Horse Camp is a unique and historic camping destination nestled in the foothills of Mount Shasta, located just 2 miles from Bunny Flat. This charming campsite offers a pristine environment surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, making it a perfect spot for hikers, backpackers, and nature enthusiasts. Horse Camp provides essential amenities including a natural spring water source and well-maintained compost toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay in the wilderness.
With its rich history dating back to 1922, Horse Camp holds significant importance as a piece of local heritage. The moderate 2-mile hike to reach the camp rewards visitors with breathtaking views of Mount Shasta and its surroundings. Whether you're heading to the summit or looking for a peaceful retreat in nature, Horse Camp is an ideal stop along your journey.
Customer Feedback: Horse Camp has received glowing reviews for its natural beauty and well-preserved historical significance. Visitors appreciate the hike's moderate difficulty, stunning views, and the sense of being connected to nature. Many highlight the importance of donating to help maintain this special place, which is cared for by dedicated individuals ensuring fresh water and clean facilities.
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Public restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Well worth the hike, this location not only has beautiful views of Mt Shasta peak and its surroundings, but it is an important piece of its history for almost a century (1922) and its well preserved. It has a natural spring, camping grounds and well taken care of toiletes (believe me, you will be grateful for that once you make it there too). Absolutely gorgeous 🙏🏻
Its a moderate hike up the mountain. Approximately 2 miles from Bunny flat. Good stopping point for those heading to the summit. Please donate to help take care of the area and the compost bathrooms. Caring people are engaged in keeping the bathrooms open and making sure you have fresh spring water.
It is a 2 mile hike to here from Bunny Flat or a similar distance from Sand Flat. (4 mile round trip) The hike in has some short views but the real payoff is at the horse camp and for those who continue up the trail. You do not have to be hiking to the summit to benefit by seeing the really nice views at the horse camp. There is good water at the camp for refilling your water bottles.
The only word to describe this hike is BREAHTAKING. Ending elevation is 7780 feet. Now I know why Joe Kapp came here in 1972 to film Climb An Angry Mountain with Fess Parker.
Beautiful hike, only 1.6 miles from Bunny Flats.