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Recreation Region: Lone Pine Region

Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp

Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp has 10 drive-in campsites with a corral and hitch rail at each site. Potable water available. Cottonwood Pass, Cottonwood Lakes and Trail Pass Trails provide access to Golden Trout, John Muir and Sequoia National Park Wilderness areas. This area is characterized by rolling terrain and sub-alpine meadows. Plan ahead, there is no cell service at this campground.

Reservations

 No reservations. Self-register at campground.

General Information

Traveling in Bear Country

Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity in the Horseshow Meadow area. A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp. All food and scented items must be stored in the lockers. All trash must be disposed of in the bear proof trash receptacles. Do not store food, trash or scented items in your vehicle.

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

  • Campfires only in metal fire rings provided
  • Wood gathering is prohibited
  • Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36")
  • Campground is only for stock users

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $35 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

Cars, people, building

Address: Highway 395 and SR 136 Lone Pine, CA 93545
Phone: (760) 876-6200
Hours: Open daily, 8:30am-4:30pm (entrance gate closed at 4:15pm)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.452218

Longitude: -118.169911

Elevation

10,000'

Directions

Located near the end of Horseshoe Meadow Road, 24 miles southwest of the town of Lone Pine, California.

From Highway 395 at the center of Lone Pine, turn west on Whitney Portal Road (the only stoplight in town). Follow Whitney Portal Road for 3 miles, then turn south onto Horseshoe Meadow Road. The Equestrian Camp, Pack Station, and Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead are to the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 23rd, 2025