Best Equestrian Camping near Adona, AR
Bear Creek Horse Camp provides primitive camping for equestrian riders in the Ouachita National Forest, located along Forest Road 772 about 1 mile north of Forest Road 11. The camp features hitching posts and serves as a trailhead for the interconnecting loop trails of the Bear Creek Equestrian Trail system. This small, secluded campground offers four sites – two official national forest sites with metal fire rings plus two dispersed sites with rock fire rings – all available on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost. A small creek runs alongside the camp, providing water access. The grounds include a clean vault toilet, but the campground itself has minimal maintenance. Sites accommodate tent and hammock camping for horse owners. Campgrounds near Adona, Arkansas are listed with photos on The Dyrt.
The Bear Creek Equestrian Trail system connects directly to the campground, offering multiple riding opportunities in the surrounding forest. These trails are also open to hikers, though designed primarily for horseback use. Forest Roads in the area have some minor erosion where small creeks cross, with FR11 reported in good condition as of recent visits. The deep forest setting provides shade for horses and riders, though this makes solar recharging difficult. Horse owners should note there are no corral structures – only hitching posts – so portable containment may be necessary. The campground sits on the western edge of the Deckard Mountain Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area, offering additional exploration opportunities. Mobile connectivity is limited, with no T-Mobile service reported at the site.
