Horse Camp
Horse Camp has 10 units, with space available for trailers. Each campsite has a hitching post, lantern post, picnic table and fire ring. The campground has two accessible vault toilets, hand pumped water and seasonal trash service. The campground has ample room for horse trailers. Horse ride or hike Lakeshore Trail or access the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from the Bald Rock Trailhead. Bicycles are not allowed on the Pacific Crest Trail. There is a warming hut available during winter season. Please bring a shovel and pack out all horse manure.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $23 per site per night. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only |
| Accessibility | 3 pull through campsites. 2 accessible vault toilets nearest sites 1 and 10. Wheelchair ramp horse mount next to Information board |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Plumas National Forest |
| Booking | Sites can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.Recreation.gov The campground has about half reservation and half first come first serve. |
| Fees | $23 per site per night. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only |
| Rules | • 14 day limit • 6 people per campsite and • 2 vehicles per campsite • 14 day camping limit, • OHV riding is not allowed in the campground, • Bear Awareness |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.7490° N, 121.9900° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLoafer Creek Dwr Vmp Rx
33 mi from the campground · 68 acres
- PrescribedAlder Springs Underburn Rx
40 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Mike Friend RVs ↗ | 6.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 7.6 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Horse Camp?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Horse Camp?
$23 per site per night. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
Source: Forest Service
Is Horse Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Horse Camp?
Horse Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Horse Camp?
3 pull through campsites. 2 accessible vault toilets nearest sites 1 and 10.
Source: Forest Service
What if Horse Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wyandotte Campground (3.3 mi), Mill Creek Campground (12.8 mi, partly first-come), and Orland Buttes (19.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby