Horse Riding and Camping
Three dedicated equestrian campgrounds are available on the Warner Mountain Ranger District
Horse Camping
Developed Equestrian Campgrounds include
- Pepperdine Equestrian Campground
- Soup Springs Campground
- East Creek Campground
Search for Horse Riding and Camping Opportunities
Cedar Creek Lower Trailhead
Start here for a three mile uphill hike to the upper trailhead. The total elevation gain is 790 feet. Much of the lower trail follows the old highway through the juniper forest zone. Although…
Cedar Creek Upper Trailhead
Located adjacent to our ski area, this trail offers both hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian units a downhill run of some 3 plus miles that ends at the Cedar Creek Lower Trailhead. Easy access…
East Creek Campground
East Creek Campground offers horse camping and equestrian access to the South Warner Wilderness. Corrals and stock water are available. East Creek Trail is currently closed (inaccessible) but there…
East Creek Trailhead
A connector trail heading to the north-east from East Creek Campground will take you to the Summit Trail via Patterson Campground.East Creek Campground is best used by equestrian campers. Day…
North Emerson Trailhead
Located at the end of Forest Road 40, just off Co. Rd. 1 south of Eagleville, this trailhead, along with the South Emerson Trailhead connects to Owl Creek Trail for access to the eastern slopes of…
Pepperdine Equestrian Campground
Site Open
The campsites are mostly shaded and enjoy serene surroundings and are equipped with 12' X 12' metal corrals. A short trail runs over to the start of the Summit Trail where it heads south into…
Pepperdine Trailhead
Located on the northern most boundary of the South Warner Wilderness, Pepperdine Trailhead serves hikers and horsemen for short day trips and overnight excursions into and through the wilderness via…
Pine Creek Trailhead
Pine Creek Trailhead is located east of West Warner Road and north of Soup Springs. There are no corrals at this location. This is not a campground but an ideal start for a journey on foot or on…
Red Tail Rim Trail North Trailhead
In addition to ample parking, this Trailhead has a picnic site and hitching posts for tacking up horses for day rides.
Red Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead
The Red Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead is the staging area for riding, hiking or mountain biking the Red Tail Rim Trail. There are hitching posts but no corrals. This trail is not a loop. The…