Campground · CA
HORSE CREEK
HORSE CREEK is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (5/10) and eases to its lowest in March (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 4 water hookups
- 84 RV sites
- Max RV length 50 ft
Activities: DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING, BOATING, FISHING, HORSEBACK RIDING, INFORMATION SITE, PHOTOGRAPHY, SWIMMING, BIRDING
How much does it cost to camp at Horse Creek Campground?
There is an entrance station that is intermittently open. It is volunteer camp host operated with Park Rangers supplementing the times. There is no cash or checks accepted at this time. Campsites can be reserved at Recreation.gov website. The reservations close 24 hours before date of arrival. Please read the information regarding each site. Some sites have vehicle restrictions, tent restrictions, etc. There is a $5.00 fee for an extra vehicle or a visitor vehicle. Please pay for the extra vehicle when making your reservations. If the vehicle does not fit on the parking pad, there are two overflow parking areas. One area is subject to flooding and not a guarantee.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.