Horseshoe Meadow Area

Area Status: Closed

Horseshoe Meadow is a vast 10,000 foot high meadow, surrounded by lodgepole pine forest. Getting there is an adventure in itself; the road to Horseshoe Meadow climbs over 6,000 feet, as it winds its way up from Lone Pine. Three campgrounds are located in the Horseshoe Meadow Area. Trails from Horseshoe Meadow provide access to the Golden Trout Wilderness and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park. The road to Horseshoe Meadow is closed from approximately November to May due to snow.

At a Glance

Water:	Potable water available.
Information Center:	Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center: (760) 876-6200 Weather forecast Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity in the Horseshoe Meadow area. At the trailhead, all food, trash and scented items must be removed from vehicles and placed in the bear proof lockers and trash cans that are located in parking areas. For more information about traveling in bear country, click here.

Water:

Potable water available.

Information Center:

Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center: (760) 876-6200
Weather forecast
Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity in the Horseshoe Meadow area. At the trailhead, all food, trash and scented items must be removed from vehicles and placed in the bear proof lockers and trash cans that are located in parking areas. For more information about traveling in bear country, click here.

General Information

Directions:

Located at the end of Horseshoe Meadow Road, 24 miles southwest of the town of Lone Pine, California. From center of Lone Pine, turn west at the stoplight and follow Whitney Portal Road for 3 miles. Then turn south onto Horseshoe Meadow Road. Follow Horseshoe Meadow Road to its end.

General Notes:

Campground Guide - Horseshoe Meadow (pdf)