Horse Creek

Kaweah Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: LEMON COVE, CA, CA

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$40 per night

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (275 reviews)

Season: May through October

Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east of Lemon Cove, CA. The campground contains 80 sites without hookups.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Horse Creek Campground offers 80 sites on the Kaweah River in the Sierra Nevada foothills with scenic views and a 4.3/5 rating from 366 Google reviews. The location provides excellent recreation including boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding on Kaweah Lake.

Wildlife alert: Puma, California Black Bear, Coyote, Golden Eagle, and California Mule Deer present in area. Western Fence Lizard, Southwestern Blackhead Snake, and California Nightsnake also documented.

Insider tips for Horse Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Arrive after early season flooding subsides (late May/early June) Bring self-contained RV or plan for tent camping as most sites lack hookups

Skip Horse Creek if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require camping outside May-October — seasonal closure. You need full-service facilities — suitable for self-contained RVs only.

Best time to visit Horse Creek: May-October — Campground seasonal operations May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Grouse Valley Cabins (Springville, CA), Potwisha Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Buckeye Flat Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Atwell Mill Campground (Three Rivers, CA).