Horse Creek
Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east of Lemon Cove, CA.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 76 |
| Equestrian | 4 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
80 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | CORRAL | Equestrian | 54 | Gravel | 16 / 4 | Yes | Standard | ||||
| 82 | CORRAL | Equestrian | 50 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |||
| 83 | CORRAL | Equestrian | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 84 | CORRAL | Equestrian | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 11 | LIVE | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 12 | LIVE | Standard | Pull-through | 32 | Paved | Full | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 13 | LIVE | Standard | Pull-through | 24 | Paved | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 14 | LIVE | Standard | 20 | Paved | None | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 15 | LIVE | Standard | Pull-through | 18 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 16 | LIVE | Standard | Pull-through | 30 | Paved | None | 8 / 2 | 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 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | There is an entrance station that is intermittently open. It is volunteer camp host operated with Park Rangers supplementing the times. There is no cash or checks accepted at this time. The reservations close 24 hours before date of arrival. |
| Accessibility | Site 73 is listed accessible |
The campground contains 80 sites without hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and a dump station. Weekend programs are held May through September in the campground's amphitheater.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Visalia, CA, take HWY 198 for 20 miles east. Follow signs to Horse Creek Campground.
| Nearest town | Three Rivers, California |
| Coordinates | 36.3906° N, 118.9547° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Vehicles over 22' will not be allowed up Highway 198 through Sequoia National Park.
Fire nearby
- WildfireLand
19 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
25 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
25 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 20.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 24.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Horse Creek Campground Aerial View w/ Site reference [Feb 2026]
Public land it sits in
Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge begins about 9.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.2 miBlue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 906 acres
- 11.3 miSequoia National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,160,053 acres
- 11.5 miJohn Krebs Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 39,740 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Pogue HotelBuilding · Lemoncove · 3.9 mi
- Ash Mountain Entrance SignObject · Three Rivers · 9.4 mi
- Exeter Public LibraryBuilding · Exeter · 12.3 mi
Natural features
The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees. Shade is limited.
Recreation
Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.
Nearby
The Horse Creek campground is 11 miles from Sequoia National Park's southern entrance station. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume. It is one hour more past the entrance station to reach 5,000' and the mightly Sequoias. It is a 1930s, two lane, switch back, road on the side of a mountain. Larger vehicles need to use the northern route on Hwy 180 thorugh Sequoia National Forest to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. In this area you can view America's Christmas Tree, The General Grant Tree and access the other areas. The Visitor Center is shared with the Forest Service and National Park Service.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Horse Creek?
Sites at Horse Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Horse Creek?
There is an entrance station that is intermittently open. It is volunteer camp host operated with Park Rangers supplementing the times. There is no cash or checks accepted at this time.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Horse Creek?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Horse Creek have?
84 sites, including 76 standard sites without power and 4 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Horse Creek?
The longest site here provides 50 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
Does Horse Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Horse Creek?
Amenities include flush toilets, showers and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Horse Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Horse Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Horse Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Horse Creek?
Site 73 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Horse Creek?
FCC coverage maps show T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Horse Creek?
Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation