Can you reserve a site at Carter Meadows Horse Group?

Yes, Carter Meadows Horse Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Carter Meadows Horse Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Carter Meadows Horse Group.

Are campfires allowed at Carter Meadows Horse Group?

Campfires are allowed at Carter Meadows Horse Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Carter Meadows Horse Group, California — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

The Carter Meadows Horse Group Campground lies at the southern edge of the Klamath National Forest on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Designed for large groups with horses, the camp's proximity to the Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail makes the site popular with riders and hikers.

Recreation

The Carter Meadows Horse Group Site is adjacent to the Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail. From this site, groups can ride to three trailheads that access several wilderness lakes and many miles of trails.

Fishing is available in nearby streams and wilderness lakes.

Facilities

The Carter Meadows Horse Group Site is designed for up to 25 people and 25 horses. It includes an area for dispersed tent or trailer camping and three sections of corrals of varying sizes: seven one-horse corrals, three 2-horse corrals and three 3-4 horse corrals.

The site also includes a gravel parking area, a gated entrance, a hitch rack and a mounting ramp.

Natural Features

The Klamath National Forest encompasses nearly 2 million acres of land straddling the California and Oregon border.

The Klamath is a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes and, at elevations ranging from 450 to 8,900 feet, is home to diverse plant life and nearly 400 animal species. The partially shaded campground sits at an altitude of 5,800 feet.

Nearby Attractions

A short drive away, the Carter Meadows Summit is accessible for day hikes along the Pacific Crest Trail to Hidden and South Fork Lakes.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 25 people per site
Loops: AREA CARTER MEADOWS HORSE GROUP

Site types

1 Group Equestrian

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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1 campsite at Carter Meadows Horse Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 10:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA CARTER MEADOWS HORSE GROUP	Group Equestrian	—	Gravel	—	25	🐾

Getting there

From Interstate 5 near Yreka, California, take the south Yreka exit onto Highway 3 south and continue for 23 miles. Turn right on Highway 93 toward Cecilville and continue 12 miles to Carter Meadows Summit. Approximately 1/2 mile beyond the summit, turn left on Road 39N08. The Group Site is another 1/4 mile on the right.

41.22200, -122.91100 · 41°13'19.2"N 122°54'39.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	53	59	65	73	81	90	89	83	70	54	46
Low °F	28	30	32	35	40	45	51	49	43	36	31	28
Precip in	3.5	2.8	2.4	1.4	1.6	0.7	0.5	0.3	0.4	1.3	2.3	3.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Carter Meadows Horse Group

Can you reserve a site at Carter Meadows Horse Group?: Yes, Carter Meadows Horse Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Carter Meadows Horse Group have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Carter Meadows Horse Group?: Yes, pets are allowed at Carter Meadows Horse Group.
Are campfires allowed at Carter Meadows Horse Group?: Campfires are allowed at Carter Meadows Horse Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Carter Meadows Horse Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Carter Meadows Horse Group's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$50 per night

Restrictions:

Group campsite available by reservation only.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Carter Meadows Horse Group

Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trinity River (CA) 13.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eagle Creek (CA) 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shadow Creek Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
Big Flat Campground 10.7 mi · Campground
Big Flat Campground (Klamath NF) 10.8 mi · Campground
Idlewild Campground 10.8 mi · Campground
Goldfield Campground 10.9 mi · Campground
East Fork Campground 11.3 mi · Campground
Scott Mountain Campground 11.6 mi · Campground
Horse Flat Campground 12.1 mi · Campground
Mulebridge Campground 12.6 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 530-468-5351
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Carter Meadows Horse Group