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Equestrian Camping near Elkmont, AL

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    Ray of Hope Guest Ranch and Horse Motel accommodates equestrian campers with tent sites, cabins, glamping options and yurt accommodations near Elkmont, Alabama. The campground provides drinking water, toilet facilities and allows pets on the property. The campsite offers firewood for campfires in designated fire rings. Guests experience a clear view of the night sky from the hillside location, allowing for exceptional stargazing opportunities. The horse facilities are specifically designed for riders traveling with their animals, allowing equestrians to keep their horses nearby during overnight stays. The campground is maintained with clean yurt accommodations that include battery-powered lighting, a full-sized bed, and outdoor seating for evening relaxation.

    Owl Creek Horse Camp provides primitive camping facilities for equestrians exploring the Bankhead National Forest trail system. Located directly on a horse trail network, campers can easily access miles of riding paths without trailering their horses between sites. The campground maintains potable water available from spigots year-round. For $5 per night, riders can set up camp in a large field surrounded by loblolly pines with excellent night sky visibility. The trail system connected to the camp offers up to 22 miles of interconnected paths primarily designed for horseback riding but also accessible to other users. The campground features basic amenities including picnic tables, a pit toilet, and ample space for horse trailers. Campers report reliable cell service at this location, providing connectivity even in this rural setting.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Elkmont (10)

      1. Red Coach Resort

      4.7(3)12mi from Elkmont4 sitesRVs

      "A beautiful large creek runs through it, with miles of walking paths, a horse barn, and spaces to play and relax."

      "This park is tucked away in a private neighborhood on about 80 acres. There are a lot of RV sites as well as primitive camping in the back."

      Available this weekend

      from $17 - $50 / night

      4 Sites Available

      2. Henry Horton State Park Campground

      4.2(34)48mi from Elkmont85 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Chapel Hill, just to the north, offers all you might need with a hardware store, Dollar General, walk in clinic and restaurants."

      "Yes, I received several dirty looks for driving on the road toward the tent area.) I parked in the restroom area as the road was completely blocked with children, inner tubes and adults."

      Available this weekend

      7 Sites Available

      3. Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

      4.6(24)46mi from Elkmont168 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      Available this weekend

      25 Sites Available

      4. Sharon Johnston Park

      4.0(4)30mi from ElkmontRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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. "

      5. Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

      3.6(21)45mi from ElkmontRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nice lake at 102 sq acres in size. Did have an issue that most sites are only 50 or 30amp hookups only, so I had to borrow a 30 to 120 adapter."

      "Very clean Friendly staff Lots of activities in park, and many more along the nearby Natchez Trace Parkway. Cons: Game room has seen better days. Not very many sites with sewer."

      6. Heritage Campground and RV Park

      4.0(2)33mi from ElkmontRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Very friendly staff, nice surroundings of Amish settlement, campground itself looks old but, heritage, it’s great."

      "Had to drive about 5 miles for some really good brisket."

      7. Campers RV Park

      3.8(10)50mi from ElkmontRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Good dog walks. Good Wi-Fi."

      "Very close to the freeway. Great for overnight or extended stay. Nice pull through sites."

      8. Ray of Hope Guest Ranch and Horse Motel

      5.0(1)36mi from ElkmontTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The entrance of the yurt faces sunrise and the farm animals serenade you in the morning when the mist begins to burn off the valley. "

      9. Owl Creek Horse Camp

      3.5(2)44mi from ElkmontTents

      "While staying in the area we stopped by and checked out this campground and associated trails. It is in a wonderful part of Bankhead and close to so many trail access points."

      10. Sipsey Wilderness Backcountry Site (Trail 200 Site D)

      4.0(1)49mi from ElkmontTents

      "Small but secluded backcountry site with easy access to the river for pumping water. This site is nice because it is level and removed from the water enough that there is no concern of flooding."

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Elkmont, AL

    101 Reviews of 10 Elkmont Campgrounds

    • Thomas B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Nov. 2, 2026

      Sharon Johnston Park

      The campground is fine. This is part of a large park and the park itself is pretty nice. Lots of space. My personal experience has been mediocre at best. When I checked in, the main host wasn't present. Another gentleman came over to have me pay but apparently charged me for a week instead of 10 days...no biggie. I got a call on day 4 from the host that was fairly assertive and that I wasn't supposed to be there. Had to waste my time re-explaining, waiting for the host to check my receipts, and then added on the remaining 3 days. My site (9) was also the only one with a bizarre sewer hookup. It comes out of the ground more horizontally but is also relatively high. So it took an unusual amount of time to get positioned so my drain pipe was high enough to let gravity work, and simultaneously stay far enough away for the hose to have space. Roughly 50 boyscouts came over the weekend and decided it was necessary to blow a bugle horn at the crack of dawn, and several times ended up basically at my door to get a ball or Frisbee, despite the fact that there are several gigantic fields behind the campsites that they could have enjoyed (i am glad they were outside playing, just not so close i could hear them clearly without even being loud). The park closes at dark and uses a padlock, so at about 5pm you have to get out and unlock the gate, walk back around, and then lock it back up every time you go somewhere. Just a bit outdated. We also got a little visit from the FBI during our stay!

    • A
      Oct. 7, 2026

      Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

      Fantastic

      What a beautiful area to camp. We tent camped in a 12 person tent and had plenty of space on the grass to put the tent up. The other spots are more for RVs. The view is incredible! You can fish right on most of the sites including 41. We have 3 teenagers and they all have asked to come back to camp on this site. Plenty of privacy. We did have a bunch of kids that came through our site to visit the water which I was not a fan of but other than that it's truly a fantastic site. This place is wonderful! Oh, and our tmobile was spotty but still worked!

    • Marie H.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 5, 2026

      Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

      Love it

      Small, clean. Nice modern, renovated RV /tent sites. Easy to leave your boat or kayak in the water near your site. Nice, clean, easy to walk to beach. Only one waterfront site has full hook ups. One row back was great.

    • Cinda A.The Dyrt Pro User
      May. 6, 2026

      Campers RV Park

      Campers RV Overnight

      Staff pleasant, site easy enough to get into, no shade for “short stays”, overall nice, quaint park for overnight parking on the way to another destination. I was disappointed- NO shower house for RVers, only for cabin guest.

    • N
      Apr. 15, 2026

      Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

      Loved it

      We go a few times a year. It’s a little older but they are doing a lot of work to build and grow the park.

    • O
      Dec. 30, 2025

      Red Coach Resort

      Feels like home

      I really appreciated the customer service, they really made check-in easy. I enjoyed everything about this place. It is a great value for the price, and I liked the newly developed facilities too.

    • Jeff L.
      Nov. 18, 2025

      Campers RV Park

      Beautiful Campground in Tennessee!

      This is a very nice campground. Quiet, nice sites, nice hosts, plenty of space, games and nice hangout areas. Perfect distance to local attractions.

    • e
      Oct. 27, 2025

      Campers RV Park

      Not worth the price

      They say they have bathroom and showers for camper but that is not necessarily so. You have to rent one of their cabins to get to use the bathhouses.

      Not worth the $65 per night.

      Had I known before hand I would have went a few short miles down the road to the much cheaper state park that has bathhouses.

      The not so friendly lady at the front desk didn’t say anything about no access to bathhouses until after I had paid and gotten my site number. The “oh yeah by the way” in regards to the bathhouses was kinda underhanded.

    • Lizzy S.
      Oct. 7, 2025

      Red Coach Resort

      Tucked away in the trees

      This park is tucked away in a private neighborhood on about 80 acres. There are a lot of RV sites as well as primitive camping in the back. We really enjoyed all of the trees and being able to take the kids to play in the small creek in the back of the property. They have a nice playground and a koi pond with a little deck to sit on. The only negative is I feel like they “nickle and dimed” us to death.

    Guide to Elkmont

    Ray of Hope Guest Ranch and Horse Motel accommodates equestrians in a Tennessee hillside setting with camping options that include yurts and tent sites. The property features access to horseback riding trails while providing overnight facilities for both riders and their animals. Battery-powered lights illuminate the campsite at night when the stars are particularly visible due to minimal light pollution. Campers have reported seeing shooting stars and enjoying sunrise views across the valley. The property includes an outdoor shower surrounded by herbs, with nearby water access and toilet facilities.

    Owl Creek Horse Camp connects directly to 22 miles of equestrian trails in Bankhead National Forest, offering primitive camping for horse owners. The campground consists of a large field shaded by loblolly pines with potable water available from spigots year-round. Sites cost $5 per night or $3 for day use, with Verizon cell service maintaining two bars of 4G LTE coverage. Located approximately 15 minutes from the heart of Sipsey Wilderness, the area provides excellent trail access for riders while maintaining basic amenities including pit toilets. The night sky viewing is particularly noteworthy at this location, with minimal artificial light affecting visibility of celestial objects.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Elkmont, AL is Red Coach Resort with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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