Best Equestrian Camping near Bridgeport, AL

The Walls of Jericho horse campground near Bridgeport offers primitive camping for equestrians, though no dedicated horse corrals are available. Located separate from the main hiking trails, the horse camping area provides a more secluded experience than the nearby Clark Cemetery backcountry site. The trail system accommodates both hikers and horseback riders with clear markers, though some riders note the occasional confusing tree markings off the main path. Ground terrain is rocky in spots, making hammock camping preferable to tent setups in some areas. Multiple fire rings are available at the horse camp, allowing several groups to share the space while maintaining privacy.

Accessing the horse trails requires careful navigation along winding gravel roads that can become muddy after rainfall. The last portion of access roads may require vehicles with higher clearance, especially when pulling horse trailers. Davis Pond, located within a nearby Wildlife Management Area, offers additional camping with areas suitable for horses. The WMA includes dedicated trails for ATVs, hiking, and horseback riding. During dry seasons, Turkey Creek provides water access for horses, though filtering is recommended. Limited cell service exists throughout the area, so equestrians should plan accordingly with offline maps and emergency supplies. The campgrounds remain primitive with no amenities, maintaining the natural backcountry experience that attracts riders to this scenic woodland region.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Bridgeport, Alabama (11)

    1. Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    11 Reviews
    Estillfork, AL
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 968-6215

    "Park at either the Alabama or the Tennessee trailhead (make sure not to park at the horse trailhead earlier on the road) and descend down into the canyon."

    "It is also at an easy access point to the falls as well as the other trails in the area. The site has easy access to water most of the year and can provide space for over 10 tents."

    2. Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

    22 Reviews
    Winchester, TN
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 968-3536

    "Gravel drives & pads with water & electric at sites. Our site #28 had an exceptional view out the kitchen window & from the pinic table of the lake. Newer shower house centrally located."

    "We stayed in lot 59 which while not lakefront, it’s situated in a triangular spot right at the entrance with plenty of space for full setup. Picnic table and campfire grill also on site."

    3. Tennessee Wall Camp

    3 Reviews
    Lookout Mountain, TN
    21 miles

    "There is a parking lot right off the road after a fun ~30 minute drive through residential roads right on the water, then sites with fire pits are scattered throughout a small clearing."

    4. Davis Pond Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Signal Mountain, TN
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 658-5551

    "This lightly developed site has two picnic tables, and two lantern posts near the tables."

    "About 45 mins outside Chattanooga, it’s a beautiful drive. Last 7 miles are on a windy gravel road. The last 1/2 mile gets a little dicey and needs a vehicle with some clearance."

    5. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 571-5455

    "The campground is right on the banks of Lake Guntersville and it has a beach area so it's great if you want to play in the water."

    "This is a nice state park in a small town in north Alabama. The lake is really pretty and the campground has a nice view of it."

    6. Sawmill Lake Campsite

    6 Reviews
    Rising Fawn, GA
    28 miles
    Website

    "It is, however, a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers."

    "This is a nice primitive camp site just a 2 min walk from Petty John Cave and a 5 min drive to Rock Town Trailhead. Come here to try your hand at rock climbing and spelunking."

    7. Mountain Cove Resort

    3 Reviews
    Mentone, GA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 539-2683

    $25 - $30 / night

    8. Rvino - The Broken Banjo

    16 Reviews
    Manchester, TN
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 728-9777

    $31 - $999 / night

    "The staff will come around and collect your trash for you (which isn’t necessary but a nice plus!)"

    "This park is located in Manchester, TN right next to I-24, so if you are in the pull-throughs on the front row, you will hear the traffic.

    The staff was extremely friendly and helpful."

    9. Shady Grove

    1 Review
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA
    31 miles

    $2 - $38 / night

    10. Sharon Johnston Park

    3 Reviews
    Union Grove, AL
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 379-2868

    "The park is about 200 acres and the RV sites are located through gate one. There are three rows of sites and the best ones in my opinion are the ones located against the treeline/creek. "

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  • Abigail P.
    Jun. 13, 2019

    Sawmill Lake Campsite

    Primitive camping perfect for Rocktown climbers

    If you’re looking for amazing scenery, this is not the place. It is, however, a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers. Meant we could spend most of the climbing, rather than making a long approach. My group went for several days over thanksgiving 2018, and the weather was absolutely beautiful. Nights turned a bit chilly, so make sure to pack layers if camping in the fall or winter season. I think you’re technically supposed to have a Georgia outdoors permit to stay here (which we did), but we did not encounter a single ranger during our six-day stay. Check the Rocktown forum on Mountain Project for up-to-date info on permit requirements.

    The road leading up to the campsite is extremely rough and washed out. We were in a Subaru Outback, and it was a very slow-going, bumpy ride — we bottomed out several times.

    You can pretty much set up camp anywhere there’s open ground. Plenty of trees around for hammock camping as well. My group of 10 people had no problem finding open areas to set up camp together. There are several man-made fire pits, and plenty of wood and brush lying around to scavenge for fire-making. There are no water hookups, so make sure to pack plenty of water with you. There is also an area at the campground for equestrian camping, though we didn’t check that out, as, alas, none of us had horses.

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2017

    Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    Great backpacking

    The walls of Jericho are an incredible site to see if you are willing to make the backpacking adventure to them. The hike in takes only about an hour and is all downhill. Park at either the Alabama or the Tennessee trailhead (make sure not to park at the horse trailhead earlier on the road) and descend down into the canyon. When you reach the bottom of the trail and cross a river there are several campgrounds that you can set up at. After getting settled keep following the trail back into the canyon and you will get to the first waterfall/pool. Don't stop there though cause the real view is the waterfall at the back of the canyon that takes a little scrambling to get to. While there recently with my wife we spent 2 nights camping at the horse campground and spent our full day doing a loop hike into Tennessee. The only thing you have to be cautious of is it can get pretty muddy if it has rained heavy recently. I would suggest going in spring cause that is when everything is blooming and so beautiful.

  • William S.
    Sep. 27, 2021

    Davis Pond Campsite

    Away from it all

    Down a long and winding (and dusty) gravel road into the WMA is the Davis Pond camp site, a real gem with shady trees and a fishing pond. 

    This lightly developed site has two picnic tables, and two lantern posts near the tables. However, it can easily accommodate many more campers in the space and has multiple dirt-and-rock fire pits.

    While there is a two-station pit toilet, it's a bit of a horror show with a lot of trash accumulating in the structure. Another downside, after I set up my tent I noticed that some hornets were flying into a nearby dead tree. I quickly moved to another spot but luckily noticed it before it got dark.

    There's a gravel parking lot with a trail map and sign in sheet right next to the camping area. 

    In addition to the multiple trails (for hiking, ATVs, and horses) closer to the entrance to the WMA (and far from the camp) is a shooting range.

  • @HomegrownRV 😎.
    Oct. 19, 2023

    Rvino - The Broken Banjo

    Relaxing but small spaces

    Pros: The staff are all incredibly friendly. We loved interacting with them (especially Eric!) during our stay. The laundry and bathrooms are very clean and spacious. The staff will come around and collect your trash for you (which isn’t necessary but a nice plus!) The location is directly off the highway and close to stores if you need a late night run for anything. The dog park was cute and offered a lot of extras. The heated pool was nicely taken care of and would be fantastic for the summer season. The camp store had lots of necessities and cute decor plus a dvd rental library and a pizza place onsite!

    Cons: There was a massive cell phone tower within walking distance from our RV. Literally on the property of the RV park behind their utility shed and next to the playground. The highway traffic is quite loud. The campsites are very close together! The playground and fun type amenities in the back of the park weren’t kept up very well it seemed. A lot of the stuff was missing or broken.

    For more detailed reviews and photos, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @HomegrownRV!

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    Great for groups

    This is one of the larger campsites available at Walls of Jericho and definitely the easiest to find. I have stayed here a couple of times and always enjoyed it. The one downside to this site is that it can get somewhat flooded after heavy rains. It can also get fairly crowded since there are multiple firepits and tent clearings not far apart from each other. This is definitely the best site if you have a large group or want to be able to set up multiple tents. It is also at an easy access point to the falls as well as the other trails in the area. The site has easy access to water most of the year and can provide space for over 10 tents. If it seems crowded and you want more privacy though you can turn left off the trail and walk a short ways to the horse camp which is more secluded and removed from the trail. My last suggestion is that if you are here on a clear night head out to the field abutting the site and enjoy some stargazing!

  • Steve V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 24, 2019

    Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    Clark Cemetery

    The Clark Cemetery campsite is a moderate sized campsite along the Walls of Jericho trail and is located just yards from the Clark Cemetery and the Turkey Creek Bridge. The site is approximately 3.1 miles from the Alabama hikers trailhead parking lot. The campsite is level and large enough to accommodate many tents. There are also many trees that would be suitable for hammock camping. You can choose from a shaded space to a sunny space depending on which side of the site you set up on. I counted at least six fire rings at this site, so multiple groups could be accommodated. With the very close proximity to the Clark Cemetery (a 1800’s family cemetery) I imagine the campfire stories could be very entertaining. 

    This is backcountry camping so plan appropriately (no bathroom, pack it in- pack is out). We found no cell phone service with Verizon at this site. Water can be sourced from Turkey Creek if it is flowing, but should be treated/filtered (on this visit Turkey Creek was pretty dry after a very dry summer, but Hurricane Creek is just a short walk away).

  • Ally B.
    Oct. 3, 2018

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    It's great if you want to be close to the water or see wildlife!

    The campground is right on the banks of Lake Guntersville and it has a beach area so it's great if you want to play in the water. It doesn't have as much shade as it used to due to tornados but it is still a really great campground. There are a lot of great hiking, biking, and horse-riding trails. On anygiven day you can drive through the park and see an abundance of deer. The state park is also home to a zip line and an excellent golf course and the lodge has a pool and a really great restaurant.

  • Bounding Around The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    Beautiful lake

    This is a nice state park in a small town in north Alabama. The lake is really pretty and the campground has a nice view of it. The facilities were really nice and there is a store and restaurant all within the park. It’s a bit of a drive to get to town so try to get the essentials before setting up camp. The campground is nice– a definite recommend!

  • Katrin  S.
    Apr. 4, 2021

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    Primitive campsites at the water

    We chose a primitive site for a quieter camping night. Although the furthest away from a bathhouse, we truly enjoyed this site. It’s “pick your own” and we picked the site next to Seals hiking trail along the water. Each site has a fire pit and is mostly level. No table, so bring your own. No water spigot so make sure you have your own. Beautiful location with amazing sunsets.


Guide to Bridgeport

The Walls of Jericho area near Bridgeport sits at elevations between 800-1,800 feet, offering varied terrain throughout the Cumberland Plateau region. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F, while winter months see averages of 30-50°F. The region receives approximately 55 inches of annual rainfall, creating seasonal challenges on trails and access roads during wet periods.

What to do

Rock climbing adventures: At Sawmill Lake Campsite, visitors can access Rocktown's challenging routes. "A free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers," notes Abigail P.

Pond fishing opportunities: Davis Pond Campsite offers fishing access within the Wildlife Management Area. "Down a long and winding (and dusty) gravel road into the WMA is the Davis Pond camp site, a real gem with shady trees and a fishing pond," reports William S. Some campers bring inflatable boats to access deeper water.

Cave exploration: Several caves are accessible near equestrian camping areas. "Come here to try your hand at rock climbing and spelunking. The permit was 15 dollars to access Rock Town and the Caves," writes Lisa about nearby activities.

What campers like

Primitive camping isolation: At Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite, hikers appreciate the remoteness. "The Clark Cemetery campsite is a moderate sized campsite along the Walls of Jericho trail and is located just yards from the Clark Cemetery and the Turkey Creek Bridge. The site is approximately 3.1 miles from the Alabama hikers trailhead parking lot," explains Steve V.

Natural water sources: "Water can be sourced from Turkey Creek if it is flowing, but should be treated/filtered," mentions Steve V. about Clark Cemetery. This echoes other campers who note multiple creeks throughout the region provide water access for both humans and horses when properly filtered.

Multiple camping configurations: "The site is level and large enough to accommodate many tents. There are also many trees that would be suitable for hammock camping," writes Steve V. about Clark Cemetery campsite. Similar versatility exists across several horse campgrounds near Bridgeport, Alabama.

What you should know

Vehicle clearance requirements: For Tennessee Wall Camp, access requires appropriate vehicles. "There is a parking lot right off the road after a fun ~30 minute drive through residential roads right on the water," explains Suzie K. Similar conditions exist at most equestrian camping areas.

Seasonal timing matters: "If you are coming with a group this is an awesome spot. We counted 5 fire pits but you could literally fill the meadow with dozens of tents easily," says Tessa B. about Davis Pond. Spring and fall offer optimal conditions with moderate temperatures and more reliable water sources.

Limited amenities: "This is backcountry camping so plan appropriately (no bathroom, pack it in- pack is out). We found no cell phone service with Verizon at this site," warns Steve V. Most horse campgrounds near Bridgeport maintain primitive conditions requiring self-sufficiency.

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