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NOTE: Reservations are required at least 1 day in advance of your planned arrival date. No same-day or first-come-first-served reservations.

Horse Creek Campground- Lake Kaweah
Campsite #1
As lake levels rise, the spring time view of the lake increases at the campground
Horse Creek Campground sign
Campsite #5

Featured amenities

Showers Showers

Available sites

80 total sites

About Horse Creek

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Sep 8 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

80 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 05, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 06, Loop: YOKU Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 07, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 09, Loop: YOKU Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 10, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 11, Loop: LIVE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 12, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 13, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 14, Loop: LIVE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: LIVE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 16, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 17, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 18, Loop: LIVE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 19, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 20, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 21, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 22, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 23, Loop: LIVE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 25, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 27, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 28, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 29, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 30, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 31, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 32, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 33, Loop: LIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 34, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 35, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 36, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 37, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 38, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 39, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 40, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 41, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 42, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 43, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 44, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 45, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 46, Loop: SHOR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 47, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 48, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 49, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 50, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 51, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 52, Loop: YOKU Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 53, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 54, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 55, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 56, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 57, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 58, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 59, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 60, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 61, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 62, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 63, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 64, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 65, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 66, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 67, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 68, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 69, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 70, Loop: TERM RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 71, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 72, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 73, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 74, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 75, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 76, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 77, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 78, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 79, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 80, Loop: YOKU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🏕️ 81, Loop: CORRAL Equestrian
16 guests
🏕️ 82, Loop: CORRAL Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 83, Loop: CORRAL Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 84, Loop: CORRAL Equestrian
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (288)

What Guests Are Saying

Horse Creek Campground offers stunning views and a serene atmosphere, making it a delightful choice for families and nature enthusiasts. While some amenities, particularly restrooms and showers, were closed or in poor condition, many visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the portable toilets and the overall beauty of the site. The campground's proximity to Sequoia National Park and friendly rangers contributed to a positive experience for most campers, despite minor maintenance issues.

Review Summary

3.8
288 reviews
5
44.4%
128
4
22.2%
64
3
11.5%
33
2
10.1%
29
1
11.8%
34

Steven K

Verified

December 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LIVE

4

We enjoyed our stay at Horse Creek. The only C.O.E. we have stayed at that does not have electric at the sites. But that is understandable since the campground is under water once and awhile. Although the large amount of driftwood available makes for a free campfire. Restrooms are dated but served there purpose. Would definitely consider staying here if we are ever in the area again.

Linda B

Verified

December 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: SHOR

3

Have enjoyed staying here for many years, but so disappointed that the restrooms are not being kept up. One is totally closed down because of water damage from the lake rising last year. But in the other one it still does not have hot water for a long time. The restroom is equipped for showers but no hot water!!!!!

Robin M

Verified

December 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LIVE

4

Wonderful quiet spot- perfect jumping off point to see Sequoia. The wonderful views and ample driftwood made for wonderful campfires. Caution for bigger rigs- it's NOT very easy to get level- most sites NOT flat. Seemed easier for smaller rigs.

Kristen C

Verified

January 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: LIVE

5

I just needed a small getaway from the city to recharge in nature and this was the perfect little spot. I think the only bummer is that it is right next to the highway so there was the sound of cars occasionally. I also didn't know the lake was completely dried up at these sites so you have to drive down a bit to get to Kaweah Lake. However, it was a cute spot, there weren't many other campers (which I liked because I wanted to feel alone haha), and the camp host was very friendly and helpful. Three Rivers is super close so that's a fun place to visit and Visalia is really close, which is where some of my family lives. There was wood all over the place so you don't have to worry about buying firewood. The bathrooms are a bit of a walk and one of them was out of service so it was even more of a walk for people on the other side of the campground, but I enjoyed the walks personally. There is also no hot water as far as I'm aware, so cold showers! The stars at night were beautiful. Spot #30 was mine and I absolutely loved it. It had a tree on it and I really wanted that haha

Dirlene W

Verified

February 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: YOKU

4

Friendly ranger and clean bathrooms. Major clean up was underway to clear driftwood and debris. Excellent birding!

Steve H

Verified

February 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: YOKU

4

Sure would be nice if I could just drive to the camp, pay and stay. Some of my friends are old and would rather call a person to reserve a camp

Roekmini P

Verified

February 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: YOKU

3

The hike to the bathrooms was the longest I have had at any campground because the bathrooms near us were closed. The only bathrooms open right now are next to campsite 12. Otherwise it was good and had beautiful views. Somewhat difficult to find flat ground to put tents up on though. We tried fishing, but didn't catch any.

Ivan S

Verified

March 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: YOKU

5

a great spot.
Thank You

Rachel G

Verified

March 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: CORRAL

5

Great spot to get away to quickly and see the stars. Clean and easy to access.

Amara Lee B

Verified

March 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: SHOR

5

Big open spaces! Way bigger than the pictures show! Wow! The pull through sites are very very easy to get into …we have a seventeen footer and a truck. The weather was nice in March. Book it!

Location & Directions for Horse Creek

37843 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States

Elevation: 208 ft

Getting There

From Visalia, CA, take HWY 198 for 20 mi east. Follow signs to Horse Creek Campground.

Nearest town

Three Rivers, CA - 6.2 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Highway access

Horse Creek Campground is accessible via HWY 198, which is approximately 20 miles east of Visalia, CA.

Nearby National Park

Sequoia National Park

Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Approximate driving time: 19 min

Kings Canyon National Park

Big Stump Entrance Station

Approximate driving time: 47 min

Yosemite National Park

Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (76 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Park Hours:
  • Peak Season: . Gate closes at .
  • Non-Peak Season: . Gate closes at .
  • Access to the shoreline may vary from month to month
  • After hours, the entrance is closed to inbound traffic
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Be campfire safe. Do not leave the campfire unattended. The campfire should be completely cold / put out upon departure. 
  • Lake Kaweah Park Rules and Regulations are posted at the information board.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

NOTE: Reservations are required at least 1 day in advance of your planned arrival date. No same-day or first-come-first-served reservations.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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