Horse Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens mid-June and operates through fall, weather permitting. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 12:24AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 101 to 107 and low temperatures of 65 to 80 expected, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Foothills, Coast Range, and Sierra north of Highway 50. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...ot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures continue today, with areas of Major HeatRisk. Hottest temperatures and warmest overnight lows expected in the northern Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills thermal belts.
From Recreation.gov
Reservations are suspended for this campground for the 2026 season due to maintenance and needed upgrades to the water system that supplies drinking water and water for flush toilets. However, reservations are available on [Recreation.gov][1] for other campgrounds at Little Grass Valley Reservoir including Red Feather, Wyandotte, & Horse Camp Campgrounds. Thank you for your understanding. For additional information on campgrounds on the Plumas National Forest please go to [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas][2][.][3] [1]: http://Recreation.gov [2]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas [3]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas.
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About
Horse Campground sits on the eastern shore of the 1,615-acre Little Grass Valley Reservoir in Plumas National Forest. It is specifically designed for equestrian campers, with ample trailer parking and hitching posts at each of its 10 single-family sites. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, lantern post, and bear box for food storage. The campground has two accessible vault toilets and hand-pumped potable water. The reservoir offers fishing for trout and kokanee salmon (license required), swimming, boating, and water skiing. The 14.5-mile Lakeshore Trail loops around the lake and is open to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Riders can access the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail via the Bald Mountain Trailhead, though bicycles are prohibited on the PCT. Campers must pack out all horse manure and bring a shovel. Bears inhabit the area, so proper food storage in the provided bear boxes is required. The campground enforces a 14-day stay limit with a maximum of 8 people and 2 vehicles per site.
Directions
From Oroville, California, travel east on Oro Dam Boulevard to Highway 162/Olive Highway. Continue on Highway 162/Olive Highway for 5 miles to Forbestown Road. Turn right and go 16 miles to La Porte Road. Turn left and travel 27 miles to La Porte, then 2 miles to signs for the recreation area. Turn right and continue just over 3 miles to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 534-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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