Hidden Horse Campground is along a fork of the Salmon River in the Klamath National Forest. The campground is 14 miles west of the small community of Callahan on Highway 3, north of Trinity Lake. The campground is designed for those with horses. Campers enjoy setting out on horseback from trailheads near the campground. Riders can make a loop that includes Long Gulch Lake and Trail Gulch Lake or take the Pacific Crest Trail and connect to trails to Hidden Lakes or South Forks Lakes.
Hidden Horse Campground has 6 campsites, each with a 12-foot by 12-foot corral stalls. Sites are suitable for RVs, trailers, and tents. Each campsite can only accommodate one horse trailer. Equestrians find a manure bin, along with some muck buckets. With no water troughs at the corrals, water must be brought to the horses in buckets.
| Hidden Horse Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Hidden Horse Campground Location: | Off Cecilville Road just west of Carter Meadows Summit, 14 miles west of Callahan |
| Elevation: | 5,875 feet |
| Mileages from gateway cities: |
Weed - 51 miles
Redding - 122 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 6 |
| Camping Season: | June through October |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Scott River Ranger District: | (530) 842-6131 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Hidden Horse Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Campsite #5 has been designated as accessible. |
| Fees: | $10 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM |
| Hidden Horse Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Hidden Horse Campground: | Ride on the many trails leading south. Ride the Pacific Crest Trail from Carter Meadows Summit. Fish in nearby streams. Drive to Callahan and then south to Trinity Lake for boating, waterskiing, and fishing.
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to the Klamath National Forest features many scenic and interesting places to explore. Campers at Hidden Horse Campground are along a fork of the Salman River and near several great riding trails. Those venturing south can take advantage of all the recreation at beautiful Trinity Lake.
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