Equestrian Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageEquestrian Campground
The Equestrian Campground has a parking loop with facilities specifically for horses. It is located about 3/4 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine, pinyon, and juniper setting north of the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness. It offers great views of the Pine Valley Mountains. There are near by trails in the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness including: Equestrian Trail, Forsyth Canyon Trail , Browns Trail, Whipple, Pine Valley Cannal Trail, and the Santa Clara River Trail. Fishing in the Santa Clara River and in nearby Pine Valley Reservoir . Activities include horse riding, hiking, fishing, and at the reservoir. Facilities • 11 single campsites (up to 8 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads • 4 double sites (up to 16 people) with picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads • 2 single tent only sites • 1 double tent only site • 1 multi site • Drinking water (Memorial Day-Labor Day) • Vault toilets • No garbage disposal, please pack it out
Before you go
Season
Early May – Late September
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
For current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov
Restrictions
Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. • Campfires in developed fire pits only • Fireworks are prohibited • Dogs must be on leash • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground • Maximum length of stay: 14 days
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