Best Equestrian Camping near Acworth, GA

Little Tallapoosa Park includes a dedicated equestrian camping section with 12 sites designed for horse owners. Located in Carrollton, Georgia, the equine camping area serves as overflow when the main RV section fills. These sites provide water and electric hookups but lack sewer connections. The park features extensive walking and horse trails that connect to a creek and several lakes. Reviews note the equestrian section offers more privacy and quiet than other camping areas. Campsites include picnic tables and fire rings with ample space between sites and shade trees. The park maintains clean facilities with paved roads and sites. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.

Trail riders have direct access to well-maintained natural and paved paths throughout the park. The trail system follows the Tallapoosa River in sections with benches positioned at scenic points. Horse owners must bring their own containment systems as the park does not provide corrals or stalls. The equestrian camping area accommodates trailers with adequate parking space. McIntosh Reserve Park also permits horse camping, with sites 18-20 specifically designated for equestrian use. This park offers primitive camping along the Chattahoochee River with access to riding trails. The wide trails accommodate horses, hikers, and mountain bikers. Neither park requires reservations for equestrian sites, operating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Acworth, Georgia (5)

    1. Little Tallapoosa Park

    15 Reviews
    Carrollton, GA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 214-3580

    $40 - $50 / night

    "We stayed in the horse camp section because the RV area was full. They use the horse camp area as overflow. Plenty of space there with power and water."

    "We stayed for the weekend so we would be close to relatives for a visit. The sites are nice and paved with full hookups. There was even a dish at are site for satellite. Nice paved trails for hiking."

    2. McIntosh Reserve Park

    11 Reviews
    Whitesburg, GA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 830-5879

    "I cleaned up a bit of trash around my site when I arrived. The camp host drove around selling firewood."

    "We live close by so for a night trip this is a perfect little getaway."

    3. Quail Run at Pate's Creek

    1 Review
    Stockbridge, GA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (678) 986-9980

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Great location if you're driving through or visiting Atlanta. It's just off the interstate, and there are plenty of restaurants around."

    4. James Shackleford Memorial Park

    1 Review
    Auburn, GA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (770) 963-4002

    "Not much to say about it pretty much all the sites around the lake area the same in Hall county Gwinnett it was very peaceful nice people was able to find plenty of outdoor stuff to do hope other people"

    5. Equitopian Escape Farm

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    Pine Mountain, GA
    46 miles
    +1 (256) 975-7865

    $40 / night

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Acworth, GA

28 Reviews of 5 Acworth Campgrounds


  • H
    Apr. 3, 2022

    Little Tallapoosa Park

    Awesome RV Park in Carroll County GA!!

    Great RV park that is owned and ran by the county. We stayed in the horse camp section because the RV area was full. They use the horse camp area as overflow. Plenty of space there with power and water. Sewer hookup is only available in the RV section. Tons of walking/horse trails to go along with a creek and a couple of lakes.

  • Swain K.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Little Tallapoosa Park

    Small county park

    We stayed for the weekend so we would be close to relatives for a visit. The sites are nice and paved with full hookups. There was even a dish at are site for satellite. Nice paved trails for hiking. They have equestrian trails. Golf carts are also allowed. There is a creek and pond. Small water park and play ground for little ones. Great price for full hookup at $30 per night and senior discount is offered.

  • Sarah S.
    May. 25, 2025

    McIntosh Reserve Park

    New bathhouse with shower, water spigot

    Camping is first come first served basis, no reservations. $20 per night, parking for one vehicle included. Extra vehicles require $5 parking pass per day. They take credit card. Pull up to the booth at the entrance before 5pm or see the camp host 5-8pm. After 8pm, the park gate closes. I was given a gate code in case I needed to leave and return during the closed hours.

    The camping layout falls somewhere between dispersed camping and a traditional campground. When I checked in, I was told I could pull up to any site with a fire pit. There were picnic tables and trash cans at most sites. There are no hook ups at the sites, but there is a good amount of space on flat ground in the trees. Several cars, tents, or small campers would fit on each site. Bigger campers could opt for sites 8 or 9 which don’t have trees. I cleaned up a bit of trash around my site when I arrived. The camp host drove around selling firewood.

    Many of these reviews seem older, so I wanted to add that there is a newer block bathroom with flush toilets, electricity and a shower stall, and outdoor water spigot near the stretch of campsites marked 1-20 along the river. It was clean. Driving in, you’ll see a sign that points you to “Main Camping.” The sites stretch down a lane that follows the river to a dead end, the river and sites are on the left and there is a large grassy airfield on the right. There was no airplane traffic while I was there and no signage to stay off of it, so perhaps it is no longer in use.

    There is a boat ramp past site 20. I saw a sign at the bathhouse for paddling the river and various parks to camp along the way. There are signs for horse camping only at sites 18-20. One of the trails runs between the river bank and the campsites, with red blazes - “River Trail” - so don’t set up equipment there in case hikers or horses come through. I saw people fishing in the Chattahoochee River right off of their campsite. There is a small rapid that stretches across the river near sites 1-10, so you get that nice water flowing sound to fall asleep to!

    There are also sites in other areas of the park, if you turn left instead of following the “Main Camping” sign. I’m not sure if they are numbered, and they seem more scattered. There is another bathhouse with running water and a shower that is older next to the cabin called “Old Ranger’s Station.”

    The park has wide trails for horseback riding. I hiked the 2 mile Eagle Loop Trail and saw a mountain biker as well. I saw signs for an Orienteering Course. There is a splash pad and a new looking playground that from a glance, might be ADA accessible. There are many signs prohibiting swimming in the river due to the strong current. There is no beach and in most places, the river bank is steep. John Tanner Park has a swimming beach.

    The park map is not great and the information available online is insufficient, but I do recommend coming to explore the area and camp! I’ll be back now that I have an understanding of the layout.

  • Z
    Apr. 16, 2022

    Little Tallapoosa Park

    Well Maintained, Perfect Get Away

    Heard about this place from a co-worker and I was not disappointed.

    Check in is easy, either call and leave a deposit or drive up and pay. They let you peruse the sites before paying which was nice.

    Hosts stop by to introduce themselves and how to contact them if needs arise.

    Everything is well maintained from the roads, campsites, unpaved trails, and bathrooms. I was impressed with how clean everything was despite being a campground.

    Trails are great for running or just nice stroll, and there is a small lake onsite that could be used to fish with convenient benches around it.

    The only downside would be that the campground is close to a highway, so occasionally there will be loud subs or burnouts, but not to the point that I’d remove a star.

    Overall great experience and will be camping here frequently.

  • Ryan N.
    Jun. 19, 2020

    McIntosh Reserve Park

    Close and Fun

    Just camped here recently with some friends and our kids. Took the kids to the spaslh pad and enjoyed cooking out and hanging out over night. We live close by so for a night trip this is a perfect little getaway.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2021

    Little Tallapoosa Park

    Nice County park

    Stayed for two weeks while working in Villa Rica. Park is quite and well kept. Has nice paved walking/bike trails and well kept natural trails. One trail follows the Tallapoosa River with areas that have benches. Pond and lake are a bust for fishing. Doesn’t seen as if stock was kept up. Has only one washer and dryer and very nice bathhouse. Would stay again if we had to come back.

  • DeWayne H.
    Apr. 12, 2019

    McIntosh Reserve Park

    Beautiful and quite.

    This place is a great place for family reunions or birthday parties. They even do Easter egg hunts every year. Also, for those that are into Geocashing, there are a few you could find here. This place has some nice trails and plenty of pavilions for large groups. You can tent camp or bring your RV. They have access to the Chattahoochie River for kayaking and fishing as well. This is a beautiful and quite place to enjoy some time in the sun.

  • Danna D.
    Nov. 24, 2020

    Little Tallapoosa Park

    Nice, spacious sites

    Friendly neighbors, nice comfort station with bathrooms, showers, laundry and a little free library. Lots of level tent sites next to pavilions with playground equipment. Very calm and quiet park ❤️

  • Andy M.
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Little Tallapoosa Park

    Great for families

    Just got home from a great weekend at LTP. Sites are nice we were at site 11 pull thru with full hook up. Splash park was fun and clean for the kids as well as really nice walking trails we enjoyed.


Guide to Acworth

Little Tallapoosa Park's equestrian section provides water and electric hookups at 12 sites designed specifically for horse owners. The sites serve as overflow camping when the main RV area reaches capacity. Located approximately 60 miles west of Acworth, Georgia, the equestrian camping area offers more privacy and seclusion than standard camping areas. The terrain consists of gently rolling hills with mixed hardwood forests, and the region typically experiences mild winters and warm, humid summers.

What to do

Trail riding opportunities: McIntosh Reserve Park permits horseback riding on its wide trail system. "Beautiful bottoms for tent camping. Very primitive but fun. Loved walking the river bank looking for drift wood," notes Nick C., who camped at McIntosh Reserve Park. The park features trails along the Chattahoochee River.

Fishing access: Sites positioned along waterways provide direct access to fishing spots. "I saw people fishing in the Chattahoochee River right off of their campsite. There is a small rapid that stretches across the river near sites 1-10, so you get that nice water flowing sound to fall asleep to!" mentions Sarah S. about her experience at McIntosh Reserve.

Paddling opportunities: Multiple waterways offer kayaking and canoeing options. "There is a boat ramp past site 20. I saw a sign at the bathhouse for paddling the river and various parks to camp along the way," reports a visitor to McIntosh Reserve Park, pointing out the water recreation options available to campers.

What campers like

Site privacy: The equestrian camping areas typically offer more space between sites. "We stayed in the equine section. Total of 12 sites. Only 3 of us there. Nice and quiet," shares Shirley D. about her stay at Little Tallapoosa Park.

Trail system quality: Both paved and natural surface trails accommodate various users. "This is a smaller park, but the sites are spread out well. Super quiet, lots of trails to follow - including paved ones (bonus for us as we have a baby in a stroller)," mentions Tiffany D. from Little Tallapoosa Park.

Campsite amenities: Many sites include basic facilities even in primitive areas. "The camping layout falls somewhere between dispersed camping and a traditional campground. When I checked in, I was told I could pull up to any site with a fire pit. There were picnic tables and trash cans at most sites," explains Sarah S. about the setup at McIntosh Reserve Park.

What you should know

Reservation systems: Most equestrian campsites operate on first-come, first-served basis. "Camping is first come first served basis, no reservations. $20 per night, parking for one vehicle included. Extra vehicles require $5 parking pass per day," explains a camper at McIntosh Reserve Park.

Facilities availability: Bathroom access varies considerably between parks. "Bathrooms were far from camp spots but portor potties were nearby," notes Samantha S. about McIntosh Reserve Park, highlighting potential convenience issues.

Terrain considerations: Site surfaces may require preparation before setting up. "The only downfall was that we had to move a lot of golfball-size rocks out of the way to set up our tent, and we inevitably missed a few, but otherwise it was great!" mentions Sarah F. regarding tent camping at Little Tallapoosa Park.

Tips for camping with families

Splash pad access: Several parks offer water play areas during summer months. "Just camped here recently with some friends and our kids. Took the kids to the splash pad and enjoyed cooking out and hanging out over night," says Ryan N. about his experience at James Shackleford Memorial Park.

Playground options: Look for sites near play equipment. "It had nice grassy areas and swing set and bike and walking trails," mentions Laura M. about the family-friendly amenities at Little Tallapoosa Park.

Tent-specific areas: Some parks separate tent campers from RVs. "I love the separate tent & RV campsites. The tent sites are decent size and there is some wooded space between each one so it felt quiet and semi-private," shares Sarah F. about her experience tent camping at Little Tallapoosa Park.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Electric and water connections are available at designated sites. "Plenty of space there with power and water. Sewer hookup is only available in the RV section," explains Hollis K. about Quail Run at Pate's Creek, noting the limited full-hookup availability.

Site surfaces: Most RV areas feature paved pads for easier setup. "This was a very clean park with paved loop and sites," reports Laura M. about Little Tallapoosa Park's infrastructure.

Accessibility for larger rigs: Some areas accommodate larger vehicles better than others. "Bigger campers could opt for sites 8 or 9 which don't have trees," advises Sarah S. about the options at McIntosh Reserve Park for those with larger equipment.

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