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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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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- 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.
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