Millerton Lake
12 mi north · Bureau of Reclamation
Friant Dam on the San Joaquin River, forms Millerton Lake. The dam and lake are features of the Central Valley Project - Friant Division .
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Horseback riding near Clovis
Trails and recreation areas near Clovis open to horseback riding, including horse camps.
12places to ride horses
12 mito the closest
5within 30 miles
October–Maybest months
Good to know: Check trailer parking and stock water at the trailhead, and whether certified weed-free hay is required.
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Equestrian Campground
20 mi northeast · Bureau of Land Management
Nestled by large oak trees and located near the Nuckahee Learning center, the Equestrian Campground offers a large parking area for trailers, and corrals available for horseback riders.
San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area
20 mi northeast · Bureau of Land Management
NOTICE: Between February 2nd to February 12th, high water flows and potential flow fluctuations are expected in the San Joaquin River below the Kerckhoff Dam. The BLM advises all visitors to stay out of the water during this time.
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Millerton Lake
Friant Dam on the San Joaquin River, forms Millerton Lake. The dam and lake are features of the Central Valley Project - Friant Division .
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
Equestrian Campground
Nestled by large oak trees and located near the Nuckahee Learning center, the Equestrian Campground offers a large parking area for trailers, and corrals available for horseback riders.
- Camping
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area
NOTICE: Between February 2nd to February 12th, high water flows and potential flow fluctuations are expected in the San Joaquin River below the Kerckhoff Dam. The BLM advises all visitors to stay out of the water during this time.
- Camping
- Horse Camping
Buck Ridge
Buck Ridge group day-use pavillion is located within the Buck Ridge Recreation Area at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
Wildcat Equestrian Area
Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like horseback riding, birding and hiking.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Wildlife viewing
30 to 75 miles (7)
Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area
Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Case Mountain offers a stunning natural escape for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Biking
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Tumey Hills
Look closely at the ground you will find evidence of the vast inland sea that once covered the Tumey Hills. The light porous rocks are composed of diatoms, the tiny, bleached, shell-like skeletons of sea algae.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here.
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Griswold Hills
Within the steep and rugged Griswold Canyon, BLM land straddles both sides of the road.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Condon Peak
Located on the outskirts of the Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA), Condon Peak offers rolling grass-covered slopes with a few tall pines and shrubs, as well as steep slopes and rocky outcrops covered with pine and brush.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Coalinga Mineral Springs
The Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation Trail was designated under the National Recreation Trails System Act in 1981. The trail is located on the scenic southern tip of the Diablo Mountains.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Curry Mountain
Parking access onto nearly 1,800 acres of Bureau of Land Management property in this area is provided through an easement from the California Department of Fish and Game.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Clovis. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for horseback riding near Clovis?
Millerton Lake (Bureau of Reclamation), about 12 miles north of Clovis as the crow flies. Next are Equestrian Campground (20 mi) and San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area (20 mi).
When is the best time for horseback riding near Clovis?
Based on Clovis’s average highs, October–May. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including Bureau of Land Management, US Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.