Carter Meadows Horse Group

Klamath National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: FORT JONES, CA, CA

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Carter Meadows Horse Group Campground lies at the southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Designed for large groups with horses, the camp’s proximity to the Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail makes the site popular with riders and hikers.The Klamath National Forest encompasses nearly 2 million acres of land straddling the California and Oregon border. The Klamath is a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes and, at elevations ra

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/carter-meadows-horse-group to be notified when sites open up.

Carter Meadows Horse Group Campground is located on the South Fork of the Salmon River at the southern edge of Klamath National Forest, designed for large groups with horses and positioned adjacent to Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail. The site offers access to multiple trailheads for riding and hiking.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Northern Pacific Rattlesnake and Bald Eagle documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Carter Meadows Horse Group: This is a federal campground—book early as it fills quickly Group-oriented site with horse facilities; ideal for organized riding groups Adjacent to three trailheads accessing Trinity Alps Wilderness and Pacific Crest Trail

Skip Carter Meadows Horse Group if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this campground. Visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You're looking for a standard family campground—designed specifically for horse groups.

Best time to visit Carter Meadows Horse Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground (Fort Jones, CA), Trinity River (Ca) (Trinity Center, CA), Preacher Meadow (Ca) (Trinity Center, CA), Mary Smith Campground (Redding, CA).