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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 2:19PM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday. Light flurries possible down to 5000 feet on Saturday night into Sunday, but no accumulations expected below 6000 feet.
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.…
Stanislaus National Forest issues temporary road closure for portion of Forest Road No. 1S03
The Stanislaus National Forest has issued a forest order temporarily closing a portion of Forest Road No. 1S03 (Sawmill Mountain Road) between the intersections of 18EV432 and 1S04., Nov. 2, 2026, through Dec. 2, 2026.
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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