Top Horse Camping near Alpharetta, GA

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Alpharetta, GA (9)

    Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
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    1. Don Carter State Park Campground

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    Lula, Georgia

    Don Carter is Georgia’s newest state park, as well as the first state park on 38,000 acre Lake Lanier. Situated on the north end of the reservoir, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. Guests can stay cool at a large, sand swimming beach with bath house. Boat ramps provide quick access to the lake, while a multi-use trail welcomes hikers and bikers to explore the hardwood forest. This new park offers several choices for overnight getaways as well. Two-bedroom cabins are perched on wooded hillsides near the lake. One campground is designed specifically for RVs, while another primitive camping area is just for tents and hammocks. The campground and cottage loop is gated, providing access to overnight guests. The park is named in honor of real-estate executive Don Carter who served on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources board for 29 years and worked to establish Lake Lanier’s first state park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $1 - $30 / night

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      3. James Shackleford Memorial Park

      1 Review
      12 Saves
      Auburn, Georgia

      This park is located at the intersection of Browns Bridge Road and Appalachee Church Road and was newly dedicated for the late Council member James Shackelford. Before its dedication and reopening, the park was renovated by Scout Troop 774. This park offers camping areas with shelters, and a beautiful nature trail that circles the park.

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      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group
    • 4. Liberty Stables

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      22 Photos
      6 Saves
      Social Circle, Georgia

      54 acre working horse farm welcomes short stay boondockers. Pets available with pre approval. Quiet, beautiful acres with horses, ponies, goats, sheep, and chickens. Fire pit, bring your horse or book a ride on one of ours, 5 miles from Hard Labors State park with hiking, boating, mini golf etc. 15 minutes from Downtown Covington of Vampire Diaries fame. 10 minutes from Monroe’s antique shops. Do ALOT or nothing at all. You decide.

      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group

      $35 - $40 / night

    • 5. Quail Run at Pate's Creek

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      69 Saves
      Stockbridge, Georgia

      Conveniently located just south of Atlanta, 2 miles from I75 Jodeco RD Exit, restaurants, and shopping, enjoy 5+ acres of flat, private land bordering a large creek.

      A dirt driveway off a quiet back road takes you to a secluded 120'x80' field perfect for tents, hammocks, and RVs. There's enough room for small to medium size RVs and travel trailers to pull through / turn around.

      Continue down the path to the back of the property where it opens up to a 200+ year old oak tree and large creek.

      A camping toilet and sink are available.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $25 - $50 / night

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        8. Georgia International Horse Park

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        4 Saves
        Conyers, Georgia

        We’ve been told by many of our visitors that the Georgia International Horse Park is one of the best kept secrets that they have found with regard to RV parks east of Atlanta. The GIHP offers a full-service RV park for the convenience of our guests. Fully equipped with water, electric and sewer service, these 140+ sites are located near the Stable Complex and the Walker Arena Complex. Full-service shower facilities are also located within the RV Park and their use is included in the daily RV site rental fee. Guests planning to stay overnight in a RV for an event or show need to contact the event promoter directly for reservations. Individuals looking to overnight at the Horse Park, but not associated with a particular event, may contact our office directly. Due to limited capacity and show schedules, you must call in advance (770-860-4190) and reserve your space. Availability is determined by scheduled events. GIHP office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. We look forward to your visit!

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        • ADA Access
        • RVs
        • Equestrian
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          9. Equitopian Escape Farm

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          3 Saves
          Pine Mountain, Georgia

          Equitopian Escape Farm is a 20+ acre private farm. The camping experience includes the opportunity to hang out with the horses and donkeys, and free ranging chickens. There are also walking trails and a narrow creek in the woods.

          This is for primitive tent camping or if you are passing through with your RV, horse trailer, or other mobile camper there is plenty of parking and space to camp out and enjoy nature and the farm animals. there is an outhouse on the property.

          There is no RV hook up or electricity available.

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          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • RVs
          • Tents

          $40 / night


        Recent Equestrian Reviews In Alpharetta

        71 Reviews of 9 Alpharetta Campgrounds


        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          October 2, 2024

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          Beautiful Trees with a cool breeze

          This place was great. We arrived after hours and spoke with the camp host he told us we can pay online or in the morning. We drove all day in the sun and due to hurricane Helene aftermath we were limited on where to stay. It was nice to pull in and it be nice and cool with the trees. The stars popped out at night and could be seen through the tree tops. Showers were hot.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
          August 26, 2024

          Don Carter State Park Campground

          Only a few campsites near the water

          Site 7 is separate from the others and has the whole point except there is a trail behind the site. No easy, sandy water access unless you go to the nice beach they have.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          December 31, 2023

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          New Years at Hard Labor Creek Park

          The park was quiet and clean. Bathroom and bath house area kept very clean with plenty of HOT water. Site 26 is a pull through with kinda odd connection placement but we made it work.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
          November 8, 2023

          Liberty Stables

          Peaceful!

          We really enjoyed our time at Liberty Stables! Will definitely stay there again as our granddaughters live nearby! Highly recommend!

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          August 25, 2023

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          Camping

          We had so much fun we spent the whole weekend at hard labor creek at park camping and swimming at the beach it was very convenient the restrooms and showers were near the campsite so it wasn't a long walk. Def will be going back

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          July 22, 2023

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          Been coming for a decade it feels like

          Meh I have mixed feelings for hard labor. This is actually my first time camping at their campground. I did find the camp area pretty nice. I did have concerns about some of the trees as I recall last year they camp host had an incident. My issue for me was I used a ground tent this time versus my roof top tent or camper. Man my site choice was horrible! Site 24 turned into a pool. I had to move my tent to RV vehicle parking area. I did consider trenching the site but didn’t want to cause property damage with the rail road ties. Other than the flooding of my site and making adjustments not a bad experience. Just noticed a lot of water issues throughout the park and runoff.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
          July 9, 2023

          Liberty Stables

          Beautiful property

          We needed a last minute place to stay on our way back home. They were very accommodating and friendly. Beautiful property with farm animals to look at. Will definitely stay again!

        • Camper-submitted photo from James Shackleford Memorial Park
          March 26, 2023

          James Shackleford Memorial Park

          Review

          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 enjoy it too

        • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
          January 20, 2023

          Liberty Stables

          54 Acre Working Horse Farm

          Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to have this property on our platform. Quiet, beautiful acres with horses, ponies, goats, sheep, and chickens. Fire-pit included! Book your stay and leave them some love.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          July 26, 2022

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          When will it improve?!?

          Now we’ve never stayed here for our rv trips however we’ve revisited over the course of maybe 5 years for our family reunion and yes over the past two to three years they’ve remodeled the cabins. Yet, this year the newly remodeled cabins were in need of maintenance and repair. I mean come on. The conditioned building we rent every year has even got mold in it and we had a family member clean the kitchen for two hours in preparation for our event. We plan on changing locations finally as it seems the staff and rangers at Hard Labor are just riding their paycheck.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          July 23, 2022

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          Quiet, rural state park camping

          This campground has a great rural state park vibe. If you’re weekending -it’s nice. The sites are pretty private & woodsy. Kids can ride bikes everywhere, play some putt-putt or on the playground, go fishing or take them to the lake beach (just a short drive away-5 minutes).
          If you’re into golf-looks like a nice course. If you’re planning to remote work from here-forget it. We had absolutely no service, even weak cell service. You’re also away from town/groceries/restaurants.
          Bottom line is it’s a fun place to weekend/feel pretty remote but not ideal for full timers who still work/school online.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
          July 1, 2022

          Don Carter State Park Campground

          Spacious Campground on Lake Lanier

          A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there’s even a canoe trail! Campground is well maintained and bath houses are clean.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
          May 31, 2022

          Don Carter State Park Campground

          Annual Memorial Day Trip

          We go camping every memorial day weekend and this year it was at Don Carter. We love this camp ground! Its fairly new, probably under 12 years, and everything is so clean and well taken care of. The campsites are always clean when you arrive, and the volunteers are so sweet. We love that it's on the lake because family members have boats and its just easy to jump on at the campsite dock. There is also a beach for the kids to play at as well, very well kept. Our campsite was a tad bit small for our camper, large campers like motorhomes or fifth-wheels will not fit. Our campsite backed up to one of the hiking trails and our little guy loved it! Wonderful campground!

        • Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
          May 26, 2022

          Don Carter State Park Campground

          Ok, but nothing special

          I might be a little spoiled after staying at places like Black Rock and Cloudland, but this park was a bit boring. Definitely not a destination park by any means, but it was clean and easy to navigate, and the little beach was nice. The walk in campsites were nice, with plenty of room for our large group. However, there were no showers for the walk in sites, so we ended up showering down at the beach bathrooms at the outdoor showers. I wish the park had even put an open-air shower on the back of the bathrooms for the walk in. Would've made the stay a lot better.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Quail Run at Pate's Creek
          May 24, 2022

          Quail Run at Pate's Creek

          No frills private camping

          Great location if you're driving through or visiting Atlanta. It's just off the interstate, and there are plenty of restaurants around. Also there's a Dollar General at the end of the road if you need anything.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
          March 11, 2022

          Don Carter State Park Campground

          Great Convenient Hiking Campgrounds!!

          We’re still here. But we are enjoying our site. Great level site took no time to setup. Grey water on each site, power, and cable hookups. Our cable hookup was stripped but didn’t matter much. Campgrounds seem very new. Clean playground, quiet environment, and quiet camp grounds.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
          March 9, 2022

          Don Carter State Park Campground

          Nice state park close to Atlanta

          This park is one of the newest in the GA state system and it shows based on how new the facilities look. The we camped at site 10 of the walk-in camp sites. There was one bathroom facility with flush toilets, but no showers. It looked like one could use the beach showers, but they were still close for winter. Site 10 was a nice spot with a decent distance from other sites. We were there at the beginning of spring. Once the tree coverage grows back in the site would be more secluded. There are many miles of hiking trails that are interconnected so one can make the a long challenging hike if so inclined. Overall this park was a nice basic state park, but seemed to be more of a day use park for locals than a destination park like many of the other GA state parks.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Timber Ridge Resort
          November 1, 2021

          Timber Ridge Resort

          Lovely shaded mountain lake camping

          We visited and camped in our RV at Timber Ridge during October and November 2021. The layout of the camp park is very 3D as the roads wind up and down through the mountain forest. There is lots of shade and a beautiful lake. Staff were very friendly and helpful. One helped me get our rig backed safely in to our site.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          September 13, 2021

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          Friday the 13th campout

          While most of my camping trip was spent at camp Daniel Morgan, I did stay a night at the public campground. The facilities were excellent. The bathrooms were extremely clean. The neighbors were polite and quiet. Great overall experience.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          September 5, 2021

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          Quiet, well kept campground with lots of activities

          Awesome campground located about 15min off of I-20.
          Fantastic golf course that I didn't get to play unfortunately. 
          We stayed at the "buddy site" with our 37' Mallard and my Father-in-law's Winnebago. Though the layout of the site didn't quite make sense, the kids and dogs loved having everyone so close together.
          *Note - no sewer hookup on the buddy site. Not sure if any of the other sites have one either. The ones I checked didn't have one. There is a 2 lane dump station on your way out though.
          Multiple playgrounds, mini golf and a lake with a beach located about 5min from the campsites.
          Well kept and friendly staff. We will definitely be returning!

        • Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
          August 31, 2021

          Don Carter State Park Campground

          Very relaxing

          My wife and I did the walk-in tent camping. We had a nice, relatively secluded spot. This area of Lake Lanier is pretty quiet. Great for kayaking or paddle boarding.

        • Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
          July 12, 2021

          Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

          Stunning Cabin!

          Nicest state park cabin I’ve never stayed in! The furnishings were beautiful and the screened porch was amazing. I really appreciated that the bedding and towels were plush and extremely comfortable-very unlike most state parks or other rental cabins. It was also impeccably clean, AND the bathrooms had handcrafted local soaps!

          As a side note, my husband is a wheelchair user and this was the most accessible vacation rental we’ve ever encountered (and we travel a lot). The picnic table had a seat cutout, the fire pit and grill were on a level surface, and the kitchen sink was roll under! 10/10 thank you HLC for the thoughtful attention to accessibility.



        Guide to Alpharetta

        Camping near Alpharetta, GA, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled family adventure, there’s something for everyone in this area.

        What to do:

        • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Vogel State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, “The kids had loads of fun playing by the little rivers. Several hikes/trails ranging in difficulty to choose from.”
        • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Don Carter State Park Campground. A camper shared, “A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there’s even a canoe trail!”
        • Swimming: Relax at the beach area of Fort Yargo State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, “The campground is quiet and clean. One word of caution, check the grade of your site before booking.”

        What campers like:

        • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the parks. A visitor at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground said, “Everything was clean and well maintained.”
        • Friendly Staff: Many campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer at Stone Mountain Park Campground mentioned, “Staff are friendly. This is my second time camping here.”
        • Activities for Kids: Families love the variety of activities available. A camper at Fort Mountain State Park Campground said, “Kids can ride bikes everywhere, play some putt-putt or on the playground.”

        What you should know:

        • Additional Fees: Be prepared for extra costs. A camper at Vogel State Park Campground mentioned, “You must pay a $20 parking fee. The full use of the state park is $39.95 a day.”
        • Site Conditions: Some sites may not be level. A visitor at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground noted, “The roads are a little confusing and tight and the sites are pretty unlevel.”
        • Limited Cell Service: If you need to stay connected, be aware that some areas have poor reception. A camper at Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground said, “We had absolutely no service, even weak cell service.”

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Choose Family-Friendly Parks: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. One family at Amicalola Falls State Park Camping enjoyed the “zip line, archery and plenty of other activities.”
        • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Sweetwater Campground mentioned, “Great place to camp and just relax and watch all children play and laugh.”
        • Check for Amenities: Make sure the campground has facilities like showers and restrooms. A visitor at Fort Yargo State Park Campground appreciated the “handicap accessible” bathrooms.

        Tips from RVers:

        • Site Selection: Look for pull-through sites for easier access. A reviewer at Red Top Mountain State Park Campground said, “I stayed in site 02, which is a pull through site with full hookups.”
        • Be Mindful of Space: Some sites can be tight for larger rigs. A camper at Don Carter State Park Campground noted, “Site 7 is separate from the others and has the whole point except there is a trail behind the site.”
        • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Georgia Fort Mountain State Park Campground mentioned, “Each site has power and water, but no sewer hookups.”

        Camping near Alpharetta, GA, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful parks and plenty of activities, it’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors!

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Alpharetta, GA?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Alpharetta, GA is Don Carter State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 32 reviews.

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