Best Equestrian Camping near San Lucas, CA

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Best Equestrian Sites Near San Lucas, CA (5)

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    2. Thousand Trails San Benito

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    Paicines, California

    Monterey Bay RV campground and preserve is nestled in rolling hills about 14 miles south of Hollister, California. The climate is tempered by the ocean, which is only 50 miles to the west, and wildlife is abundant throughout the area. San Benito RV Resort 's modern facilities ensure convenience and comfort. The on-site live entertainment and planned activities keep things interesting. When it's time to explore the area, there are many natural attractions and activities around San Benito RV Resort , such as the Pinnacles National Monument, fresh and salt-water fishing, and golf courses. Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium during your time at Thousand Trails' Monterey Bay RV campground. It's an experience that won't be forgotten! See wildlife & natural attractions from a Monterey Bay RV campground Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at San Benito RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

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      3. River Road

      1 Review
      21 Saves
      Spreckels, California
      • Pets
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      • Reservable
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      • Equestrian

      $30 - $40 / night

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      4. Earth's Skirt LLC

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      San Simeon, California

      100 private acres + 3 miles of dirt roads river access rope swings and seasonal swimming holes. Freshly made hiking trails endless starry nights wildlife and hunting packages available as well.

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      • Reservable
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      $30 - $120 / night

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        5. Douglas Ranch

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        Pinnacles National Park, California

        Stay in a cozy cabin for you and your family and friends or camp in your tent or RV. For horse owners, have your horse in a bedded barn stall, paddock or large pen. Enjoy the Dining Hall with full kitchen, full baths and hot showers. A fire pit and bbq area for gathering with your group. Guided Trail Rides and several arenas available. Come relax and play with or without horses.

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      Recent Equestrian Reviews in San Lucas

      18 Reviews of 5 San Lucas Campgrounds


      • Jack J.
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        Jul. 11, 2024

        Lake San Antonio - North Shore

        Weekend Trip

        Great camp ground. Launched the boat and anchored it to shore. Literally had the place to ourselves. Fishing was great from shore in morning and dusk. They had clean bathrooms and showers.

      • Z
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        Jun. 24, 2023

        River Road

        Good spot for a quick night

        Drove up the road a bit, requires some careful driving and a decent clearance. I drive a Mazda CX-5 and it handled it great. Some pit bathrooms and small parking area, saw a couple other cars come by. There is a sign saying no camping but it’s unclear if it’s for past that point or for the little parking area. Either way we showed up around 8:30 pm and left by 9:30 am with no issues. It’s a popular mountain biking area so people will probably be there in the morning. I wouldn’t stay here long term but for a night it’s isolated enough you shouldn’t have any issues. If you look up A-1 Trailhead just follow google maps and drive a bit further up until you see the bathrooms.

      • D
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        Apr. 25, 2023

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Back to Nature

        Birds, trees, flowers, grass. Doesn’t have that jammed together RV park like some Thousand trails parks (ahem Cottonwood and Yuma AZ )

      • Samantha N.
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        Aug. 20, 2022

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Wildlife EVERYWHERE

        Seriously love this place and wish we could go all the time! Too bad we live on the East Coast or id he here 24/7. We stayed in a cabin in January. Right near Pinnacles National Park! We had Condors above our cabin, deer around us, wild pigs crossing the roads. Its amazing!!!! My favorite part of our California trip was staying here!

      • B
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        Jun. 26, 2022

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Great trip

        Our family enjoyed this campsite. The only issue was the squirrels had chewed through the electrical at some of the better sites. All in all it was very relaxing. They had a tv, games and arts for the kids in the clubhouse. The pool was closed for the winter but I can't wait to visit again.

      • Alberto C.
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        May. 10, 2022

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Disconnect from the World

        Stayed here over the weekend on a last minute reservation. And it’s absolutely beautiful here, campground was very clean and quite. This was our first outing in our pop up and this place made it much better, walking trails and daily activities for the family. Had multiple deers wondering the grounds so be sure to put your food away. Nearest town is San Benito about 20 mins away. They have a small store on the grounds with limited items also. We stayed towards the back site 353 I believe abs had no others around us. Definitely will be booking another stay here!

      • R
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        Mar. 10, 2022

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Very rough

        Plenty of sites if you have 30 amp. Plenty of full hook up sites. The 50 amp sites were all in one section. If you don’t need to run your A/C you can get by with 30 amp hook up. We loved most of the sites were pull thru. Had good picnic tables. Restrooms and showers were great. Like others have said this place needs a lot of care. A lot of sites were out of order. Nice trails there. Gilmore was a distance for us to restock on supplies. Pool was open but not heated. Hot tub was closed for the winter season. You are out in the sticks so no cell phone service. You could purchase WiFi and patch your phone thru WiFi calling.

      • Chip K.
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        Sep. 7, 2021

        Lake San Antonio - North Shore

        Sunny gem

        It was a warm weekend at San Antonio. The temperature at the lake often exceeds 100 in the summer. There is ample space for camping . You’ll need reservations if you want a hookup . Boat ramps are available. During the drought the water level has dropped significantly as well as the quality of the water. Some years the lake is almost dry. Camping spaces are spread out finding shade can be a challenge. Bathrooms and shower are available.

      • Armando C.
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        Jul. 27, 2021

        Lake San Antonio - North Shore

        Weekend with Grandpa

        We stayed at a cottage at Lake San Antonio. We were fortunate to have a local show us around. Grandpa is a local to Bradley and this is a favorite spot when we want to get away but still have all the accommodations of home.

      • Tyler V.
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        Jan. 22, 2021

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Good spot to explore Pinnicales National Park

        Good spot to explore Pinnicales National Park. Typical TT resort park off the beaten path, far out but nice place, we enjoyed our stay. At the time we were there a lot of the riverfront sports were out of order. Park does have a lot of those devil spikes in the grass so beware of those with the dogs or bare feet. I did see someone bare foot walking and I was confused as how he was not stepping on them little spiked mines/ thorns then it happened and he went down having to crawl back to the road and get shoes. Pinnacles NP has lots of great hikes, bird watching is a thing out here and home to the California Condors. Near the town of Gilroy home of the garlic festival. A little out of the way but a nice scenic backroad alternate from I5 or 99 if traveling north/south.

      • Andre P.
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        Dec. 1, 2020

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Very cold on the winter...

        Big campground because the coronavirus the facility has closed. I just use campground and showers is free hot water showers. Seems like fun on the summer I went on the winter and the place is very cold. One time visit. Staff is very cool.

      • Jennifer D.
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        May. 30, 2019

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Large campground, needs some TLC

        We stayed here for a few nights and it wasn’t a bad park, but not well kept either. It is a very large park and the space between spots wasn’t bad. Cell service here wasn’t good either. The pool was too cold to enjoy unfortunately.

      • Butch C.
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        Sep. 25, 2018

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Makes you feel like you are away from RL

        We just visited this campground with some friends. It is located in Central CA about 50 miles inland from the coast. The campgroud was nice. We found a lot of shady sites to choose from. There is a lot of wildlife here to see. Deer wandered through camp at all times of the day. You can see wild boar passing along the hillsides. We also saw a couple of foxes one evening on the perimeter. The have RV (mostly) and tent sites avaialable. Most tent sites have their own water and some also have electric hookups. There are a large selection of 50 and 30 amp sites for the rv crowd.

      • L
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        Jul. 29, 2018

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Big rural campground

        This campground is 300 acres, so they say. We went here for the first time end of July when it can be hot toddy. It was only low 90s. They have 2 pools, one adult with hot tub and one family, quite far apart. All on all we liked it and will return in the winter when I am sure it will be beautifully green hills surrounding.

      • Emily S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake San Antonio - North Shore
        May. 30, 2018

        Lake San Antonio - North Shore

        Beautiful!!

        I love this place! So many beautiful views and amazing spots to camp. The lake is everything. A few years ago it was dried up. Thank you rain! Now it’s back and better than ever.

      • Patricia O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails San Benito
        May. 23, 2018

        Thousand Trails San Benito

        Decent campground within driving distance of Pinnacles

        This location is a fairly convenient distance to Pinnacles National Park if you prefer not to stay at the national park campground. A little more expensive since we are not Thousand Trail members but has a laundromat, small store, pool, showers – though some were out of order. It looked the place needed a tune up, not bad, just a little run down and things needed to be fixed. I would stay here again. Compared to the campground at Pinnacles where we were going, we feel this is the better option. Pinnacles is mostly day hikes so this campground is perfect.

        The staff were friendly and helpful. We had quiet, wildlife (saw a bobcat and heard owls at night), and a pretty flat and roomy tent site. Our site was shady enough, though not all sites appeared so lucky. It seemed like there were lots of activities for the kids. We were only there one night and did not check out anything else the campground has to offer so can't comment.

        It is a big campground, and I can't recall the site number we had. It was a little confusing as to what we could take or not. There seemed to be quite a few long term campers in the Rv area.



      Guide to San Lucas

      Horse camping in California offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

      Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

      • At Lake San Antonio - North Shore, visitors can enjoy fishing from the shore and launching boats, all while surrounded by stunning views.
      • Earth's Skirt LLC provides ample land for exploration, including hidden swimming holes ideal for cooling off after a day of riding.
      • Douglas Ranch offers a serene environment perfect for horseback riding through picturesque landscapes.

      Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

      • Lake San Antonio - North Shore features horse corrals, allowing for easy management of your equine companions during your stay.
      • At Earth's Skirt LLC, equestrian facilities are available, making it convenient for horse owners to camp with their animals.
      • Douglas Ranch provides a welcoming atmosphere for horse camping, ensuring that both riders and their horses have a comfortable experience.

      Equestrian campgrounds include unique features

      • Lake San Antonio - North Shore allows campfires and has picnic tables, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors after a day of riding.
      • Thousand Trails San Benito offers a variety of accommodations, including cabins and yurts, catering to different camping preferences while being horse-friendly.
      • River Road provides a more rustic experience with access to trails, making it a great spot for those looking to explore the area on horseback.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near San Lucas, CA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near San Lucas, CA is Lake San Antonio - North Shore with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near San Lucas, CA?

        TheDyrt.com has all 5 equestrian camping locations near San Lucas, CA, with real photos and reviews from campers.