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Best Equestrian Camping near Seal Beach, CA

153 Reviews

Musch Trail Camp in Topanga State Park offers primitive tent camping for equestrians near Seal Beach. Located within a network of hiking trails, the camp does not provide corrals or electric hookups, but does offer tent sites with drinking water, picnic tables, toilets and trash receptacles. Horse-friendly trails connect to the campground, making it accessible for riders seeking backcountry experiences in the Topanga Canyon area. The campground is best accessed via hike-in methods, suggesting horses would need to be walked in rather than trailered directly to campsites. The facilities are clean and well-maintained despite their basic nature.

Horse Flats Campground in the Angeles National Forest represents another equestrian camping option approximately 1.5 hours from Seal Beach. This primitive campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with horses. The campground features vault toilets and trash collection but lacks drinking water or hookups for RVs. Fire rings and picnic tables are available at each site. The campground remains open year-round according to the data, though seasonal weather patterns may affect access and comfort, particularly during winter months. While no dedicated horse corrals are indicated in the facilities list, the campground name and accommodation types suggest it serves the equestrian community with space for horses and their riders. Specific trails accessible from the campground connect riders to the broader Angeles National Forest trail system.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Seal Beach, California (14)

    1. Seabreeze At Seal Beach

    9 Reviews
    Seal Beach, CA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (562) 626-7504

    "Sure, here's the review of Sea Breeze at Seal Beach: I recently stayed at Sea Breeze at Seal Beach and I must say, it's my favorite RV resort on a military installation."

    "Awesome park, clean, level paved pads with a parking space..nice amenities, small NEX nearby. Wildlife reserve adjacent to the park made it nice for walking the dogs, too"

    2. O'Neill Regional Park

    31 Reviews
    Trabuco Canyon, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (949) 923-2260

    $20 / night

    "Rv sites, tent sites and equestrian (horse) sites. Paved road is good for bike riding. Behind my Camp site was a few different hiking paths. Restroom buildings have water, toilets, and showers."

    "It has several restrooms, showers, equestrian areas, nature trails and picnicking for day use too."

    3. Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    22 Reviews
    Coto de Caza, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (949) 923-2210

    $20 - $25 / night

    "Great hiking and equestrian trails. Excellent equestrian camping with a private corral right next to each campsite in the equestrian area."

    "Casper is a great park located 15min from the city. It has three main camping areas that cater to campers, RVs and horses. There are a number of hiking trails around that range from a 1 to 12 miles."

    4. Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    El Nido, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 880-0367

    $45 - $225 / night

    "It is prime location for some great hiking and at night it is super quiet. There are restrooms and showers as well."

    "The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, the camp host super friendly and helpful, the bathrooms well positioned and clean, and the sites had shade and everything we needed."

    5. Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Riverside, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 684-7032

    $40 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "Lakeside is more for tent camping. Nice park for family camping."

    6. Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Lake Elsinore, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 471-1212

    $55 - $140 / night

    "Canopy Court area has easy and close access to the splash pad, the playground, a large grass area, and even the pool. The boat launch is very near by too but we had no use for that."

    "I had site 126 in the fields, corner site and lake view. This campground has a pool, splash pad, park, dog park and access to the lake. They also have a band on Saturday nights."

    7. Musch Trail Camp — Topanga State Park

    6 Reviews
    Topanga, CA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (310) 455-2465

    $7 / night

    "If you want a longer hike you can hike up the East Topanga Fire Road and then drop down into Musch Camp on the Backbone Trail from Eagle Junction."

    "Although it’s not the most scenic campground itself, the state park has plenty of beauty to offer on its hiking trails. Not a single other party at the campsite on a Tuesday in September."

    8. Bear Canyon Campground

    3 Reviews
    Altadena, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 899-1900

    "But otherwise a great spot to spend a few summer days away from anyone not hale enough to trek in a few miles."

    "Crossing the tiny bridge at the west end of Switzer Picinic area(park up top during the weekdays, adds half a mile), you’ll see Switzer Trail Camp."

    9. Horse Flats Campground

    8 Reviews
    Juniper Hills, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 790-1151

    $12 / night

    "Horse Flats is not as popular as Buckhorn, and is a little less "green" with regards to the immediate scenery. It is also quieter for this reason, which is nice."

    "We usually only see rangers come around in the morning. With that said, we still like Horse Flats because there is usually a spot or two open if we arrive on a Saturday."

    10. Mount Pacifico Campground

    1 Review
    Juniper Hills, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 899-1900

    "great views 360 degrees once you're on top. a 7 mile hike north on the Pacific Crest Trail from mill creek fire station. fire rings with multiple spots"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Seal Beach, CA

153 Reviews of 14 Seal Beach Campgrounds

  • Brian C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 10, 2023

    Seabreeze At Seal Beach

    Sea Breeze at Seal Beach: The Perfect RV Resort for a Safe, Relaxing and Enjoyable Stay Near the Ocean

    Sure, here's the review of Sea Breeze at Seal Beach:

    I recently stayed at Sea Breeze at Seal Beach and I must say, it's my favorite RV resort on a military installation. The security is tight, as it should be, which made me feel safe and secure during my stay.

    The campground itself is very nice, well-kept, and has large spaces for RVs. It was also surprisingly quiet, which allowed for a relaxing stay. I will definitely stay here again and look forward to my next visit.

    One of the best things about Sea Breeze is its location. There are plenty of restaurants close by, as well as the beach. It's a great spot to stay if you want to be close to the water and enjoy the ocean breeze.

    Overall, I would highly recommend Sea Breeze at Seal Beach to anyone looking for a great RV resort. It has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and the location can't be beat. Whether you're traveling alone or with family and friends, this is a great option for a safe and relaxing vacation.

  • j
    Apr. 6, 2021

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Great family friendly safe campground

    Giant oval loop with camp sites all along both sides. Rv sites, tent sites and equestrian (horse) sites. Paved road is good for bike riding. Behind my Camp site was a few different hiking paths. Restroom buildings have water, toilets, and showers. It says to bring quarters for the showers but they were free. Each site is typical... Picnic bench, fire pit, and metal grill. No gathering fire wood, gotta buy it at local grocery or gas station. $20 a night. Lots of families with kids. Feels really safe here. Saw the park rangers driving around and the front has a gate guard who checks you in. Also only 10 minutes away from city.

  • Steve C.
    Sep. 10, 2021

    Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    Caspers Wilderness Park

    Lovely campground in the Orange County foothills. Great hiking and equestrian trails. Excellent equestrian camping with a private corral right next to each campsite in the equestrian area.

    Room for large rigs and good space for tents with flat pads.

  • Steve H.
    Apr. 17, 2024

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Beautiful area and lots of hiking/biking trails

    My 3 dogs and I stay here often, as it's the lowest cost in Orange County and allows dogs. It has several restrooms, showers, equestrian areas, nature trails and picnicking for day use too.

  • Berton M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2019

    Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    Hidden Gem

    Casper is a great park located 15min from the city. It has three main camping areas that cater to campers, RVs and horses. There are a number of hiking trails around that range from a 1 to 12 miles. On Saturdays there’s a nature walk.

  • Maxine R.
    Feb. 9, 2022

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Beautiful Trees

    Free showers and restrooms available. Tmobile and at&t service both were intermittently fair to good. Campsites are all mostly level. Dogs are not allowed on some of the trails. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. They do allow car camping and there were more than a few car campers there. Seniors camp for $15/night. Generators are allowed and unfortunately the camper nearby ran theirs allllll day. They have equestrian camp sites and group sites as well. Water spigots are at every site or nearly every site. Trash bins are also plenty.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2024

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Great Tucked Away Spot in Orange County

    SITE: 

    This site is great if you like hiking, biking, MTB, and running. It is very clean, and the showers are free and clean as well. It's tucked back in the canyon, but you will still hear all the traffic from the road. Since it is a canyon, many loud cars and motorcycles zoom past at high speeds. 

    Free dump station.  

    SURROUNDING AREA: 

    There aren't too many shops in close proximity, but there are shops down the road a few minutes away if you need supplies. 

    ACTIVITIES 

    The campground is located next to Oneil Park, which is huge and great for bike and running. There are many hiking trails nearby in all directions. I usually ride to Caspers from the campsite or Trabruco creak up to Holy Jim.

  • SmallRVLifestyle V.
    Apr. 25, 2020

    Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

    Ortega Flats Campground - Nice Hiking and Mountain Biking

    The park has a day-use area and 4 campgrounds: Ortega Flats(13 RV only sites), Live Oak Campground(tents and campers), Star Mesa Equestrian Campground, and Owl/Quail Group Campground. I reserved an electric site in the Ortega Flats Campground. I heard cars passing by all day and night. There were only port-a-potties by this campground but you could walk farther in the park for more decent toilets and showers.

    The campsite was nice, shady with benches, a picnic table plus a fire pit. I had electric hookup but no water because of the drought. The rangers are friendly and patrol regularly which makes you feel safer. There is a cute playground for kids, a nature center where you can enjoy viewing through the telescope overlooking almost all of the 8,000 acres of the Caspers WP. If you like hiking or mountain biking this is a great park for you! The nearest shops are about 10-15 drive away.

  • jennifer G.
    Sep. 1, 2024

    O'Neill Regional Park

    Great little campground in south OC!

    Clean, quiet campground located in one of the OC Parks, with plenty of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. I stayed here on a weekday, and there were a few couple of vacant campsites in my area, so it was an extremely quiet visit. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked for my stay. I didn’t use the showers since I was only staying one night, but I heard they were free!

    Rangers were very friendly and firewood was only $5 for a decent bundle that lasted me over 2 hours.

    The city of Rancho Santa Margarita is right up the hill, so you can grab food and any necessities if needed.

    My site backed to the creek, so I never had people walking through my campsite.

    My dog & I slept in my van, but there was room for multiple tents, and a decent amount of shade in my spot.

    My spot didn’t have its own water spigot, but there was one at a site across from me.

    I was fortunate that all of the campers around me were quiet and considerate. I know that it doesn’t always work out that way, and having obnoxious neighbors can really ruin your experience.

Guide to Seal Beach

Horse camping in California offers a unique way to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds that cater to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to saddle up and enjoy nature.

Tips for equestrian camping near Seal Beach, California

  • At Seabreeze At Seal Beach, equestrian campers can enjoy a well-kept facility with large spaces for RVs and easy access to nearby trails.
  • Horse Flats Campground is known for its peaceful atmosphere and ample space for multiple campers, making it a great choice for groups.
  • For those looking for a more rustic experience, Bear Canyon Campground offers a hike-in option with beautiful creek views, perfect for adventurous equestrians.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and corrals

  • Musch Trail Camp — Topanga State Park features horse corrals and is conveniently located near scenic hiking trails, ideal for exploring the area on horseback.
  • At Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, equestrian campers can take advantage of the numerous trails that wind through the park, providing a great way to experience the natural beauty of the region.
  • O'Neill Regional Park offers horse-friendly amenities and access to trails that are perfect for both riding and hiking.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy hiking and mountain biking at O'Neill Regional Park, where the trails cater to various outdoor activities.
  • The scenic trails at Horse Flats Campground are perfect for horseback riding, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Angeles National Forest.
  • Mount Pacifico Campground provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail, offering breathtaking views and a chance to explore the area on horseback.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Seal Beach, CA is Seabreeze At Seal Beach with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.

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