2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Cottonwood Patch Campground provides primitive equestrian camping in the Cohutta Wilderness with on-site horse corrals. Level spots include picnic tables adjacent to designated equestrian areas where riders can secure their animals. The campground serves primarily as a launching point for horseback riding adventures on nearby wilderness trails, with many campers bringing horses tied near their vehicles. The campground offers basic amenities including a maintained pit toilet, though regular upkeep is minimal. Located near water access, the atmosphere remains pleasant for campers despite occasional horse-related odors. The facility caters to both tent and RV camping, though most visitors arrive specifically for equestrian activities.
Jack's River Fields Campground offers equestrian-focused camping with dedicated horse paddocks at this Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest location. The well-kept and clean campground features separate areas for horses on one side and creekside camping on the other. Equestrians appreciate direct access to numerous hiking and riding trails, including a connection to the Benton McKaye Trail just across from the campsite. The campground typically remains quiet and uncrowded, with minimal occupancy during weekdays. Basic facilities include toilets and water hookups to accommodate horses and riders. Even when fully operational, the campground maintains a secluded atmosphere with plenty of privacy between sites. Numerous stream access points throughout the property provide convenient water sources for horses after trail rides, making these horse campgrounds near Chatsworth a practical base for multi-day riding trips.
"This was a beautiful little spot next to a creek. There are 5 sites in all. It was a Monday in August, and there were two spots available."
"There is a beautiful waterfall about a mile down trail from camp and tons of great swimming areas!"
"Lovely little spot next to a very swimmable and warm crystal clear river - very popular with locals, and I imagine would be packed on weekends."
"There’s a hiking trail that connects to the Benton McKaye just across from campsite and if you are a bringing horses there are two paddocks for them as well."
"Please be kind and do not leave trash behind."
from $5 / night
"A lot of equestrians stay here but anyone can. It does have a pit toilet that was maintained."
Available next weekend
from $8 / night
"Bath house is relatively nice for a state park campground. 1 mile walking path surrounding the grounds is nice. Safe area for bicycle riding. Great proximity to many outdoor activities."
"The site is surrounded by trees and connects to the nature trail which goes down to the Hiwasee, so there can be some mild foot traffic nearby. It's simple, with a firepit and maybe picnic tables."
Available next weekend
from $2 - $38 / night
"It is, however, a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers."
"This is a nice primitive camp site just a 2 min walk from Petty John Cave and a 5 min drive to Rock Town Trailhead. Come here to try your hand at rock climbing and spelunking."
"There is a parking lot right off the road after a fun ~30 minute drive through residential roads right on the water, then sites with fire pits are scattered throughout a small clearing."
"You walk 20’ on trail to first campsite. Nice wooded area with a trail to the water. There are 5 sites with fire pits."
"This is a campground for horses, you don't have a direct view of the water, but do have access to it"
ScoutI was worried that I would arrive and find all the campsites occupied. This was not the case. When I got there around 5:30 there was only one other site taken. I didn’t see them until the next morning. By morning, there were two other sites occupied.
TravelerHard to find, really busy but most of them were hikers let left at nightfall.
GuideHopefully they open it up soon but we drove about an hour to get here just for it to be closed. The whole road seems to be closed for the time being for road work. I hope this helps someone!.
The 5-8 miles up to this area do seem a little sketchy but we were hoping the actually site would be nice and hopefully it will be after the work they are doing right now.
GuideAbsolutely beautiful. Took a couple of rounds of trial and error to find the spot, which is just a pro for me personally. Once we got there, the place was beautiful. Logging is going on right now, so we were woken up around 6:30 am by the beautiful sounds of machinery and whatnot. Did not catch anything in the pond unfortunately. That’s to be expected when you’re only armed with a Barbie fishing pole and no patience. I have saved the spot and will always be returning whenever I visit Chattanooga!!
GuideThe road to get to the sites is long, bumpy, and very curvy (so you’ve got to go slow). The sites themselves were full of trash, graffiti, and a homeless camp. We elected to not stay.
RangerWe stayed here 5/15- 5/17 and had a wonderful time. The bathrooms were great & the playground was a huge hit with all the kids. They also loved catching little minnows in the streambed of the boat launch. There is a trail that surrounds camp that's great for little adventures or even a short mountain bike
GuideYou take a sometimes single lane road to get there. Very windy at points. There is a parking lot to hold 4+ cars. You walk 20’ on trail to first campsite. Nice wooded area with a trail to the water. There are 5 sites with fire pits. There is one private site past the marked site if you keep going you will find a large level gravel lot with a single fire pit that would be much better for van or truck camping. Past this point it turns back into residential.
GuideBeautiful spots down Jacks river directly and conveniently on the water. Remote but could see being busy during warmer seasons. We loved it.
TravelerI’m not a planner so I tend to find spots late in the day and just take what I get. I was so pleased when I pulled into the park at sunset to find only one other camper! The park is beautiful and very well kept. A ranger drove by while I was having coffee the next morning and was very laid back and completely unbothered that I had arrived after hours. This was a Monday morning and he told me they were packed over the weekend and I was floored because it was so clean! The restroom is huge with showers and was older but clean. Absolutely recommend.
Horse camping in Georgia offers a unique blend of scenic trails and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.
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