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GeneralA bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.
About Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg
Number of accommodations: 8
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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Showers
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (18)
What Guests Are Saying
Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground offers a beautiful and serene environment, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts. However, there are significant cleanliness issues, including unkempt toilets and overflowing trash, along with poor maintenance of the grounds. Additionally, some visitors reported confusion regarding access due to a locked gate and lack of communication about campground status.
What Guests Are Saying
Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground offers a beautiful and serene environment, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts. However, there are significant cleanliness issues, including unkempt toilets and overflowing trash, along with poor maintenance of the grounds. Additionally, some visitors reported confusion regarding access due to a locked gate and lack of communication about campground status.
Review Summary
richard k
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
Beautiful space. Please clean the toilet they have black spots on them and don’t flush correctly. Last time there working great along with the hot shower
Jen M
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
The gate was locked. There was no combination code on any of the emails. No one answered the phone numbers on the reservation. We were literally stranded with no one to go after a 3 hour drive. My daughter was able to get ahold of someone at Recreation.gov who said he thought the campground was closed for the winter.. Very confusing that we could book and pay for a reservation at a closed campground. I would give negative starts if that was an option.
Bernadette U
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
I love this site. It's quiet and serene, and perfect for watching animal life, from quails to rabbits, to roadrunners.
Rex W
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
Found 6 baby rats in toilet, there was rat poop everywhere on toilet,sink and floor. Trash cans were all full all around campground and even containers for horse manure where full of trash. The round had deep potholes and the parking for the trailer in campsite was overgrown and scratched side of trailer. Looked like nobody had checked on campground in weeks even though we had reservations I would expect someone to make sure it was ready. We have camped here for years and this was the worst
Sergio C
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
The camp site was fine but we had a couple problems. The first was strangers driving into the property we rented out so we kicked them out, and the other was that we had no running water so we couldn’t shower and the toilets wouldn’t flush.
Michael G
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
Excellent for groups . Water -flush-toilets - hot showers … need we say more
Emily F
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
The amenities at this horse camp are fantastic, hot showers and potable water! We were the only ones there the entire time we stayed, so it was rather quiet. Unfortunately none of the garbage or manure bins had been emptied in...weeks or months, and they were all full of manure and garbage. The sites are nice, but vegetation has grown in and will scrap the sides of your truck and camper even if you are very careful. Lastly, there really aren't that many riding options from camp. Cactus springs is very technical and I had to turn around. Sawmill is just an out and back on an old road and is super blown out and rocky. The ribbonwood trail was nice, but really more made for mountain biking it seems. Overall it was a decent experience but the camp needs maintenance, tree trimming, garbage removal etc and the trail selection for horses isn't extensive.
richard k
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
One of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at
Janelle G
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
The bushes need to be cut back. They bent 2 people's fenders on the horses trailers trying to get into a space and driving the circle to get out. The big green trash cans were full. The ranger super nice.
Janelle G
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA RIBBONWOOD EQUESTRIAN CG
Need to post trail maps. Luckily we ran into a local that told us were the waterfall was.
Location Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg
Address:
54270 Pinecrest Ave Po Box 518
Idyllwild, CA, 92549
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 33.5761 / -116.455
Elevation: 1246 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campfires and Charcoal are not allowed, Campers are allowed to use Propane or gas stoves with a shutoff valve. Call the Idyllwild Ranger Station at 909-382-2922 if clarification is needed. |
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This campground is not available for First Come - First Served camping. Please contact the Idyllwild Ranger Station with any questions. 909-382-2922. |
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Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest |
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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. |
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Please view your Reservation Confirmation Email for the Combo Gate Code. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralA bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.