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Best Equestrian Camping near Huntington, AR

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Cedar Lake Equestrian Campground in Oklahoma accommodates horses with specialized camping facilities approximately 45 minutes from Huntington, Arkansas. Situated in the Ouachita National Forest, this campground features multiple equestrian-friendly campsites with parking areas designed for horse trailers. The campground has water hookups, electric sites with 30-amp service, and toilets with shower facilities. Many visitors report the campground is especially beautiful in fall when the leaves change colors, creating an ideal backdrop for trail riding. Sites are well-spaced with trees and bushes providing natural separation between camping areas.

The 3-mile trail around Cedar Lake offers a flat, easy riding option directly accessible from the campground. For more experienced riders, the Horsetheif Springs Trail extends to 14 miles through the pine forests and rolling hills of the Ouachita mountains. The nearby Talimena Scenic Drive provides additional riding opportunities with spectacular views. Horse owners should note the campground is remote, with the closest town approximately 45 minutes away, necessitating bringing all supplies needed for both campers and horses. The campground maintains quiet hours after 10 pm, creating a peaceful environment for overnight stays. Reservations are recommended, particularly during peak seasons when the equestrian sites fill quickly with trail riding groups.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Huntington, Arkansas (13)

    1. William O. Darby RV Community

    2 Reviews
    Barling, AR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 242-0799

    $22 - $25 / night

    "Contacted owner late in the evening looking for a spot after a 9hour drive. This place had everything and the bathhouse was just like taking a shower at home!"

    2. Devil's Den State Park Campground

    86 Reviews
    Winslow, AR
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 761-3325

    $20 / night

    "General: Located in the Boston Mountains of northwest Arkansas, you can enjoy time off the grid (we had limited cell service when we were at the summit of the Yellow Rock Trail but none in the campground"

    "I stayed in Campground E, one of 5 campgrounds in the park, not including the equestrian campground or the walk in tent sites off of Campground A."

    3. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Blue Mountain, AR
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 963-8502

    $35 / night

    "The picnic table had a few steps up to it. This site is at the entrance, we might have preferred something at the back. Everyone coming in or out drove by our spot."

    "There is an unofficial overflow campground with a well kept pit toilet that offers the best view from the campgrounds over the Arkansas valley."

    4. Long Lake Resort

    1 Review
    Poteau, OK
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 647-8140

    $35 - $40 / night

    "Buffalo, horses and awesome amounts of fish! We stayed here in a duplex cabin and could just fish right out our back door. They have hiking trails and 2 private lakes."

    5. Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) Equestrian Camp

    12 Reviews
    Hodgen, OK
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 653-2991

    $15 - $40 / night

    "we took a group of Trail Life boys there and we had a good time. There are plenty of good trails near by and we used Cedar Lake as our basecamp."

    "We always have Cedar Lake on our list of places to visit in Spring and Fall. The sites are well spaced and even on busy weekends you aren't really ever bothering anyone."

    6. Cedar Lake Equestrian Campground

    6 Reviews
    Hodgen, OK
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 321-5202

    $10 - $23 / night

    "I’ve lived in OK for 30+ years and didn’t know of Cedar Lake in the Quachita mountains near Heavener, OK. It’s incredible!! Clean site, right in the national forest."

    "It’s wonderful in the fall when the leaves are changing, the days are cooler, and the nights are perfect for gathering around a camp fire."

    7. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

    14 Reviews
    Sallisaw, OK
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 775-2792

    "They also have normal cabin rental and tiny home rentals that were perfectly positioned around campground and fishing pond. My only complaint would be that the sites are really compact."

    "Also hiking trails. Also some tent sites. There is a whole new section for Class A and large 5th wheel campers now."

    8. CMA Iron Mountain Cabins and Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mena, AR
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 389-6560

    $12 - $105 / night

    "This campground is located right off of Hwy 71 for easy access. Plenty of room for big rigs. Just a short ride to the Wolf Pen Gap trail system."

    "I drive truck, always have a hard time getting in/out of places with a semi and usually end up not getting to camp. The main pavilion in the center of the grounds is HUGE!"

    9. Cedar Lake Equestrian Campground

    1 Review
    Hodgen, OK
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 321-5202

    "Super close to the Talimena Scenic Drive and Horse Thief Spring and plenty of ATV/UTV trails. The park hosts were amazing and came to check on us throughout our stay."

    10. Ouachita National Forest Cedar Lake Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Hodgen, OK
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 321-5202

    "With so many trails that you can access just by walking out of the camp site. This is my favorite spot to camp in Oklahoma"

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163 Reviews of 13 Huntington Campgrounds

  • Cheri H.
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    It was ok, I wasn’t super impressed

    I had heard so many great things about this park but I was not that impressed. The sites are fairly close together. There’s no signs warning that if you are in a large RV you shouldn’t come in on a certain highway. They do have equestrian trails and a campground to accommodate campers with horses. They have a lot of hiking trails. There are cabins and a pool.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 19, 2021

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Beautiful scenery

    General: Located in the Boston Mountains of northwest Arkansas, you can enjoy time off the grid (we had limited cell service when we were at the summit of the Yellow Rock Trail but none in the campground). Limited rainfall resulted in less dramatic (or non-existent) waterfalls that are otherwise boasted of during other times of the year but the scenery was still beautiful, especially in the fall. 

    Sites/Facilities: Many different camping options (some loops have full hookups while others do not have hookups and there is a dump station near Loop E), a hike-in campground, a group campground, and an equestrian campground. There are also 17 rustic cabins (1-3 bedrooms with kitchens and a/c and heating plus nearby bathrooms). We camped in Loop E and there was reasonable separation between the sites. The pads were paved. Each site had a metal picnic table, lantern hook, and fire grate. Many of the sites provided shade from the many trees. 

    Bathhouse: Like some other Arkansas state parks, there are two bathhouses in some loops, and they were open on alternating days so that the other one may be cleaned and sanitized (Covid related policy). While the open one in Loop E was clean, the several soap dispensers were empty which does not make sense to me when hand washing is recommended. You also need to bring your own towel, which I have been doing regardless. There are showers but I did not use them so I cannot comment on how good they are. 

    Activities/Amenities: Hiking! I highly recommend the Yellow Rock Trail and the Devils Den Trail plus there are several others. During the summer, you can rent paddle boats and canoes. There are several areas with picnic tables throughout the park. There is also a swimming pool, although I did not see it when we were there in October(it would only be open in the summer). Firewood is available for sale.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2017

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Beautiful park with lots to do

    This is a gorgeous park, even on a rainy weekend. I stayed in Campground E, one of 5 campgrounds in the park, not including the equestrian campground or the walk in tent sites off of Campground A. E was a large campground, with mixed tent and RV camping, with some sites along Lee Creek. Each site was well equipped with paved parking pads, nice flat sites for tents (some gravel pads, some just grassy areas), and many of the spots had electic and water. All had campfire rings, picnic tables, and grills. There were two nice hiking trails leading out of this particular campground, and some of the other campgrounds (A in particular) also had good trails. The bathhouses were really nice and modern and very clean. What I liked about this park, besides the great hiking trails, were all of the historic CCC buildings. There is a really neat scenic overlook that was built by the CCC near the Yellow Rock trailhead, and if you step in the visitor's center, you are actually in the old CCC motor pool. There is a really nice statue and plaque commemorating the work of the CCC in building the park near the lake and cafe.

  • Gonzo A.
    Jan. 3, 2025

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    A Park Must When in Arkansas

    Devil's Den is a gorgeous parked tucked in the mountains of Arkansas.  The primary campground for RVs is one of the better campgrounds I have seen.  The facilities and amenities have been great.  The sites are generally spacious.  If you want the best experience - grab one of the sites along the ridge (83, 85, 87) - these have a great view off the back and offer incredible space.  There are several hiking trails within the park and other activities during warmer months (i.e. pool).  If you have a large rig - make sure to take the West Fork exit off I-49 vs. the south exit (Winslow).  There's no cell service whatsoever but Wifi (paid) is offered by the park.  Make sure to stock up on supplies beforehand - there are not many options within that area as far as food and services.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2019

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Ranger Review of Banner & Oaks Bull Tan Hat at Devil's Den State Park

    Amazing State Park with something for everyone

    I have been to Devil's Den State Park twice now and this is my favorite state park in Arkansas. Devil's Den State park has something for every camper, no matter how you prefer to camp. Tent camping, hike in camping, RVs, cabins, they have it all. Want to bring your horse, you can do that as well. Devil's Den has some great hiking and mountain biking trails, from short to long. If you only do one trail be sure that is the Devil's Den Trail, you won't be disappointed on this 1.5 mile trail. If you want a longer trail there is the 15 mile Butterfield Hiking Trail. Devil's Den campground includes 135 campsites ranging from basic tent sites to full hookups for the RV crowed and horse sites. Campground are all paved with paved parking pads. Individual sites have tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings and a first for me, hooks for hanging your lantern. Flush toilets and showers are included. If you like to swim they even have a pool. Park has a store to provide your food needs. Sites all appeared to be well spaced. If you want complete privacy the word is get one of the walk in sites, you will have a bit of a walk but the reward is complete solitude. Lee Creek runs through the park and a 8-acre lake which allows fishing and boating with canoes and pedal boats. You need to reserve your site before hand or at the visitor center. One thing I do like is if you arrive to late to register at the visitor center, then you can just grab an empty site for the night, you just have to register the next day by 10am.

    Ranger Review of Banner& Oaks Bull Tan Hat

    Got the Bull Tan hat and have been wearing it for about a month now. Hat fits great, looks great. This is a very well made hat with quality materials and made in the U.S.A. It has held up amazing well in all weather conditions, sun, heat, rain and even snow and continues to hold its shape. I have a lot of hats and this one is one of my favorites.

  • Rebecca
    Mar. 22, 2021

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Beautiful park

    We only had three days and it rained all day for the first day but I still really enjoyed this park. The trails are great and our campsite had a path right down to the river. The water hookup was a bit tricky, it leaks all over the place until you turn it all the way. We were not used to this setup so we thought it was broken. We were on site 53. I don’t like the placement of the fire pits, they are off at the road side of the site which makes it feel too close to other campers, rather than tucked into your own site. The bathrooms are probably the nicest I’ve experienced at a state park.

  • R
    Nov. 23, 2020

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Perfect Getaway

    We bought our first camper this year and have loved staying at Devil's Den. We made 4 trips there and enjoyed each one. The RV sites have full hookups and most are well shaded. There's easy access to Lee Creek and trails that lead from the campground around to the dam, pool and gift shop.

    They also have a horse camp, tent camping, cabins and camper cabins. Whether you're looking to relax or explore one of the many hiking trails, there's something for everyone!

  • M
    Jul. 9, 2019

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Great all around state park

    This is a great place to camp or hike. It has a great trail that you can explore, with lots of large boulders and some caves that you can get real close to. I think you can go in them at some times too but when I was there it was closed due to something with the bats. There is also a pretty dam and lake that is right there for fishing or kayaking. When you think of a campsite that has it all, this one is it. It's got your water source, trails, big boulders to climb, caves. There is also a state park center to visit and get info. There are plenty of campsites and several cabins to rent. There is a horse trail and other things for horse but I haven't explored it. They do have a pool that is open for the summer. I have just been there to hike but saw these other amenities. Hope this helps.

  • Tom K.
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Devil's Den State Park Campground

    Campground A

    We have been to DD many many times and always love staying here. Lee creek provides a great place to play on a hot day and the park has many great hiking opportunities for all ages. Biking and equestrian opportunities are also available. The bathrooms are updated and clean. You must make reservations in advance during the summer.

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