Best Equestrian Camping near Palm Harbor, FL
Washburn Equestrian Area and Primitive Campground provides dedicated horse facilities in the Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve near Palm Harbor. The campground accommodates both equestrian campers and non-horse campers with primitive sites that include picnic tables and fire rings. Horse owners can reserve campsites with space for horse trailers through online reservations with Southwest Florida Water Management. The campground features toilets and allows pets, making it suitable for family camping trips with horses. Sites are well-maintained and spacious enough to accommodate multiple tents alongside horse trailers. Trail riders find easy access to an extensive network of equestrian trails directly from the campground, with sites relatively spaced out for privacy between neighboring campers.
The Serenova Tract within the Starkey Wilderness Preserve offers additional horse camping opportunities with multiple trail options. Equestrian campsites require reservations through the Southwest Florida Water Management District website and provide gated access with a security code for added safety. The primitive camping area connects to over 20 miles of trails suitable for horseback riding through varied Florida terrain including pine forests and near spring-fed lakes. Riders often spot wildlife including deer and wild boar along the trails. Campsite amenities include fire rings that double as grills and picnic tables, though campers must bring their own water as potable water is not available. A Publix supermarket directly across from the entrance provides convenient access to supplies for both riders and their horses.
