Clark Fork Horse Camp
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from the last Saturday in May through October, weather permitting.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Forest Order No. STF-16-2026-02 Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure
Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026. Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…
Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Winter Storm Warning issued April 11 at 9:14AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels lower to 6000-7000 feet today, then to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall this afternoon through Sunday.
About
Clark Fork Horse Camp is a specialized equestrian campground located in the scenic high country of Stanislaus National Forest, approximately 25 miles east of Pinecrest on Clark Fork Road. Positioned five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108, the campground sits near both Clark Fork Campground and the Iceberg Meadow Trailhead, providing convenient access to wilderness riding opportunities. The campground features 13 numbered sites with some picnic tables, three vault toilets, and a stock watering trough. Road and parking pads are dirt to accommodate horse trailers. Campers must bring their own water, as no potable water is available on-site, though water can be treated or filtered from nearby sources. Existing fire rings are available at sites, and campers are asked to use designated sites only. The Forest Service operates this facility in conjunction with the Backcountry Horsemen of California Mid-Valley Unit and suggests a donation to cover maintenance costs. The campground operates first-come, first-served with a maximum of six people per site and a 14-day stay limit. Its proximity to wilderness trails makes it an ideal base camp for multi-day horseback riding adventures in the Central Sierra backcountry.
Directions
25 miles east of Pinecrest on Clark Fork Road, near Clark Fork Campground and Iceberg Meadow Trailhead. Five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108, about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3434 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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