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Horse Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Three Rivers · California · Kaweah Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Kaweah Lake |
| Location | Three Rivers · California · Kaweah Lake · 36.39056, -118.95472 · Map |
| Sites | 80 public sites counted from the federal listing — 76 standard nonelectric; 4 equestrian nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 4 of 80 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 4 of 80 sites Sewer hookups at 4 of 80 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 4 of 80 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 68 sites · 30 ft: 57 sites · 35 ft: 31 sites · 40 ft: 18 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | 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. The other is our pull off area on Hwy 198. See the map at registration for site location. All campsites 1, 5-80 and 82-84 are $20.00 per night. Campsite 81 is a double site and is $40.00 per night. The America the Beautiful Access and Senior passes offer a discount only. The Interagency pass (red colored card) does not have a camping discount. Please enter the number at the time of reservation if using an Access or Senior Card. All vehicles should obtain a parking pass upon registration. See a staff member for the colored pass. All campers must set up on their site. Failure to do so will forfeit the site. Set up before you head out to explore the area. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:30 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 83 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | AmphitheaterCampground hostDrinking waterDump stationFlush toiletsShowersWater spigots |
| Phone | 559-597-2301 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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. 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. 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. 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.
Directions, from the listing
From Visalia, CA, take HWY 198 for 20 miles east. Follow signs to Horse Creek Campground.
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Trip Card — Horse Creek
Three Rivers · California · Kaweah Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Three Rivers · California · Kaweah Lake |
| Fees | 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 … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 4 · full hookups at 4 |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 80 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233692 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.