Caballo
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Caballo is a National Forest campground near Pine Mountain Club, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,055 ft
34.8687, -119.2262 in Kern. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Caballo?
No. Caballo is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Caballo?
Camping at Caballo is free.
Is there drinking water at Caballo?
No. Caballo has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Caballo?
Caballo is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Caballo
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Caballo, in straight-line miles: Willett Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles), and Sespe Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 19
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Pine Mountain Club and campgrounds in Kern.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30