Bear Branch Horse Resort campground
Bear Branch Horse Resort
Reservations are accepted at Bear Branch Horse Resort, ensuring that campers can secure their preferred campsite in advance. It is advisable to make reservations, especially during peak seasons, to guarantee availability. The best time of year to visit the campground is during the warmer months, from spring to fall, when the weather is most conducive to outdoor activities.
For horse lovers, Bear Branch Horse Resort offers an array of equestrian-friendly amenities. There are horse stalls available for rent, as well as miles of scenic trails for horseback riding. The resort also hosts various horse shows and events throughout the year, providing entertainment and opportunities for horse enthusiasts to connect. Visitors should be cautious and respectful of the equestrian activities taking place in the campground and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Overall, Bear Branch Horse Resort in Illinois is a well-equipped camping area that welcomes both campers and horse lovers. With its amenities, acceptance of reservations, and horse-oriented features, it offers a delightful getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.
What's on-site at Bear Branch Horse Resort
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Bear Branch Horse Resort, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teal Pond Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Red Bud Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Camp Ondessonk | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cedar Grove Camping Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pharaoh Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Bear Branch Horse Resort -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lusk Creek Near Eddyville | 19 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 52 cfs | → |
| Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion | 4 cfs | → |
| Cache River At Forman | 26 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Old Shawneetown | 259,000 cfs | → |
| Ohio River At Metropolis | 444,000 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Bear Branch Horse Resort -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Burnside 1.8 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| De Soto 0.3 Ese | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Bay Creek
- Nature Preserve Lusk Creek Canyon
- Wilderness Lusk Creek
- Wilderness Burden Falls
- Wilderness Garden Of The Gods
- Dixon Springs State Park
Boat launches
- Main Street Golconda
- Golconda Ferry Road Livingston County
- Town Park Road Saline County
- Cotton Road Saline County
- 1st Street Rosiclare
- Front Street Elizabethtown
Fishing spots
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Lake Tecumseh
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Lake Of Egypt
- Dutchman Lake
Paddle runs
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bear Branch Horse Resort as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Bear Branch Horse Resort
Can I make reservations at Bear Branch Horse Resort?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Bear Branch Horse Resort?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Bear Branch Horse Resort.