About Cowboy Camp Equestrian Campground and Wildlife Viewing Area
Secluded within a hilly expanse of oak woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral, you can find Cowboy Camp. Cowboy Camp is a recreation site comprised of a day use area (complete with a wildlife viewing deck), an overnight parking area, and a group camp site. 27 individual horse camp sites make up the group camp site. The group camp site has parking for fire pits, parking for horse trailers, and access to four vault toilets (two are located in the upper parking area and two are located in the middle of the group camp site). Drinking water and electricity are not available at the group camp site. Please practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles to recreate responsibly on your public lands. Target shooting is not permitted at this recreation site. Cowboy Camp's group camp site is open to vehicles and horses from the 3rd Saturday in April through the 3rd Saturday in November.
How to Get There
From Ukiah: Travel 64.9 miles on State Highway 20 east to CA-16 east. Follow CA-16 east for about a mile, and Cowboy Camp will be on your right. From Sacramento: Travel 58.3 miles on I-5 north to CA-20 W/ State Highway 20 west in Williams. Take exit 578 from I-5 north. Follow CA-20 W/ State Highway 20 west for 19.8 miles. Take a left (east) onto CA-16 east. Follow CA-16 east for about a mile, and Cowboy Camp will be on your right.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Cowboy Camp Equestrian Campground and Wildlife Viewing Area
Heading to Cowboy Camp Equestrian Campground and Wildlife Viewing Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Cowboy Camp Equestrian Campground and Wildlife Viewing Area?
No central reservation system listed for Cowboy Camp Equestrian Campground and Wildlife Viewing Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/275140) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Cowboy Camp Equestrian Campground and Wildlife Viewing Area?
From Ukiah: Travel 64.9 miles on State Highway 20 east to CA-16 east. Follow CA-16 east for about a mile, and Cowboy Camp will be on your right. From Sacramento: Travel 58.3 miles on I-5 north to CA-20 W/ State Highway 20 west in Williams. Take exit 578 from I-5 north. Follow CA-20 W/ State Highway 20 west for 19.8 miles. Take a left (east) onto CA-16 east. Follow CA-16 east for about a mile, and …
How do I contact Cowboy Camp Equestrian Campground and Wildlife Viewing Area?
You can reach the park at phone: 707-468-4000 or email: blm_ca_web_uk@blm.gov.
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