Pine Valley Horse Camp

Pine Valley Horse Camp is near the Crabtree trailhead for the Emigrant Wilderness. Take the Crabtree Road off Highway 108 just east of Cold Springs and drive 10½ miles. Two miles beyond the Aspen Meadow Pack Station, keep to the right on Forest Road 4N26 and then turn right down a gravel road. The two miles of dirt road between the pack station and the turnoff onto the gravel road are somewhat rough.

Pine Valley Horse Camp has picnic tables, vault toilets, a watering trough, tie rails, and plenty of space for trailers. It is a popular destination for area horse organizations. In past years members of the Backcountry Horsemen of California - Mid Valley Unit did extensive maintenance work to the Pine Valley Horse Camp and to the surrounding trails. Call Summit Ranger Station regarding its use.

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Pine Valley Horse Camp Location:	On Crabtree Road, 10½ miles off Highway 108
Elevation:	7,000 feet
Miles/Driving time:	Sonora - 40 miles, 58 minutes
Camping Season:	Open late-May through October, weather permitting
Number of Sites:	not indicated
Max. People per Site:	6 people per campsite
Vehicles per Site:	Not designated
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Stanislaus National Forest in partnership with Backcountry Horsemen of California - Mid Valley Unit
Summit Ranger Station:	(209) 965-3434

Reservations
No Reservations:	All campsites at Pine Valley Horse Camp are first-come, first-served.
Maximum Vehicle Length:	None designated
Accessible Sites:	None designated
Fees:	None
Check-in, check-out:	Any time

Pine Valley Horse Camp Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, tie rails, no potable water
Showers:	Next to Pinecrest Lake store
Dump Station:	At Pinecrest Dump off Highway 108
Attractions near Pine Valley Horse Camp:	Ride down to beautiful and secluded Bell Meadow. Follow trails into the Emigrant Wilderness. Visit the Aspen Meadow Pack Station. Drive out to Gianelli Cabin trailhead or Crabtree Camp. Shop Amazon for: Trout Fishing Best Sellers
Updates	Last Updated February 2025

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

Pine Valley Horse Camp

Stanislaus National Forest Attractions

The Stanislaus National Forest in Tuolumne County is a popular destination for those with horses. Campers at Pine Valley Horse Camp are at an excellent facility next to trails in the Emigrant Wilderness.

It's hard to beat Pinecrest Lake for boating and fishing.
Visit nearby geologic wonders such as Columns of the Giants and Trail of the Gargoyles.
Kennedy Meadows offers lodging, a pack station, and a restaurant.
Find excellent fishing in the Clark Fork, Stanislaus River, Pinecrest Lake, Lyons Reservoir, and Beardsley Reservoir.
Take popular hiking trails into the Emigrant Wilderness and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
Saddle up for a trail ride at Kennedy Meadows or Aspen Meadows.
Explore the OHV routes at Niagara Creek and other locations.
Take off mountain biking along the network of logging roads.
Find a number of dedicated Horse Camps in the area.
Stop at scenic overlooks at Donnell Vista and farther up Sonora Pass.
At Twain Harte enjoy weekly, outdoor summer concerts along with good restaurants and shops.
The Clark Fork has good camping, fishing, and hiking.
Drive up scenic Sonora Pass and over to Leavitt Meadow.

Key Pine Valley Horse Camp Regulations

Avoid the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
Dogs should be on leash and attended at all times.
A maximum of 2 licensed vehicles (includes trailers of all kinds) may be parked at each campsite.

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Pine Valley Horse Camp

Stanislaus National Forest

Pine Valley Horse Camp

Stanislaus National Forest