One hour SE of Fresno in the rugged foothills of the Sierra Nevada. High
mountains provide an exciting background for fishing and boating at this
popular park, located on the main southern route into Sequoia-Kings Canyon
National Park. From Visalia, 20 mi E on CA 198.

One hour SE of Fresno in the rugged foothills of the Sierra Nevada. High mountains provide an exciting background for fishing and boating at this popular park, located on the main southern route into Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park. From Visalia, 20 mi E on CA 198.

## Overview

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.

## Recreation

Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails
are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie,
bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.

## Facilities

Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails
are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie,
bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.

## Natural Features

The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees.
Shade is limited.

## Nearby Attractions

The Horse Creek campground is 11 miles from Sequoia National Park's southern
entrance station. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and
mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume. It is one
hour more past the entrance station to reach 5,000' and the mightly Sequoias.

Note: Vehicles over 22' will not be allowed up Highway 198 through Sequoia
National Park. It is a 1930s, two lane, switch back, road on the side of a
mountain.

Larger vehicles need to use the northern route on Hwy 180 thorugh Sequoia
National Forest to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. In this area you
can view America's Christmas Tree, The General Grant Tree and access the other
areas. The Visitor Center is shared with the Forest Service and National Park
Service.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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. 
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees. Shade is limited.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Horse Creek campground is 11 miles from Sequoia National Park's southern entrance station. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume. It is one hour more past the entrance station to reach 5,000' and the mightly Sequoias. </p>
<p> Note: Vehicles over 22' will not be allowed up Highway 198 through Sequoia National Park. It is a 1930s, two lane, switch back, road on the side of a mountain. </p>
<p> Larger vehicles need to use the northern route on Hwy 180 thorugh Sequoia National Forest to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. In this area you can view America's Christmas Tree, The General Grant Tree and access the other areas. The Visitor Center is shared with the Forest Service and National Park Service. </p>

There is an entrance station that is intermittently open. It is volunteer camp
host operated with Park Rangers supplementing the times. There is no cash or
checks accepted at this time.

Campsites can be reserved at Recreation.gov website. The reservations close 24
hours before date of arrival.

Please read the information regarding each site. Some sites have vehicle
restrictions, tent restrictions, etc.

There is a $5.00 fee for an extra vehicle or a visitor vehicle. Please pay for
the extra vehicle when making your reservations. If the vehicle does not fit
on the parking pad, there are two overflow parking areas. One area is subject
to flooding and not a guarantee. The other is our pull off area on Hwy 198.
See the map at registration for site location.

All campsites 1, 5-80 and 82-84 are $20.00 per night. Campsite 81 is a double
site and is $40.00 per night.

The America the Beautiful Access and Senior passes offer a discount only. The
Interagency pass (red colored card) does not have a camping discount. Please
enter the number at the time of reservation if using an Access or Senior Card.

Non camping showers are available at $5.00 per person. See a ranger or host on
duty to make a credit card purchase at this time. Another option is the coin
operated shower at Slick Rock Recreation Area.

Non camping dump station is available at $5.00 per unit. Please see ranger or
host on duty for credit card purchase. We cannot take cash at this time.

All vehicles should obtain a parking pass upon registration. See a staff
member for the colored pass.

All campers must set up on their site. Failure to do so will forfeit the site.
Set up before you head out to explore the area.

Driveway for campsite. Not very long. Can take two vehicles, one vehicle with one trailer or a 28' RV.

Campsite #5

Spring time view from Fee Building Mar 2021

Horse Creek Campground- Lake Kaweah

Campground sign in front of Fee Building/Registration.

Horse Creek Campground sign

Pull Through driveway. From the gate first site on right.

Campsite #1

As lake levels rise, the spring time view of the lake increases at the campground

Fee Sign located at the Fee Building/Registration area,  Horse Creek Campground

Horse Creek Campground fee Sign

Horse Creek

Bright blue lake, clear sky, green hills on shore

Peaceful Lake

Kaweah Lake

## Overview

Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area (ERMA) contains the only
Sequoia grove complex managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The groves are
located on Case Mountain, approximately 7 miles southeast of the town of Three
Rivers, California. The complex is comprised of six distinct sequoia grove
units, which total about 444 acres. The recreation area includes dozens of
miles of mountain bike, foot, and equestrian trails, picnic tables, and
endless opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, and exploration
in the foothills of the Sierras. The area is also part of the nearly 20,000
acre Kaweah Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) designated in the
Bakersfield Resource Management Plan for protection of the Case Mountain giant
sequoia groves, other sensitive plant and animal species, riparian areas, and
cultural resources.

Note: It is over 10 miles and 6,500 feet of elevation gain to the Case
Mountain grove from the Skyline Drive trailhead. Access to other groves in the
complex requires permission to cross private property on the summit of Case
Mountain. All public access to Case Mountain ERMA is non-motorized.

<p> </p>

<h2>Overview</h2>

<p>Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area (ERMA) contains the only Sequoia grove complex managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The groves are located on Case Mountain, approximately 7 miles southeast of the town of Three Rivers, California. The complex is comprised of six distinct sequoia grove units, which total about 444 acres. The recreation area includes dozens of miles of mountain bike, foot, and equestrian trails, picnic tables, and endless opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, and exploration in the foothills of the Sierras. The area is also part of the nearly 20,000 acre Kaweah Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) designated in the Bakersfield Resource Management Plan for protection of the Case Mountain giant sequoia groves, other sensitive plant and animal species, riparian areas, and cultural resources.</p>

<p>Note: It is over 10 miles and 6,500 feet of elevation gain to the Case Mountain grove from the Skyline Drive trailhead. Access to other groves in the complex requires permission to cross private property on the summit of Case Mountain. All public access to Case Mountain ERMA is non-motorized.</p>

Bird's eye view of the park

Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area

Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge is part of the cooperatively-managed Blue
Ridge Wildlife Habitat Area, an 11,000-acre area set aside as an important
roosting area located close to historic nesting and foraging habitat for the
California condor. The Refuge is administered by the Hopper Mountain National
Wildlife Refuge Complex in Ventura, California.

There are three principal private owners and four public owners: the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the USDA Forest Service,
and California Department of Fish and Game. This refuge consists of almost 900
acres of coniferous forests dominated by ponderosa pine and incense cedar.

<p>Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge is part of the cooperatively-managed Blue Ridge Wildlife Habitat Area, an 11,000-acre area set aside as an important roosting area located close to historic nesting and foraging habitat for the California condor. The Refuge is administered by the Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Ventura, California.

<p>There are three principal private owners and four public owners: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the USDA Forest Service, and California Department of Fish and Game. This refuge consists of almost 900 acres of coniferous forests dominated by ponderosa pine and incense cedar.

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