(New or Renewing Members: Proceed directly to the Application section , if desired)

Why Join Backcountry Horsemen of California?

Even if you don’t ride or aren’t an “active” member, your dues contribute to our cause! You’ll be helping pay for work projects, educational materials and training, insurances and you will help support our efforts to keep trails open to equestrians, hikers and more!

As a member you will...

Get to participate in state and unit activities and events
Learn valuable backcountry skills and outdoor ethics
Contribute to the appropriate use of public lands in California
Make connections, friends, and network with members from all over the state
Receive the BCHC newsletter
Be kept up to date on public lands issues
And more!

Contact BCHC’s VP of Membership. He will be happy to address any of your questions or concerns concerning membership.

BCHC Membership
1280 State Rte 208
Yerington, NV 89447

Email: BCHC_Membership@bchcalifornia.org
Phone: (775) 463-3634

All BCHC Units are members of Back Country Horsemen of America.

Map of Local California Units

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Join a unit near you and make a difference!

If there is not a unit in your area and you are interested in starting one, contact the BCHC Secretary for more information.

- PO Box 84, Pearblossom, CA 93553
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- 17 Unit B Sunny Slope Road, Tom’s Place, CA 93546
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- PO Box 270065, Susanville, CA 96127-0002
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- PO Box 6632, Visalia, CA 93290
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- c/o Larry Cigainero, 3561 Jeffrey Street Lake Isabella, CA 93240
- 16347 Stephenie Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93314-9669
- Website
- Facebook
- 7395 El Camino Real, PMB #472, Atascadero, CA 93422
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- 1124 3rd Street, Ramona, CA 92065
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- PO Box 1709, Modesto, CA 95353-1709
- Website
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- PO Box 702, North Highlands, CA 95660-0702
- Website
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- PO Box 9435, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
- Website
- Facebook
- PO Box 383, Aguanga, CA 92536-0383
- Website
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- PO Box 6023, Eureka, CA 95502-6023
- Website
- Facebook
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- PO Box 25693, Fresno, CA 93729-5693
- Website
- Facebook
- PO Box 306, Norco, CA 92860
- Website
- Facebook
- PO Box 456, Springville, CA 93265
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- 20633 Gas Point Rd, Ste. B2, #48, Cottonwood, CA 96022
- Website
- Facebook
- PO Box 64, Oakhurst, CA 93644-0064
- Website
- Facebook
- 2568 Lake Hills Drive, Butte Valley, CA 95965
- Website
- PO Box 461, Etna, CA 96027-0461
- Website
- Facebook

Membership Information

Any man or woman may become an INDIVIDUAL type member of BCHC. This type is best for singles, or for persons whose family members may have other interests. Individual memberships have ONE vote during General Business meetings.
- 1-Year Individual Membership $50.00 USD (eff. 1/1/2025, increasing to $60.00)
- 2-Year Individual Membership $90.00 USD (eff. 1/1/2025, increasing to $110.00)
- 3-Year Individual Membership $125.00 USD (eff. 1/1/2025, increasing to $160.00)
All immediate family members are included in Family (Shared) memberships, and are eligible to participate fully in BCHC and local unit activities; ONLY TWO adults from each Family (Shared) membership may vote during General Business meetings.
- 1-Year Family Membership $60.00 USD (eff. 1/1/2025, increasing to $75.00)
- 2-Year Family Membership $110.00 USD (eff. 1/1/2025, increasing to $140.00)
- 3-Year Family Membership $150.00 USD (eff. 1/1/2025, increasing to $205.00)
Special Family Memberships:
- Benefactor: A family membership that includes a donation to BCHC and receives special recognition. (1 Year $100.00 USD)
- Patron: A family membership that includes a donation to BCHC and receives special recognition. (1 Year $250.00 USD)
- Mt Whitney: Like California’s Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states, the Mt. Whitney membership is the highest level of special memberships in BCHC. This is a Family membership that includes a donation to BCHC and receives special recognition. (1 Year $500.00 USD)
This is a membership for college aged individuals, 18 to 24 years of age.
- 1-Year Young Adult Membership $15.00 USD
This is a membership for minors who wish to join BCHC, even though their family does not. Youth applicants MUST fill out additional paperwork, as well as find an approved adult member to designate as their guardian at BCHC events. NOTE: The Youth membership will not be active until all required Youth forms are received.
- Additional Youth Forms
- 1-Year Youth Membership $15.00 USD
This type of membership is for other clubs or organizations who want to receive BCHC newsletters and email announcements.
- 1-Year Club Membership $60.00 USD (eff. 1/1/2025, increasing to $75.00)
For BCHC current members wishing to join more than one unit. You may join as many additional units as you’d like, however you may only vote in your primary unit.
- 1-Year Associate Membership $15.00 USD (per unit)

1. Fill out the ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM , save it & print a copy for your records.
2. Submit the online form. A copy will be sent to VP of Membership. IMPORTANT: Youth Memberships MUST also print, sign, and mail this form. Youth memberships will NOT be valid until the forms are received.

3. Pay with your Paypal:

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*Paypal is the only acceptable form of online payment.

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Notices & Reminders

1. Send your membership renewals to VP of Membership. DO NOT SEND THEM TO BCHA. Sending to the wrong place will delay payment and cause your membership to show as expired so you cannot participate in unit events.

2. If you are paying for a membership that is not your own, notify the VP of Membership at time of payment. (PayPal does not have an option to attach a message when units or individuals pay for someone else’s membership.)

3. The BCHC Executive Committee no longer sends out membership renewal verification "green slips" via regular mail. Instead, each unit president and membership chair is sent a personal email from the BCHC VP of Membership with each units' data AND the membership data will be posted on the BCHC web page in the password protected section.

Backcountry Horsemen of California

Why Join Backcountry Horsemen of California?

Map of Local California Units

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Membership Information

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