Facility Details - HORSE CREEK, CA

Overview

Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east.

Natural Features:

The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees. Shade is limited.

Recreation:

Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.

Facilities:

The campground contains 76 sites without hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and a dump station.

Weekend programs are held May through September in the campground's amphitheater.

Nearby Attractions:

The campground is 10 miles from Sequoia National Park. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Amphitheater Dump Station Flush Toilets Hiking Interpretive Trails Parking Parking Area	Pets Allowed Picnic Area Portable Toilets Ranger Station Restroom Showers Visitor Center Water Drinking
Greater Than 1 Mile
Bank Boat Ramp	Boat Slips Gift Shop
Within 10 Miles
Fuel Available Grocery Store	Restaurant

Know Before You Go

Access to the shoreline may vary from month to month
After hours, the entrance is closed to inbound traffic

This campground experiences seasonal flooding between mid-April and mid-July due to rising lake waters. Reservations are limited during this time. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis until they are submerged by rising waters or the road is no longer accessible. During periods of full pool, select sites are accessible via boat, and boat-in camping is allowed for a $20/night fee. Please contact the Lake Kaweah staff at (559)597-2301 for further information.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.39056, -118.95472
36°23'26"N, 118°57'17"W

From Visalia, CA, take HWY 198 for 20 miles east. Follow signs to campground.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

HORSE CREEK
BOX 44270
LEMON COVE CA 93244-4270

Phone Number:

Information: (559)597-2301

Special Events:

The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

Registration is open for the 2013 Lake Kaweah Trout Derby. Thank you for your interest. With up to $50,000 in prizes, everyone has a chance to win. A list of the winning tag numbers and their values will be provided to registrants at Lake Kaweah Marina (Lemon Cove Launch Ramp).
Registration: Individual - $25.00 | Family - $50.00
Sorry, no professional fishermen are allowed to participate!
Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, MAY 15, 2013. The event takes on May 18-19,2013.
Easy Online registration at http://lakekaweahtroutderby.com from May 01 2013 to May 15 2013

HORSE CREEK, CA