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Camp Richardson Corral

4 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 · South Lake Tahoe, CA

Why you should go…

Camp Richardson Corral has been owned and operated by the Ross family since 1934, offering guided one and two hour horseback trail rides through Lake Tahoe National Forest with views of Fallen Leaf Lake, Taylor Creek and mountain meadows. The corral also runs steak dinner rides, summer hay wagon rides, pony rides for young children and winter sleigh rides.

  • #horseback riding
  • #outdoor
  • #family
  • #trail ride
  • #lake

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

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