Horse Campground

Plumas National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Oroville, CA, CA

Price: From $23 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

Horse Camp is located on the eastern shore of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir, giving visitors ample opportunity to fish, swim, boat and enjoy nature. The camp is one of eight campgrounds in the area, but the only one equipped to handle equestrian campers. It provides access to a beautiful, adjacent mountain lake and various hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails that meander through the scenic hills and valleys.The campground offers 10, single-family equestrian campsites, availab

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Horse Camp is the only equestrian-equipped campground in the area, located on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir with access to fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. Google reviews average 4.3/5 stars with campers praising cleanliness, spacious sites, and private shower facilities.

Wildlife alert: Coyote, American Goshawk, Sierra Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Common Sagebrush Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Horse Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Request a map upon arrival to identify available campsites. Private showers available for a fee; some sites may not be level, so inspect before settling.

Skip Horse Campground if: You need full RV hookups—only electric hookups available at some sites; most sites have no hookups.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operation May through October only.. You prefer smaller, less populated facilities—10 total sites can fill quickly..

Best time to visit Horse Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Red Feather California (Oroville, CA), Little Beaver A Campground (Oroville, CA), Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf (Bucks Lake, CA), Ramshorn (Nevada City, CA).