Overnight campouts and guided trail rides are thoughtfully organized for horse owners seeking to embrace more adventurous experiences. From leisurely zen camps nestled in serene settings to immersive backcountry trails that invite exploration, you have the fantastic opportunity to choose your own adventure that best suits both you and your horse. Whether you prefer a calm retreat or a thrilling journey through the wilderness, there’s something special waiting for you both.
Moonlight & Mustangs
Moonlight & Mustangs 2026 Campout Schedule
All 2026 campouts will be meet-up style and “self - sufficient” meaning you must bring everything you need to sustain yourself and your horses thru ought the trip. We will have some fun camp activities you can join and of course we will have group ride outs. We will have meeting spots as we head out of town in case you want to caravan down for the drive.
6th annual 4th of July Moonlight & Mustangs Campout - Jenkinson Lake - Pollock Pines California
July 3-5 2026
Sly Park Recreation Area - Black Oak Equestrian Camp
4771 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines, California 95726
Join the fun at the Black Oak Equestrian Campground. This is a lovely, secluded campground away from all non-horse campers on the lake. Each campsite has pipe corals. There are several potable water spickets so bring a long hose. There are pole bathrooms. No showers. This campground is not recommended for trailers over 30’. If you have a long rig you will want to try to book one of the sites 1-6 toward the front of the campground, the sites toward the back will only accommodate 2 horse trailers.
In order to go on the trails you will need to do a road crossing or a ride along the road over the damn. Trails are moderate so be sure your horse is conditioned accordingly. We will do a group ride to the waterfall along the front side of Jenkinson lake. Anyone wishing to take on more adventure can ride the backside.
Booking: this is a meet-up style campout so you need to book your own campsite using this link: https://www.eid.org/recreation/sly-park-reservations-and-campsite-photos/black-oak-equestrian-camping
You need to bring everything to self sustain you and your animals, however if you forget something we always bring some extras just in case. We will have some group games and be sure to bring/wear your patriotic items to celebrate.
Arrival, the address for the campground will take you to the ranger station DO NOT TURN IN TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE. You will go PAST the ranger station to Mormon Emigrant Trail Road, you will be turning left here BUT there is a fork here at the turn and you want to take the driveway on the right side of the road just after you turn to go up the hill into the campground, look for the campground sign at the entrance. If you miss the turn, drive down Mormon Emigrant Trail, over the dam and turn around in the day use parking area on the left.
To join, please book your own site at the link above and shoot us an email to let us know to expect you.
Helpful Horse
Camping Checklist
People Stuff
☐ Tent
☐ Cook Stove & Small Propane Tanks
☐ Kitchen Items: Dish soap, Cooking Oil, Paper Towels, Paper bowls, paper plates, spices
☐ Pillows/Sleeping bags/air mattress
☐ Linens/Towels/Shower Bag/Shower shoes
☐ Cooler w/ all perishable food items
☐ Pantry Tub w/ all non perishable food items
☐ Propane Fire Pit or Firewood - be sure to check the campgrounds restrictions
☐ Large Propane Tank for Propane Fire Pit
☐ Camp Chairs
☐ Folding Table
☐ Chargeables: Flashlights, radios, battery packs or solar panel for phone charging
☐ Drinking Water: be sure to check the campground to see if water is potable for you and/or your horses
☐ Clothing including: Sweatshirt/Swimwear
☐ Toiletries including: Medications/Sunscreen/Bug spray/soap/shampoo/conditioner/feminine products/first aid kit
☐ Tablet w/ downloaded movies
Critter Stuff
☐ Dog: Bed/Bowl/Highline/Collar/Leash/Kibble - check campground rules to be sure pets are allowed
☐ Horse: Hose/Buckets/Electrolytes/Hay/Grain/vet supplies
☐ Tack: Saddle/Bridle/Boots/Halter/Lead rope/saddle bags - extra bridle/cinch/hater/lead rope
☐ Trailer: Water/Fly spray/Handwash/fly mask/Feedbags/Blankets