Horse Creek

Overview

Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east of Lemon Cove, CA. Recreation Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails are available during low water.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Fee

From $5 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-597-2301

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Horse Creek, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Paradise CreekHike · 1-2 Hours · 14.0 mi from camp

  Explore Paradise Canyon in the Foothills of Sequoia National Park. National Park Service

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• Moro RockHike · 30-120 Minutes · 15.1 mi from camp

  A stone and concrete stairway leads to the top of Moro Rock, a granite dome that towers over the Generals Highway. National Park Service

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• Ladybug TrailHike · 2.0 mi long · 10.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Hike to a Bird's Eye ViewHike · 1-2 Hours · 16.1 mi from camp

  Take a short hike to little-known viewpoint, called Eagle View. National Park Service

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• View Sunset from Sunset RockHike · 1-2 Hours · 16.4 mi from camp

  Are you looking for the perfect spot for sunset? National Park Service

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• Crescent MeadowHike · 16.1 mi from camp

  The Crescent Meadow Trail is an ideal place for photography and a relaxing walk. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Tharps PeakPeak · 2,759 ft · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Lemon HillPeak · 794 ft · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Marble FallsWaterfall · 14.4 mi from campShow on map
• Panther Creek FallsWaterfall · 16.6 mi from camp

  A 154-foot waterfall along Middle Fork Kaweah Trail.

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• Kern Hot SpringHot spring · 31.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoe with a RangerSkiing and snowshoeing · 2 Hours · 15.7 mi from camp

  Our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks are a great way to explore snowy trails. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.