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Meadow View Equestrian Campground near Twain offers six spacious campsites with a corral area for horses. The compact campground features bear boxes, fire pits, and picnic tables at each site, with a hand-pumped water spigot at the entrance. While officially designated as an equestrian campground, non-horse campers can also stay here. The sites accommodate trailers and RVs, though the loop is tight and requires creative maneuvering to back into some spaces. Vault toilets are maintained regularly, and the campground provides access to a large meadow area. The dirt and gravel road leading to the campground is generally easy to navigate with horse trailers. Bugs can be prevalent during late morning and early afternoon hours.
Riders can explore miles of trails directly from the campground on horseback, ATV, or side-by-side vehicles. The campground connects to extensive forest service roads and trails throughout the surrounding Plumas National Forest. Snake Lake Campground, another horse-friendly option in the area, offers equestrian sites with fire rings and bear boxes. Located about 9 miles from Quincy and 2-3 miles off the highway, this free Forest Service campground provides rustic accommodations in a forested setting. Bogard Campground, though not maintained during winter months, features several sites with dedicated horse corrals at the campsites. The campground is situated among aspens and pines, creating a serene environment for horse camping. Most equestrian campgrounds in the region remain uncrowded even during peak season.
from $15 / night
Check Availability"Walking trails connect to the campground! What a delight and right near Bucks Lake!
It is bear country, and the campsite was visited by a bear at night.""Clean campground, great fishing, and nice trail around lake. Kids love camping here. Bathrooms are kept clean and stocked 2-3x a day."
from $31 / night
Check Availability"There is also a water access to go easing and a few deep spots for swimming. There are also 3 Poké stops and a gym for Pokémon Go players."
"It's close to the lake and market. We love to get ice cream before dinner :) Only negative - not all of the spaces have bear boxes and we had a nice visitor one morning."
"It's along a cove in the lake. Super nice hosts and nice campers. The bathrooms are kind of gross but that's expected. Always camp here when we go to the lake."
"Just a short drive down a forest service dirt road and you'll find yourself at Soldier Meadows---a gem of a campground!"
"Very pretty views of the valley from the campground, and having hiking trails start from the campground was really nice. Only complaints are very close neighbors and little shade."
"Mind you this lake isn’t far from Reno, NV and surrounding valleys so it can get quite rowdy at night during peak season. Would not recommend for families looking for a quiet, serene getaway."
"The lake is perfect for fishing, kayaking, and splashing around."
"Located off a well maintained gravel road near beautiful Butte Lake. We had no problem towing our trailer to this location and neither did our friends whose trailer is 30+ ft."
"Stayed at Butte Lake for two nights in late June 2022. None of the campsites has an unobstructed lake view, but it’s a short walk to the day use area on the shore."
from $37 / night
Check Availability"If you are looking for a small campground with full hookups, on the lake, close to Table Mountain and Feather Falls, this is for you."
"Really enjoyed this campground which is part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The staff where we checked in were helpful with all of our questions about the area."
from $45 / night
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GuideThis campground is labeled as equestrian however anyone can stay. Great place close to Frenchman lake. Has pasture area for horses. Spots are well spaced out and never filled up while we stayed for 4 days. Tons of horseflies late morning and early afternoon. Pit toilets, and drinking water available. Easy to stay with trailers and rvs. Road is dirt/gravel on way in but easy to navigate.
LegendOfficially this is listed as an equestrian campground. We were there during the off season so no one else was around. The campground was quiet and peaceful. Website stated that fees are not collected at this time. There are only 6 sites here and it is a compact little campground. The sites are a good size but the loop is tight and it took some creative maneuvering to back into our site.
The road in was fairly smooth with some areas of washboard, managed fine in our 26’ Class C. Water is available from an hand pumped spigot at the entrance of the campground, website states non potable but we drank it and it was fine and in fact tasted really fresh. There is no garbage so pack in and pack out.
The bathrooms were open. Each space has a bear box, fire pit and picnic table all in good condition. Sites were relatively flat and a mix of sun and shade.
There is hiking and biking on the main dirt road and on the multiple side roads. There was a few vehicles coming and going but not so busy as to be annoying.
The view of the huge meadow was nice and just before you reach the campground there are a few buildings that are open and some horse corrals.
Zero cell service from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
ScoutForest Service campground in Plumas NF I’ve stayed at several times when exploring the area. About 9 miles from Quincy and 2-3 off highway. Free. Fire rings (need annual campfire permit, free at park offices) and bear boxes. Outhouses. No water apart from lake (generally overgrown). Large clear sites with plenty of space between them. Forested area, dirt roads. Equestrian sites available.
RangerThis place is a great place to camp with or without horses.
Ride out from your site on your ATV or SBS for miles of trails to explore.
There is a water but must be hand pumped from the well and boiled.
Only 6 sites here, not very level but easy to fix with blocks. This campground is in an area that burned but no damage to the campground. Plenty of tall pine trees, hang a hammock and chill.
There are corals for horses near the campground.
We were the only people there on a Friday afternoon.
Came in from Frenchman Lake and out on Doyle Grade Rd. Of the two we will go back on Doyle Grade Road, not as much dirt road and in better condition.
GuideThis little gem is a great place to stay while visiting Lassen. Located off a well maintained gravel road near beautiful Butte Lake. We had no problem towing our trailer to this location and neither did our friends whose trailer is 30+ ft. The campsites are spacious and well maintained. Lots of trees and within walking distance to the lake. Flush toilets were decently clean.
There are no sites located on the actual lake so you have to pack a beach bag, chairs, toys and snacks and haul them down to the waters edge if you want a beach day. Mosquitoes were HUGE so don’t forget bug spray!
The Cinder Cone hike along the old lava flow behind the campsite is spectacular! Don’t let the climb up the cinder cone dissuade you; the panoramic view from the top is well worth it! We did it with two 6 year olds. Don’t forget to visit the nearby Lava Tubes and geothermal sights.
RangerFree! I do love free. I had spent the day in the sun and had no intentions of driving four hours away. I did Subway Cave 👍🏻, Burney Falls👍🏻, and took a much needed nap by Hat Creek.
I pulled into another campground but there were kids running everywhere and the second I got out the mosquitoes came at me starved for my blood. I left.
The next was Bogard. I had literally no idea where I was. I needed rest.
It was beautiful. Aspens fluttered. Owls hooted through the night.
Most of the sites are for horses so I tried to take another without corrals as I’m not a horse but light was fading, I took a horse one.
I met all my fellow campers. So many dog cuddles. Kids rode bikes and played hide n seek.
5 other sites were taken so it was nice and quiet.
I found some wood someone had placed in my site previously and had a nice fire before sleep took over.
It was hot so no rain fly on my tent and the stars were abundant. So were the bugs.
Literally the only downside.
Easily 30 bugs came to bed with me. I used repellent to no avail.
But hey. It’s free.
LegendWe did not stay the night here, as there was too much snow on Bridge Creek Springs Road in April for our RV to be able to get through. We spent the night in a clearing nearby though, and walked over to the campground to check it out.
The camp sites are nicely spread out, and each comes with a picnic table and steel fire pit. The website says max trailer length is 25 ft, but the sites looked plenty large enough to accommodate longer vehicles.
There is lots of shade, almost no sun, so if you rely on solar power keep that in mind.
Not maintained during the winter, but the campground is open. There are two unisex handicap accessible vault toilets, and one was unlocked and the other was locked. We saw several sites with dedicated horse corrals at the site.
There is also a day use area.
We saw a sign pointing the way to “water” but did not see any water spigots in the campground. The sign may have been referring to Pine Creek which passes along behind the campground. The website does mention handpumped water though, so maybe there was a spigot that we didn’t see.
During the winter the campground has kind of an eery, disheveled look. However, when maintenance starts up again, and when the Aspen change color in the fall, this campground is probably a beautiful place.
Zero cell service.
No fees even during open season.
GuideBack again for the first time since the Sierra winter. Reservoir is pretty high, and not too busy this weekend with boaters. Bugs were minimal, a far cry from about 3 weeks ago at a nearby site. We were in Site 16, which has the ‘camp’ side opposite of our camper door - only reason we gave 4 stars & not 5. Otherwise outstanding!
GuideJust a short drive down a forest service dirt road and you'll find yourself at Soldier Meadows---a gem of a campground! Located just 15 minutes from the oh so popular Lake Almanor, Soldier Meadows is a peaceful campground nestled among towering pines and a babbling brook. The campsites are huge, with lots of room to spread out. There is no water at this campsite, but if you bring your filtration system you can get water just steps away from your campsite. One pit toilet is located at the front of the campground. My mom and I camped here for a couple of nights as we were doing so day hikes on the PCT, great base camp. You are only 20 minutes from the town of Chester if you need to run in for a milkshake or more beer, you know the essentials! This is not a fancy campground by any means, but with no camp host there, it all seems a bit more peaceful ;)
Equestrian camping near Twain, California offers rustic accommodations in the Plumas National Forest at elevations ranging from 3,500 to 5,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 75-85°F during the day with cooler evenings in the 40-50°F range. The region experiences significant seasonal changes with campgrounds generally accessible from late spring through early fall, when snow and ice make forest roads impassable.
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Several nearby camping areas serve as excellent base camps for day hikes on sections of the PCT. "We were doing some day hikes on the PCT, great base camp," notes Amy C. about Soldier Meadows Campground.
Fishing opportunities: The region offers multiple lakes with good fishing prospects. "Great place to camp. Easy to get to, maybe 15 minutes from town. Hiking, 4 wheeling, fishing. One of my favorite places to camp," writes Scott R. about Snake Lake Campground.
Cinder Cone hiking: Several trails lead to volcanic features unique to the region. "The Cinder Cone hike along the old lava flow behind the campsite is spectacular! Don't let the climb up the cinder cone dissuade you; the panoramic view from the top is well worth it! We did it with two 6 year olds," recommends Laura F. regarding Butte Lake Campground.
Swimming in mountain lakes: When temperatures rise, several lakes in the area provide swimming opportunities. "The lake is close to the campground, quiet and peaceful. No motor boats," explains Jeff B. about the lake at Butte Lake Campground.
Proximity to multiple recreation areas: Campers appreciate having various outdoor activities within reach. "This campground is a super fun place to spend a weekend with friends. Several group sites available... Boat ramp for launching boats and jet skis. Water is warm enough to swim June-August. Great fishing!" writes Laura F. about Antelope Lake Recreation Area.
Access to trails directly from campsites: Many campgrounds connect to trail systems. "There are several stunning hikes starting right at the campground," notes Moni R. about Butte Lake Campground.
Less-crowded alternatives: Campers value finding quieter options away from popular spots. "Just a short drive down a forest service dirt road and you'll find yourself at Soldier Meadows—a gem of a campground! Located just 15 minutes from the oh so popular Lake Almanor, Soldier Meadows is a peaceful campground nestled among towering pines and a babbling brook," shares Amy C.
Spacious sites: Many campers mention appreciating room to spread out. "The campsites are huge, with lots of room to spread out," notes Amy C. about Soldier Meadows.
Road conditions: Many forest campgrounds require travel on unpaved roads. "The campground is at the end of a six-mile gravel road. Not too dusty or bumpy. Maybe that is why it wasn't so populated," explains Bill T. about Butte Lake Campground.
Water access: Not all campgrounds provide drinking water. "There is no water at this campsite, but if you bring your filtration system you can get water just steps away from your campsite," advises Amy C. about Soldier Meadows.
Bear precautions: This is active bear country requiring proper food storage. "Make sure to read the signs about the wildlife and take the advice of how to store food seriously. We saw a bear just a mile outside the campground," warns Moni R. about Butte Lake Campground.
Seasonal limitations: Campgrounds in the area often close during winter months. "I think the most important thing to know about this camp site is that it is not always open. When we went there, it was closed (apparently only open 6/8/18 - 10/23/18, weather permitting per the website)," advises Steven H. regarding Butte Lake.
Look for campgrounds with swimming access: Kids enjoy cooling off in the lakes during summer. "The lake was great for cooling off," shares David L. about Butte Lake.
Check site spacing: Some campgrounds offer more privacy between sites than others. "The sites are large and spaced far apart and shady. The lake is only a short walk away and great for swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding," explains Moni R. about Butte Lake Campground.
Consider accessibility to town: Some families prefer camping with easy access to supplies. "Beautiful Taylorsville is always a good place to set up my tent. Many spots, some with hook ups! Lots of trees and good burgers at the local market!" shares Barbara S. about Taylorsville County Park.
Check for family-friendly amenities: Some campgrounds offer better facilities for families. "This is a great spot for camping. There are very nice and large spots for both Camper and Tent camping. The bathrooms and showers are clean and exactly what you would expect from a county park. There are lots of tall trees for shade during the day, and the trees separated the spots enough that groups can be separate or together," notes Karissa R. about Taylorsville County Park.
Site leveling challenges: Many forest campgrounds have uneven sites. "The sites/bathrooms were all very clean, didn't smell at all... A lot of the sites are very uneven, ours was almost terraced... When I took a drive around it looked like many were similarly sloped/terraced not a flat site," warns Sean J. about Bidwell Canyon Campground.
Check campsite dimensions: Some sites have tight turns or limited space. "If you are looking for a small campground with full hookups, on the lake, close to Table Mountain and Feather Falls, this is for you... The campsites aren't huge or very level, but the fact that it has full hookups for $45/night, is small, and on the lake made up for that fact," notes Crystyn C. about Bidwell Canyon Campground.
Road clearance considerations: Forest roads may require vehicles with adequate clearance. "The camping spot was near the lake and good hiking trails. The road getting in you need a suv not a car. It's very bumpy lots of pot holes," advises Sarah F. about Butte Lake.
Campground loop navigation: Some campgrounds have tight turns for larger vehicles. "We had no problem towing our trailer to this location and neither did our friends whose trailer is 30+ ft. The campsites are spacious and well maintained," shares Laura F. about Butte Lake Campground.
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