Kerrick Corral Horse Camp

Kerrick Corral Horse Camp is located near Aspen Meadow Pack Station in the Stanislaus National Forest. To reach the undeveloped camping area, take Crabtree Road off Highway 108 just east of Cold Springs and drive 7.5 miles. Just before the pack station turn right onto forest road 4N25. Kerrick Corral Horse Camp is a quarter mile down that road on the left.

Kerrick Corral Horse Camp is in a beautiful forest area with many trails leading off from it. Popular riding destinations are Bell Meadow, Pine Valley, and beyond them, the entire Emigrant Wilderness. Use of the campground is first-come, first served.

History Note: Kerrick Corral was named for one of members of the Kerrick family who crossed the Sonora-Walker River Trail over the Sierra by wagon in 1853.

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Kerrick Corral Horse Camp Basics
Kerrick Corral Horse Camp Location:	On Crabtree Road, 7½ miles off Highway 108
Elevation:	6,940 feet
Miles/Driving time:	Sonora - 35 miles, 45 minutes
Camping Season:	Open late-May through October, weather permitting
Number of Sites:
Max. People per Site:	6 per campsite
Vehicles per Site:	None designated
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Stanislaus National Forest in partnership with Backcountry Horsemen of California - Mid Valley Unit
Summit Ranger Station:	(209) 965-3434

Reservations
No Reservations:	All campsites at Kerrick Corral Horse Camp are first-come, first-served.
Maximum Vehicle Length:	None designated
Accessible Sites:	None designated
Fees:	None
Check-in, check-out:	Any time

Kerrick Corral Horse Camp Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, tie rails, no potable water
Showers:	Next to Pinecrest Lake store
Dump Station:	At Pinecrest Dump off Highway 108
Attractions near Kerrick Corral Horse Camp:	Ride down to beautiful and secluded Bell Meadow. Take a look at the well-equipped Pine Valley Horse Camp. Follow trails into the Emigrant Wilderness. Visit the Aspen Meadow Pack Station. Drive out to Gianelli Cabin trailhead or Crabtree Camp. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers

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General Camping Information

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. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

Kerrick Corral Horse Camp

Stanislaus National Forest Attractions

The Stanislaus National Forest in Tuolumne County has many wonderful destinations to explore. Those who bring their horses to Kerrick Corral Horse Camp are close to good riding trails into the Emigrant Wilderness.

It's hard to beat Pinecrest Lake for boating and fishing.
Visit nearby geologic wonders such as Columns of the Giants and Trail of the Gargoyles.
Kennedy Meadows offers lodging, a pack station, and a restaurant.
Find excellent fishing in the Clark Fork, Stanislaus River, Pinecrest Lake, Lyons Reservoir, and Beardsley Reservoir.
Take popular hiking trails into the Emigrant Wilderness and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
Saddle up for a trail ride at Kennedy Meadows or Aspen Meadows.
Explore the OHV routes at Niagara Creek and other locations.
Take off mountain biking along the network of logging roads.
Find a number of dedicated Horse Camps in the area.
Stop at scenic overlooks at Donnell Vista and farther up Sonora Pass.
At Twain Harte enjoy weekly, outdoor summer concerts along with good restaurants and shops.
The Clark Fork has good camping, fishing, and hiking.
Drive up scenic Sonora Pass and over to Leavitt Meadow.

Key Kerrick Corral Horse Camp Regulations

Avoid the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
Dogs should be on leash and attended at all times.
A maximum of 2 licensed vehicles (includes trailers of all kinds) may be parked at each campsite.

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Kerrick Corral Horse Camp
Stanislaus National Forest

Kerrick Corral Horse Camp
Stanislaus National Forest