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Agnew Horse Camp in California
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Agnew Horse Camp

Inyo National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Agnew Horse Camp is a campground in Inyo National Forest, California with 4 campsites. Agnew Horse Camp is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Agnew Horse Camp is located at 37.6831° N, 119.0895° W.
people allowed on 2 of 4 sites
6
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites
12

Agnew Horse Camp reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
  • Maximum stay: 14 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Agnew Horse Camp, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Agnew Horse Camp

  • Equestrian 4

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing, horse riding.

All sites at Agnew Horse Camp, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AGNE loop.

SiteTypeSleeps
013Equestrian6
014Equestrian6
015Equestrian12
016Equestrian12

About Agnew Horse Camp

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.

Rules and notices at Agnew Horse Camp

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Agnew Horse Camp on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

A Forest Service access fee must be paid; call 760-924-5500 for questions

Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Please call the office at 760-934-5795 if you need to inform the campground of an arrival time greater than 24 hours after your arrival date, or if you will not use your reservation whatsoever.

Hiking within the Inyo Wilderness requires a special permit for overnight stays. These permits are managed through a limited allocation system. Please CLICK HERE if you are interested in more information on these permits.

Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in food storage lockers and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals

Mosquitoes can be abundant in early to mid summer; campers should come prepared

This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations

Campground usually not clear of snow until late May or early June

One RV per single site, most sites can accommodate 2 extra vehicles at an additional fee per vehicle.

Only 2 pets per site is allowed.

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Fire Restrictions : Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 924-5500, or the Mono Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 647-3044.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Click here to learn more about the Inyo National Forest

Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. In accordance with standard industry practices, Inyo Recreation will assess an additional $10.00 extra vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.

Agnew Horse Camp FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Agnew Horse Camp?

Agnew Horse Camp is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 4 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Agnew Horse Camp?

Cancellations happen frequently at Agnew Horse Camp, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Agnew Horse Camp have?

Agnew Horse Camp has 4 campsites.

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