Horse Campground
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 10
- sites
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago
Is Horse Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Feather River Ranger District. It doesn't name Horse Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Rogers Cow Camp Area Closure
Agency closure covering Feather River Ranger District · Order 05-11-03-26-02 · USFS · Feather River Ranger District
Golden Trout Campground Closing for Season August 2, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Agency closure covering Feather River Ranger District · Order 05-11-03-26-01 · USFS · Feather River Ranger District
Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest
Agency alert covering Plumas National Forest · Order 05-11-26-04 · USFS · Plumas National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Feather River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 10 sites for horse campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 5,481 ft
- Near OrovilleFeather River Ranger District · Plumas National Forest
Horse Camp is located on the eastern shore of the Little Grass Valley Reservoir, giving visitors ample opportunity to fish, swim, boat and enjoy nature. The camp is one of eight campgrounds in the area, but the only one equipped to handle equestrian campers. It provides access to a beautiful, adjacent mountain lake and various hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails that meander through the scenic hills and valleys.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Horse Campground
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
46° / 29°
Feb
47° / 28°
Mar
49° / 30°
Apr
55° / 33°
May
64° / 40°
Jun
73° / 47°
Jul
82° / 54°
Aug
81° / 54°
Sep
77° / 51°
Oct
66° / 42°
Nov
54° / 34°
Dec
45° / 29°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bowman Dam, CA, 25.1 mi away at 5,385 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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