1 campground with availability next weekend
None of the campgrounds listed in the data appear to offer dedicated equestrian facilities near Lemon Cove, California. While several campgrounds have "Horse" in their names (Horse Creek Campground, Horse Creek, and Horse Camp Campground), none specifically indicate horse corrals, equine accommodations, or designated equestrian camping areas in their features. The campground data shows these locations permit pets but lack horse-specific amenities such as corrals, tie-outs, or wash racks. Horse Creek Campground provides water hookups, picnic tables, and sanitary dump stations that could accommodate visitors with trailers, though without specialized equine facilities.
Trail access for horseback riding is limited in the immediate Lemon Cove area according to the provided data. Visitors interested in horse camping might consider Western Big Meadow Road Camping Area in Hume, which accommodates tent, RV, and cabin camping with drive-in access. For backcountry riding experiences, areas within Sequoia National Park may permit horses on certain trails, though specific designated equestrian camping is not indicated in the data. Seasonal considerations affect access, as Horse Creek Campground experiences partial flooding during high water periods at Lake Kaweah, making certain times of year impractical for camping with horses. Campers should contact rangers directly to confirm current horse access policies before planning trips with equines.
"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
"Some of the sites (75, 76 etc..) look out on Lake Kaweah. It’s clean and well organized. Some highway noise."
Available next weekend
from $20 - $40 / night
"Easy walk to campstore, post office, restaurant, and visitor center. Many trails close by. Very busy in summer. No reservations. Tent only loops available."
"Very quiet but some sledding and hiking activity close by. Sites are a little close to each other, but being so quiet it's not a big deal."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $32 / night
"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
"This is one of my favorite here in sequoia national park south entrance by gen hi way. Park rangers were so helpful at the entrance and they are well organized."
"The lake isn't too cold if you want to rinse or just cool off. Plenty of tree coverage for both some shade and to hang your food."
"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."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $34 - $95 / night
"It’s a great spot, this pin location gets Verizon signal along with some of the higher sites if you pull off the road."
"It is also very close to the town of Lone Pine, which has a little market and several restaurants in case you accidentally forget anything or don’t bring enough food. The views of Mt."
"We camped at one of the walk-in sites. Enough space for the 4 of us, 2 tents, and the family pup. The parking spots are only 50 yds away and next to the restrooms."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $34 - $81 / night
TravelerCONS: Most sites need some (or a lot) of level help. No RV dump. Pretty popular (so don’t expect privacy). PROS: sequoia is beautiful. You can find some amazing trails.
GuideGreat location, awesome scenery and the sites are pretty nice. The reason for 3 stars is that the toilets are replaced with porta potties ( the machines n ones are locked) and the garbage is over flowing in the dumpster. There was no toilet paper in the women’s “restroom”. That was after the maintenance guy was here.
RangerGreat view of Mt. Whitney! Some sites narrow and/or sloped so selection important especially if have slide-out. Clean concrete floors in pit toilet bldgs. Water available during our stay. Nice hiking trail west side of campground for valley and Whitney Portal views! Paved roads in campground. Easy access to Whitney Portal and town. Overall very nice stay.
RangerWe had a spot on the farthest loop, which was beautiful on a ridge but set us about 600 yards/steps from the nearest restroom, which means going to the loo, brushing your teeth or doing the dishes (there are signs not to do these things at the water taps that are closer) all set you back at least 10 minutes if you're not self-contained. Also note the campground has no showers.
RangerThis is an older campground with fantastic views of Mt. Whitney. When I say older, I refer to narrow driveways and sites close to one another. The narrow driveways mean that if you have a camper or RV, you will not have a lot of room immediately out of the door. Maybe that's important to you, maybe not-just an FYI. Every site appears to have a tree capable of providing shade. There is a host on site. It has the standard amenities-table, fire ring w/grill, water & restrooms. The North Fork of the Lone Pine Creek runs along the north side of the campground and sites are available along side it. Most of these are tent sites. Site 39 sits right at a nice little pool in the creek & I saw trout in this pool. (it is a tent site) People in the campground were fishing. It wasn't crowded and most folks seemed to spend just one night.
TravelerWe stayed at site 67. When bookibg, we were worried it was too close to neighboring sites but it turned out ok. The flattest spot for our giant tent was down the hill and it felt very private. All the sites in our section (66, 67, 68) had sloped parking spots. If you have an RV or sleep in your car, be sure to bring levelers.
The only water was a large sink outside of the bathroom. You could screw a hose to the faucet if needed.
The bathroom was close but not too close. The women’s has 2 stalls and a sink. Bring your own hand soap and hand towel.
We weren’t at the site much during the day so I can’t say for certain if it stays shady during the day but there are many trees. We never needed our canopy.
Azalea allows dogs and the barking echos quite loudly through the campground.
ScoutWe stayed a week here, at first it was good, nice enough place. Our spot was a lot of sand. The bathrooms were full of cobwebs and spiders. The website looks promising, offering a pool, jacuzzi and restaurant. There is no restaurant, the pool doesnt get covered so its filthy, and the "jacuzzi" was filled with algae.
We came on a friday night, the quiet time is not enforced. The river was nice, however the entire length of it was taken up by boats. We hardly found a spot to swim in. We were located in site 10, at the very end in a cul de sac type lay out. Its a gated park so you need a code to enter. We locked our bikes up every single night and the one and only night we forgot, 2 out of our 4 bikes got stolen (mine and my partners, the kids were left) We asked for the surveillance as our site was in direct view of the camera and the office had told us their cameras all of a sudden stopped working around midnight but were working again that morning. Such a strange coincidence! They didnt seem apologetic. We had permanent residence come to talk to us and said they've never had theft issues, if you looked around most people had their personal belongings out every night. The place was very suspicious, I'd check out other options but also if staying a quick night it would be ok. Its right off the highway and really easy to get back on the road. We found a little lizard, and little frogs. However there is cockroaches running everywhere.
The people we met there, and the residents were so awesome, which is why it got 2 stars. The staff however, not so much.
Do not leave belongings unattended!!
TravelerGreat little spot just before Mt. Whitney portal. Clean bathrooms. One side of the campsite has good shaded campsites. Some sites are on the smaller end but over all will be coming back again.
ScoutSite 81 does not have a drive up spot to unload your things. There is a short 25 meter walk to your tent sight which is cleared and had a nice view of the sky. No giant pinecones overhead to worry about bonking your head.
The area surrounding Lemon Cove offers dispersed camping opportunities in foothill terrain at elevations between 500-1,100 feet. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 100°F from June through September, with milder conditions in spring and fall. Water access varies seasonally at Lake Kaweah, which fluctuates dramatically between winter and summer months.
Horseback riding on nearby trails: While dedicated horse facilities are limited, some campers bring horses to Western Big Meadow Road Camping Area. This location accommodates various camping styles with drive-in access. "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.
Stargazing after sunset: Horse Creek Campground offers excellent night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. "The stargazing is beautiful. There is some limited light pollution emanating from the other side of the foothills, but because you are surrounded by foothills you get some good, dark surroundings to really appreciate the stars," reports Brittney J.
Fishing at Lake Kaweah: When water levels permit, fishing is available near Horse Creek campsites. "Decent fishing and great for boating and watersports," mentions Robert S., though access depends on seasonal conditions. The reservoir typically reaches peak levels in late spring and early summer.
Mountain views: Lone Pine Campground provides panoramic vistas of the Sierra Nevada range. "You have absolutely no neighbors, which gives you more privacy and the ability to face out in any direction and enjoy the scenery," shares one camper about their experience at a similar site.
Wildlife spotting opportunities: Campgrounds in the region attract diverse wildlife. "Various birds, though I was never able to get a good enough look to identify them. There were also bats at night that really helped with the bug problem and created a cool ambience while stargazing. My husband loved listening to them hunt!" notes a visitor at Horse Creek Campground.
Accessible water features: Many campers appreciate proximity to water. "We visited this camp late July 2022, hot temperatures although nice breeze. Google map is not updated/accurate since it shows lake bend is closer to campsites which is not," explains fabricio M. when discussing seasonal water levels at Horse Creek Campground.
Seasonal flooding affects campsite availability: Several campgrounds near Lake Kaweah experience partial or complete flooding during high water periods. "A good campground from late fall to mid spring. In the summer this campground gets flooded from the rising lake waters of lake kaweah, which is fine because it is blazing hot in the summer," explains Matt B.
Summer heat requires preparation: Temperatures routinely exceed 100°F in summer months. "We visited this camp late July 2022, hot temperatures although nice breeze," reports fabricio M. Pack plenty of water, sun protection, and consider camping at higher elevations during peak summer.
Limited facilities for horses: While the area has campgrounds with "Horse" in their names, specific equestrian amenities like corrals are scarce. Sequoia RV Park and similar facilities permit pets but lack dedicated horse infrastructure. When bringing horses, call ahead to confirm current policies and available space.
Look for sites with shade: Summer temperatures make shade essential. "Depending on your individual campsite, there may not be a lot of shade available to you, so plan accordingly if you are going in the summer. We were lucky the adjoining campsite had a pine tree in it whose shade we could steal in the afternoon," advises Madeline B.
Consider tent placement carefully: Many sites have uneven terrain. "Nearly every campsite has a major hill, so most will not have a good flat area for a tent. Site 61 is flat and a couple of others have flatter grounds, but many will have you sleeping on an angle," warns Brittney J. about Horse Creek Campground.
Plan for wildlife encounters: The area has diverse wildlife including predators. "Coyotes, rattlesnakes, meat bees (bring cheap canned meat to set out during the day and they will leave you alone for the most part)," mentions one camper at Horse Creek Campground.
Check campground status before arrival: Facilities may close temporarily without online updates. "Closed as of 6/30/23 (most likely temporarily)" reports Martin T. about Horse Creek Campground. Call ahead to verify current operating status.
RV dump station availability varies: Some campgrounds offer sanitary dump stations, but these may close during maintenance. "The RV Dump station was also unavailable (same reason). 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.
Spacious sites accommodate larger vehicles: Azalea Campground and similar locations can handle bigger rigs. "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," advises Mark M., highlighting the importance of checking site-specific details when booking.
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