Agnew Meadows Horse Campground
Campground · Yosemite corridor
Agnew Meadows Horse Campground sits at 8,356 feet in the Yosemite corridor, offering high-Sierra access with moderate crowds and stable conditions typical for the elevation.
Wind averages 9 mph but can spike to 26 mph by afternoon. Morning calm prevails before 11 a.m.; expect stronger gusts from the southwest as the day progresses. Snow lingers into late spring; check meadow drainage before committing to a horse trip.
Over the past 30 days, Agnew Meadows Horse Campground has averaged a NoGo Score of 16.0 with temperatures around 29 degrees Fahrenheit and average wind of 9 mph. The week ahead will likely track similar patterns; watch for afternoon wind spikes and continued cool nights at this elevation.
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About Agnew Meadows Horse Campground
Agnew Meadows Horse Campground is a horse-camping facility in the high Sierra east of Yosemite Valley. It sits on Highway 120/Tioga Road corridor near Tuolumne Meadows, roughly 60 miles from Yosemite Village and accessible via Highway 395 from the south or Highway 120 from the west. The campground serves riders and horse packers targeting the high country; arrival typically requires either trailering directly or starting from lower valley staging areas. Winter closure on Highway 120 means spring access is limited until road clearing; confirm seasonal opening before planning.
At 8,356 feet, Agnew Meadows Horse Campground sits cooler and windier than Yosemite Valley floor but milder than passes above 9,000 feet. Rolling 30-day temperatures average 29 degrees Fahrenheit, with overnight frost common through spring. Wind averages 9 mph over the past month but peaks at 26 mph, typically in afternoons when thermals strengthen. Crowding stays light at 12 visitors average, reflecting the location's remote position and horse-camping specialization. Late spring and early autumn bring the most stable weather; summer thunderstorms are common by mid-afternoon.
Agnew Meadows Horse Campground is built for horse campers and backcountry packers planning multi-day rides into the high country. Experienced riders use it as a staging point for access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness and passes toward Mammoth Lakes. Parking is limited; horse trailers occupy most available space. Bring hay, grain, and water for animals; no feed is reliably available on-site. Smoke from fire season can close visibility by late summer. Plan morning rides before afternoon wind rises and avoid the first month after Highway 120 opens, when snow patches and wet meadows complicate horse travel.
Visitors seeking easier high-Sierra horse access or who prefer lower crowds than Tuolumne Meadows should consider Agnew Meadows Horse Campground as a quieter anchor. The Yosemite corridor offers dozens of lower-elevation options around Highway 120 and Highway 395; Agnew Meadows trades easier access for true Sierra solitude. Nearby Reds Meadow and Minaret Vista serve similar riders but face heavier seasonal use. Confirm water availability and meadow conditions with the local ranger station before arriving, as spring snowmelt can waterlog camp areas.