Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground

Klamath National Forest — lakeside

Location: Fort Jones, CA, CA

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is located at the Southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Offering a total of six equestrian sites, only one of these sites, #6, is available for reservation.Campsite #6 offers pull-through parking and four iron horse corrals measuring 12’ x 12’.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, lake

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground offers beautiful, clean facilities adjacent to the Trinity Alps Wilderness and Russian Wilderness with access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a well-maintained destination with clean bathrooms.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Bald Eagle present in the area. Also Douglas' Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Ruffed Grouse, Band-tailed Pigeon, Hairy Woodpecker, Aquatic Garter Snake, and California Mountain Kingsnake.

Insider tips for Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only site #6 is available for reservation despite six equestrian sites total Access three trailheads to wilderness lakes from this location

Skip Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available. Need camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only. Require multiple site options — only one site available for reservation.

Best time to visit Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Carter Meadows Horse Group (FORT JONES, CA), Trinity River (Ca) (Trinity Center, CA), Preacher Meadow (Ca) (Trinity Center, CA), Mary Smith Campground (Redding, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground

Cell signal at Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground (Fort Jones, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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The Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is located at the Southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Offering a total of six equestrian sites, only one of these sites, #6, is available for reservation.Campsite #6 offers pull-through parking and four iron horse corrals measuring 12’ x 12’.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, lakes, and, at elevations ranging from 450 to 8,900 feet, is home to diverse plant life and nearly 400 animal species.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites6 sites
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Expecting hookups — no hookups available✕ Need camping outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ Require multiple site options — only one site available for reservation

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Only site #6 is available for reservation despite six equestrian sites total

Access three trailheads to wilderness lakes from this location

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Bald Eagle present in the area. Also Douglas' Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Ruffed Grouse, Band-tailed Pigeon, Hairy Woodpecker, Aquatic Garter Snake, and California Mountain Kingsnake.

Location

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Getting there →

From Callahan, CA, take County Road 93 west towards Cecilville. Drive 12 miles and turn left at the sign for Hidden Horse and Carter Meadows. Hidden Horse is less than 2 miles down the road, on your left.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Klamath National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Klamath National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground cost per night?+
Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground open?+
Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground?+
Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground?+
Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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