Campground

Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground

Klamath National Forest, California

About this campground

The Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is located at the Southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salmon River.

The Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is adjacent to the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Russian Wilderness and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Campsite #6 offers pull-through parking and four iron horse corrals measuring 12' x 12'.

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Latitude
41.219661° N
Longitude
122.910314° W
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Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in

Site types

  • Equestrian sites

Features

For campers

  • ADA access
  • Picnic table
  • Fires
  • Drinking waterCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Pull-through sites
  • Water hookups

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

The Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is located at the Southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Offering a total of six equestrian sites, only one of these sites, #6, is available for reservation.

Facilities

Campsite #6 offers pull-through parking and four iron horse corrals measuring 12' x 12'.

Recreation

The Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is adjacent to the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Russian Wilderness and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. From this site, you can ride to three trailheads that access several wilderness lakes and countless miles of trails.

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, 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 elevation of 5,800 feet.

Nearby Attractions

Trinity Alps Wilderness, Russian Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail all are nearby and offer hiking and horseback riding opportunities.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

The official source does not publish a separate activity list.

Amenities and facility features

    Recreation sites

    Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

    Equestrian Non-Electric

    6 sites
    Reservation type
    Site-Specific
    Equipment
    Horse
    Maximum vehicles
    2
    Check-in
    2:00 PM
    Check-out
    10:00 AM
    Accessible sites
    6 flagged accessible

    Site rules, inventory & rates

    Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

    Site rules

    Reservation cutoff
    1 day before arrival
    Maximum published vehicles
    2 vehicles per site
    Check-in
    2:00 PM
    Check-out
    10:00 AM
    Food storage
    Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Klamath National Forest.
    Fire and stove use
    The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
    Pets
    Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

    Inventory window

    Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

    Currently bookable through
    Oct 18, 2026
    Next release
    Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
    Next book-through date
    Jun 15, 2027
    Group sites bookable through
    Oct 18, 2027

    Published seasons & rates

    SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
    Peak SeasonMay 18, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026Equestrian Non-Electric$10——
    Peak SeasonJun 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Equestrian Non-Electric$10——
    Peak SeasonJun 15, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027Equestrian Non-Electric$10——
    Peak SeasonJun 15, 2028 – Oct 18, 2028Equestrian Non-Electric$10——

    Important facility notices

    Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

    • No RV hookups available
    • Please bring your own buckets for watering
    • Dogs must be leashed
    • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

    Getting there & contact

    Official directions

    From Callahan, CA, take County Road 93 west towards Cecilville. Drive 12 miles and turn left at the sign for Hidden Horse and Carter Meadows. Hidden Horse is less than 2 miles down the road, on your left.

    Facility contact

    530-468-5351

    Sources

    Recreation.gov official facility record — Hidden Horse Equestrian CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Hidden Horse Equestrian CampgroundHidden Horse Equestrian Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Hidden Horse Equestrian CampgroundRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory