Wildhorse Equestrian

Wildhorse Equestrian Campground

Big Bear Discovery Centerï¿½ (909) 382-2790

Ranger station:ï¿½ Angelus Oaks, Redlands

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Campground accesses the Santa Ana River Trail and numerous trails in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area. Facilities include 30 each 12 x 12 single-horse corrals, 2 flush toilets, water hydrants, 2 showers, picnic tables, fire rings with grates, 1 group fire ring, horseshoe game area, and horse mounting area for visitors needing assistance. Only campers WITH HORSES are permitted to camp at Wildhorse Equestrian Campground. Campers without horses may make reaervations at Heart Bar Family Campground.

Horseback riding is permitted on all National Forest roads and trails, except for nature trails. The San Gorgonio Wilderness trails are very popular and the Forest Service maintains the Heart Bar Equestrian Group Camp.

ï¿½Big Bear has a series of gentler trails which also connect with the Pacific Crest Trail.

We were up at

We went on our first camping trip with to wild horse on the 4^th

of july 2008. We had a great time,

The camp host Mike friendly and somewhat knowledgeable of the

area. He really takes care of the camp, and campers. The trails

range from beginner to advanced, but unfortunately are not

labeled on the trail map. I recommend the ride up to fish creek,

there are some switchbacks but its worth the ride.

It is best to speak to the camp host before heading out so that you do not

find yourself in a situation you are unprepared for.

There was still water flowing in several streams.

The campground is very spacious and most sites accommodate

larger rigs. The are 3 double spaces 2 rig 4 horse.

There are 8 single/ 2 horse camp spaces. The corrals are

not very far from your campsite. Across the dirt road. They are

12x12's and nicely maintained. There is a dumpster’s  to place your

manure. It is necessary to bring your own mucking tools, and

water buckets.  We also brought a hose to make it easier to fill

the water buckets. There are flushing toilets and showers

available. Water is a premium so no washing horse’s or waisting water.

The campground itself is nestled among the pine trees.

We did encounter the occasional hiking group, and there were some

Jeep traffic on the main fire roads.

There is also a group horse camp, Hartbar equestrian.