Horse Riding and Camping

There is a long tradition of horses and mules helping visitors reach the high country. 

Trail Courtesy:

• Hikers should move off to the downhill side of the trail when encountering stock.
• A little conversation while you pass each other may reduce the chances of horses or stock being spooked.
• Look ahead for a good place to move aside when you are being overtaken.
• Hikers should accept directions from riders to help their stock safely pass. Riders should allow hikers time to find good footing and a safe place to stand before passing.

For information about modern stock packing ethics, and the history of packing in the Sierra Nevada, view this video.

Horseback Riding

There are 13 pack stations within the Inyo National Forest that offer horseback riding and resupply services for through hikers! Please check with the pack station while planning your trip to see what service they are currently offering.

• Bishop Creek Pack Station
• Cottonwood Pack Station
• Frontier Pack Train (June Lake area)
• Glacier Pack Train (Big Pine Lakes area)
• Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit
• Convict Lake Resort (day rides only)
• McGee Creek Pack Station
• Mt. Whitney Pack Trains
• Pine Creek Pack Station
• Rainbow Pack Outfitters (South Lake area and beyond)
• Reds Meadow Pack Station
• Rock Creek Pack Station
• Sequoia Kings Pack Trains (Onion Valley)

Pack outfits operate under special use permit and are monitored to ensure these outfits are held to a high standard of environmental protection and customer service. Outfitters are required to hold insurance and possess various certifications in their fields of expertise. Help protect forest resources and curb illegal outfitting and guiding by making sure the service you hire holds a current permit to provide services on Inyo National Forest.

Horse Camping

Popular campgrounds for horses are located at:

• Agnew Meadows Campground
• Horseshoe Meadows Equestrian Camp

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Agnew Meadows Campground

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Agnew Meadows Campground includes a Family Campground, a Group Campground, and an Equestrian Campground.It is located in the Reds Meadow Valley, just west of Mammoth Lakes, California. Popular with…

Big Pine Area

Camping, fishing, hiking and backpacking draw many visitors to the Big Pine Creek Area every year.  Beautiful First Falls is a short walk from the picnic area. Longer hikes up the north fork…

Big Pine Creek North Fork Trail

Going to the popular First Lake through Seventh Lakes up the canyon north of Mount Sill, this trail also offers views of Temple Crag and the Palisade Glacier.Day hikers may start on the trail past…

Bishop Area

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Bishop Area

Bishop Pass Trail - South Lake

Starting at beautiful South Lake, the trail climbs to the valley between the Inconsolable Range and Hurd Peak. A popular day hike loops around Chocolate Peak and rejoins the main trail at Long Lake.…

Blackrock Trail

Beginning on the southern border of the Golden Trout Wilderness, the Black Rock Trail goes to Casa Vieja Meadow and Jordan Hot Springs as it passes through rugged terrain descending to the Wild and…

Boundary Peak Trailhead

Located in Boundary Peak Wilderness, 13,140 ft Boundary Peak is the highest point in Nevada. From the summit, the view takes in the Mono Lake basin to the north, the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the…

Convict Lake

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Convict Lake is located south of Mammoth Lakes and north of Crowley Lake.  This scenic area is popular for picnics, fishing, hiking, and boating, and includes a boat ramp, campground, store,…

Convict Lake Loop Trailhead

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This beautiful and easy 3 mile trail loops around Convict Lake, with spectacular views of Laurel Mountain. South side of the lake is icy during the winter season; use caution. Picnic tables and…

Cottonwood Lakes Trail

Located near Horseshoe Meadows, the Cottonwood Lakes Basin has many pristine alpine lakes and creeks located between Mount Langley and Cirque Peak. Side trails branch to Muir Lake, Hidden Lake, South…