Martins Dairy Horse Camp
One quarter of a mile north of the main campground is Martin's Dairy Horse Camp. There are 4 campsites and 4 small adjoining corrals that will hold one horse each with shared water tank in the middle. Trailer turn around and parking is limited.
At a Glance
Fees: | $10 per night |
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Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Do not tie horses to trees, living or dead. Do not tie horses to corral rails or posts. Keep horses away from the creek. Avoid damage to creek bank. Water horses in corrals. Do not allow horses to graze in the meadow. Provide weed free horse feed in corrals only. Dogs on leash only. Camping limit 14 days. |
Closest Towns: | Macdoel |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From I-5 in Weed, CA travel northwest on US Hwy 97 approx 28 miles to Forest Service Road 70 ( 1 mile south of Mount Hebron summit), turn west approx 11 miles to Forest Service Road 46N12. Turn left on 46N12 for 1.7 miles to the Horse campground. From the North, traveling south on Hwy. 97, turn west (right) approximately 3.8 miles south of the town of Macdoel on the Ball Mtn. Road, continue on the Ball Mtn road for 6.4 miles to the intersection of Forest Route 70, turn north (right) on Forest Route 70 for 4.1 miles to Forest Service Road 46N12. Turn left on 46N12 for 1.7 miles to the Horse campground.Activities
Campground Camping
One quarter of a mile north of the main campground is Martin's Dairy Horse Camp. There are 4 campsites and 4 small adjoining corrals that will hold one horse each with shared water tank in the middle. Trailer turn around and parking is limited.
No. of Sites | 4 |
Reservation Info | No reservations. All sites are first come, first served. |
Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
One quarter of a mile north of the main campground is Martin's Dairy Horse Camp. There are 4 campsites and 4 small adjoining corrals that will hold one horse each with shared water tank in the middle. Trailer turn around and parking is limited.
No. of Sites | 4 |
Reservation Info | No reservations. All sites are first come, first served. |
Pavement Type for Parking | Gravel |
Hookup - Water | Water available, no hook-ups |
Vechicle Clearance | Watch overhead for low hanging branches |
Size Restrictions | 20' |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
River and Stream Fishing
Special Designations | Regulations for the Salmon, Scott and Klamath Rivers are published in May each year in "Freshwater & Ocean Sport Fishing Supplement" |
Fish Species | Trout |
Water Temperature | cold |
Water/Flow Level | Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack. |
Horse Camping
One quarter of a mile north of the main campground is Martin's Dairy Horse Camp. There are 4 campsites and 4 small adjoining corrals that will hold one horse each with shared water tank in the middle. Trailer turn around and parking is limited. The Forest Service requests and recommends bringing certified weed free feed for horses entering the wilderness.No. of Sites | 4 |
Reservation Info | Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served. |
Size Restrictions | Four small adjoining corrals with shared water tank in the middle. |
Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. |
Corrals | Four small adjoining corrals with shared water tank in the middle. |
Loading Ramp | No |
Watering Tank | Yes |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
Hitching Rails | None. Do not tie horses to trees living or dead. Do not tie to corral rails or posts |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Horse campground with corrals. Limited turnaround and day use parking. The Forest Service requests and recommends bringing certified weed free feed for horses entering the wilderness.Size Restrictions | Four small one horse corrals |
Corrals | Four small one horse corrals |
Hitching Rails | None. Do not tie horses to trees living or dead. Do not tie to corral rails or posts |
Water Availability | Horse water and drinking water |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Viewing Wildlife
A good area for riparian wildlife along the river and forest birding. Some small mammals frequent the picnic area.Viewing Plants
Adjacent to the campground, the Little Shasta Meadow Botanical Area varies in elevation from 6040 to 6400 feet and is an example of both dry and wet high elevation meadows. This 390 acre site contains several stands of quaking aspen as well as a population of Greene's mariposa lily, a sensitive plant species.
Species | Populus tremuloides, Calochortus greenei |
Special Feature | Dry and wet high elevation meadows with spring wildflowers. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Swimming
Swimming, wading and water play off the gravel bar in the Little Shasta River.Clothing Requirements | Swimming attire required. |
Water Temperature | Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth. |
Water/Flow Level | Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack. |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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