USDA Forest Service · California
Agnew Horse Camp
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 14
- Hookups
- 4 no hookups
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,369 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- AGNEW MDWS CG Q-035 (NFSR 03S55) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Inyo National Forest
- Nearest town
- MAMMOTH LAKES
- Address
- REDS MEADOW SERVICES PO BOX 395, MAMMOTH LAKES, CA, 93546
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnic Tables
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
14 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
Overview
Agnew Horse Camp is located in Reds Meadow Valley, just west of the full-service community of Mammoth Lakes, California. This equestrian camp provides access to some of the most spectacular wilderness in the Sierras and many outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, hiking and photography.
Devils Postpile National Monument and the famous Ansel Adams Wilderness are nearby, and a pack station with several amenities is just down the road.
Recreation
The campground is a great base camp for hiking the area's many trails. Within a few miles, campers will find the High Trail, Shadow Creek Trail and River Trail, all for hiking and horseback riding. Trailheads to the Ansel Adams Wilderness and Pacific Crest Trail are also in the vicinity. Some of the terrain can be challenging for horses, especially due to the high elevation.
Fishing enthusiasts can try for trout in the many area lakes or the North Fork of the San Joaquin River.
Facilities
The horse camp is adjacent to the main Agnew Meadows Campground and group camp. Four equestrian-friendly campsites are available with one horse corral per site. The road to the facility is narrow, single-laned, max trailer length of 25 feet recommended and only open in summer.
Natural Features
The campground sits in a lodgepole pine forest surrounded by high peaks, adjacent to creeks and a small lake, at an elevation of 8,400 feet. Spring and early summer wildflower displays bring even more color to the landscape.
Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Nearby Attractions
The area is close to Devils Postpile National Monument and the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Both areas provide great day trips, offering horseback riding and hiking trails, as well as unparalleled photographic opportunities.
Reds Meadow Pack Station and Resort has a general store and cafe. The trailhead for Rainbow Falls also begins near Reds Meadow.
Devils Postpile National Monument
Ansel Adams Wilderness
Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 17° | 0° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 16° | 2° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 20° | 2° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 24° | 7° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 31° | 15° | 62° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 42° | 25° | 78° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 51° | 41° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 50° | 42° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 44° | 34° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 36° | 15° | 72° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 29° | 9° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 19° | 2° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Agnew Meadow Wildflower Trailhead · 0.5 mi as the crow flies
Agnew Wildflower Loop 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Sotcher Lake Trailhead · 3.9 mi as the crow flies
Sotcher Lake Vis Loop 1.5 mi Hike, Sotcher Lake Feeder 0.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Inyo Craters Trailhead · 4.6 mi as the crow flies
Inyo Craters Vis Loop 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Rainbow Falls Trailhead · 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Rainbow Falls Trail 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Rainbow Falls Trailhead · 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Lower Rainbow Falls 1.8 mi Hike · Drive there
All 659 trails in Inyo National Forest · All 10 trails in Devils Postpile National Monument
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Agnew Meadows Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 4 sites
- Agnew Meadows Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Upper Soda Springs Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Pumice Flat Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 4 sites
- Minaret Falls Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
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