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Horse Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
10[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]

Horse Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in Plumas National Forest, California[3]. Recreation.gov lists 10 equestrian campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists all 10 campsites as equestrian and nonelectric[1]. Its description places the camp on the eastern shore of Little Grass Valley Reservoir[4]. The same description says hookups are not available and that each site has a table and a fire ring with a grill[4]. Recreation.gov details show that 10 sites accept an RV or trailer and 10 accept a tent[5]. Up to 6 people are allowed at most sites[6]. The campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 10
Site types[1] 10 equestrian nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 10 sites, tent at 10 sites
Pets[7] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[6] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Horse Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Horse Campground as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Horse Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 10 campsites with this detail listed[7].
Are campfires allowed at Horse Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 10 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[8].
Can I bring an RV or a tent?
Recreation.gov lists 10 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 10 that accept a tent[5].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 10 overnight campsites at Horse Campground: 10 equestrian nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Horse Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Horse Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Plumas National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Recreation.gov description for Horse Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Horse Campground: 10 sites accept an RV or trailer and 10 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Horse Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Horse Campground: yes at all 10 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Horse Campground: yes at all 10 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Horse Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Horse Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.