Amazing experience! Great ride options for all. Beautiful, healthy, and strong stock. Friendly and…read moreinformative team. We booked a day in the Sierra and it did not disappoint. Gaby was our guide and she was amazing. We rode Percy and Howdy. Forever memories!

From the first inquiry to the end of our trip, these folks were high quality. They provided a…read moredunnage drop into the Golden Trout Wilderness, allowed us to dry camp near the stables, allowed us to park near the stables, and were very helpful in making sure we made it to our destination into the Cottonwood Lakes corridor. J.P. and Chris, our wrangler, were absolutely outstanding with their customer service and performance.

Beware....Fat shaming! Worst experience We called to book…read moreour ride and spoke to Theresa. She asked the weight and height of the riders. I told her our height and let her know we needed larger animals as we are bigger girls but did not exceed the 250 weight limit requirement. She assured me she had larger animals and it would be fine. I let her know where we were driving from and she said we were an hour and 1/2 away. Theresa called back after speaking with her manager, shortening our ride in half because the trail is up and down hill. She assured me that there was no issue with riding. After a long journey through the mountains, we arrived ready for a fun day riding. When we got there, Theresa looked at us and said our legs were not long enough. We were taken aback. Upon further questions and discussion it became clear that there was alternative reasoning. Even though we all fell under the weight restrictions, we LOOKED too heavy to ride, then later revealed that the owner was trying to sell and would have concerns. The conversation fell into an awkward silence. We were frustrated, disappointed, and upset. I even suggested not going on the trail just riding around camp but they insisted we could not ride the horses safely, apologized, and turned us away. Theresa went as far as to comment to my girls how hard it is to be too fat then offered us cookies! James overheard the conversation and suggested that we meet the horses. We brushed and pet them, which was very kind of him. I would not recommend taking the drive through the mountains for these folks. There were many alternative riding options in the area. I'd suggest taking your business to a place that's more organized, transparent, and kind.

Outstanding! 3 hr ride through some very beautiful scenery and exciting terrain. Simple process to…read morebook, great value and the entire staff are attentive and knowledgeable

We had such a wonderful time horseback riding with [cedar grove)The staff was incredibly friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt comfortable--whether it was your first time riding or you had some experience. The horses were well cared for, gentle, and easy to ride. The scenery along the trail was absolutely breathtaking -- peaceful, scenic, and the perfect way to connect with nature. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to try something new, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. We'll definitely be back! We went as a first come first serve no reservations needed and cash or Zelle only .

We used Cedar Grove Pack station to resupply on our John Muir trail hiking trip. They were…read moreexcellent with great communication and follow through. Lee was amazing at giving us all the details and setting things up. Would definitely recommend using them if you are considering a pack station resupply. A+ for service and communication. The packer was there on time with our stuff and very friendly and helpful. Made our trip possible!!!

ALL WOMAN TEAM! Loved our experience at McGee Creek Pack Station! The wranglers were great with a…read morewide range of rider (in)experience. Chloe was so warm with our toddler who rode pony Beans on a lead. I enjoyed a trail ride with amazing views of the snow fields and seemingly endless wild flowers. We'll be back on our next visit to the area!

One of the best rides I have ever had. It was a two hour ride into the John Muir wilderness. Both…read moreof the wranglers were amazing and always looked over us so that we were safe. If you were looking for a place to ride in the Mammoth area this is the place. Some of the other ones in the Mammoth area weren't even open yet.

This is a must do when you are in the area. We were well taken care of and our guide was fantastic!…read moreWe saw so much scenery that we would have never seen! The two hour ride was just perfect for us non-riders! Took my two girls (8, 10) and they

We did his ride on June 30, 2011, 13 years ago! I found an old receipt and it rekindled my memory…read moreof this great ride, with our two girls who were 11 and 14 at the time. So fun for the family!

Such a relaxing beautiful ride along Convict Lake. Been on this ride at least 3 times. Will go…read moreagain.

Wanted to surprise my girls with horseback riding while on summer vacation visiting Mammoth. While…read moremy girls were a little small (7&9) the wrangler agreed to allow them to ride during the 3pm slot since there were only 2 kids. He was able to tie my 7 years olds horse to his and my 9 year old followed voice instructions. It was easy to book the slot online and prepay. We showed up a few minutes before 3, the waiver was printed and ready for me to sign. He assigned us our horses and got us on our way promptly by 3pm. We rode to the far end of the lake where we were able to hop off and take a few pictures and have some water. After our ride back we were offered to share some treats with the horses. My girls fell in love with the horses and didn't want to leave. Fun trip and worth the $75/person for 2 hr ride

I visit Convict Lake every year because it's just so beautiful! No wonder those escaped prisoners…read moreyears ago stayed here! You cannot resist such a beautiful lake with the mountain backdrop. Okay, the parking is terrible but if you're patient and parking lot pimpin', there will be an open spot for you! The water is freezing here in the summer but that is why I love it so much! I love being the 1 out of 3 people who swims here lol. If you want to fish here, I promise there's no fish here. We can never catch anything here! 10/10 will always visit again.

+ Fun, beautiful place to kayak. We enjoyed the 4-person tandem pedal kayaking with Convict Lake…read moreResort Marina Rental. . Pedal kayaking is done with your feet, like bike riding, instead of with your arms. + CLRMR's 4-person pedal kayak raft is secure, reliable, and good quality. + Pleasant ambience. Aside from 1 or 2 other boats blasting music, it's almost like we had the whole lake to ourselves. . Life vests are under our seats, and optional. . No seat belts. . Lotta fishers here, - so gotta be careful not to pedal close to their lines. - 4 stinky, under-maintained restrooms (37°35'38.8"N 118°51'04.4"W). - Water spigot not working. + Free parking, - but very crowded.

You can't beat this campground for its proximity to the Big Pines Creek trail head. If there's one…read morebit of practical hiking advice I can offer, it's to camp here for at least two days before hitting the trail if you live at a low elevation. I was not acclimated and it made my hike unexpectedly grueling. It's an absolutely beautiful hike, and I wish I was less focused on simply breathing! The entirety of the campground is surprisingly fancy as campgrounds go. Lots of manicured public spaces. But the store always seemed closed which probably had something to do with the government shutdown happening at the time. Directional signage within the campground (to specific site numbers and to the trailhead) is pretty awful and I wasted a decent amount of time trying to find my site. I got up pretty early to hit the trail (just as the sun rose), and had to use AllTrails to point me to the trailhead. In early Oct, it can get pretty cold up there so setting up camp at 4:30pm wasn't ideal. Try to get there earlier bc it cools down really fast. My specific site (26) was really private and very nice. It looked just like the pictures on Recreation dot gov. It sits beside a bubbling little stream, yet mosquitoes were never an issue. It was also the most level and tidiest tent pad I've ever had the pleasure of sleeping on. There was a major drop-off between the car pull-in and the campsite, so I had to be extra vigilant about not breaking my neck during the frequent back and forth loading and unloading.

I come here every year, usually in June or mid-August to hike the Big Pine Lakes trail. This year,…read morethe only reservation I could get was for April. We stayed over the weekend and it was absolutely freezing!!! Driving up, you could already see the mountains covered in snow and I knew right away we were in trouble! It got down to 21 degrees! I had double gloves, double layers, double everything and I still couldn't feel my fingers!!! Lol. I was so glad I brought my snow cleats because they helped a lot since the trails were covered in snow! For safety reasons, we decided to only hike up to Lake 2. The usual beautiful turquoise blue lakes were nowhere to be found and instead replaced with a half frozen lake. It was still a cool sight to see and I'm grateful I got to experience it at least once in my life because I swear, I will never stay here again in April! No way! Hahhaha. I definitely would not recommend camping here that time of year unless you have an RV or are really prepared for winter conditions. We were a big group which made the experience a lot more fun. I love this campground and there's a reason it's so hard to book. It's truly beautiful up there. If you're lucky enough to snag a reservation, definitely check it out.

Nice stop along the way to June Lake/Mammoth area if you need to break up the drive. The website…read moreand signage state its open daily. There is plenty of parking, you just drive in and head over to the gate. I spent around 15 minutes observing the different tanks of fishes. Each tank show the fishes in different stages of life. Also, fun for the kids.

I had a lot of fun here. It was cool seeing all the fish and all their different stages of life…read more They also have food so you can feed the fish yourself! I recommend stopping by here if you have the time.

Wow!! Just got back from a two night backpacking trip. I stood at lake one and lake two and it…read moredidn't disappoint. This is my third time here and first time as an overnight. I got to explore, fish, swim, relax, and wake up to an amazing view. This hike is hard especially with a 35-40lb backpack. Plenty of tent site if you got a permit.

Stayed couple days in mid-May at the Upper Sage campground and did the hike to the first two lakes…read more Due to snow, it's where most people turned around. It was the perfect distance for a nice day hike, at about 10 miles. Nice reward of picturesque lakes at the end, and you turn around head back. I went down to touch the water, but some people went swimming in the ice cold water! This was a very popular trail and seemed like everyone brought their dogs. Out of maybe 20 parties with dogs, 1 actually had it on a leash. I would recommend starting this hike early so you can grab a parking spot at the trailhead and avoid the heat.