Horseshoe Meadows Horse Camp
Closed — Closed for winter. Typically operates late May through mid-October, weather dependent. First-come, first-served, no reservations.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 1:21PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Snow and strong winds will make for hazardous conditions in the Eastern Sierra. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches between 8,000 and 9,500 feet expected. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches above 9,500 feet, with locally higher totals exceeding 1 foot possible along the ridgeline. Winds may gust as high as 60 mph, resulting in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
About
Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp is a specialized horse camping facility at 10,000 feet elevation, featuring 10 drive-in campsites each equipped with a single corral and hitch rail. The campground serves as a gateway to the Golden Trout Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, and Sequoia National Park via the Cottonwood Pass, Cottonwood Lakes, and Trail Pass trails. The high-elevation setting is characterized by rolling terrain, sub-alpine meadows, and lodgepole pine forest. Each site includes a picnic table, fire grate, and bear-proof food storage locker. Potable water is available from a hand pump, and vault toilets serve the campground. Campers are limited to 4 head of stock per site, and wood gathering is prohibited. The area experiences high bear activity, making proper food storage in the provided lockers mandatory. The remote location offers no cell service, and the 24-mile mountain road from Lone Pine climbs over 6,000 feet in elevation.
Directions
Located near the end of Horseshoe Meadow Road, 24 miles southwest of Lone Pine. From Highway 395 at the center of Lone Pine, turn west on Whitney Portal Road. Follow for 3 miles, then turn south onto Horseshoe Meadows Road. The Equestrian Camp, Pack Station, and Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead are to the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 876-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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