Bidwell Park horseback riding
Where to park a trailer, which trails allow horses and the rules in Bidwell Park, from OpenStreetMap data.
Where can I camp with horses in Bidwell Park?
No agency lists a horse campground in Bidwell Park in the data Ride has loaded so far. Camped here with horses? Add it in Ride
Where do I park a horse trailer in Bidwell Park?
No agency publishes horse-trailer parking for Bidwell Park. Ridden here? Add it in Ride
Which Bidwell Park trails allow horses?
North Rim Trail
Horse trails named on agency pages
- Many trails in Upper and Lower Bidwell Park are multi-use and may be used by equestrians, except where designated [1]
Trails where the managing agency or OpenStreetMap marks horses as allowed, one list per agency. Mileage is the mapped length of segments with that name, not a loop distance.
What closures and seasons apply in Bidwell Park?
- Upper Park gate at parking area E is closed on Sundays and Mondays and during seasonal wet periods; Upper Park closed 11 pm to 60 minutes before sunrise [3]
As of October 25, 2026. Check with the agency before you haul: seasons move with snow and fire.
What are the horse rules in Bidwell Park?
- No riding on Yahi Trail (a pedestrian-only trail) [4]
- Horses must stay on designated trails and are not allowed in the One-Mile or Five-Mile Recreation Areas [3]
- No horses on Middle and Upper Park trails when closed due to wet conditions [4]
- Keep horses 100 feet away from established picnic areas [4]
- Cross the creek only at established and signed horse crossings [4]
- Note: Trail status page: "CLOSED" trails pertains to vehicles, equestrians, and bicyclists; Horse Arena Gate vehicle access for equestrians only, questions (530) 896-7800 [5]
Is there water for horses in Bidwell Park?
Water for horses at trailheads: Not published by City of Chico. Ridden here? Add it in Ride
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What other horse campgrounds are near Bidwell Park?
Sources
- City of Chico: https://chicoca.gov/documents/Community/Parks--Outdoors/Bidwell-Park/upperlowerparkmap.pdf, read and verified by hand October 24, 2026
- OpenStreetMap contributors: https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/27623483
- City of Chico: https://chicoca.gov/documents/Community/Parks--Outdoors/Bidwell-Park/rules_10_0824.pdf, read and verified by hand October 24, 2026
- City of Chico: https://chicoca.gov/Our-Community/Parks-Recreation-and-Experience-the-Outdoors/Bidwell-Park/Horseback-Riding/, read and verified by hand October 24, 2026
- City of Chico: https://chico.ca.us/Our-Community/Parks-Recreation-and-Experience-the-Outdoors/Park-Trails/Trail-Gate--Facility-Status-and-Hours/index.html, read and verified by hand October 24, 2026