catch is everybody likes it, so book early," mentions J.d. E., highlighting the popular coastal riding option.
Trail riding through diverse terrain: The Skyline Trail at Anthony Chabot Regional Park offers riders varied woodland terrain with eucalyptus groves. "Paradise an hour from the city. It is great for laid back camping! Karl the fog even likes it!" states Kyla M., referencing the cooling marine layer that often provides comfortable summer riding conditions.
Volcanic landscape exploration: The unique geological features at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve create distinctive riding experiences with 360-degree views. Riders should note that "bicycles are not allowed on narrow-gauge trails, except on the Skyline Trail between the Sibley visitor center and Old Tunnel Road," according to Elliott B., who documented the trail regulations.
Coastal beach access: Coast Campground offers proximity to beach riding trails that appeal to equestrians. "The beach was sandy and beautiful, not that many people around," writes Char A., noting the uncrowded coastal access that works well for early morning rides before day visitors arrive.
Shaded sites for horse trailers: The layout at Bodega Dunes Campground provides cooling shade important for resting horses. "There are some cool hikes to the dunes and to the beach," notes Justin B., mentioning the varied terrain that offers different riding experiences.
Water availability: Most campgrounds maintain potable water sources crucial for horses. At Coast Camp, "Inside the Point Reyes National seashore, this is a hike in only campground. But has pit toilets, potable water," writes Jason R., confirming the essential water access for equestrians planning overnight stays.
Limited dedicated horse facilities: Most campgrounds lack specific equestrian amenities like corrals. For Skyline Wilderness Park, "the park itself is nice with lots of hiking, views and close to Napa," writes Rich J., though equestrians should arrange their own portable containment systems.
Overnight restrictions: Some beaches allow day riding but prohibit overnight horse camping. "The sites are nice with picnic tables. Some more level than others. Nice big trees. Great hosts," states Kathy B. about Bodega Dunes, where riders must confirm horse policies before arrival.
Weather considerations: Coastal fog affects visibility on trails, especially during summer. "Always expect fog. Expect cold and damp at night," warns MarinMaverick about Coast Camp, highlighting conditions that impact both riders and horses.
Beginner-friendly trails: Multiple short loops suitable for young riders exist near Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. Stuart K. notes "there's 3-4 hiking trails to take," including options "all fairly easy-to-medium in difficulty" that work well for novice riders.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Children can observe native species during rides. "We saw deer, cattle, raccoons and many other four legged vermin running around the area," states Stuart K., describing the wildlife encounters that enhance family rides.
Bring steel wool: Small mammals may attempt to access feed at many campgrounds. "There are miles of beach to explore, and you can continue along the coast trail to hike even farther," shares MarinMaverick about Coast Camp, where proper feed storage remains essential.
Limited trailer parking: Most coastal campgrounds have restricted space for large horse trailers. "RV Campsites are nothing fancy and close together," Rich J. mentions about Skyline Wilderness Park, where advance planning for trailer parking proves crucial.
Hookup availability: Some campgrounds offer partial hookups useful for horse camping vehicles. "Clean showers and bathrooms, some trees, close to Raley's Grocery store. Easy drive to the wineries of Napa Valley, a little further to Sonoma but a nice drive," Lori H. shares about Skyline Wilderness Park, noting the conveniences for RV-based horse campers.
Reservations essential: Prime horse-friendly sites book quickly, especially during summer. "The campground was clean and quiet. No generators are allowed which isn't an issue since there are full hookups at all 12 RV sites," Lori T. states about Anthony Chabot Regional Park, emphasizing the need to secure space well in advance.
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