Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground, Idyllwild, CA

Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground is located in the San Jacinto Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (49 min southwest of La Quinta, CA) with an elevation of 4,084 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 130 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $15.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding.

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Campsite Reviews (20)

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@SergioCB63CCC8 · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #5

The camp site was fine but we had a couple problems. The first was strangers driving into the property we rented out so we kicked them out, and the other was that we had no running water so we couldnt shower and the toilets wouldnt flush.

@michaelg734741 · Camped on Jan 13, 2024 at Campsite #1

Excellent for groups . Water -flush-toilets - hot showers need we say more

@EmilyF2405059 · Camped on Dec 23, 2023 at Campsite #8

The amenities at this horse camp are fantastic, hot showers and potable water! We were the only ones there the entire time we stayed, so it was rather quiet. Unfortunately none of the garbage or manure bins had been emptied in...weeks or months, and they were all full of manure and garbage. The sites are nice, but vegetation has grown in and will scrap the sides of your truck and camper even if you are very careful. Lastly, there really aren't that many riding options from camp. Cactus springs is very technical and I had to turn around. Sawmill is just an out and back on an old road and is super blown out and rocky. The ribbonwood trail was nice, but really more made for mountain biking it seems. Overall it was a decent experience but the camp needs maintenance, tree trimming, garbage removal etc and the trail selection for horses isn't extensive.

@RichardK748784 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #8

One of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at

@JanelleG270198 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #4

Need to post trail maps. Luckily we ran into a local that told us were the waterfall was.

@JanelleG270198 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #2

The bushes need to be cut back. They bent 2 people's fenders on the horses trailers trying to get into a space and driving the circle to get out. The big green trash cans were full. The ranger super nice.

@DeAndreS759148 · Camped on Mar 18, 2022 at Campsite #7

Great trip! Great riding! Take the trail to the left! Make a left when you get to the huge rock that will be difficult to go over on your horse. Follow it up the hill to the road and circle back around to the campground.😀 it’s about 2 miles.

@micheller44570 · Camped on Mar 18, 2022 at Campsite #4

Clean great host

@VanessaD576538 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #4

Love this campground! There was no one here the whole time. Stars are amazing at night. Only thing is if you have a larger rig it’s kind of tight pulling in. We have 38’ RV plus horse trailer and managed to get in but it was real tight. But the riding here is awesome!! Love love love this place and we will be back!

@VanessaD900 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #4

@JasonP541 · Camped on May 8, 2021 at Campsite #3

There was nobody else there. A great getaway from the hot overpopulated mess that is Palm Springs. Such a varied landscape with potentially snowy mountains above and dry desert below. I ran from our tent down the Pinion Flat trail, up the Palm Canyon trail, and back along the dirt roads to this little MTB trail that goes under the 74 and ends up right back at campsite 3. About a 9-mile loop. I also didn't see a single human on that entire route. This was May 8, 2021.

@JasonP8367262 · Camped on May 8, 2021 at Campsite #3

@CherylM4904723 · Camped on Mar 19, 2021 at Campsite #3

Road is pretty rough, lots of large potholes. Corrals all looked in great shape and water was working. Its an easy drive off the highway, and a nice place to camp even if you don't have a horse with you...

@CherylM770 · Camped on Mar 19, 2021 at Campsite #3

@SteveR359 · Camped on Mar 4, 2021 at Campsite #7

The road in is so poor that I got stuck and had to work my way out of a hole obviously you need to do some work on your road

@MarkD652 · Camped on Mar 4, 2021 at Campsite #3

Great camp site. Need a trail map and need a 6 mile actual loop.

@MarkD7704923 · Camped on Mar 4, 2021 at Campsite #3

Great camp site. Need a trail map and need a 6 mile actual loop.

@SteveR5952407 · Camped on Mar 4, 2021 at Campsite #7

The road in is so poor that I got stuck and had to work my way out of a hole obviously you need to do some work on your road

@JoshM4741459 · Camped on Feb 20, 2021 at Campsite #5

It was very peaceful, we were the only ones there (mid February). There isn't much to do, but it was great for a quiet night away. While dogs are allowed, I do not recommend bringing them at there are TONS of cactus spurs and stickers near the sites - I had to pull 3 off my pup in the first 10 minutes :( Very limited AT&T/T-Mobile service, Verizon has great reception here.

@JoshM305 · Camped on Feb 20, 2021 at Campsite #5

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