Facilities
The campground contains 80 sites without hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and a dump station. Weekend programs are held May through September in the campground's amphitheater.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
52
sites
Sat, Sep 12
49
sites
Sun, Sep 13
62
sites
Mon, Sep 14
72
sites
Tue, Sep 15
71
sites
Wed, Sep 16
72
sites
Thu, Sep 17
70
sites
Fri, Sep 18
62
sites
Sat, Sep 19
56
sites
Sun, Sep 20
70
sites
Mon, Sep 21
67
sites
Tue, Sep 22
70
sites
Wed, Sep 23
67
sites
Thu, Sep 24
64
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campground contains 80 sites without hookups. The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees. Shade is limited.
Recreation
Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.
Nearby Attractions
The Horse Creek campground is 11 miles from Sequoia National Park's southern entrance station. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume. It is one hour more past the entrance station to reach 5,000' and the mightly Sequoias. Note: Vehicles over 22' will not be allowed up Highway 198 through Sequoia National Park. It is a 1930s, two lane, switch back, road on the side of a mountain. Larger vehicles need to use the northern route on Hwy 180 thorugh Sequoia National Forest to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. In this area you can view America's Christmas Tree, The General Grant Tree and access the other areas. The Visitor Center is shared with the Forest Service and National Park Service.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 45
SHOR
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 80
YOKU
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 84
CORRAL
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 65
TERM
34 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 42
SHOR
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 28
LIVE
34 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 19
LIVE
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 76
YOKU
32 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 25
LIVE
26 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 62
TERM
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 40
SHOR
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 58
YOKU
38 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 82
CORRAL
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 35
SHOR
38 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 39
SHOR
25 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 27
LIVE
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Full
shade
Site 13
LIVE
26 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 56
YOKU
28 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 21
LIVE
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 08
YOKU
24 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 17
LIVE
28 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 51
YOKU
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 49
YOKU
32 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 60
TERM
32 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Park Hours:
Peak Season: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Gate closes at 10 pm.
Non-Peak Season: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Gate closes at 9 pm.
Access to the shoreline may vary from month to month
Surrounding campgrounds
Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.
Atwell Mill Campground
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Cold Springs Campground (Ca)
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Azalea Campground
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Crystal Springs Campground (Ca)
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Moraine Campground (Ca)
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Sheep Creek Campground
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Common questions
Is Horse Creek available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Horse Creek?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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