Horse Riding and Camping
Going on horseback with pack animals into the wilderness can be a wonderful experience.
We have a nice, printable, guide called Horse Sense to help you learn about regulations and tips to make your trip very enjoyable and also help to minimize conflicts with other wilderness users.
You and your stock will enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in Northern California.
Remember that the wilderness is a fragile environment and we need your help to protect and maintain it for future equestrians to enjoy.
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding is widely available on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest as many trails are multiuse trails.
The Weaverville Community Forest is once such area that is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.
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Bridge Camp Campground
Site Open
Located on the North Fork of Stuart Fork Creek, five miles west on County Road 112 and 18 miles from Weaverville, this campground has 10 sites with an average max. trailer size allowed of 20 feet.…
Chanchelulla Wilderness
Chanchelulla Wilderness is a relatively small wilderness area located about 50 miles west of Red Bluff. The Chanchelulla Wilderness was created in 1984 by Congress. The Wilderness features rugged…
East Weaver Group Campground
Site Open
The East Weaver Group Campground is available by reservation only. It offers 10 sites, picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. Located in the Weaverville area at the end of East Weaver Road, on…
Goldfield Campground
Site Closed
Located off of State Hwy 3 on Coffee Creek Road. This campground offers picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. There is no piped water.
Hayfork Area
The South Fork Management Unit (SFMU) is based in Hayfork and contains the Hayfork and Yolla Bolla Ranger Districts. The SFMU encompasses over 590,000 acres. Three major streams from the primary…
Horse Flat Campground
Site Open
Located approximately 40 north on State Route 3 from Weaverville, this campground offers 10 sites. Four site that can accommodate trailers up to 16 feet. Dry Camping only.
Preacher Meadow Campground
Site Open
Preacher Meadow campground is located one mile south of Trinity Center off of State Route 3 and approximately 30 miles from Weaverville.This quiet and serene campground attracts hikers as it is near…
Ripstein Campground
Site Open
Ripstein Campground is normally available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 10 tent-only sites. The majority of tent sites have food lockers to deter habituation of black bears.
Shasta Lake Area
** Due to fluctuating water levels on Shasta Lake, visitors are encouraged to contact the Shasta Recreation Company (concessionaire to the Forest Service) @ 530-275-8113 or the Shasta-Trinity…
Trinity Alps Wilderness
The second largest wilderness area in California, the Trinity Alps Wilderness nearly doubled in size by the 1984 California Wilderness Act. In that same year, it was added to the National…