Clark Fork Horse Camp
Closed for the season. Opens the last Saturday in May (May 30, 2026) through October, weather permitting. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Suggested donation to the Backcountry Horsemen of California.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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Woodcut/PAL Information
For woodcut day/PAL information, please call 209-532-5601
About
Clark Fork Horse Camp is a primitive equestrian campground in the Stanislaus National Forest, managed cooperatively by the Forest Service and Backcountry Horsemen of California Mid-Valley Unit. The camp provides 13 sites specifically designed for horse and pack animal users exploring the Central Sierra Nevada high country near Iceberg Meadow. Facilities include three vault toilets and a watering trough for stock. Some sites have picnic tables, and campers are encouraged to use existing fire rings. No potable drinking water is available; water must be filtered or treated from nearby sources. Roads and parking pads are dirt. Located 25 miles east of Pinecrest on Clark Fork Road, the camp sits near Clark Fork Campground and the Iceberg Meadow Trailhead. Activities include horseback riding, hunting, and river fishing. Maximum stay is 14 days with a limit of 6 people per campsite.
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 Summit Ranger Station.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3434 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Stanislaus NF Clark Fork Horse Camp |
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