Horse Meadow Campground
Sequoia National Forest, CAHorse Meadow sits at 7,600 feet in Sequoia National Forest, built for equestrians but welcoming anyone who appreciates a high-country camp with space to spread out. The 41 sites come with horse corrals, making this a rare find for riders looking to explore the Sierra backcountry with their animals.
Campground Details
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 41
- 💵Fee per Night
- $17
- 📋Reservations
- First-Come, First-Served
- 🏔️Elevation
- 7,600 ft
- 📍GPS
- 35.90201, -118.37125
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
At 7,600 feet, Horse Meadow delivers that thin-air clarity that comes with elevation. The 41 sites are designed around equestrian needs, each equipped with horse corrals for those traveling with stock. Even if you're not bringing horses, the corrals create natural boundaries that give each site more privacy than typical Forest Service camps.
RVs are capped at 22 feet — this isn't a big-rig destination. The campground keeps things simple with vault toilets and picnic tables, no frills beyond what you need.
What to Know
Horse Meadow operates first-come, first-served, so arrival time matters during peak seasons. The campground sits in black bear country with special food storage rules in effect — pack accordingly and follow posted guidelines.
Fire restrictions change throughout the year, so check current conditions before heading out. At this elevation, weather can shift quickly, and what's legal in the morning might not be by afternoon.
Access comes via Cherry Hill Road (22S12/23S10), a forest road that keeps the casual traffic away. The combination of elevation, horse facilities, and forest road access means you're more likely to encounter serious backcountry users than weekend car campers.