2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
While several campgrounds near Sloughhouse, California accommodate pets, none of the reviewed facilities specifically provide horse corrals or dedicated equestrian amenities. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area at Beals Point allows pets and offers access to trails suitable for day rides, though overnight horse facilities are not available. The campground features drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings, with both RV and tent sites available. The American River Bikeway connects to the campground and allows horseback riding on certain trail sections.
The surrounding region offers limited options for camping with horses. Lake Amador Resort, located approximately 25 miles southeast of Sloughhouse, permits pets but doesn't advertise specific equestrian accommodations. Riders exploring the Folsom Lake area should note that the trails permit horses on designated routes, though water levels can affect access during dry seasons. Sly Park Recreation Area, though farther from Sloughhouse, provides additional recreational opportunities with pets allowed. Campers seeking dedicated horse camping facilities may need to venture beyond the immediate Sloughhouse vicinity to find appropriate corrals, highlines, or equestrian campsites.
"As with most of California everything is dry. The lake is very low and a half mile walk from park to get to. The sites are surrounded by dry tall grass and spaced out nicely."
"The facilities are clean, easy access to lake beach swim area, and easy access to near by stores. This camp area is near city area but feels like you are far away from it."
Available this weekend
from $28 - $48 / night
"WELCOME TO ASCENSION RANCH Ascension Ranch is an off-grid paradise tucked away in an oak savanna along Folsom Lake with a unique and ever growing list of features and activities."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $59 - $115 / night
"There is a fishing pond directly next to the campground and access to the lake just a few minutes away."
"Great location and full hook ups. Open year round, planning on coming back during the Winter!"
"spots they have spots for family reunions have showers store boat ramp nice place to camp North Shore is not for RVs it's for tent camping the South Shore has hookups 30 50 amp service full hookups all around"
"There are tons of activities to partake in: relax and do nothing, hike (entire lake is 9.5 miles with a waterfall!)"
"They are set into the mountains with trees behind you. The park rangers are very present to keep people in check and the camp host drives by multiple times to keep the bathrooms clean."
"It reminded me of Lake Pillsbury north of Clear Lake Ca where we as a family had been camping since 1981. But with just over 2hr drive not 6hr with trailer. There is a pool, and kids pool."
"About 1.5hr from Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Built thick forest of the Sierra mountains. Nice size campsites. Water and Electricity only."
"Our site was next to the raft launch/pickup, so there were a couple of groups picked up during the day. Bathrooms were average and the site was maintained well."
"Small cars made it down ther without difficulty)
Once at the camp ground, right on the waters edge, grab up the 3rd site on the right. It is literally on the edge of the river."
"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."
"Close to Georgetown and to the El Dorado National Forest. Super clean and easy to get to. Signs off 193 are well marked! The have horse corrals too if you’re into that. Highly recommend!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $3 - $8 / night
"Out in Central valley is Woodward Lake. Great for a day trip if you live in the Bay area and want to get away. They have boat access to the lake."
"Woodward Reservoir is a great place to camp with or without all the amenities...They have primitive camping for the folks that like roughing it as well as people that like the home away from home experience"
GuideFriendly staff and a camp host selling firewood. Clean flush toilets and hot showers for 50 cents. A little difficult to find a level spot for a van in the dry camping area, and most spots were right on the side of the road. It would be more enjoyable if one could pull off into the dirt area for level spots out of the main drag.
GuideOnly one designated site from what I saw, but more cars could fit! A rocky and bumpy drive up, but my 2WD rav-4 did just fine. Did see some bears on the way! Had two bars with t-mobile
ScoutEasy to find campsite, we arrived after hours on a Monday so drove around to find a spot and then paid using the collection box and envelopes, we couldn't get the QR code to work. Phone reception here is good. There is a constant hum of traffic but it is not loud and it is quiet around camp. Toilets and showers are clean and well stocked with toilet paper. We didn't stay long but saw some wildlife, coyote and squirrels mostly. A little bit of rubbish around from campers but overall very tidy. The sites are flat pull-in or reverse-in style, there are also some campsites marked with wheel chair access.
TravelerWe timed our visit in the middle of the week after school had started so we were alone which made this an incredible spot. Great spot if you have a big group. We only we to the large open spot at the top with what looks like two actual sites. It’s right in the OHV area so we could see how it could get really busy and noisy.
GuideVery warm weekend (as to be expected in July) bathrooms and showers were satisfactory. It’s a public campsite with lots of families and most are there for the lake. Sites were large enough but No hookups for RV. We just stayed at night and spent the days with family in the area. Met our needs.
LegendGeneral: Beals Point is one of two locations on Folsom Lake for camping. Large campground with a mix of electric and non-electric campsites plus some group sites.
Site Quality: Drives are paved and mostly level. We camped in a little “cul-de-sac” with just four sites. While these sites back up to the American River Bike Trail (aka Jedediah Smith Recreation Trail), it was overgrown, and I did not see direct access to the trail as we did the last time we were here.
Bath/Shower: Typical CA state park layout– all-gender units with toilet and sink (but no soap, towels, or dryers) and showers. Unlike other CA state parks, these take quarters instead of tokens. The units could use a little TLC, but what was most disheartening was how other campers had trashed them– toilet paper (and worse) scattered all over the insides. Obviously not the fault of the campground.
Activities/Amenities: Folsom Lake is the draw, and people were fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The 32-mile paved multi-use American River Bike Trail is easily accessible. There is a snack bar/concession stand for beach rentals, but it was not open when we were there.
Our stay here this time was over a weekend; it was completely full, and it reminded us once again that we prefer to camp during the week and shoulder seasons when campgrounds are less crowded!
ScoutThe area was quiet during my stay. Site is adjacent to the road, with a rock fire ring . The road up had some rough areas, but my outback had no real issues. I recommend hugh clearance, 4x4 to get here.
TravelerOur family loved it here. Great staff. The poo was clean and heated. They had volleyball, karaoke, clean bathrooms and open showers.
There is even a cute pond to fish out of.
Theirs an old town that has two stores open. One is ice cream and the other is breakfast and lunch.
Everything is affordable.
GuideWe made a last minute reservation and it turned out perfectly. We are on a hill overlooking the reservoir. The friendly ranger told us the weekends have been packed but mid week has been quiet. Be careful- there have been multiple mountain lion sightings recently. We however, have not seen one. Lots of deer crazing and a few large turkeys.
The Sloughhouse region sits in California's Sierra foothills at approximately 100 feet elevation between Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F while winter brings moderate rainfall averaging 18 inches annually. Camping options range from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV facilities, with several locations offering access to popular waterways including Folsom Lake, Lake Amador, and the American River.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Amador Resort offers excellent fishing with several species available. According to Mike P., "Lake Comanche South Shore is a nice place, quiet with lots of spots for big RVs, pull-through spots and back-in spots." Debbie R. notes that "the lake is stocked with Trout, Bass and Catfish."
Hiking trails: Sly Park Recreation Area features multiple hiking routes, including waterfall trails. "There is a nice trail down to the water, and it is dog friendly," says Julie D. Carly D. adds, "The stars are breathtaking at night. Gotta be my favorite part."
Water activities: Beals Point Campground at Folsom Lake offers swimming and water recreation. Cassidy Y. notes it has "great bike and hiking trails. Clean and safe area." Mike A. from Lake Amador describes, "Nice campground on the lake. We stayed in the dry camping area which was right on the lake."
Natural settings: Dru Barner Campground provides a forest setting with equestrian facilities. ProfG999 writes, "Nothing but trees and the wind blowing through them. It was an adventurous drive on a curvy mountain road to get here, but well worth it." Dru Barner features corrals specifically for horses.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain good standards. At Beals Point, Brian A. found "nice services; clean bathrooms and coin op showers." Emmi O. adds, "Staff was very nice and friendly and let us pick a spot. Price was very reasonable for dry spot $28."
Accessibility: Most camping areas near Sloughhouse provide good access to nearby towns. About Dru Barner, Digs R. explains, "You get the feeling you are in the middle of nowhere, but yet, still only 15 minute drive to Georgetown." For Lake Camanche North Shore, Alyssia S. describes it as "nice place, little shade, open and close to water."
Seasonal considerations: Water levels affect camping experiences. Melissa S. notes at Beals Point, "Nice campground. As with most of California everything is dry. The lake is very low and a half mile walk from park to get to."
Reservation requirements: Ruck-A-Chucky Campground offers limited sites. Kevin W. explains, "Definitely the best campground in the Auburn area, though only 5 walk-in spots. It's right on the river with fishing and boating opportunities." Emmi O. notes about Lake Amador, "There's a gate that closes so that you can't enter - we just barely made it by the 9pm Friday closing time."
Weather preparedness: Summer heat can be intense. Lizzy C. warns about Beals Point, "The Sacramento area gets very hot in the summer, and this campground provides some but not a ton of shade."
Day-use areas: Sly Park offers family-friendly amenities. "This is a great place to camp or to make a day trip if you're near the area. Campsites are well kept. Beautiful hikes that are easy for young children," writes Monique R.
Water activities: Lake Amador Resort has family water features. Moonlit_starrynights explains, "They have a water hole with a fun slide, which is all kept nice and clean with tables you can sit at. I would recommend a pop up tent for shade if you go to the water hole."
Wildlife viewing: Multiple campgrounds offer wildlife sightings. At Dru Barner, Lily S. reports, "Lots of wild turkeys, deer, and birds." Abigail S. notes at Beals Point, "There is also quite a large squirrel population, which the campgrounds ask you not to feed."
Hookup details: Monument RV Park at Lake Camanche offers full RV services. Courtney C. advises, "The hookups worked good but the sewer hookup is elevated so you will probably want sewer hose supports to lift your hose."
Noise levels: Some campgrounds offer particularly quiet environments. Mike R. states Beals Point is "probably the quietest RV spot I have been to." Emmi O. adds it's "certainly peaceful place but unfortunately we had loudly crying child next to us."
Vehicle access: Road conditions vary significantly. For equestrian camping near Sloughhouse, Dru Barner provides horse corrals and trail access, while BRIAN O. notes about Ruck-A-Chucky, "The trek down to the campsite was slightly difficult and we decided to utilize the four wheel drive as we navigated to and from."
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Sloughhouse, CA is Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area with a 4.2-star rating from 35 reviews.
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