Equestrian Campground
Nestled by large oak trees and located near the Nuckahee Learning center, the Equestrian Campground offers a large parking area for trailers, and corrals available for horseback riders. A short 1/4 mile bypass trail connects you to the main trail head that leads to the other trails in the management area. The Equestrian Campground offers 3 accessible campsites with fire rings, picnic tables and wood grill. Drinking water is available via a paddle style spigot next to the corrals. Garbage collection is available, and an accessible restroom is on site. Reservations for this site are not accepted and it is a first come-first serve basis.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | $25 per night |
| Stay limit | 14 Day camping limit, Day Use 6am-10pm |
| Accessibility | Yes, the campsites and restrooms are accessible |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The San Joaquin River Gorge is located approximately five (5) miles northwest of the town of Auberry. The visitor center is located at 40060 Smalley Road, Auberry, California. Google Maps accurately locates the visitor center at it's actual location. From Fresno, take CA-168 north. One mile after the town of Prather, turn left onto Auberry Road.
| Nearest town | Bakersfield, California |
| Coordinates | 37.0859° N, 119.5518° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
33 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
38 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
40 mi from the campground
- WildfireLand
43 mi from the campground · 20 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Shaver Lake Sports ↗ | 12.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 59.1 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 0.2 mi
- 13.5 miDorabelle Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 4.7 miRiver Bend0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sierra National Forest.
- inSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Equestrian Campground?
No. Equestrian Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: San Joaquin River Gorge
How much does it cost to camp at Equestrian Campground?
$25 per night
Source: San Joaquin River Gorge
How long can I stay at Equestrian Campground?
14 Day camping limit, Day Use 6am-10pm
Source: San Joaquin River Gorge
Are there accessible sites at Equestrian Campground?
Yes, the campsites and restrooms are accessible.
Source: San Joaquin River Gorge
What is the nearest town to Equestrian Campground?
Bakersfield, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Equestrian Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Aholul Group Campground (0.1 mi, first-come), Ya-Gub-Weh-Tuh Campground (0.2 mi, first-come), and Dorabelle Campground (13.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby