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Clark Fork Horse Camp
Clark Fork Horse Camp is located past the dump station at Clark Fork Campground, five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There are 13 sites available. Some sites have picnic tables. There are three vault toilets and no potable drinking water. There is a watering trough for stock. Road and parking pads are dirt. Campers are asked to use existing fire rings. Please camp in numbered sites.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Summit Ranger District (HWY 108) Spring 2024: Spring conditions. |
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| Operational Hours: | Campground is scheduled to be open from last Saturday in May through October, weather permitting. |
| Reservations: | First come, first served. No reservations may be made for Clark Fork Horse Camp. |
| Fees: | The Forest Service in conjunction with Backcountry Horsemen of California Mid-Valley Unit operates Clark Fork Horse Camp and suggests a donation to cover the cost of maintaining the campground. |
| Permit Info: | If you wish to use a stove, grill, or have a campfire it is recommended, but not required, that you get a campfire permit. This FREE Permit can be obtained at preventwildfiresca.org or at any ranger station. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. |
| Open Season: | May - October |
| Restrictions: | Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is six. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Often, locations destroyed by thoughtless campers must be closed to restore the area's natural health. Help ensure your favorite area remains open. |
| Closest Towns: | Communities with gas and/or groceries:
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| Water: | Potable water is not available. Untreated water available from stream (if flowing). Treat water. |
| Restroom: | Several vault toilets are located throughout the campground. RV dump station available. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service in partnership with the Backcountry Horseman of California, Mid-Valley Unit |
General Information
Directions: 25 miles east of Pinecrest on Clark Fork Road, near Clark Fork Campground and Iceberg Meadow Trailhead.Activities
Horse Camping
| No. of Sites | 14 |
Horse Riding
Featured Events
- Silly Songs and Nature Crafts at Pinecrest Amphitheater
Date(s): Jun 25, 2024 - Jul 30, 2024 - Junior Ranger Club at Pinecrest Fishing Pier
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 - Campfire Programs at Pinecrest Amphitheater
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 - Yoga at Pinecrest Beach #3
Date(s): Jun 27, 2024 - Aug 8, 2024 - Me-Wuk Lifeways (Summit Ranger Station)
Date(s): Jun 27, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024 - Fishing Fridays at Pinecrest Fishing Pier
Date(s): Jun 28, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024 - Tree ID with the Ranger at Pinecrest (Miwok and Summit Ranger District)
Date(s): Jun 28, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024 - Wildflower Walk and Making Tracks at the Summit Ranger Station
Date(s): Jun 29, 2024 - Aug 3, 2024
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