Wild Horse Equestrian Family
The Wild Horse Equestrian Campground is one of a handful that is equipped for corralling horses in the beautiful pine-forested mountains of Southern California available by reservation and is for equestrian campers only. It is strategically located to provide campers with access to a variety of horseback riding trails, as well as the wide open meadows of the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 11 |
Site guide
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 02 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 03 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 04 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 05 | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 16 / 2 | Yes |
| 06 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 07 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 16 / 2 | Yes |
| 08 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 09 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 10 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground offers eight single-family campsites and three double campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Some sites are accessible and only campers with horses are allowed to use the campground. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. More than two dozen single-horse corrals are provided, as well as a horse watering station, horse staging area and hitching racks. Parking space is limited at the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | San Bernardino National Forest |
| Booking | Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance. |
| Fees | Single Site $35 - Holiday $37 - 8 person maximum. Double Site $69.00 - Holiday $71 - 16 person maximum. Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle. Double sites allow for 2 vehicles. Extra vehicle fee $8 per night. Checks under $50 not accepted. |
| Rules | This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. Parking is limited. No discharge of firearms or fireworks allowed in campground. Campers without horses may make reservations at Heart Bar Family Campground. |
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Getting there
From I-10 in Redlands, turn onto State Highway 38 and continue north for approximately 31 miles, to Forest Route 1N02. Turn right and continue less than a mile to the campground.
| Coordinates | 34.1553° N, 116.7816° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mountain Air Mobile Home Sales ↗ | 17.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Soboba Flight Park ↗ | 25.4 mi |
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Wildhorse Family Equestrian Campground
Worth a stop
The Big Bear Lake and its adjoining town are located approximately 20 miles from the campground, offering a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, as well as golf, shopping and restaurant options.
- 5.8 miJenks Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 7.4 miOhv Road 2N61Y ↗OHV / range
- 7.6 miRattlesnake Canyon Ohv Road 2N70Y ↗OHV / range
- 10 mi
- 12.1 miGrays Peak Trailhead Day Use ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miWildhorse Creek ↗3.9 mi trail
- 0.7 miAspen Grove ↗2 mi trail
- 2.3 miFish Creek ↗6 mi trail
- 2.4 miPCT Section 23 ↗6.2 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.4 miPCT Section 24 ↗5.1 mi trail · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.4 miSanta Ana River Trail ↗38.7 mi trail
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 San Gorgonio Wilderness, which overlaps Sand to Snow National Monument.
- inSan Gorgonio Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 101,574 acres
- inSand to Snow National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 174,844 acres
- inSan Bernardino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 805,483 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Henry Washington Survey MarkerObject · Big Bear City · 8.8 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated high in the mountains, at an elevation of about 7,000 feet. Surrounding terrain is rocky and steep, but appropriate for both the beginner and intermediate rider. Tall pine trees cover the landscape, providing welcomed shade at the campground.
Recreation
A variety of backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration. It is typically a one-hour loop ride that meanders through the area, but another route off the same trail will lead to a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, several miles away. A variety of other trailheads begin near the campground, including Fish Creek Meadow, Mission Creek, Dry Lake and South Fork, among others. Fishing is also available in the numerous nearby mountain streams.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
Sites at Wild Horse Equestrian Family are reservable on Recreation.gov. Call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov Reservations can be made as early as 6 months or as late as 24 hours in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
Single Site $35 - Holiday $37 - 8 person maximum. Double Site $69.00 - Holiday $71 - 16 person maximum. Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.).
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Wild Horse Equestrian Family open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Wild Horse Equestrian Family have?
11 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
Accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wild Horse Equestrian Family. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
FCC coverage maps show T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Wild Horse Equestrian Family?
A variety of backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be found near the campground, including the famed Santa Ana River Trail, which provides miles of scenic mountain views and points of exploration. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation