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Best Equestrian Camping near McCloud, CA

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Horse Flat Campground and Martins Dairy Campground offer camping options for equestrians near McCloud, California. Horse Flat Campground provides primitive camping with tent and RV sites in a wooded setting. The campground sees minimal maintenance according to recent visitors, with some sites degraded by flooding and limited parking. Martins Dairy Campground features six overnight campsites with fire pits and picnic tables at $10 per day. The campground includes drinking water, trash service, and exceptionally clean toilet facilities. The site is surrounded by barbed wire fencing with cattle guards at entrances, keeping livestock out while accommodating horses brought by campers.

Both campgrounds operate seasonally, generally from June through October, with Horse Flat open from May. Located in Trinity Center and Montague respectively, these campgrounds provide access to the surrounding wilderness areas. A small stream flows through Martins Dairy Campground from an adjacent meadow, attracting wildlife including deer. The secluded setting offers a peaceful base for trail riding, with ample space between campsites enhancing privacy. While neither campground advertises dedicated horse corrals, they accommodate equestrians with pets allowed at both locations. Access roads may present challenges, with Horse Flat Campground approached via a rough dirt road that requires careful navigation with trailers.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near McCloud, CA

3 Reviews of 5 McCloud Campgrounds

  • J
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Martins Dairy Campground

    Beautifully secluded

    I knew nothing about this place before going here. I was just here as a base camp to scout for elk, which I saw none of, for an upcoming hunting trip. This place was absolutely beautiful! They offer day use, horse use, and overnight use. The overnight use has 6 available spots at $10/day which is a deal given that the sites are ample with awesome picnic benches and fire pits. I’m never excited to use a campsite bathroom but this was immaculate and never smelled. Cleanest public bathroom I have ever encountered. There is a small stream that flows through the area coming from a beautiful meadow. All sorts of wildlife loves to visit, even deer. The camp is surrounded by a barbed wire fence to keep cows out, I’m assuming. There are cattle guards at both entrances of the site as well. This is my new favorite spot.

  • M
    May. 12, 2023

    Horse Flat Campground

    No Upkeep

    We visited early Oct 22.

    The first review for this campground is not for this campground. 

    The road up the the campground is a rough dirt road. Eagle Creek is a beautiful creek as are most of the creeks coming out of the Trinity Alps. We live on one of these creeks near Weaverville. The campground proper has not been maintained. Very little evidence of recent campers. Many of the sites have been degraded by debris carried by flooding. The turn around at the end of the campground road has serious washout problems. The campground road is narrow. Trees are dying causing danger from falling limbs &/or trees. The canopy is dense enough that there is very little sunlight. There are a few sites below the road that are nicer & next to creek but parking is sparse. We spent about 3 hours there before deciding to find a more hospitible camping site. Verizion (best carrier for Trinity Co) coverage was nonexistant.

  • A
    Aug. 9, 2016

    Horse Flat Campground

    Horse Flat Campground

    Great get away for people living in Los Angeles. Not the best camping. Very ideal for climbing. A lot of space between each camp site. One issue I had was the payment which had to be exact change.

Guide to McCloud

Horse camping in California offers a unique way to explore the state's stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities for riders

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Martins Dairy Campground offers a beautiful setting with ample space for horse use, making it ideal for those looking to enjoy nature while riding.
  • At Hidden Horse Campground, the drive-in access makes it easy to bring your horse along for a weekend getaway.
  • Horse Flat Campground allows for campfires, creating a cozy atmosphere after a day of riding.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and water access

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