Lemon Cove, CA

Horse Creek

Riverside / CreeksideFishingMotor-boatingShowersFlush toiletsRV dump stationAmphitheaterRanger / Interpretive programs

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east of Lemon Cove, CA.

Recreation

Kaweah Lake offers boating, water skiing and sailing. Horse and walking trails are available during low water. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and rainbow trout.

Facilities

The campground contains 80 sites without hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers and a dump station. Weekend programs are held May through September in the campground's amphitheater.

Natural Features

The campground is settled on the river in a broad, arid valley with few trees. Shade is limited.

Nearby Attractions

The Horse Creek campground is 11 miles from Sequoia National Park's southern entrance station. Visitors enjoy viewing the inspiring Giant Forest Grove and mighty General Sherman Tree - the world's largest tree in volume. It is one hour more past the entrance station to reach 5,000' and the mightly Sequoias.   Note: Vehicles over 22' will not be allowed up Highway 198 through Sequoia National Park. It is a 1930s, two lane, switch back, road on the side of a mountain.   Larger vehicles need to use the northern route on Hwy 180 thorugh Sequoia National Forest to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park. In this area you can view America's Christmas Tree, The General Grant Tree and access the other areas. The Visitor Center is shared with the Forest Service and National Park Service.

Typical weather

Kaweah River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Kaweah River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.45°JJanuary: average water temperature 45°F46°FFebruary: average water temperature 46°F51°MMarch: average water temperature 51°F52°AApril: average water temperature 52°F55°MMay: average water temperature 55°F58°JJune: average water temperature 58°F64°JJuly: average water temperature 64°F74°AAugust: average water temperature 74°F69°SSeptember: average water temperature 69°F67°OOctober: average water temperature 67°F66°NNovember: average water temperature 66°F56°DDecember: average water temperature 56°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 12 field-sample stations

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