Carter Meadows Horse Group
The Carter Meadows Horse Group Campground lies at the southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Designed for large groups with horses, the camp's proximity to the Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail makes the site popular with riders and hikers.
The Carter Meadows Horse Group Site is designed for up to 25 people and 25 horses. It includes an area for dispersed tent or trailer camping and three sections of corrals of varying sizes: seven one-horse corrals, three 2-horse corrals and three 3-4 horse corrals.
The site also includes a gravel parking area, a gated entrance, a hitch rack and a mounting ramp.
Need to Know
- This horse camp will not accept walk-in reservations
- Campers must bring certified weed-free feed for horses
- Hikers and horsemen heading south into Trinity Alps Wilderness for overnight trips will require a Wilderness Permit in advance
- Contact the Salmon-Scott River Ranger District, 530-468-5351, to confirm camp, road and trail conditions prior to arrival
- Groups should bring their own hoses and watering buckets
- Grazing is not permitted within or adjacent to the site
- Stock must be held in the corrals or parking area
- Groups are expected to clean the corrals before they leave
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Natural Features
The Klamath National Forest encompasses nearly 2 million acres of land straddling the California and Oregon border.
The Klamath is a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes and, at elevations ranging from 450 to 8,900 feet, is home to diverse plant life and nearly 400 animal species. The partially shaded campground sits at an altitude of 5,800 feet.
Nearby Attractions
A short drive away, the Carter Meadows Summit is accessible for day hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail to Hidden and South Fork Lakes.
Recreation
The Carter Meadows Horse Group Site is adjacent to the Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail. From this site, groups can ride to three trailheads that access several wilderness lakes and many miles of trails.
Fishing is available in nearby streams and wilderness lakes.
Contact Information
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11263 N. HWY. 3 FORT JONES CA 96032
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530-468-5351
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Interstate 5 near Yreka, California, take the south Yreka exit onto Highway 3 south and continue for 23 miles. Turn right on Highway 93 toward Cecilville and continue 12 miles to Carter Meadows Summit. Approximately 1/2 mile beyond the summit, turn left on Road 39N08. The Group Site is another 1/4 mile on the right.
