Stockton, Alabama serves as a regional hub for equestrian camping with multiple trail systems extending through Baldwin County's diverse ecosystems. The area features sandy soil trails ideal for horseback riding with elevation changes between 10-250 feet throughout the region. Winter temperatures average 50-65°F during daytime, providing comfortable conditions for both horses and riders compared to summer months when temperatures frequently exceed 90°F.
What to do
Historical exploration on horseback: Blakeley State Park Campground spans 2,000 acres with multiple sites from the Civil War era accessible via horseback. "2000 acres. Walking auto cell phone tours of civil war. Boat tours. Big pull through rv spots and a tent campground. Awesome," notes Kevin L. about the Blakeley State Park Campground.
Creek tubing: Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve offers organized tubing trips through the property. "They rent tubes to float the creek or canoes to paddle the ponds in the park. Ponds have fish to catch, don't even need an Alabama fishing license to fish," explains Mark S. about the Magnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning and dusk provide optimal wildlife observation periods at campsites throughout the region. "Lots of wildlife including deer that come very close," reports John W. about his experience at Apalachee RV Campground.
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Sites at most equestrian-friendly campgrounds provide ample room for vehicles, equipment, and horse trailers. "HUGE sites, very secluded. If I look really hard through the woods I can see a neighbor. Very clean, well kept," shares Laurie A. about the camping experience at Blakeley State Park.
Water access options: Many locations feature multiple water sources for both recreation and watering horses. "Kayaking trails all around in the park and local. Close by to big city life but camping in the wild yonder," reports Christie M. about Apalachee RV Campground.
Private wooded camping: Forested sites create natural boundaries between campers. "Parked in a clearing with 2 5th wheel renters on it...walked back into the woods along a trail and chose one of several camp clearings. Level ground, dry, lots of deer," describes Christopher M. about Peaceful Camping in the Woods.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Equestrian camping near Stockton presents different challenges throughout the year. "We were there for Mother's Day weekend, which was cooler than normal with lows in the 50s. Friday night it rained and was quiet. Saturday the park was very busy, partly because things were finally opening up after quarantine," explains MomSolo about Blakeley State Park.
Site levelness varies: Some campgrounds feature uneven terrain that can affect camping setup. "Some of the sites are so unlevel. But the historical tour of the park is amazing. So much information about the civil war. Other than the rv sites being so unlevel the park is really nice," cautions Michael about Blakeley.
Facility availability: Restroom and shower access varies significantly between campgrounds. "The bathhouse serves as the public restroom for day use as well which made it very crowded at times," reports MomSolo about facilities at Blakeley State Park Campground.
