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Best Equestrian Camping near Paint Rock, AL

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Limited equestrian camping options exist near Paint Rock, Alabama. None of the campgrounds in the area feature horse corrals or dedicated equestrian facilities according to available data. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground, located approximately 25 miles southwest of Paint Rock, provides camping accommodations for tents, RVs, and cabins, but lacks specific horse amenities. The campground sits on the banks of Lake Guntersville and offers full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. Sites are described as somewhat close together with limited shade due to tornado damage in 2011-2012.

Horseback riders seeking camping options must look beyond the immediate Paint Rock area. Sharon Johnston Park in New Market, about 20 miles northwest of Paint Rock, offers camping facilities but also does not specifically advertise horse-friendly amenities. The park spans approximately 200 acres with camping spots located against a treeline and creek. The campgrounds are described as clean with friendly staff, though sites are positioned relatively close to each other. Both Lake Guntersville and Sharon Johnston Park require visitors to supply their own containment solutions if traveling with horses, as neither provides dedicated corrals, stalls, or designated equestrian campsites.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Paint Rock, Alabama (7)

    1. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    19 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."

    2. Sharon Johnston Park

    3 Reviews
    Union Grove, AL
    18 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. "

    3. Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    11 Reviews
    Estillfork, AL
    26 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."

    4. Cherokee Rock Village

    34 Reviews
    Leesburg, AL
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 523-3799

    $0 - $35 / night

    "We attended North Alabama trails and recreation’s Rock and Rig event here. The park is beautiful with amazing views."

    "the locals) since 2011, starting back when it was still largely undeveloped and free…totally worth paying for these days - they’ve made it such a great place: showers, bathrooms, dumpsters, plenty of walk-in"

    5. Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

    22 Reviews
    Winchester, TN
    39 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."

    6. Red Coach Resort

    3 Reviews
    Harvest, AL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 937-6142

    $17 - $50 / night

    "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."

    7. Mountain Cove Resort

    3 Reviews
    Mentone, AL
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 539-2683

    $25 - $30 / night

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bruce G.
    May. 10, 2022

    Red Coach Resort

    Amazing, Simply amazing!

    This place was still being built and was already amazing. There are large spaces in the woods only minutes from Huntsville. A quiet piece of heaven. A beautiful large creek runs through it, with miles of walking paths, a horse barn, and spaces to play and relax. LOTS OF SPACE Lee and Joy are fantastic hosts and will do almost anything to make the stay comfortable. We got a sneak preview while they were just getting open and I cannot impress on you how much this Park has to offer. Did I mention fossils? All over the place some of the oldest creatures to crawl the earth are there for you to find! I'm not kidding we saw trilobites everywhere along the creek. I cannot judge access really as they were still working on the roads and with the plans they have, it will be very easy to get aro[und. We have a 44 ft DRV and with a little care were easily able to get around. we had a boondocking site and had to go fill and empty tanks and could do so easily. Did we mention how much space there is? We did have poor coverage for our mobile data but the phones and texting always worked.

  • 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!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Cherokee Rock Village

    Rocks and Rigs

    We attended North Alabama trails and recreation’s Rock and Rig event here. The park is beautiful with amazing views. We camped on the “brow” not in the rv parking area so I can’t speak to the camping spots or amenities for RVs, but the staff and facilities are nice.

  • Katrin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Cherokee Rock Village

    Sandrock Sanctuary

    I’ve camped at Cherokee Rock Village (affectionately known as Sandrock to the locals) since 2011, starting back when it was still largely undeveloped and free…totally worth paying for these days - they’ve made it such a great place: showers, bathrooms, dumpsters, plenty of walk-in and car camping sites. Best climbing in the southeast, bouldering and sport, and a lot of RC car rock crawling, etc. Sandrock is a must go-to spot in Alabama. The views are awesome, climbing is awesome & camping is awesome. Charcoal grills at most sites, fire rings, firewood available at the front gate/office, etc. Good Verizon coverage, too. Plenty of gas stations and grocery stores within 20min, too.

Guide to Paint Rock

Few horse-friendly camping options exist near Paint Rock, Alabama. The campgrounds in the vicinity lack dedicated horse corrals, with none listing this amenity in their features. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground, located in Guntersville, Alabama, accommodates various camping styles including tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options, but does not offer specialized equestrian facilities. The campground provides full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, which could support camping with horse trailers, though no specific horse amenities are mentioned in the data. The campground facilities include drinking water, picnic tables, showers, and toilets.

Sharon Johnston Park in New Market similarly allows pets but has no documented horse-specific facilities. The park features big-rig friendly sites with water and electric hookups, making it potentially suitable for horse trailers, though without dedicated equestrian amenities. The 200-acre property offers wide open spaces that visitors have noted as beneficial for families, with ample room for recreation. For dedicated equestrian camping experiences, travelers may need to search beyond the immediate Paint Rock area for campgrounds that specifically accommodate horses with proper corrals, trail access, and other necessary equestrian facilities.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Paint Rock, AL is Lake Guntersville State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 43 reviews.

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