East Creek Equestrian Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically open late May through late October, weather permitting.

About

East Creek Equestrian Campground serves as the primary horse camping facility for equestrian access to the South Warner Wilderness in the Modoc National Forest. The campground replaced Patterson Campground for horse camping purposes, and horses are no longer permitted at Patterson Campground or the Patterson Guard Station. Facilities include corrals and stock water specifically designed for equestrian campers and their animals. While the East Creek Trail is currently closed and inaccessible, a connector trail runs northeast from the campground to Patterson Campground, providing access to the Summit Trail and the South Warner Wilderness. The campground features picnic tables at each site and vault toilets. Potable water is available on-site, which is relatively uncommon for remote Forest Service campgrounds in this region. The campground is located in a remote area of the Warner Mountains, accessible via winding mountain roads from the small town of Likely. The setting offers a quiet, primitive camping experience ideal for horse campers seeking backcountry access. Sites accommodate up to two vehicles per campsite. Campers must pack out all trash as garbage service is not provided, and dogs must be kept on leash within the campground.

Directions

From Alturas, go south on US Highway 395 approximately 18 miles to Likely. Turn east on County Road 64/Jess Valley Road and go 3.2 miles to Blue Lake Road. Turn right on Blue Lake Road/County Road 64 and continue approximately 7 miles to the turnoff for Blue Lake. Turn left and stay on County Road 64 (instead of turning right to Blue Lake) and continue 8 more miles of winding road to Patterson Campground and Guard Station. From Patterson, go west 0.7 miles to East Creek Campground.

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