Best Equestrian Camping near North San Juan, CA

Do you love the outdoors and horses? If you're looking for a rustic but comfortable experience, horse camping in North San Juan is the way to go. Finding a place to stay in California while traveling with your horse has never been easier. The Dyrt can help you find the perfect equestrian sites that are scenic and easy to access.

Best Equestrian Sites Near North San Juan, CA (22)

    Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

    1. Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

    30 Reviews
    140 Photos
    329 Saves
    Granite Bay, California

    Beal's Point Campground is one of two locations on the lake that allows overnight camping in the campground. Barbecue pits, shade areas and large grassy areas can accommodate many family picnics and other activities. The Beal's Point Snack Bar also rents beach equipment. The beach equipment includes kayaks, standup paddleboards, shade canopies, and rafts of all sizes. Additionally, catering for family and company picnics, as well as group discount rental rates, are available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $28 - $48 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Loafer Creek Horse Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Loafer Creek Horse Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Loafer Creek Horse Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Loafer Creek Horse Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Loafer Creek Horse Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Loafer Creek Horse Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

    2. Loafer Creek Horse Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    6 Photos
    35 Saves
    Oroville, California

    Loafer Creek Horse Campground

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Group

    $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sly Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sly Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sly Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sly Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sly Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sly Creek Campground

    3. Sly Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    11 Photos
    16 Saves
    Strawberry Valley, California

    23 units - trailer space available first come first serve. For information call the Feather River Ranger District

    Bring potable water. Water system being repaired. Visitors should always check Alerts and Notices on the Plumas National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/plumas/alerts-notices

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from East Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from East Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from East Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from East Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from East Meadow Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from East Meadow Campground

    4. East Meadow Campground

    7 Reviews
    22 Photos
    158 Saves
    Sierra City, California

    Overview

    East Meadow Campground is located alongside the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. Its location provides for a great base camp, allowing visitors to enjoy a wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. East Meadow Campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

    Recreation

    The adjacent 1,000-acre lake offers excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, water skiing, swimming and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brown trout. A boat ramp is located at Pass Creek Campground. A designated swim beach is nearby. The lake is an irrigation source, meaning its level will drop as the season progresses. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail meanders along the east side of the lake. It is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides opportunities for viewing wildlife. Hunting and biking are popular activities in the surrounding area.

    Natural Features

    Jackson Meadow Reservoir is situated in a rolling forested valley, where visitors are awarded beautiful views of the Sierra Crest and English Mountain. The campground lies on the northeastern shore of the lake, in a forest of pine and fir trees. Some sites have a view of the lake, and boats can be moored nearby.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (530) 994-3401.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian

    $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Ruck-A-Chucky Campground — Auburn State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Ruck-A-Chucky Campground — Auburn State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Ruck-A-Chucky Campground — Auburn State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Ruck-A-Chucky Campground — Auburn State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Ruck-A-Chucky Campground — Auburn State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Ruck-A-Chucky Campground — Auburn State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest

    6. Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest

    7 Reviews
    32 Photos
    80 Saves
    Georgetown, California

    Overview

    Dru Barner Campground offers 48 campsites that are nestled in the forest just 6 miles from Georgetown, CA. The campground offers access to trails, creeks and is a short drive from some nearby reservoirs. This campground was designed for equestrians, but it can also be used by tent, camper, trailer and recreational vehicles. Common wildlife to the area includes turkeys, deer, bears, coyote and racoons. Portions of the campground have a canopy of trees, but many of the camp units have very little shade.

    Recreation

    Dru Barner Campground provides some good camping opportunities without having to drive long distances into the forest. Dru Barner Campground provides access to many non-motorized trails. It also is close to the Rock Creek Trail System that has both non-motorized, motorized, and multiple use trails. Several horse clubs have used Dru Barner Campground as the staging area for equestrian recreation events under special use permits. Several horse clubs have hosted barbecues and taco bars at the group kitchen area after their trail rides. Some couples have used the group kitchen area for weddings. Stumpy Meadows Reservoir is located only about 15 miles to the east for those seeking water-based recreation. There is a campground concessionaire that operates the Stumpy Meadows Boat Ramp and Picnic Area. A day use fee is charged for those facilities. Stumpy Meadows Reservoir has a 5-mile speed limit for motor boats. Rafts, canoes and kayakers frequently travel on the reservoir. There are some shorelines that provide access for swimming and wading.

    Natural Features

    Dru Barner Campground sits on a ridgeline of the Hornblende Mountains. To the north, Otter Creek has cut a forested canyon. To the south, there are the rolling ridges that surround Rock Creek. There are forests of Ponderosa pine, sugar pine, Douglas-fir, white fir and incense cedar with groups of black oak and madrone. This campground is about 15 miles west of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir.

    Contact Info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 334-6477.

    Nearby Attractions

    A nearby attraction is the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, CA. This attraction is located about 16 miles southeast of Dru Barner Campground. It is where James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848. This started the California Gold Rush. Historic building such as the blacksmith shop, mill workers cabin and the Coloma schoolhouse are available to see. There are gold panning demonstrations. There is a Gold Discovery Trail to learn the history and see the sites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $4 - $8 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground

    7. Black Rock Campground

    3 Reviews
    6 Photos
    20 Saves
    Yucca Valley, California

    Black Rock Campground is a walk-in tent campground that features shoreline sites. Campsites are adjacent to the lake. Spaces are also available in the parking area for overnight RV camping. Open campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 20 walk-in units Potable water, vault toliets, trailer space Boat launch Click here for photo tour

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake

    8. Loon Lake

    16 Reviews
    42 Photos
    273 Saves
    Tahoma, California

    Overview

    Loon Lake Campground is situated on the south shores of Loon Lake, and attracts many visitors with its variety of campsites and beautiful waterfront setting. Popular activities include boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and exploring off-road vehicle trails.

    Recreation

    Anglers delight in fishing for rainbow and brown trout, while boaters head out for water skiing. Five picnic areas in the campground and a day-use area provide visitors with nice lake views.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits just west of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an elevation of 6,500 feet. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (831) 245-6891.

    Nearby Attractions

    The 18-mile Rubicon Jeep Trail begins nearby. An exciting stretch of scenic, un-maintained, rocky road awaits off-road thrill seekers.

    Charges & Cancellations

    .Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes. Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. Customers who cancel a GROUP overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.. Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below). Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld. Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $28 / night

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      9. Mumford Bar Trail Campground

      1 Review
      5 Saves
      Emigrant Gap, California

      Located 17 Miles northeast of Foresthill on Foresthill Divide Road. This small campground is located at the roadside, near the Mumford Bar Trailhead. Mumford Bar Trail offers hiking, mountain biking, or equestrian access to the North Fork of the American River. Featuring 4 campsites (Ok for equestrian use), hitching posts, and vault toilet. No trash service so please pack-in, pack-out. And no potable water so be sure to bring plenty for yourselves.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Picnic Table
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area

      10. Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area

      3 Reviews
      5 Photos
      17 Saves
      Meadow Valley, California

      Overview

      Whitehorse campground is located within three miles of Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding.

      Recreation

      Bucks Lake provides fishing, boating, and canoeing. There are walking trails to the lake. A hiking trail runs from the campground and provides access to Buck Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail which runs adjacent to the campground.

      Natural Features

      Whitehorse is set in fir and pine trees offering shade during the warm summer months. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is settled along a small creek that feeds into Bucks Lake.

      Nearby Attractions

      The nearby Bucks Lake Lodge has a bar, restaurant and store offering fishing supplies and groceries.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $31 / night

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    Recent Equestrian Reviews in North San Juan

    98 Reviews of 22 North San Juan Campgrounds


    • GThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
      Nov. 5, 2024

      Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

      Had to kick me out

      This place and his staff were absolutely amazing. I had a couple of different times where I needed to change the spot and without fail they were there to help. Quite CLEAN everything! I wanted to stop awhile 30 days later I was told goodbye👋 cause I know the rules at a State Park!🤦😔😔💩

    • a
      Camper-submitted photo from Haskins Valley Campground
      Aug. 6, 2024

      Haskins Valley Campground

      Nice, easy access to lake

      It's along a cove in the lake. Super nice hosts and nice campers. The bathrooms are kind of gross but that's expected. Always camp here when we go to the lake.

    • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
      Oct. 21, 2023

      Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

      Many recreational activities

      General: 69-site campground in two sections – one with electric hookups and one without. 

      Site Quality: We stayed in the non-hookup section. Site 36 was in a small spur with just four sites and direct access to the American River Bikeway. Although better suited for tents, the site worked fine for our camper van. The fire pit and picnic table were located quite a distance from the short paved camper pad, creating a sense of privacy.

      Bath/Shower house: The building closest to us had three toilet/sink combos, one toilet only (there was an outside sink) and two showers. No soap, paper towels, or air dryers in any of the toilet rooms. Showers took quarters – two to turn it on and although I did not time it, two quarters gave a decent amount of time for the shower. Good hot water and a bench but no hooks. 

      Activities: Folsom Lake with all water-related activities. In addition to biking, the paved American River Bikeway was good for walking, running, and horseback riding. The grass was very dry, and I was surprised to see there was not a fire ban, as we’ve seen in almost every other campground not located on the coast. Four stars for the abundant recreation activities.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
      Aug. 13, 2023

      Loon Lake

      Great campground

      My wife and I love Loon Lake. It is a beautiful mountain lake located far enough away from the crowds to get some peace and quiet. Not a bad site in the campground.

    • Ron G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from East Meadow Campground
      Jul. 27, 2023

      East Meadow Campground

      Still a great place !

      Back again for the first time since the Sierra winter. Reservoir is pretty high, and not too busy this weekend with boaters. Bugs were minimal, a far cry from about 3 weeks ago at a nearby site. We were in Site 16, which has the ‘camp’ side opposite of our camper door - only reason we gave 4 stars & not 5. Otherwise outstanding!

    • Renee A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sly Creek Campground
      Jun. 27, 2023

      Sly Creek Campground

      This is an absolutely lovely campsite

      With pristine wilderness surrounding your tent, you can camp alongside the beautiful reservoir.

      Wildlife is all around you and you can see some of the most beautiful scenery you'll ever see in your life.

      We enjoyed our camping trip immensely and enjoyed getting into our kayaks and on to the water.

      We took some video footage as well.

      There was a great fishing but we didn't catch anything.

      It was very quiet and peaceful.

    • C
      Camper-submitted photo from Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest
      Jun. 19, 2023

      Dru Barner Campground — Eldorado National Forest

      Beautiful quiet place

      The good part is this is a beautiful place in the trees to camp with nearby hiking,. And it's equestrian friendly if you want to bring your horse. The Verizon connection was strong. Even when the campgrounds full on weekend. It's very quiet, more soldier in the week. Bring water as there is none available due to poor quality.

    • mThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground
      Dec. 9, 2022

      Black Rock Campground

      Really poor condition

      Despite the beautiful Joshua trees this campground is not a great to stay. The roads are in terrible condition, trash is strewn throughout, and staff is less than friendly or helpful. Roads are terribly narrow and sites are small and very uneven. Not a great place for a trailer nor class A. No direct access to park via road. Is next to neighborhood

    • H
      Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
      Sep. 12, 2022

      Loon Lake

      Loon Lake Camping Trip

      You should definitely check out Loon Lake right off on I-50 but the road to get to it is on ice house road which is about an hour drive. Also, is next to the known trail that people 4x4 is call Rubicon Trail.

      Loon Lake was beautiful and such scenery to enjoy. Big rainbow trout and camping was amazing if your going in as a group.

    • Sarah M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
      Aug. 31, 2022

      Loon Lake

      Beautiful, fairly easy, weekday trip

      We stayed at sites 15 and 17 during the week. It wasn’t too crowded since school had just started and burning man was happening. These two sites are right on the road next to the toilets and trash bins. Some smells and lots of noises and foot traffic, some 4x4 traffic as well. Otherwise we had a short path to lake front and could keep our floats and boats tied up close by. The site was incredibly rooty/rocky - just be careful moving around at night! I pulled my van into the spot, while others tent camped. Lots of space and convenient. The water was chilly, the weather was pleasant (personally could have enjoyed a few degrees hotter), and there was a massive bug hatch blanketing the water with flying ants. Lots of bats flying around us at night. Dogs loved the site - we had a couple little ones and some hounds. I used an electric trolling motor inflatable boat to cruise around the beautiful lake. There is some road traffic/noise across the way and planes fly right over. The elevation made exercising surprisingly difficult here, including swimming! Overall wonderful camp trip.

    • Ron G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from East Meadow Campground
      Aug. 18, 2022

      East Meadow Campground

      Great Campground Near Jackson Meadows Reservoir

      Super place, hosts are friendly & helpful! Some spots are tricky to back in, but easy walk to the reservoir for beach/water time. Some campers moored their boats/jet skis just off the campground. Gravelly shore and bottom, excellent paddleboarding & kayaking, but be aware this is a water sports lake - so expect powerboats & jet skis.

    • Eric D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mumford Bar Trail Campground
      Aug. 10, 2022

      Mumford Bar Trail Campground

      Good free option near Sugar Pine resevoir and Robinsons flat

      This is a great small campground with walking access to the Mumford Bar Trail hike down to the American River.

      One vault toilet. No water spigot. Pack it in, PACK IT OUT.

      Excellent spot if ya wanna get away from crowds and don’t mind less amenities. If the local backcountry is posted no fires, usually can still burn in designated pits at this camp.

      OHV and backcountry camping options abound in this area.

      The hike down to the American via Mumford Trail is NOT a leisurely stroll. Pack plenty of water and be prepared to spend the night down at the river if you head out late. There is a camp space down there once you reach the river and pass through the thickets.

    • H
      Camper-submitted photo from Loon Lake
      Jul. 14, 2022

      Loon Lake

      Great Lake, not so great campground

      I love Loon Lake. It is beautiful. The campground wasn't so great. I was in site 31. My picnic table was half height because it had been sinking into the ground. Good thing I didn't have to use it. The vault toilets were almost full (kind of disgusting). To make things worse, one of my neighbors thought everyone in the campground should listed to their music all day! No peace and quiet here. This part of the campground (sites 1-34) seem to be old and in a need of some improvements. Sites 35-53, which was further away from the lake, was much nicer, long paved parking areas, spaced further apart, newer picnic tables. The boat ramp area was very nice and not too crowded.

    • Ashlynn L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ascension Ranch
      Jun. 30, 2022

      Ascension Ranch

      First timer at the ranch!

      This was my first time going and I got to say, I enjoyed it! Super relaxing and has a lake that is at the end of the trail. Super convenient. It was cool to experience the animals that were in the pastures as well. I'd definitely come back.

    • Anne W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Black Rock Campground
      Jun. 5, 2022

      Black Rock Campground

      Pretty but little shade

      Very pretty views of the valley from the campground, and having hiking trails start from the campground was really nice. Only complaints are very close neighbors and little shade.

    • Rosina A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
      Jun. 1, 2022

      Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

      Folsom Lake Penninsula

      Beautiful sunsets. No showers. Bathrooms are clean. Some sites are rather small and have little flat ground. Pics on website are tough to see when booking. Lake to most sites is a drive, but there are a few campsites on the lake. Many sites are on hill, you walk up the hill or down a hill with stairs. Lake has day use area, but also a dock area for camping folks. Lots of mosquitoes. They have a fire are to cook, no fire ring, have a bear box and picnic table. Some sites have plenty of shade while others are just plain sun so be prepared.

      Water is nice temperature and super clean! Nice to kayak, paddle, boat (they have boat ramps), fish, swim. Beach areas are rocks with weeds, but pretty.



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      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near North San Juan, CA is Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.

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