Best Equestrian Camping near Lanett, AL

Limited horse camping options exist near Lanett, Alabama, with no facilities specifically designed for equestrians among the nearby campgrounds. While R. Shaefer Heard Campground, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, Wind Creek State Park, and McIntosh Reserve Park offer camping facilities within driving distance, none feature horse corrals or dedicated equestrian amenities according to the available data. These campgrounds welcome tent campers, RV users, and in some cases cabin visitors, but lack specialized horse-friendly features such as stalls, pens, tie-outs, or wash racks that equestrians require.

Riders seeking horseback opportunities must look beyond the immediate Lanett area for proper equestrian camping. The nearby parks offer various recreational activities including hiking, fishing, and boating, but horse facilities are notably absent from their amenity lists. Most sites provide standard campground amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and water/electric hookups that serve general campers. The parks maintain well-spaced sites with good privacy and access to lakes or natural areas, but equestrians planning to travel with horses should contact management directly to inquire about any temporary accommodations or nearby private facilities that might permit horses with special arrangements.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Lanett, Alabama (4)

    1. R. Shaefer Heard Campground

    36 Reviews
    West Point, GA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 645-2404

    $36 - $72 / night

    "Bathrooms nearby, but showers are around the corner. Very clean, just older. Plenty of walking, and biking over the dam into Alabama! Beautiful lake for swimming, canoes, or kayaking."

    "The campground is located on West Point Lake, where bald eagles soar."

    2. Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    Pine Mountain Valley, GA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 663-4858

    $12 - $500 / night

    "Warm Springs and Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site is a short drive away. Calloway Gardens and a drive through animal park are all close by."

    "This is park is just a few hours away from home so we stayed for a few days to camp and hike. I took my teardrop trailer and had site 315."

    3. Wind Creek State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Alexander City, AL
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 329-0845

    "Lots of trees and lots of waterfront lots on the shores of one of Alabamas most beautiful lakes."

    "Of course you are on the at one time largest man made lake so all those water activities. There are nice trails that are adequately marked. Once again updates would be nice."

    4. McIntosh Reserve Park

    11 Reviews
    Whitesburg, GA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 830-5879

    "I cleaned up a bit of trash around my site when I arrived. The camp host drove around selling firewood."

    "We live close by so for a night trip this is a perfect little getaway."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Lanett, AL

149 Reviews of 4 Lanett Campgrounds


  • Lauren W.
    Jul. 7, 2023

    R. Shaefer Heard Campground

    Fantastic

    Site 16 Back in Gravel 50 amp Water Amazing site on the water! Spacious site, plenty of privacy. Very clean cg. Bathrooms nearby, but showers are around the corner. Very clean, just older. Plenty of walking, and biking over the dam into Alabama! Beautiful lake for swimming, canoes, or kayaking.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 14, 2019

    Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    Wildflowers

    This is where President Roosevelt came to relax. Warm Springs and Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site is a short drive away. Calloway Gardens and a drive through animal park are all close by. The campground is nice with lots of trees so there is some privacy. There are 2 campground loops, and a small lake. Most are water and electric. There is s dump station. There is a horse stable, too. Dowdell's Knob where President Roosevelt sometimes picnicked at King’s Gap. There is still a picnic area there, with A life-size sculpture of the former president.

    The Civilian Conservation Corps built many of the facilities during the Great Depression, including cottages and the Liberty Bell Swimming Pool which is spring fed.

  • Norris K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2021

    Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    Great views, near Roosevelt's Little White House and Warm Springs

    Green forest on Pine Mountain, this campground is well laid out and has history.  Several projects done by the CCC.  40 miles of trails to hike/bike.  A CCC built pond where you can rent paddle boats or bring your own kayak or canoe.  Equestrian trail rides (and stable rentals) are available.  Water/power, fire pit, picnic tables on gravel sites with some pull thru.  Satellite tv can be received at some sites.  Showers/bathrooms with laundry facility at each.  And several trails to walk you dog.

    Life size statue of FDR on Dowdell's Knob, where FDR would come to relax and take in the view over King's Gap.

    Grocery store available in the town of Pine Mountain (about 15 minutes from campground).

    Great base for area sight seeing:

    Roosevelt's Little White House State Park

    Warm Springs (where Roosevelt would go for the warm springs)

        In Columbus, GA:

    National Infantry on Fort Benning

    National Civil War Navy Museum 

    Coca Cola Space Museum

  • Elizabeth G.
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    One of my favorite parks close to home

    This is park is just a few hours away from home so we stayed for a few days to camp and hike. I took my teardrop trailer and had site 315. It was perfect for my little camper and even had a couple of trees perfect for my hammock. Easily could walk to the restrooms too. The camp hosts staying across the way were so friendly.

    I didn’t even have to leave the park to hike! So many trails close by and a beautiful lake to walk around. I want to come back soon and explore some more.

  • Sarah S.
    May. 25, 2025

    McIntosh Reserve Park

    New bathhouse with shower, water spigot

    Camping is first come first served basis, no reservations. $20 per night, parking for one vehicle included. Extra vehicles require $5 parking pass per day. They take credit card. Pull up to the booth at the entrance before 5pm or see the camp host 5-8pm. After 8pm, the park gate closes. I was given a gate code in case I needed to leave and return during the closed hours.

    The camping layout falls somewhere between dispersed camping and a traditional campground. When I checked in, I was told I could pull up to any site with a fire pit. There were picnic tables and trash cans at most sites. There are no hook ups at the sites, but there is a good amount of space on flat ground in the trees. Several cars, tents, or small campers would fit on each site. Bigger campers could opt for sites 8 or 9 which don’t have trees. I cleaned up a bit of trash around my site when I arrived. The camp host drove around selling firewood.

    Many of these reviews seem older, so I wanted to add that there is a newer block bathroom with flush toilets, electricity and a shower stall, and outdoor water spigot near the stretch of campsites marked 1-20 along the river. It was clean. Driving in, you’ll see a sign that points you to “Main Camping.” The sites stretch down a lane that follows the river to a dead end, the river and sites are on the left and there is a large grassy airfield on the right. There was no airplane traffic while I was there and no signage to stay off of it, so perhaps it is no longer in use.

    There is a boat ramp past site 20. I saw a sign at the bathhouse for paddling the river and various parks to camp along the way. There are signs for horse camping only at sites 18-20. One of the trails runs between the river bank and the campsites, with red blazes - “River Trail” - so don’t set up equipment there in case hikers or horses come through. I saw people fishing in the Chattahoochee River right off of their campsite. There is a small rapid that stretches across the river near sites 1-10, so you get that nice water flowing sound to fall asleep to!

    There are also sites in other areas of the park, if you turn left instead of following the “Main Camping” sign. I’m not sure if they are numbered, and they seem more scattered. There is another bathhouse with running water and a shower that is older next to the cabin called “Old Ranger’s Station.”

    The park has wide trails for horseback riding. I hiked the 2 mile Eagle Loop Trail and saw a mountain biker as well. I saw signs for an Orienteering Course. There is a splash pad and a new looking playground that from a glance, might be ADA accessible. There are many signs prohibiting swimming in the river due to the strong current. There is no beach and in most places, the river bank is steep. John Tanner Park has a swimming beach.

    The park map is not great and the information available online is insufficient, but I do recommend coming to explore the area and camp! I’ll be back now that I have an understanding of the layout.

  • Everette G.
    Mar. 19, 2018

    Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    Great site and amenities

    This park has great camping with many, many sites of various sizes, all for roughly $30 a night. This may sound steep but the amenities by far make up for it.

    Each site has a dirt or gravel pad, water and electricity hookups and are all situated within walking distance of a bathroom. There is also a centralised trading Post in the camp, separate from the main office. The bathrooms are all spotless and each area has a camp host constantly cleaning.

    The views are awesome and there is some awesome yoking near by, as well as some very well marked trails in the area.

  • Deanna N.
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Wind Creek State Park Campground

    Very nice amenities

    State park. Very pretty and lots of trees. Camp with all amenities (a bit pricey) or with no hook ups. Lots to do. Family oriented. Lots of trees and lots of waterfront lots on the shores of one of Alabamas most beautiful lakes.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 1, 2022

    Wind Creek State Park Campground

    Summer in December

    Camped here to ring out the old and ring in 2022 with a group of Sisters. The staff was professional and quick at check in, even inquired if I was aware of the forecasted incoming weather during my stay and explained emergency procedures. HUGE campground. All the sites are nice sized, though an update is needed on pavement, pads and amenities. They keep what they have well maintained. Tree top, mini golf and archery activities are present. Of course you are on the at one time largest man made lake so all those water activities. There are nice trails that are adequately marked. Once again updates would be nice. There is an Equine campground and a contractor for trail rides nearby if you don’t have your own horse. The area offers many small towns with antiquing and interesting local businesses/restaurants. Worth a visit for a weekend or week of your summer if you can get a reservation.

  • Rachel G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 9, 2020

    Wind Creek State Park Campground

    Great all around campground

    This is one of the largest state run campgrounds with over 500 sites. We stayed at site 100 it was an excellent site right on the water next to us was like a private beach. This is the only public access to Lake Martin. Large lake for swimming, boating, fishing. Sites are very open to each other but a lot of shade. Bathhouses are large and very well taken care of but I did not have any hot water at the time. Bathhouse was also a bit of a hike from site but had parking area so we drove over there and included a nice laundry facility. Several hiking trails fishing and other outdoor activities at this park. Cabins are available and premium campsites that have 50 amp service, water, sewer, cable and waterfront access. This park is close to stores and restaurants within a 20 minute drive. This campground definitely has a lot of amenities.


Guide to Lanett

Equestrian camping near Lanett, Alabama presents challenges for horse owners, as the primary campgrounds in the region lack dedicated equestrian facilities. Located in the east-central Alabama piedmont region at approximately 600 feet elevation, Lanett experiences humid subtropical climate conditions with hot summers and mild winters. Most camping options in the area surround Lake Martin, West Point Lake, and the Chattahoochee River, offering water-based recreation as the primary attraction.

What to do

Water recreation on West Point Lake: Fish, boat, and swim at R. Shaefer Heard Campground, which sits along the shores of West Point Lake. "Much of the camping is pretty open with the ability to see your neighbors," notes Suzy E., who appreciated "the ability to float in the water" during summer visits. The lake sees constant activity with "motorboats, water skiing, even boats creeping along at night," according to Denis P.

Hiking trails for non-equestrians: While horse trails are limited, Franklin D Roosevelt State Park offers excellent hiking options. "Many gorgeous hiking trails, several starting from the camping area," reports Katie A. For longer stays, this park provides diverse terrain with "lots of great trails," according to Everette G.

River activities at McIntosh Reserve: Though not equipped for horses, McIntosh Reserve Park offers access to the Chattahoochee River. Sarah S. notes seeing "a sign at the bathhouse for paddling the river and various parks to camp along the way," making it suitable for water-based day trips. "I saw people fishing in the Chattahoochee River right off of their campsite," she adds.

What campers like

Spacious sites with natural features: Campers appreciate the layout at Wind Creek State Park Campground, where Matthew M. spent "2 months there and loved everyday." Rachel G. notes site 100 was "an excellent site right on the water next to us was like a private beach." The park features "numerous bath houses, laundry, camp store, playgrounds, mini golf, and so much more," according to Kim T.

Year-round accessibility: Most campgrounds near Lanett remain open throughout the year, offering different experiences by season. SJ W. found R. Shaefer Heard enjoyable even in winter: "Water and power year round even in winter. Some spots are a little closer than others but most have woods in between so they are somewhat private."

Clean facilities: Despite lacking horse amenities, campsites maintain clean facilities. At Franklin D Roosevelt State Park, Everette G. notes that "the bathrooms are all spotless and each area has a camp host constantly cleaning." The campground features "dirt or gravel pad, water and electricity hookups and are all situated within walking distance of a bathroom."

What you should know

Horse camping alternatives: While no dedicated horse facilities exist near Lanett, some sites may accommodate horses with advance arrangements. At McIntosh Reserve Park, Sarah S. observed "signs for horse camping only at sites 18-20," though these don't include equestrian amenities like corrals or wash racks.

Gate restrictions: Be aware of strict gate policies at campgrounds. At R. Shaefer Heard, "the gate is locked shut from 10 PM to 8 AM, no exceptions unless the elderly host personally deems your emergency worthy," warns Denis P. Similarly, at McIntosh Reserve, Sarah S. notes: "After 8pm, the park gate closes. I was given a gate code in case I needed to leave and return during the closed hours."

Connectivity issues: Signal strength varies throughout the area. Denis P. reports that "Starlink users: take note—if the lake is high, the shoreline disappears, and with it, any chance of a clear shot to the sky. Reception through the trees was very poor." At Wind Creek, Matthew K. notes that "the wifi is not strong, but Verizon signal is great."

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and kid-friendly activities: Multiple campgrounds offer features specifically for children. Joshua H. shares: "My four kids and I had a blast at FDR state park. They have a lot of stuff to do there. We fished and swam, they also had a scavenger hunt that you kids loved doing."

Swimming areas for hot days: McIntosh Reserve Park includes a splash pad perfect for kids. Ryan N. reports: "Took the kids to the splash pad and enjoyed cooking out and hanging out over night." However, note that swimming in the Chattahoochee River is prohibited "due to the strong current," according to Sarah S.

Secluded tent sites for families: For tent campers with children, seek out more private areas. Justin W. recommends R. Shaefer Heard: "We had spot 96 and we tent camped. The spot was wonderful. Right beside the water so the kids were able to play in the water most of the time. My family enjoyed it and it was our first camping trip."

Tips from RVers

Site selection based on hookup needs: RVers should research specific loops and sites for required hookups. At Wind Creek State Park, Romeo M. advises: "If you look at the map you'll see that some sites are full hook-up and some are not. We stayed in C section with full hook-ups."

Size restrictions on some sites: Check length limitations when booking. At R. Shaefer Heard, Ward cautions that "if your camper is over 25' or so length may cause a problem." For larger rigs at Franklin D Roosevelt, Liz H. recommends loops with more space: "Beautiful wooded site lots of space between sites in this loop."

Seasonal considerations: Winter camping offers quieter experiences. Erin L. shares about Wind Creek in winter: "We were the only trailer in loop D. It was quiet and very enjoyable! Being right on the lake and having the ducks swim up really thrilled our dogs."

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