Best Equestrian Camping near Springville, CA

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Springville, CA (19)

    Camper-submitted photo from Horse Creek Campground
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    1. Horse Creek Campground

    10 Reviews
    16 Photos
    172 Saves
    Three Rivers, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Horse Creek
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    2. Horse Creek

    7 Reviews
    17 Photos
    87 Saves
    Lemon Cove, California

    Overview

    Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east of Lemon Cove, CA.

    Recreation

    Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.

    Natural Features

    The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees. Shade is limited.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Horse Creek campground is 11 miles from Sequoia National Park's southern entrance station. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume. It is one hour more past the entrance station to reach 5,000' and the mightly Sequoias. __Note: Vehicles over 22' will not be allowed up Highway 198 through Sequoia National Park. It is a 1930s, two lane, switch back, road on the side of a mountain. __Larger vehicles need to use the northern route on Hwy 180 thorugh Sequoia National Forest to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. In this area you can view America's Christmas Tree, The General Grant Tree and access the other areas. The Visitor Center is shared with the Forest Service and National Park Service.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Whitney Portal
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    3. Whitney Portal

    28 Reviews
    124 Photos
    399 Saves
    Alabama Hills, California

    Overview

    Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States. With hiking trails to Mt. Whitney and the John Muir Wilderness less than a mile away, the campground is a popular home base for hikers, as well as family, RV and tent campers who wish to explore the area's activities and enjoy unparalleled scenery.

    Recreation

    Hikers are drawn to the majestic scenery and challenging trails of the Whitney Portal recreation area. Nearby trails lead into the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The campground is only 0.5 miles from trailheads to Mt. Whitney, Meysan Lake and other popular destinations. Visitors should be aware that hiking in this area may require a permit. Visitors can also hike, fish and picnic in the area around the campground. There are numerous lakes, streams and a small pond in the area for trout fishing.

    Natural Features

    The facility is situated in a thick pine forest at an elevation of 8,000 ft. Campers can see striking views of the rugged granite peaks surrounding it. The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds. This campground is especially prone to bear activity.

    Nearby Attractions

    Campers can enter the John Muir Wilderness, a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially carved terrain, via nearby trails. Mt. Whitney is within the wilderness area and entry is available by lottery for experienced hikers. John Muir Wilderness

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (602) 726-1102.

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

    $34 - $95 / night

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      4. Frog Meadow Campground

      2 Reviews
      23 Saves
      California Hot Springs, California
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Equestrian
      Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy Meadows Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy Meadows Campground
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      5. Kennedy Meadows Campground

      9 Reviews
      13 Photos
      345 Saves
      Little Lake, California

      Located on the Pacific Crest Trail near the South Fork of the Kern River, Kennedy Meadows campground is surrounded by the South Sierra, Golden Trout, and Domeland wildernesses. It's a great place for camping near Los Angeles. Some of the 38 sites are shaded by juniper and pinion. Maximum vehicle length is 30ft.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      • Tents
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      6. Monarch Lakes Backcountry Sites

      2 Reviews
      5 Photos
      78 Saves
      Three Rivers, California

      Backcountry sites around this 9.4-mile round trip hike that climbs over 2,500 feet to visit the picturesque pair of high-elevation lakes.

      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Equestrian
      • Cabins
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      Camper-submitted photo from QuailValley

      7. QuailValley

      1 Review
      2 Photos
      30 Saves
      California Hot Springs, California
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $25 - $45 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from South Rincon Trail
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      Camper-submitted photo from South Rincon Trail

      8. South Rincon Trail

      1 Review
      5 Photos
      25 Saves
      Johnsondale, California
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Equestrian
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      9. Horse Meadow Campground

      3 Reviews
      13 Photos
      74 Saves
      Johnsondale, California

      7600-foot elevation. 41 campsites. Horse Corrals. Near Cherry Hill Road 22S12/23S10. Maximum RV length 22 feet. Special food storage rule in effect because this is black bear country! Check current fire restrictions before venturing out.

      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Equestrian
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Drinking Water
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      10. Lone Pine

      14 Reviews
      48 Photos
      220 Saves
      Alabama Hills, California

      Overview

      Lone Pine Campground is located near the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States, offering unparalleled views of the mountain and surrounding peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. An abundance of fishing and hiking opportunities can be found both in and around Lone Pine.

      Recreation

      Hikers are drawn to the majestic scenery and challenging trails of the Whitney Portal area. Trails lead to the John Muir Wilderness, including Mt. Whitney, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The Mt. Whitney trailhead is just 7 miles away. The less challenging National Recreation Trail connects Lone Pine Campground to Whitney Portal and its picnic area and fishing pond. The eastern Sierras are also known for exceptional trout fishing, and anglers can access Lone Pine Creek and a nearby pond.

      Natural Features

      The campground is nestled in sagebrush alongside Lone Pine Creek. At an elevation of 6,000 feet, the location offers clear views of surrounding granite peaks. Desert wildflowers add brilliant colors to the landscape in spring. The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds. This campground is especially prone to bear activity.

      Contact Info

      For facility specific information, please call (602) 726-1102.

      Nearby Attractions

      Campers can enter the John Muir Wilderness, a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially carved terrain, via nearby trails. Mt. Whitney is within the wilderness area and entry is available by lottery for experienced hikers.

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

      $34 - $81 / night

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    Recent Equestrian Reviews in Springville

    106 Reviews of 19 Springville Campgrounds


    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Horse Meadow Campground
      Dec. 12, 2024

      Horse Meadow Campground

      Awesome location

      If you like to be off the grid amidst the trees this is the place for you. We like to camp next to the creek. Fishing is plentiful and the air is great as long as there’s no fires near.

    • Linda B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Sequoia RV Park
      Dec. 12, 2024

      Sequoia RV Park

      Helpful people

      We had a flat tire on a Sunday morning and permanent resident was more than helpful with taking the tire off and giving us a ride to the tire place to get it fixed and put back on. Beautiful view of the mountains and very close to the park

    • Brittney J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Horse Creek Campground
      Oct. 9, 2024

      Horse Creek Campground

      Beautiful scenery, less amenities

      We chose this campground to be an easy "getting back to camping" campground since it was supposed to be developed and even have showers.

      Cons: The central restrooms/showers have been non-operational for over a year based on the maintenance log of the porta potty. While the porta potty was well maintained, there were no hand wash stations or anything to make up for the loss of sinks and showers. The tap outside the building didn't work and neither did the water fountain.

      The host was not there for check-in. Thankfully, we ran into a very kind maintenance worker that gave us the predator rundown for the area and told us how to get to our site. The host eventually showed up, but was not there for at least 5 sets of campers who were trying to check in.

      Nearly every campsite has a major hill, so most will not have a good flat area for a tent. Site 61 is flat and a couple of others have flatter grounds, but many will have you sleeping on an angle.

      Cons Site 61: The previous group was very disrespectful of the site and left glass shards everywhere. We had to sweep it away from our tent site and kept finding more as we were using our site. It was especially a problem since we brought our dog, so eventually we just laid tarps out to let her walk on instead of the dirt for her safety.

      No shade at all. While most other sites had trees or an aluminum awning to provide some sort of shade, Site 61 had nothing. Thankfully, we planned for that, but definitely worth mentioning for other campers. Most sites on the inside of the loop had good tree coverage, so if that's what you're looking for definitely book one of the inner loop sites like 63.

      For those looking to be fully removed from the world, you should know this campsite is RIGHT off the highway, so there is traffic and some headlights if drivers have their brights on. That didn't bother us, but we've lived off of major streets for years, so we tune it out pretty well.

      Pros: There was running water, but you had to find it near other campsites. (Closest one to ours was near Site 63, which was very convenient)

      Pros Scenery: The stargazing is beautiful. There is some limited light pollution emanating from the other side of the foothills, but because you are surrounded by foothills you get some good, dark surroundings to really appreciate the stars. Similarly, the sunrise and sunset were slightly late/early because the sun was contending with the surrounding hills. When the sun was rising over the hills, there was a beautiful glow to them.

      Pros Site 61: You have absolutely no neighbors, which gives you more privacy and the ability to face out in any direction and enjoy the scenery.

      Predators: Coyotes, rattlesnakes, meat bees (bring cheap canned meat to set out during the day and they will leave you alone for the most part)

      Cool Wildlife: Various birds, though I was never able to get a good enough look to identify them. There were also bats at night that really helped with the bug problem and created a cool ambience while stargazing. My husband loved listening to them hunt!

      Overall: We enjoyed the site, but were extremely grateful that we are redundancy packers. If we didn't have our extras, we probably would not have had a good time since it was 100+ degrees every day we were there and the grounds weren't totally as advertised. (Toilets, showers, etc)

    • Deb H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitney Portal
      Jun. 16, 2024

      Whitney Portal

      Pretty

      The campground is beautiful. The sites are a bit close together and many have little privacy, but it was very quiet and enjoyable. The vault toilets needed to be emptied and they were very stinky. It seemed a little early in the season (early June) for them to be so full. Nice hiking trails accessible from the campground. Saw fresh bear scat near our site, but never saw any bears.

    • Jacques B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Horse Creek Campground
      Apr. 17, 2024

      Horse Creek Campground

      Very nice

      Very pretty spot 😊 could hear coyotes At night. Warm showers 😁. All awesome except for the fact you have to reserve one night in advance 😔

    • Kent G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Alabama Hills Dispersed Site
      Apr. 2, 2024

      Alabama Hills Dispersed Site

      Alabama Hiils Dispersed site

      This site is on Horseshoe Meadow Road about 1/2 mile north of the Tuttle Creek site. There are 3 legal spots with camping signs. First two are level. Third will need leveling blocks. First site is large and was to turn around a larger trailer or rv. The SuperDrive get to spots is getting a large rut go slow and even my Subaru Forester had no issue. The second and third have better views. But the first can offer wind protection from the north. BLM. Carry in and out.

    • Candice M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitney Portal
      Oct. 25, 2023

      Whitney Portal

      Near whits

      Nice spot near mount Whitney’s trailhead. Decent bathrooms. Some what of a watching destination from the portal. Small sites

    • Leslie R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Inyo National Forest Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground
      Sep. 16, 2023

      Inyo National Forest Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground

      Trailhead campground for Mt Langley hike

      We didn't camp here, rather we used this as the start/finish point for our 2-day hike to the summit of Mt. Langley. It was a convenient place to park, because you drive right up to the trailhead, and there are trash cans, bear boxes, and vault toilets. We stashed some extra toiletries in the bear boxes, rather than risk leaving them in the car. Toilets were pretty clean. Unfortunately, the potable water spigots were already turned off. The national forest website said they are off in the winter, but I didn't expect that already in early September. This is an equestrian campground, so there was some horse dung on the trails around the campground.

    • j
      Camper-submitted photo from Keysville South Recreation Site
      Aug. 15, 2023

      Keysville South Recreation Site

      BE CAREFUL

      We were robbed from this location while out hiking and rafting for the day. Lost thousands of dollars in gear, clothes and personal items. Literally everything was gone, they plucked up the whole tent and took it all, nothing left but some tent stakes once we returned. The location is convenient to town and it is nice next to the river BUT BEWARE and don’t leave ANYTHING. We have a feeling it’s people who know the area and do quick grab and goes, not other campers.

    • Josh M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Horse Creek
      May. 18, 2023

      Horse Creek

      Quiet spot in the valley

      Still a bit of a mess after the flooding and no staff. Very scenic and beautiful though. Sites are not very level so come prepared.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Lone Pine
      Nov. 14, 2022

      Lone Pine

      Lone Pine Camp ground

      We stayed at this location for 2 nights. It wasn’t crowded, restrooms were clean, and overall great camp site. You can park right next to your campsite, each one has its own picnic table, bear box, and fire pit. The campsite is along a creek which sounds lovely at night.

      The campground did not have water during our visit but seems like it does certain times of the year

    • therealquaid D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Western Big Meadow Road Camping Area
      Nov. 3, 2022

      Western Big Meadow Road Camping Area

      Popular Area with some secluded spots

      I’ve camped in a few different areas along Big Meadows road. It’s a great spot, this pin location gets Verizon signal along with some of the higher sites if you pull off the road. Higher sites are pretty private and have enough sun coverage for solar, the ones by the road get traffic passing by daily.

      Montecito Bay Lodge just down the road has an all you can eat buffet Breakfast/Lunch $9 Dinner $20, the closest supplies are Kings Canyon Visitor Center, and Stony Creek Gas Station (closed oct-apr).

      You might want to double check with the Visitor Center if this road is open when it’s snowing.

    • Chester R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy Meadows Campground
      Oct. 16, 2022

      Kennedy Meadows Campground

      Campground time forgot

      Most reviews here are dated. Campground has been abandoned for years so: no fees, busted up roads, no water, no trash, no bathrooms, no cell/wifi. Basically dispersed camping in an awesome location on concrete spurs/pads.  Each site still had picnic table and fire pit.  The mosquitos here are biblical at night so bring your nets and deet.  Kern creek and trails right from campground. General store and Grumpy Bear tavern close down the road.  Only 2 other campers here when I stayed in October. Great place as long as you are expecting disbursed camping experience.

    • f
      Camper-submitted photo from Horse Creek Campground
      Aug. 8, 2022

      Horse Creek Campground

      Water available

      We visited this camp late July 2022, hot temperatures although nice breeze. Google map is not updated/ accurate since it shows lake bend is closer to campsites which is not. The drought have made it too far to my liking we had to drive 3 miles up where the river flows to cool down , restrooms facilities are not maintained regularly. There are 2 restroom facilities (with showers) for 75+ sites.. too many people waiting in line to use the restrooms . Security was excellent rangers were patrolling very often, drinking water was available on sites…

    • S
      Camper-submitted photo from Sequoia RV Park
      Jul. 28, 2022

      Sequoia RV Park

      Awesome host - Nice facility

      Very pleasant rv campground. Typical California foothills hardpan and dead grass sites - large and able to accommodate very long combo rigs and have enough width to disconnect and park adjacent to the towable.

      We had electric service issues and camp hosts, Carlos and Luz, we on it within 20 minutes at 10:30 at night. They worked as a team and showed pride in their park.

      Our 4 night stay was pleasant - the park is very quiet and road noise minimal. Water, power and sewer as advertised. If tent or dry camping, showers at the office building.

    • Katie T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Whitney Portal
      Jun. 24, 2022

      Whitney Portal

      Magical spot, Gorgeous

      The trees against the rocks and blue sky is gorgeous every time you look up. Very cool campsites nestled into the raw nature. We loved it. Didn’t see any bears, used the bear locker and trash cans on site.

    • Kirsten
      Camper-submitted photo from Sequoia RV Park
      Jun. 12, 2022

      Sequoia RV Park

      Peaceful getaway close to the NPs

      Lovely place in the Sierra very close to the National Park. Great place to stay for your visit, to start or end your adventure. Manager is very helpful and welcoming. Nice facilities and good internet. Fair pricing. Easy to reserve. You get to pick your site upon arrival.

    • Kristian W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Horseshoe Meadow Campground
      May. 19, 2022

      Horseshoe Meadow Campground

      Good for tents, not for campers

      Great for tent camping, but no pull-in or flat spots if you're sleeping in your vehicle. I slept in the equestrian campground since those were back-in sites, but if there are horses you're not allowed to do that. The hike to the base of Langley was great though!

    • Beth G.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lone Pine
      May. 9, 2022

      Lone Pine

      Loved this campground, work up to views of My Whitney.

      Great campground with views of Mt Whitney from camp. Had everything we needed for a comfortable night and we enjoyed exploring the rocks and little stream nearby. The ground is fairly hard and not much shade - plan your gear accordingly. We needed bug spray in April for mosquitoes. Our little Ford Fiesta did fine on the dirt roads to access the campsite.

    • Stacie M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kennedy Meadows Campground
      Apr. 22, 2022

      Kennedy Meadows Campground

      Solitude in the offseason

      Went up during the winter and stayed the weekend The fishing was great The campground was empty and we were basically alone The camp was clean and bathrooms were good Hiking was awesome But it was cold and our diesel fuel froze overnight Found a general store down the hill and had a community pot luck for 5 bucks It was sone of the best family fun

    • Connor N.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Horse Creek Campground
      Apr. 20, 2022

      Horse Creek Campground

      Great views, not well maintained

      We spent 2 nights here on our way to Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP. The spot was nice, right on the lake with nice mountain views. Sites were generally not level as it is situated on the hill down to the lake. Bathrooms were messy and half were out of order due to a maintenance project. The RV Dump station was also unavailable (same reason). During peak season I'm sure this is a great spot, but at the time of our visit it was a bit out of sorts. If we pass by again in the future we'll give it another try.

    • Joshua H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Horse Creek Campground
      Apr. 11, 2022

      Horse Creek Campground

      Gorgous

      This place is awesome and knowing that certain times of the year it actually goes underwater. So it's just knowing that ur camping on an actual lake is pretty damn cool. Plus it's clean. And the scenery is spectacular


    Guide to Springville

    Horse camping in California offers a unique blend of scenic trails and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts.

    Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

    • Enjoy the stunning views and diverse trails at Horseshoe Meadow Campground, which serves as a great base for hiking adventures.
    • Experience the beauty of nature while riding along the trails at Horse Camp Campground, nestled in the Sequoia National Forest.
    • Explore the picturesque surroundings of Kennedy Meadows Campground, where you can enjoy horseback riding along the Kern River.

    Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

    • Horse Creek Campground provides ample space for equestrian camping, with easy access to trails and water sources.
    • At California Horse Meadow, you'll find facilities designed for horse camping, including designated areas for tying up horses.
    • QuailValley offers a welcoming environment for horse campers, complete with picnic tables and nearby trails for exploration.

    Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like water hookups

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Springville, CA is Horse Creek Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

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