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The first two spots are close together. First one a bit small but better cover from Santa Anna winds. Nicely in the forest and close to the village.
Equestrian Camping near Oak Glen, CA
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Campgrounds near Oak Glen, California lack dedicated horse corrals according to data from regional facilities. Riders researching horse camping near Oak Glen should note that while general camping is available at several sites in the San Bernardino Mountains like Heart Bar Campground and Seven Oaks Lodge, equestrian-specific amenities are notably absent. These campgrounds feature standard camping facilities including fire rings, picnic tables and potable water, but do not offer specialized horse infrastructure such as corrals, stalls, wash racks, or designated areas for horse trailer parking.
The trail systems around Oak Glen connect to the San Bernardino National Forest and provide potential riding opportunities, though horses must be brought in for day use rather than overnight stays. Riders seeking horse camping must look beyond the immediate Oak Glen area to facilities in neighboring regions that accommodate equestrian needs. Most campgrounds in this area permit pets but have no specific provisions for horses. Heart Bar Campground offers spacious sites and access to alpine environments, but lacks equestrian-specific facilities. The best approach for equestrians visiting Oak Glen is to plan day trips rather than overnight camping with horses, as the local campgrounds maintain standard recreational facilities without horse-specific accommodations.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Oak Glen (41)
1. Yucaipa Regional Park
"Close to the city but far enough away from the lights. There is a ton of stuff to do here. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, water slides, disc golf, bike trails. The RV spots are beyond huge!"
"Tons of hiking trails and within 30 min drive of major shopping/grocery stores. Big Bear is about an hour away with and awesome drive up the mountain."
2. Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
"Already been here twice once in 01/25 and 11/25 great campsite some have access to running water facet if not there are some that are close by, have also close by trash bins, has a little shop near by"
"It is right next to the lake which has a swimming area, bike path, climbing area, Hiking trails, along with a camp store which has boat rentals and much more! "
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $300 / night
3. Heart Bar Campground
"There are a lot of equestrian campgrounds in the area so be prepared to see horses on the near by trails."
"The first thing to mention is the location. The back of the campground faces west where the rolling mountains seem to part in a way that showcases the beautiful California sunset."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $29 - $58 / night
4. Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites
"There's other rough roads further in and access to hikes nearby. I loved how quiet it was, except for neighbors since sound carries so easily even though spots are quiet apart from each other."
"Trees provide lots of shade and some privacy despite campsites being fairly close to one another. Easy road in most anything can drive it."
5. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD
"Tent camping, RV camping, they have a restaurant and bar, best burgers in all of southern California!! They also have a small store, there's showers, restrooms and a swimming pool!"
"Check in is near 12. I only assume that since check out is 11. When we arrived the camp host was waiting for us."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $55 / night
6. Bogart County Park
"We got there after 5pm and no one was at the gate entrance."
"One runs five miles around the park through oaks and tall grass. Benches and drinking fountains are available in parts of the trail. There is a lake you can fish at."
7. Black Rock Campground — Joshua Tree National Park
"Short drive to the park and easy to get to the main grocery stores. The sites are not very shady and there is not too much privacy but overall it's a nice place and the bathrooms are very clean."
"This campground is a little outside the main Joshua Tree area. It used to be the only campground you could reserve ahead. "
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 / night
8. Rancho Jurupa RV Park
"Nice level grounds to walk around. Lakeside has gravel roads / pads... other side has asphalt roads / concrete pads. Restrooms are clean and acceptable."
"The lakeview area has dirt roads, sparse grass and a few spots close to the lake. The Cottonwood campground has concrete pads and well maintained grass throughout."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $55 / night
9. San Bernardino National Forest Wild Horse Equestrian Campground
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $71 / night
10. Lake Skinner Recreation Area
"This is a great family campground right around the corner from Temecula, Murrietta, and Menifee."
"The charge $10 per person per day to fish in their Lake. And you can’t swim or let the kids play in the lake because it’s a reservoir."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $45 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 52 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 17 min from Oxnard, CA
- 2 hrs 17 min from El Centro, CA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Oak Glen, CA
381 Reviews of 41 Oak Glen Campgrounds
- PPaula A.
ScoutO'Neill Regional Park
Nice campground family friendly
I found the campground to be very friendly kid friendly and pet friendly. The spots were spacious and some had privacy others were out in the open. The rangers were very friendly and helpful, they helped me set up my tent when they saw I was having trouble. There are trails to explore. A great last minute getaway from the city and not to far, the bathroom was clean and modern with hot showers and toilets.
- Michael E.Scout
Reflection Lake RV Park
Don't visit too expensive
Has a security guard that thought she was God or something like that. Never seen anybody or place so petty on the place and still searching for the championship horseshoe pits and I can't stop talking about the dark green of the fishing lakes and the fish swimming on their sides
D F.ScoutLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
Nice lake, challenging crowd
The scenery is unique and enjoyable, with nice views of either sunrise or sunset, depending on site. I found the lake itself very pretty. However when we arrived 4 vehicles are in our spot, people were nice enough moving but we had to go door to door knocking on camper to ask who's cars they were due to no signal and no rangers nearby. Our site was pretty dirty with lots of trash, copious ants near the drainage attachments, and two of the nearby groups had excessive tents extending into the back of our site making our view look more like a homeless encampment and less like a serene mountain sunset. They also were littering, urinating outside, and excessively drinking and partying like crazy until the wee hours. As a family group we felt really uncomfortable. It seemed like not all spots are like this, however, on my walk around deer loop in the morning. If you do go, the water activities and rentals look fun, the walking trail/biking trail was nicely done, and you could optimize your spot by booking a whole group of spots (instead of booking one, book one on the right and left side to avoid feeling like you have entered homeless refuge). It maybe was a bit worse as we were here over a holiday weekend. But we most likely won't be back, there are other places that are less expensive and with better enforcement and a family atmosphere. If you want to party it is probably a fine spot, and if you love water sports also likely ok. I thin it's a beautiful place with unique scenery and a lot of potential, but needs more enforcement regarding guest code of conduct.
Edited and gave 3 stars instead of 2. Views are really nice now that our poorly behaved neighbors left. Worth considering a visit during less busy times.
Max P.
TravelerLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
Loud music at night
Despite the fact that one night costs $42, there are a lot of stupid, miserable people here who listen loudly to stupid music through their stupid speakers after 10pm. It's also full of cockroaches here and it's annoying.
Trash M.
GuideLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
A CRAP HOLE
If you like camping in a Walmart parking lot or on the streets, this place is for you.
No rangers working after the park close for day use. Didn't see one going through the campground. If you like to party all night and you have a loud system no problem. NO RAGERS AROUND. Be prepared keep your food in your car lot of rats, mice, skunks and coyotes. THE LAKE SUCKS, hard to launch your boat on and off, docks will mess up your boat. Fishing no fish they don't stock the lake. Marina is very over priced and out in the sunny parking lot. I live in LA I now got to SILVERWOOD LAKE, just as close as this place, and nicer, if you like to stay up all night Perris Lake is for you. If you want to work hard to get you boat on and off lake so you don't damage your boat, this place is for you.
- TTed D.Traveler
San Bernardino National Forest Wild Horse Equestrian Campground
Watkins Glen OK
When I booked at the reservation site I screenshot that water and 30 amp power was available at my site. There is NO water hook up. Overall it’s good 7 out of 10. Lots to do within 2 hours of this place. Staying for 6 days.
Robyn C.TravelerLake Perris State Recreational Area Campground
It’s ok
Place is ok. Quiet so far. Nice people.
FiftysevenNine T.GuideBlack Rock Campground — Joshua Tree National Park
h2o & sewage
On the outskirts of Joshua Tree National Park in an old growth Joshua Tree grove. The trees are tall and fat, very close to each other. Heftier than the trees inside the Park.
It has water and dump station, otherwise the campgrounds inside the Park are more majestic with huge rocks.
If you're a fulltime RVer or vanlifer with an efficient solar system, having water in/out and a place to stay safely for cheap is grand. It's four klicks from malls, thus ideal if you need stuff. As a fulltime RVer I book several consecutive days with the app. The grounds are empty on weekdays, thus can spend quality time organizing my rig, thoughts, and plans.
From June to autumn half the campsites are shuttered. The area has limited visitation in summer.
Guide to Oak Glen
Camping options around Oak Glen sit within the San Bernardino Mountains at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 feet. This transition zone between lower desert and alpine environments creates distinctive seasonal camping conditions with temperature variations of up to 40 degrees between day and night. The area features several established campgrounds within 30 minutes of Oak Glen, though specialized equestrian facilities remain limited.
What to do
Hiking access from camp: Heart Bar Campground connects to trails leading into the San Gorgonio Wilderness, offering a convenient base for exploration. "The campground sits right over a small meadow that borders the San Gorgonio wilderness. This spot is excellent for wildlife viewing and entry to the wilderness for hiking and exploring," notes Nick L. at Heart Bar Campground.
Mountain biking: Several campgrounds provide access to mountain biking trails suitable for various skill levels. "Great campground 25 minutes from town. Accommodates travel trailers/rv well, water spigots around. Lots of trees, shade & blue jays. Alpine bike path!" shares Ricky S. about Heart Bar.
Fishing opportunities: For anglers, Lake Perris offers productive fishing within an hour's drive. "This lake has been good to me and my friends, always catch something, maybe not a lunker but fun," reports John H. at Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground.
What campers like
Cooler temperatures: The higher elevation campgrounds provide relief from summer heat. "We were there in August and the weather was perfect. Warm during the day and just chilly at night," describes Gina C. about Heart Bar Campground.
Spacious campsites: Campers consistently mention the larger sites at certain campgrounds. "This specific site is very spacious with double of the parking spots (4 cars total), 2 fire pits, and 2 benches," writes Chrystal M. about a double site at Heart Bar Campground.
Facilities for families: Some nearby recreation areas offer family-friendly amenities. "The campground has a nice view. From some spots, you can see the lake. The toilets are clean and there is a designated area for setting up tents," reports Hanjun W. at Lake Perris State Recreational Area Campground.
What you should know
Limited equestrian facilities: Horse campgrounds near Oak Glen, California are essentially non-existent within 20 minutes of town. While some trails accommodate day-use riding, overnight equestrian camping facilities are missing. "Dirt roads were well kept. I came with a 170 wheel base Sprinter Van w/ 2 wheel drive and had no problems making it to site post #11," shares Derek M. about Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites, which has no horse facilities.
Seasonal accessibility: Winter weather affects campground operations. "These campsites are all closed during the winter due to snow and early into spring," advises Kayla H. about Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites.
Reservation requirements: Many campsites fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. "Recommend making reservations ahead. They do have first come first serve sites. Full on holiday weekends," warns Aaron S. about Heart Bar.
Tips for camping with families
Water play options: Several recreation areas provide alternatives to swimming. "Lake Perris was a fun and clean place to camp at! We did some fishing, bike riding, the water was clear, and my kids loved it. There is a cool museum where the amazing staff provided us with interesting history about the lake and Indian tribes," explains Lauren R. at Rancho Jurupa RV Park.
Educational opportunities: Look for parks with nature centers or interpretive programs. "Has bathrooms, and fire pits. Go early to get past gate. We got there after 5pm and no one was at the gate entrance," advises Katarina A. at Bogart County Park.
Safety considerations: Be prepared for temperature fluctuations and wildlife. "Very cold at night! Horseback riding on weekends and some other day users," cautions Will at Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites.
Tips from RVers
Hookup limitations: Many mountain campgrounds have partial or no hookups. "We love this campground. Been going there for years. Tent camping to RV. Clean. Lots of hiking and mountain biking in area. Great views," shares Aaron S. about Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground.
Access considerations: Road conditions vary significantly between campgrounds. "The road was pretty well maintained, a car without 4WD can handle it easily," notes Momma B. about Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites.
Alternative equestrian camping: RVers with horses must look beyond immediate Oak Glen area for proper facilities. While Rancho Jurupa and Lake Perris accommodate RVs well, neither offers horse corrals or equestrian camping infrastructure.
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