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Campground in California.
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Federal campground in California.
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Essex is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
California weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Essex.
Don't miss local attractions near Essex. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Had fun with a large group here. Good view of stars. Was very windy when in late November. Smooth grounds for tent set up and plenty of parking.
Mar 18, 2026
Had fun with a large group here. Good view of stars. Was very windy when in late November. Smooth grounds for tent set up and plenty of parking.
Mar 18, 2026
This is a great campground for getting away from it all with your horses. Six corrals are available. They are all a nice size (18 x 18) and have nice soft sand footing inside. Water was recently restored to this campground, although the water spigots are a little tricky to use (tip: pull down on the small valve on the underside of the hydrant before raising the handle). There are pit toilets avail... This is a great campground for getting away from it all with your horses. Six corrals are available. They are all a nice size (18 x 18) and have nice soft sand footing inside. Water was recently restored to this campground, although the water spigots are a little tricky to use (tip: pull down on the small valve on the underside of the hydrant before raising the handle). There are pit toilets available. There is a herd of cattle that roam the canyon right behind the corrals, which can be a little exciting if your horse is not accustomed to cows. Overall this is a wonderful campground. We have camped here twice since we discovered it six months ago.
Mar 18, 2026
This is a great campground for getting away from it all with your horses. Six corrals are available. They are all a nice size (18 x 18) and have nice soft sand footing inside. Water was recently restored to this campground, although the water spigots are a little tricky to use (tip: pull down on the small valve on the underside of the hydrant before raising the handle). There are pit toilets avail... This is a great campground for getting away from it all with your horses. Six corrals are available. They are all a nice size (18 x 18) and have nice soft sand footing inside. Water was recently restored to this campground, although the water spigots are a little tricky to use (tip: pull down on the small valve on the underside of the hydrant before raising the handle). There are pit toilets available. There is a herd of cattle that roam the canyon right behind the corrals, which can be a little exciting if your horse is not accustomed to cows. Overall this is a wonderful campground. We have camped here twice since we discovered it six months ago.
Mar 18, 2026
Best: group campground has a large covered table area with 8 tables. Good: bathrooms are very clean and close by. Bad: Layout of the campsite; The tent area is off, out of the way from everything else, which could be a good thing, but we didn't prefer it. Worst: in the left bathroom, the handle sticks and you think you are locked in but just turn the handle upwards and you can get out. Extras:... Best: group campground has a large covered table area with 8 tables. Good: bathrooms are very clean and close by. Bad: Layout of the campsite; The tent area is off, out of the way from everything else, which could be a good thing, but we didn't prefer it. Worst: in the left bathroom, the handle sticks and you think you are locked in but just turn the handle upwards and you can get out. Extras: fire ring is large and has plenty room around it fir everyone. Stars are amazing! Especially on a new moon.
Mar 18, 2026
Best: group campground has a large covered table area with 8 tables. Good: bathrooms are very clean and close by. Bad: Layout of the campsite; The tent area is off, out of the way from everything else, which could be a good thing, but we didn't prefer it. Worst: in the left bathroom, the handle sticks and you think you are locked in but just turn the handle upwards and you can get out. Extras:... Best: group campground has a large covered table area with 8 tables. Good: bathrooms are very clean and close by. Bad: Layout of the campsite; The tent area is off, out of the way from everything else, which could be a good thing, but we didn't prefer it. Worst: in the left bathroom, the handle sticks and you think you are locked in but just turn the handle upwards and you can get out. Extras: fire ring is large and has plenty room around it fir everyone. Stars are amazing! Especially on a new moon.
Mar 18, 2026
Decent camp ground with some nice views of rock plateaus. The two pit toilet houses were nice. The site is quite out in the open without much privacy, but it's so remote that it likely won't matter. The ranger staff was quite friendly. Across the road is the visitor center and the normal camp ground. Also some hiking trails. A nice place for a family weekend camp out.
Mar 18, 2026
Decent camp ground with some nice views of rock plateaus. The two pit toilet houses were nice. The site is quite out in the open without much privacy, but it's so remote that it likely won't matter. The ranger staff was quite friendly. Across the road is the visitor center and the normal camp ground. Also some hiking trails. A nice place for a family weekend camp out.
Mar 18, 2026
Descent camp area for large groups. Coverage for the rating area was helpful with the weather and nice to sit on the benches to eat. Water was across the way in the visitors area about 1/4 mile away. So on motorcycles it was a bit of a hassle to quickly fill up on water.
Mar 18, 2026
Descent camp area for large groups. Coverage for the rating area was helpful with the weather and nice to sit on the benches to eat. Water was across the way in the visitors area about 1/4 mile away. So on motorcycles it was a bit of a hassle to quickly fill up on water.
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