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.

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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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

Kim F

Verified

May 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: YOKU

3

People next to us had two barking dogs. Once a ranger showed up I asked if they would address the issue. She said she would but then never did.

Darlyn H

Verified

May 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: YOKU

5

over all a great experience, well taken care of by the staff. The restroom has showers!! By far one of the best campsite!

John D

Verified

May 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: TERM

4

Great campground for Sequoia NP. Bathroom/restrooms as clean as you can expect for a campground. Working showers with hot water. Road noise can be heard but is not unbearable. RVs need to take note of quiet hours and shut there generators off, take note quiet hours are (10pm-6am)!!. No where to wash kitchenware for campers, many would wash there kitchenware under the fresh water spouts and in the bathrooms, not good! Campers please take a bucket and wash your dirty pots in your own campsite. Last point, the lack of campers using the wash facilities for basic hygiene was actually quite disturbing.

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 ft) 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.

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.

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.

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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