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Horse Creek

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.

Warning

General

Due to rising lake levels, individual campsites will be closing for season based their elevation compared to the current and predicted lake levels. This is an annual occurrence, and sites will reopen for reservations once they are out of the water and are ready for use. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Stay tuned for updates, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! If you have any questions, please call the Lake Kaweah headquarters office at 559-597-2301.  

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

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.

Number of accommodations: 80

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 7

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

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Price
🚐 01, Loop: TERM
No Hookups
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🚐 05, Loop: YOKU
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06, Loop: YOKU
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 07, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 08, Loop: YOKU
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09, Loop: YOKU
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 10, Loop: YOKU
No Hookups
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11, Loop: LIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 12, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 13, Loop: LIVE
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14, Loop: LIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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15, Loop: LIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 16, Loop: LIVE
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18, Loop: LIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 19, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 20, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 21, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 22, Loop: LIVE
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23, Loop: LIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 25, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 26, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 27, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 32, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 33, Loop: LIVE
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🚐 34, Loop: SHOR
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🚐 35, Loop: SHOR
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🚐 36, Loop: SHOR
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🚐 37, Loop: SHOR
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🚐 47, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 48, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 49, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 50, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 51, Loop: YOKU
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52, Loop: YOKU
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 53, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 54, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 55, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 57, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 58, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 59, Loop: TERM
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🚐 60, Loop: TERM
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🚐 61, Loop: TERM
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🚐 62, Loop: TERM
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🚐 63, Loop: TERM
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🚐 64, Loop: TERM
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🚐 65, Loop: TERM
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🚐 66, Loop: TERM
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🚐 67, Loop: TERM
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🚐 68, Loop: TERM
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🚐 69, Loop: TERM
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🚐 70, Loop: TERM
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🚐 71, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 72, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 73, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 74, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 75, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 76, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 77, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 78, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 79, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 80, Loop: YOKU
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🚐 81, Loop: CORRAL
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🚐 82, Loop: CORRAL
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🚐 83, Loop: CORRAL
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🚐 84, Loop: CORRAL
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Reviews (275)

What Guests Are Saying

Horse Creek Campground offers stunning views and a serene atmosphere, making it a popular choice for families and nature lovers, particularly due to its proximity to Sequoia National Park. Despite some reviews mentioning cleanliness issues and restroom facilities not being fully operational, many visitors appreciated the friendly rangers, spacious campsites, and abundant wildlife. Overall, guests enjoyed their experiences and expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's beauty and peaceful environment.

Review Summary

3.7
275 reviews
5
42.9%
118
4
22.9%
63
3
11.6%
32
2
10.2%
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1
12.4%
34

Edward J

Verified

May 13, 2021 Stayed at: 30, Loop: LIVE

4

It was a nice campsite had a big cottonwood tree nice table fire pit course in California is beginning to get a little warm so if you don't have an AC best to stay out of the area during the summer months the lake was a little low but had a great great View very comfortable very close to Three Rivers Kings Canyon National Park Sequoia xcetera nice nice visit

Amy T

Verified

May 12, 2021 Stayed at: 10, Loop: YOKU

1

This site (10) should not be used. It was so dangerous we had to leave early. The site is not level (steep incline not even suitable for walking safely, let alone a tent). Additionally there is a large drop off (at least 2 feet) onto steep slippery sand which slides under feet as one attempts to make their way to the fire pit and table. Also, when I checked in, I was told the spot was not good but no alternative was made. The danger is well known by the campsite hosts. The continued use of this site is negligent and represents an easily preventable liability. I just hope the resultant injury caused by the campsite administrators' negligence is not too severe or fatal for the future victim of this dangerous circumstance.

Butch A

Verified

January 29, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: YOKU

5

Great campground just outside Sequoia. A fair amount of road noise during the day, that subsides at night. Very interesting as the lake floods in the spring and slowly lowers during growing season. The number of sites varys with the water lever. We were there in October so much of park was blocked off. Facilities are well maintained. Sites fairly flat. Water tasted good. A great alternative to overpriced commercial facilities in the area.

Nino R

Verified

January 27, 2020 Stayed at: 69, Loop: TERM

3

Clean restrooms and camp sites. Will definitely be back next year

Arthur T

Verified

January 25, 2020 Stayed at: 81, Loop: CORRAL

4

Very peaceful and quiet with amazing views of the mountains and Lake Kaweah. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

Eric M

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 63, Loop: TERM

5

Our second year in a row spending Thanksgiving at Horse Creek. It is a fantastic fall campground. Empty and quiet. The showers get hot, and the toilets flush. Not much more you could ask for.

Have also spent time camping here in the summer. Although a bit busier, it is still one of the quietest and empty campgrounds you can find this close to the gates of the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

Matthew H

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 79, Loop: YOKU

5

We had a great experience with the Horse Creek campsite. Check in was no problem at all and we easily found our space. The campground and facilities were clean and very well cared for and the location in relation to Sequoia National Park is pretty close to perfect. I would not hesitate to use this campsite again in the future.

Pavel G

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 81, Loop: CORRAL

3

Group sites are not very convenient

Diego S

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 25, Loop: LIVE

5

Nice quiet place, friendly staff and easy access

Larry W

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: LIVE

1

Camp Host Was A Joke. We made reservation 2 weeks ahead. When we got to our spot a family of homeless druggies had it. Went to camp host she just said I will give you another spot. I'm 68 yrs old and like our spot because of the restrooms being close. The host then called the people in charge. She came down and said the same thing the camp host said, but she said we could have our original spot for nothing the next time we came. She said she would be back with a paper stating what she said she would do. Never Saw her again. That homeless family and their 2 kids moved to 2 other location while we were there. The host said they would move from one campground to another in the area. They would remove the reservation card and throw it in the trash.

Location Horse Creek

Address:
37843 Sierra Drive
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States

Highway access

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

Latitude & Longitude: 36.3906 / -118.955

Elevation: 208 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate driving time: 1 hr 16 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.

Warning

General

Due to rising lake levels, individual campsites will be closing for season based their elevation compared to the current and predicted lake levels. This is an annual occurrence, and sites will reopen for reservations once they are out of the water and are ready for use. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Stay tuned for updates, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! If you have any questions, please call the Lake Kaweah headquarters office at 559-597-2301.  

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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