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Best Equestrian Camping near Augusta, GA

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Bussey Point Wilderness Area provides primitive horse camping on the shores of Clark Hill Lake with pre-installed horse hitches at each campsite. The equestrian-focused campground features sites directly on the water with picnic tables and fire pits. Campsites can accommodate horse trailers with ample space for movement. The area operates on a reservation system through recreation.gov at $10 per night. The campground includes a well for water access and open pit latrines but no electricity, making it ideal for off-grid equestrian camping. All sites offer waterfront views of the lake, providing horses easy access to water while campers enjoy the scenic setting.

A 12-mile horse trail winds through the Bussey Point peninsula, connecting riders to remote areas and pack-in campsites. Visitors consistently note the campground's peaceful atmosphere and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities while riding the trails. The trail system accommodates day rides and longer excursions with multiple access points throughout the property. A.H. Stephens State Park, approximately 35 miles away, offers additional equestrian camping facilities with newly constructed stables and a dedicated equestrian campground. The park features multiple riding trails through rolling wooded terrain. Horse owners should note the "pack it in, pack it out" policy at Bussey Point, as no trash service is provided. The primitive nature of these facilities appeals particularly to experienced trail riders seeking natural surroundings rather than luxury amenities.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Augusta, GA

27 Reviews of 10 Augusta Campgrounds

  • cody S.
    Sep. 15, 2018

    Bussey Point Wilderness Area

    Quiet spot and a simple campsite

    Bussey Point is primarily for equestrians. The campsites have pre-installed horse hitches and plenty of room to move a horse trailer. The sites have a picnic table and a fire pit. The campground has a well for water and an open pit latrine. There's no power which is perfect for camping off grid away from all the trailers.

    The campsites are right on the water and the view is beautiful. Over the weekend I was the only one here and the only person I spoke to was the volunteer Camp Ranger from the US Army Corps of Engineers.

    There is a 12-mile horse trail that goes out on the peninsula and some pack-in or canoe-in campsites out on the peninsula.

    Fee per night is on an honor system at $10. I have no complaints about this campsite only about the other campers that leave their trash behind.

    I recommend this campground if you're looking to get away from all the people especially the crowds at the more popular campsites at the state parks, and if you're fine with more primitive camping that doesn't involve daily showers.

  • Cathy C.
    Feb. 10, 2019

    A. H. Stephens State Park Campground

    Rolling Hills of History

    Large, well maintained sites. We stayed on 17 and it was very private. We hiked from the campground to Lake Buncombe and also hiked from Sunset Drive trail to Lake Liberty and the office. Equestrian trails are closed to hiking during the weekend. Equestrian campground has a new stable and bathhouse and a campground that is under construction now. The old equestrian campground and stable are still there. The cabins on Federal Lake just reopened after getting new flooring. All of the rangers were friendly and helpful. We did the A. H. Stephens museum tour and that was very nicely done. We did a day trip to Greensboro and walked the shops and went to Oconee Brewery. Everyone was raving about Yesterday Cafe so on our next visit Lucy May have to stay back at the camper. We will definitely return in warmer weather for canoeing and a trip to Warrenton which is close by.

  • Norris K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 10, 2021

    A. H. Stephens State Park Campground

    Restful, quiet campground

    Park is the home of the VP of the Confederacy and features his home and Civil War artifacts (check for open hours). Hiking trails. Power and water, with dump station. The shower house is new (2019) and is ADA. Also laundry is at shower house. Firewood for sale with camp host. Shady, level, back in and pull thru sites with fire ring and table. Ask camp host for tour of CCC built fire tower. About an hour to Augusta, GA, via interstate (Costco with gas/no diesel), lots of shopping and resturants. Also stables if you are traveling with horses. Can reserve 1 year ahead.

  • John S.
    Aug. 19, 2022

    A. H. Stephens State Park Campground

    Nice, quiet park ideal for RVs

    We really enjoyed RV camping at this campground. It wasn’t busy, especially for a weekend. Lots of empty campsites. Super clean bathrooms. It has a couple of hiking trails, boat rentals, a nice lake to fish, and some historical buildings to explore but not a lot else to do. That was fine with us and our 2 night stay. Equestrian camping seems to be the big thing there.

  • Elaine G.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    A. H. Stephens State Park Campground

    There is so much to do

    This state park has boats to rent,fishing, swimming equestrian camping,cabins ect..They have this large primitive area that we used..It was a bit of a hike to the bathrooms..but everything else was fantastic We loved the historical museum there too

  • D
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Wildwood County Park

    Not perfect, but really good!

    Our favorite park is Mistletoe, a GA state owned park. This park is just a few miles away from Mistletoe and we only stayed here because we could not get a site at Mistletoe. In the end, we are glad that we did as this park is about 35% less expensive than Mistletoe and provides the same great lake views (ok, Mistletoe is still our favorite, but for the money this is a no brainer).

    We stayed on two sites as nothing was available for our entire duration. So, we started on site 38 and then moved to 58 after a couple of days (we can be quite fast at breaking down/setting up for in-park moves).

    Site 38 was interesting because we had about 100 whitetail deer in our back yard every night. The camp host apparently was feeding them, and he set up spot lights so that they could be watched as they ate. The deer had no fear (not sure that is good), but I am sure the appreciated the food. The only bad side to this is that the lights stayed on very late and it was impossible to block the light from our windows. I can overlook this, though.

    Site 38 was large enough and had big, flat, surface for the picnic table, fire ring, camper, and truck. Beyond this pad there was not much distance before you got to the next site, which just had a tent camper (who mostly was gone because this time we visited during a VERY cold spell and I don't think the tent camper would have survived the night!).

    Site 38 had views of the water, kind of like a finger cover, but it was not very close to the camper. Still nice though as the walk through the woods to the water was easy. 

    We moved to site 58 after a couple of days and it was directly on the water. This site was smaller than 38, and was only one of a handful of RV sites that are situated in an yurt camping area (if you have family that does not have an RV, you could stay in your RV and they could stay in the really upscale yurts!). 

    The weather, as noted already, was very cold and moving to a true waterfront lot made going outside something only for the brave! It was 40 degrees with 60 mph wind gusts that day...kind of fun!

    We walked around to see what the park had on that side, and it included a nice sandy beach, picnic tables under the shade, and a really cool primitive camping area that was out on a peninsula.

    As noted at the start, a nice park for the money. The cost was only $25 a night in March 2022 and that is hard to beat. If this were $40 a night I would de-rate it to 4 stars.

    All of the photos are from site 38 except the white caps on the lake, which was taken On our walk near 58.

  • Big D.
    Apr. 4, 2021

    Bussey Point Wilderness Area

    Not Another Cookie Cutter Campground

    This is my favorite spot for taking it in, and getting back to nature. Bussey Point is a no frills campground. If you are looking for luxurious amenities, and a pristine restroom facility, this is not the place for you. Bussey Point is primitive camping at it's best. Btw, watch out for the horse poop!✌

  • E
    Jun. 20, 2021

    A. H. Stephens State Park Campground

    Quiet and nice clean

    While the tropical storm weather cut our trip to AH Stephens Historic Park we still very much enjoyed our visit.

    We stayed in 2 sites with the grandparents. #9 & #12

    Site 12 was a very nice straight site with the picnic table and fire ring down a few steps off the back of the main pad. Nicely wooded there was a tree very close to the hook up that caused us to park forward a bit to allow for a slide and side bunk to fully function.

    Site 9 (handicapped site) was perfect for the grandparents as there was a short paved walkway straight to the bath house.

    Both sites were nicely graveled and level.

  • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Plum Branch RV Park

    Nice place, definitely has potential

    Still being upgraded, so newish pad was still soft but pretty level. Sewer pipes stick out a good 6 or 8 inches. Electric posts are new but have a meter right below plugs, so surge suppressor gets to hang sideways. All nice and new. Will try again in future as it keeps improving

    We just overnighted so did not use facilities nor do much in the surrounding areas.

    I was right under a WiFi antennae, and managed a 4.5meg download and 4.48 upload. Following are phones ( mostly for hotspot) I have and how they feature Cricket; 7.98dn, 0.84up ATT; 27.69, 0.3 up Visible: 7.2dn, 1.2up Verizon: 44.9dn. 1.88 up T-mobile mifi: no 4g nor 5G service

    If I we’re staying in the area for more than a week, I would probably try a nearby COE as they are on the water. This park is near the water and has a restaurant an few hundred yards down the road.

    Really pleasant staff. Friendly and were helpful and obliging.

Guide to Augusta

Horse camping in Georgia offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to saddle up and enjoy nature.

Tips for equestrian camping near Augusta, Georgia

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • Bussey Point Wilderness Area provides basic amenities like picnic tables and fire pits, making it a great choice for a rustic camping experience.
  • The A. H. Stephens State Park Campground features clean restrooms and a variety of recreational activities, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers.
  • At Lake Thurmond RV Park, you can enjoy electric hookups and a friendly atmosphere, making it a well-reviewed option for equestrian camping.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused activities

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Augusta, GA is Wildwood County Park with a 4.8-star rating from 4 reviews.

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