Horse Creek

Kaweah Lake

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.

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.

Notifications and Alerts

This location is closed. Affected reservations have been cancelled and refunds have been issued. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions. Please continue to monitor this page for status updates.

Need to Know

Park Hours:
Peak Season: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Non-Peak Season: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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.
Lake Kaweah Park Rules and Regulations are posted at the information board.
All campsites will be closed to reservations between mid-April and mid-July for seasonal flooding. Please contact the Lake Kaweah office at (559) 597-2301 for further information.

Natural Features

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

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.

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.

Contact Information

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BOX 44270 LEMON COVE CA 93244-4270

Physical Address

37543 Sierra Drive Three Rivers CA 93470

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 559-597-2301

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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

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