Black Rock Equestrian Campground

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Visitors MUST have horses to camp at this facility; if you arrive without horses your reservation will be forfeited and you will not receive a refund.

Reservations are required year round and can be made the same day or up to 6 months in advance.

No-Shows

Overnight Facilities: A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out (noon) time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (noon) on the day following the arrival date.

A $20.00 service fee and the first night’s recreation fee will be deducted from any refund for unused nights.

*Note: the entire reservation will be cancelled for no-shows.

This campground has shared hitching posts, fire pits, picnic tables, a water faucet and dumpster. There are 4 - 12x12 stalls available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please continue to be prepared with your own portable corrals or trailer-tie. Restrooms and dump station are available in the adjacent family campground.

For specific campground questions call 760-367-3001. For additional park information visit www.nps.gov/jotr.

Access into the main portion of the park is via the California Riding and Hiking Trail. Access by vehicle requires a park entrance fee of $30 in addition to the camping fee. Passes can be purchased ahead of time here

Generator use is permitted only from 7–9 am, noon–2 pm, and 5–7 pm.

Pets are not allowed on trails but are welcome in the campground, on any dirt road or within 100 feet of any road. Pets must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long at all times. Pets may not be left unattended or tied to an object; leaving pets in unattended vehicles is strongly discouraged – especially on warm days.

Don’t Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near the park and burning it on-site, and do not use park vegetation, living or dead, for fuel.

All organized events require a special use permit and must be held in designated areas; contact the Special Park Use Coordinator , jotr_permit_office@nps.gov.

FIRE BAN fire restriction are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning fires, and charcoal grills. NO Fires! Only gas or propane stoves are permitted. Starting June 1st, ending October 1st of every year.