Horse Creek

HORSE CREEK

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 of Lemon Cove, CA.

Facilities

The campground contains 80 sites without hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and a dump station. Weekend programs are held May through September in the campground's amphitheater.

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. Horse and walking trails are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.

Nearby Attractions

The Horse Creek campground is 11 miles from Sequoia National Park's southern entrance station. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume. It is one hour more past the entrance station to reach 5,000' and the mightly Sequoias.

Note: Vehicles over 22' will not be allowed up Highway 198 through Sequoia National Park. It is a 1930s, two lane, switch back, road on the side of a mountain.

Larger vehicles need to use the northern route on Hwy 180 thorugh Sequoia National Forest to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. In this area you can view America's Christmas Tree, The General Grant Tree and access the other areas. The Visitor Center is shared with the Forest Service and National Park Service.

Important Notices

Park Hours:
- Peak Season: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Gate closes at 10 pm.
- Non-Peak Season: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Gate closes at 9 pm.
Access to the shoreline may vary from month to month
After hours, the entrance is closed to inbound traffic
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Quiet Hours: 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Be campfire safe. Do not leave the campfire unattended. The campfire should be completely cold / put out upon departure.
Lake Kaweah Park Rules and Regulations are posted at the information board.

Notifications and Alerts

Due to rising lake levels, individual campsites will be closing for season based their elevation compared to the current and predicted lake levels. This is an annual occurrence, and sites will reopen for reservations once they are out of the water and are ready for use. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Stay tuned for updates, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! If you have any questions, please call the Lake Kaweah headquarters office at 559-597-2301.
NOTE: Reservations are required at least 1 day in advance of your planned arrival date. No same-day or first-come-first-served reservations.

Available Activities

Day Use Area - Day Use Area
Visitor Center - Visitor Center
Hiking - Hiking
Camping - Camping
Birding - Birding
Biking - Biking
Boating - Boating
Fishing - Fishing
Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
Information Site - Information Site
Photography - Photography
Swimming - Swimming

Directions

<p>From Visalia, CA, take HWY 198 for 20 miles east. Follow signs to Horse Creek Campground.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 559-597-2301

BOX 44270
LEMON COVE, CA 93244-4270

37843 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA 93271

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