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Horseback Rides Big Bear

Horseback Riding @ Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, California

Big Bear Lake

Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneertown Road
Big Bear City, CA 92314
+19095856482

Big Bear Carriages
Carriage Rides
Pine Knot Ave @ Pedder Rd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
+19095842277

Oak Springs Ranch Riding Area
182 Fawnskin Road
Apple Valley, CA 92308

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corral
Horse Corral Camp @ Mission Springs, San Gorgonio

Big Bear Lake Area
Horse Campgrounds

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Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground
Big Pine Flat Road
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
+18774446777

Green Spot Equestrian Group Campground
1908 Wildhorse Meadows Road #2N23
Big Bear, CA 92314

Heartbar Equestrian Group Camp
Highway 38
Angeles Oaks, CA
+18774446777

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Mission Springs Camp & Corrals
PCT Camp: Sand to Snow
San Gorgonio Wilderness Trailhead
(dirt road access @ Heart Bar Campground)

Wild Horse Equestrian Campground
46620 Highway 38
Angeles Oaks, CA
+18774446777

Mountains

see also – Los Angeles Horseback Riding

Horseback Rides Bishop

Horse Rentals Eastern Sierra
Horseback Riding near Bishop

US Highway 395 California

Rovana Horse

Cottonwood Pack Station
Horseshow Meadow Road #16S02
Lone Pine, CA 93545
+15594782258 summer
+17608728331 all year

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit
3244 Lake Mary Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
+17609342434

McGee Creek Pack Station
2990 McGee Creek Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
+17609354324

Mill Pond Equestrian Center
590 Rocking K Rd
Bishop, CA 93514
+17608736037

horseback

Onion Valley Pack Station
Onion Valley Rd
Independence, CA

Pine Creek Pack Station
85 Pine Creek Rd
Bishop, CA 93514
+17603872797

Rainbow Pack Outfitters
5845 South Lake Rd
Bishop, CA 93514
+17608738877

Rock Creek Pack Station
Upper Rock Creek Canyon
9001 Rock Creek Rd
Bishop, CA 93514
+17609354493

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Horse Camping near Bishop, CA

Horseshow Meadow Road #16S02
Cottonwood Lakes Campground

Reds Meadow Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA

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Horse Camping Areas

USFS Inyo National Forest – Horse Camping

 

see also
OverNight Horse Pack Trips

Camping

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California Camping

California has abundant lands, parks, rivers & reservoirs for outdoor enjoyment & public access; more so than any other state in the nation. No wonder so many move here!

Camping is a very popular activity among residents and travelers alike. Nomads may see it as a necessary life-style choice and others, fair weather campers, get out only in the summer months. Although camping is available all year long in the golden state, much of the region sees winter snowfall more than half the year.

Northern California tends to be wetter in winter, than Southern California. Mountains above 1000′ elevation usually get winter weather between December-April, with snow often lasting well into mid-summer. Check road conditions, fire restrictions and availability in whichever area you choose to camp. Free camping on dirt backroads means obtaining a campfire permit from local rangers.

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Sly Creek Reservoir Campground

Backpacking
Boondocking
Car Camping
Campground Reservations
Dirt Road Camping
Free Camping
Full-Timers
RV Parks
Tent Camping
Truck Camping
VanLife

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Camp Fires Correctly
Campfire Permits
Campfire Safety
Camp Clean
Camp Clueless
Camp Help

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4×4 Camping
All Lake Campgrounds
Best View Camp Sites
Cabin Camping
California Camping Fishing
California Dirt Roads
California Off Road Areas
Central Valley Reservoirs
Creek Campgrounds
Creekside Camping
Dirt Cheap Camping
Fire Lookouts for Rent
Free RV Camping
Horsepack Camping
RV Camping
SUV Camping
Tent Cabins
Yellow Post Campsites
Your Public Lands

Blue Lake, Modoc National Forest
Blue Lake, Modoc National Forest
Free Camping North Lassen
Free Camping @ North Lassen
BLM South Yuba River Camp
BLM South Yuba River Camp

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Llama Pack Trips

Llama Packing Trips

Pack Animals for backcountry trips are not limited to only horses. Goats, mules, donkeys and llamas are also used for wilderness trekking and backcountry trips. Llama outfits can offer overnight lodging, as well as meals, on their beautiful, rural properties.

Llama Pack Camping California

Pack llamas for rent. At one time there were dozens of California llama outfitters, now-a-days there are only a few of these types of businesses left, as we display in the list below.

Fort Bragg, CA

Lodging and Llamas
18301 Old Coast Hwy
707-964-7191
2 fully furnished cottages,
hot tubs, fireplace, pet friendly

Julian, CA

Wikiup Bed & Breakfast Inn
1645 Whispering Pines Dr.
800-694-5487
Llama Petting Hours: 9am – 5pm daily

Grass Valley, CA

Highland Llama Trekkers
14223 Highland Dr.
530-273-8105
Llama sales & Pack trips

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Many people confused llamas with alpacas, but they are indeed two different animals. Llamas are larger, growing to twice the size of alpacas and llamas belong to the camel family. Alpacas are very much herd animals, while llamas are more independent minded. Alpacas also tend to be a bit more skittish than llamas. Differences Between Llamas and Alpacas

As the number of pack animal outfitters within California have decreased, over the past 2 decades – alpaca farms have instead tripled.

alpaca farm tour

Alpacas farms may offer visitor tours, boarding and sales, breeding, but no wilderness treks; Sometimes they sell alpaca fiber (otherwise known as yarn), and they may have alpaca gifts and handmade items for sale.

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Alpaca Farms in California

(visits by appointment only, call first to confirm)

Alba Alpacas
80 Feghali Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
858-337-4656

A & M Ranch
Madera Ranchos
RV Camp sites
Madera, CA

Alpacas of El Dorado
4535 Boo Bear Lane
Somerset, CA 95684
530-642-8082

Alpacas of Somerset Farm
8226 Stoney Creek Rd
Somerset, CA 95684
530-620-6033
530-744-7474

Arapaho Rose Alpacas
10702 Arapaho Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
530-223-3364

Loomis Alpacas
3600 Holly Hill Lane
Loomis, CA 95650
916-768-0735

RockStar Alpacas
16440 Bonney Road
Royal Oaks, CA 95076
831-212-3695

Sierra Rose Alpacas
15895 Greenhorn Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
530-272-1218

The Alpaca ​Hacienda
31755 Rancho Vista Road
Temecula, CA
951-440-9021
Tours, boarding & Sales only

 


Smith River Camping California

Panther Flat

Forests & Parks near
Smith River California

Del Norte Redwoodspinetree
Florence Keller Park
Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP
Siskiyou Wilderness
Six Rivers National Forest
Smith River NRA

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Campgrounds along the Smith River

listed from north to south

Patrick Creek Campground (open May – Sept)

Grassy Flat Campground (open May – Sept)

Panther Flat Campground (open all year)
coin operated showers; walk to town, Gasquet, CA

North Fork Campground (open all year)

Jedediah Smith Redwoods
State Park Campground
(open all year)

Big Flat Campground (open May – Oct)
remote location, off County Road 405

Florence Keller Park
County Park & Campground
@ US Hwy 101

Panther Flat CG

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Dispersed Camping on River

Water

NFS Cabin Rentals

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PDF Smith River Map & Guide
6.5  MB download
20 page river guide w/ trailheads mileage and information, navigable runs detailed, campgrounds, picnic sites, fire lookout tower, plus cabin rentals

USDA Smith River page

Smith River NRA Visitor Center
10600 Highway 199
Gasquet, CA 95543
707-457-3131

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Off Road Camper List

4x4 Camping

The Basics

clothing, first aid kit, maps
sweater/fleece, light jacket, heavy jacket
coveralls, boots, shoes
hats, gloves, socks

Food , Ice Chest, Chair, Sleeping Bag, Tent, Tarps, Tools

The large list below might seem absurd for a typical camping trip, but if you are planning a full week of tent campin’ w/ 4 wheelin’ in the high country, then many items may come in handy. Gear-heads will appreciate the fun times and the break downs. Remember, repairs are just part of the adventure!

4x4 Camping

Items specific to off-road travel –

air pressure gauge
allen wrenches
crescent wrench
electrical tape
crimp connectors
grease
pliers
set of open end wrenches/combo wrenches
pocket/utility knife
socket set
screw driver set
pry bar
bailing wire and wire cutters
tie-rod puller/Pitman arm puller
dental pick
telescopic magnet
small lengths of angle iron
tubing/flare wrenches
snap ring pliers
BFH
vise grips
impact driver
JB weld/solder seal
left handed drill & tap/easy out
socket adapter, extension
Locktite
chisel & punch
fresh duct tape
flare tool
bolt cutters
metal shears
disposable gloves
handcleaner
WD40 lubricant
propane canisters & torch
silicone seal / gasket material
brake cleaner
starter fluid
rags
lug wrench
tire plugs
welding sticks
welding goggles

Camp Light

headlamp
spot light
work light
flashlights
batteries
propane lantern
generator
battery pack

Camp Fires in California

Camp Fire

campfire permit
firewood
matches & lighter
newspaper
kindling
shovel
hand saw / chain saw
water
bucket
fire extinguisher

Camp Real California

see also –

4×4 Camping in California
4×4 Clubs in California
4×4 Off-Roading
California Back Roads
Campers CheckList (coming soon)
Vehicle Inspection List (PDF download)