Agnew Horse Camp Campground Inyo National Forest California

Agnew Horse Camp Overview

Agnew Horse Camp has 4 equestrian campsites located in a forest area just west of Mammoth Lakes in the Inyo National Forest. It is also adjacent to the main Agnew Meadows Campground and group camp. At Agnew Horse Camp, 2 of the sites can have up to 6 guests and 2 vehicles. The other 2 sites can have up to 12 guests and 4 vehicles. Each site only has 1 horse corral. The max vehicle length at each site ranges from 30ft-60ft. However, the road to the facility is narrow and a single-lane. They recommend a max trailer length of 25ft. Agnew Horse Camp allows for RV, trailer, as well as tent camping. Many pine trees provide plenty of shade. Also, there is a max of 2 pets per site and there is good cell coverage here. Agnew Horse Camp is open from late May until early October.

Bears frequent the area so the use of bear-proof lockers is important. Also, mosquitoes can be abundant in early to mid summer. In addition, this campground only allows one RV per single site. Most sites can accommodate 2 extra vehicles with an additional fee per vehicle.

Amenities at this campground and campsites include drinking water, parking, fire pits and rings, as well as grills. Also, there are picnic tables, food lockers, and horse hitching posts. Reds Meadow Pack Station and Resort has a general store and cafe. Some close by RV dump stations include Mammoth Community Water District (11mi east), Mammoth Mountain RV Park (10mi east), and Old Shady Rest Campground / New Shady Rest Campground (9.5mi east).

Agnew Horse Camp – Area & Recreation

Some of the more popular activities to do in the area are picnicking, horseback riding, and hiking. Also, fishing and photography are popular. Some good trails to hike are High Trail, Shadow Creek Trail, and River Trail. These are all for hiking and horseback riding. Also, trailheads to the Ansel Adams Wilderness and Pacific Crest Trail are also in the vicinity. However, some of the terrain can be challenging for horses, especially due to the high elevation. Fishing for trout in the many nearby lakes or the North Fork of the San Joaquin River is popular too.

The Devils Postpile National Monument is also nearby for a day trip. The town of Mammoth is also fun to visit. Black bears, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika, and many species of fish and birds live in the area.

This campground requires a Forest Service access fee. Call 760-924-5500 for questions. Also, hiking within the Inyo Wilderness requires a special permit for overnight stays.

Other campgrounds that you might like are Upper Soda Springs, Agnew Meadows, Reds Meadow, Obsidian Flat, Lower Deadman, Silver Lake, or Sierra Meadows Ranch for horse boarding in Mammoth.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Corrals
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Food Storage Locker
• Grills
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Wading
• Wildlife Viewing