Horse Riding and Camping
The Sierra National Forest provides excellent opportunities for the equestrian trail rider. There are numerous opportunities for people who own their own stock or for those who want to rent horses for a day ride (or longer) backcountry trips.
Horseback Riding
In forest areas, trails are shared with a variety of users such as off-highway vehicles, hikers and mountain bikes. All users need to practice trail courtesy on these multi-user trails. To keep from causing any damage or erosion please remember to:
•Travel single file to avoid widening the trail and damaging vegetation.
•Do not cut switchbacks.
•Practice Leave No Trace
Horse Camping
Located in a mountainous area near Bass Lake at a 3,400 foot elevation, Kelty Meadow Campground is a horse-friendly camp shaded by pine and cedar trees alongside Kelty Creek. Campsites wide and open enough to accommodate small horse trailers, slide-ins, tent trailers or tents. Campsites are located near Kelty Meadow and some sites have hitching posts; no corrals. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets are available. Drinking water is not provided, but a stock water supply is available from the creek. Road access is paved and dirt.
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A30 Onion Springs Trailhead
A58 Isberg Trailhead
A67 Chiquito/Quartz Trailhead
Bolsillo Campground
D1 Badger Trailhead
D3 Cliff Lake Trailhead
D4 Nelson Trailhead
J52 Crown/Rancheria Trailhead
J53 Woodchuck Trailhead
J54 Maxson Trailhead