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Whiskeytown, CA, 96095
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Horse Camp is specifically for camping with horses. The open area allow ease of parking for horse trailers. Several trails are accessible from this campground. Both sites are in partial shade and feature bear-proof storage lockers, picnic tables, a lamp pole, fire pit with swing-arm BBQ grill, and a shared ADA accessible vault toilet. Each site has a maximum occupancy of 10 people and 3 vehicles. Potable water available from a spigot most the year. No corrals, tie posts/rails, or water troughs onsite.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Horse Camp campground is open year-round. Contact the Visitor Center at (530) 246-1225 for information on availability. Groups with horses may reserve this site by calling (530) 242-3412. Groups without horses may use this site on a first-come/first-served basis.
Weather
Summers are hot and dry. Winters can be cold and wet.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Rates & Fees
Horse Camp camping fee
This is the nightly cost for a tent-only site Maximum occupancy: 6 people and two vehicles. Pay for your site online at Recreation.gov or call toll free 1-877-444-6777. This is the only way to pay for or reserve a site at the campground. We no longer accept payment at the Whiskeytown visitor center.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings unless fire restrictions are in effect. The use of gas lanterns & stoves are allowed unless current fire restrictions prohibit them. Do not leave campfires unattended. Always make sure that your fire is completely extinguished before you leave your campsite or before you go to sleep for the night.Regulations Overview
Reservations are required for these campsites. You may stay a total of 14 days from May 15 through September 15 or a total of 30 days for the entire calendar year. Maximum occupancy is 10 people, 3 vehicles, and 3 vehicles per site. Check-in time is 1:00 pm. and check-out time is 12 pm. (noon). Please be respectful of other visitors and the park environment by keeping noise levels down. Park law enforcement rangers regularly patrol campgrounds.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
These sites feature uneven, unpaved terrain and steep drops in some areas. Vehicles can park at campsite. Vault toilets are ADA-accessible.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Any vehicles or combination of vehicles, including trailers, RVs, and RVs pulling other vehicles that do no exceed 25' in total length are allowed at Horse Camp.
RV Maximum Length
25
Additional Information
No generators are allowed
Trailer Maximum Length
25
ADA Information
These sites feature uneven, unpaved terrain and steep drops in some areas. Vehicles can park at campsite. Vault toilets are ADA-accessible.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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