Best Equestrian Camping near Decatur, GA
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Decatur, Georgia (11)
1. Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
31 Reviews•76 Photos•172 SavesRutledge, Georgia- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Little Tallapoosa Park
15 Reviews•22 Photos•92 SavesCarrollton, GeorgiaLittle Tallapoosa Park is 256 acres and includes: 7 miles of natural trails 2.5 miles of paved trails 7 acre open meadow for events, disc golf, and more 32 tent/pop-up campsites with 120-Watt electric hookup 23 RV campsites with water, sewer, and power hookups All sites have picnic table and fire ring with grill Equestrian parking Comfort station with bathroom, showers, washer, and dryer Small pond for fishing 17 Geocaches
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$30 / night
3. Quail Run at Pate's Creek
1 Review•12 Photos•71 SavesStockbridge, GeorgiaConveniently 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
4. Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
7 Reviews•13 Photos•36 SavesMansfield, GeorgiaThis campground is located across the street from the graveyard up the road - not at the park itself. It is better suited to primitive camping.
This campground is first come, first serve. It is $15 dollars a night. Some of the sites are waterfront. There is a bathroom with a shower that was kept up with and stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. There is also a water spigot near the bathroom and electrical outlets in the bathroom.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
$15 / night
5. McIntosh Reserve Park
10 Reviews•18 Photos•35 SavesWhitesburg, GeorgiaThe McIntosh Reserve Park is 527 acres packed with history, trails, a splash water park, pavilions, and sweeping frontage on the Chattahoochee River. The park is a favorite of hikers and equestrian riders. Park Hours McIntosh Reserve Park is open year round except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Park office hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. The park is open: 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. (Summer) 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. (Winter) Reservations Camping and pavilion reservations may be made by phone or in person Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Location McIntosh Reserve Park is located 35 miles southwest of Atlanta along the Chattahoochee River and can be reached by U.S. Alternative 27 from Carrollton or Newnan and Georgia Highway 5 from Douglasville. Direct access to the park is provided by a county-maintained road that connects with Georgia Highway 5 at 2 miles west of Whitesburg.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Liberty Stables
3 Reviews•22 Photos•8 SavesSocial Circle, Georgia54 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
7. James Shackleford Memorial Park
1 Review•15 SavesAuburn, GeorgiaThis 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
8. Big Country Camping
5 Reviews•40 Photos•30 SavesMonticello, GeorgiaPrivate, rural, safe, secure. Located just outside a small rural town along one of Georgia’s designated Scenic Byways with light traffic. Oconee National Forest all around. Ten miles from Jackson Lake and canoeing opportunities along Ocmulgee River.
Campground is 48 acres in size and consists of open field, rolling hills, and woods. Pitch your tent wherever you wish. Can drive right to your tent site. Plenty of open room in the field for dry RV camping. Gasoline, diesel, full grocery store, several restaurants, auto parts, and hardware store all within three miles.
We have two full hookup RV site available. For tent campers, two community 110 outlets for charging phones, etc. are available. A community water spigot is available for tent campers and dry RV campers.
1.5 hrs to Atlanta and Athens, 45 min. to Macon. 30 min. to Milledgeville or Madison. 30 min. to Covington.
30 min. south of 1-20 Exits 98 or 113, 30 min. northeast of of I-75 Exit 187, 30 min. east of I-75 Exits 201 or 205.
On site welcoming and security staff.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$15 - $30 / night
9. Equitopian Escape Farm
Be the first to review!•4 SavesPine Mountain, GeorgiaEquitopian 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
$40 / night
10. Ocmulgee River Camp
5 Reviews•11 Photos•76 SavesJuliette, Georgia- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
Recent Equestrian Reviews near Decatur, Georgia
78 Reviews of 11 Decatur Campgrounds
- HHollis K.
Scout
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.
- cchad H.
Guide
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Horse owner or golfer this is the place for you and it’s only 45 minutes fr
Nice campground, bathhouses exceptionally clean. Camped on a Sunday and Monday and was so peaceful with all of nature’s sounds. There’s two lakes there but you need to take a short drive to get to the swimming beach and to better fishing. Golf course looks great, and equestrian camping looked great too. Lots of easy hiking trails to explore. A very short drive from Atlanta make this campground a nice weekend camping getaway
Swain K.
LegendLittle 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.
Ashley F.Legend
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.
George & Patty C.
RangerHard Labor Creek State Park Campground
PERFECT GETAWAY!
We have camped at this beautiful park NUMEROUS times and there is a reason that we keep coming back (actually there are multiple reasons)!
HLC has an amazing staff that is there when you need them and not there when you don't! The camp hosts are friendly, the Ranger rides through on a regular basis and is friendly/outgoing (you can tell that he enjoys his job)!
The campground is not cramped at all and most of the sites are spread apart to provide privacy!
Not long ago, as many of the GA State Parks are doing, HLC swapped over to "site-specific" reservations..meaning that you must choose a particular site when reserving. This is VERY useful if you're familiar with the campground and have a favorite site (such as we do) but it can be a shot in the dark if you're not familiar with the campground.
The bath houses/comfort stations are brand new (including laundry rooms) and the camp hosts keep them spotless! The campground roads are newly paved and there are a couple of new sites.
There are hiking trails, kayak rentals, a beach area (swimming) and two nice lakes! There are equestrian trails and even an equestrian campground!
The park has numerous cottages to rent, a group shelter, picnic pavilions and even a mini-golf course (newly renovated)!
Not far from the campground (in Rutledge, GA) there is a Dollar general in case you forgot something that the park store doesn't have.
If you've never visited this beautiful park, ou are missing out on one of our hidden gems!
SJ W.Guide
Ocmulgee River Camp
Nice mostly quiet spot
It was nice and warm even in December! Almost 70 degrees! Spot with a nice horse trail to hike - saw some deer and a mystery black animal, maybe a boar or a bear - unsure. Had a lot of neighbors on a weekday night - and a mystery trailer with no activity and no truck to pull it. Overall pretty easy gravel road to get to it, was a little buggy since it was humid and by the river but not too bad.
- George & Patty C.Ranger
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Far enough away, yet...
Hard Labor Creek State Park is one of the Georgia State Park system's best kept secrets! Located just minutes away from Rutledge, GA, HLC seems like a whole world away! Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, HLC is still convenient to Rutledge and Madison, in case you forgot to pack something.
HLC features hiking trails, mini golf, newly "renovated" campsites that include two BRAND new bathhouses (comfort stations). The comfort stations have restrooms/showers, as well as two family restroom/shower facilities. The comfort stations also feature vending machines (drinks) and a laundry facility!
Kayak rentals, a beach/swimming area and numerous special programs are available!
Cell phone service is very spotty in the park but that is alright with us, camping is about getting AWAY and enjoying the outdoors, not staring at your electronic devices!
If golf is your thing, HLC has a beautiful 18-hole golf course!
Joseph P.Scout
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.
Neil R.ScoutJames 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
E J H.Scout
Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Great
It’s easy to find what you’re looking for everything is right there you just have to pick and choose
Melissa N.ScoutNewton Factory Shoals Rec Area
My favorite
Place to camp ever you have to go across the street to get to the campgrounds
- Addison C.
TravelerNewton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Great camp site
Such a great campsite for very cheap. They have many water front campsites with a lot of room. They have a box platform for your tent. It could easily fit my 8 person tent. They have fire pits and a main bath house with a shower. I will say that you should probably bring flipflops for the shower because it doesn't look like it's been cleaned in a year but it's nice having a option for one. That was the only downside to the property but it's only 15 dollars a night so I can't really complain
- Joshua B.Traveler
Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Nice daytrip area
Beautiful backdrop for photos and a great place to just play in the river.
- NNicolleTraveler
Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Nice Waterfront View
Note to future campers: the campground is NOT located at the address provided. This is the recreational park. The campground is actually up the road, on the opposite side of the park, at the entrance of the graveyard.
This campground is first come, first serve. It is $15 dollars a night. Some of the sites are waterfront. There is a bathroom with a shower that was kept up with and stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. There is also a water spigot near the bathroom and electrical outlets in the bathroom.
We arrived late at night and didn’t see how to pay for the campground so we just set up but the next morning, the campground manager, Raymond, stopped by to welcome us and take our payment. He was very nice and helpful, keeping up with the grounds and the bathroom, and answering any questions we had.
We lucked out and got a waterfront site (site 4) due to the fact somebody checked out early. We had a happy little bonus of getting to watch the beavers play in the river early in the morning. Each of the sites have a raised gravel platform for tents, a grill, trash can, and a fire pit.
The campground was full on Saturday when we arrived but cleared out during the week.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely be back if we ever come back to the area.
Thanks again, Raymond, for all that you do to keep up with the place and make it an enjoyable experience for campers like us!
On a final note: this campground is definitely set up for primitive camping, focusing more on tents. We have a 10 foot trailer. We were able to back in to our spot with no problem. The site was not level but that wasn’t a big deal for us in our rooftop tent. We didn’t check out the other sites but an RV would probably have a hard time setting up here.
- DDaniel D.Scout
Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Read review
Heads up. Clearly stated no overnight camping.
- BBob P.Guide
Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
Nice campsite
CG Manager drove through periodically and was very friendly. I met him on the trail to the falls and took the time to explain the factory that used to be there. Very interesting. Most sites are on the water. Has toilets and showers. I stayed for 3 nights and had a great time.
- rrachelTraveler
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!
- LLeslie V.Scout
Liberty Stables
Peaceful!
We really enjoyed our time at Liberty Stables! Will definitely stay there again as our granddaughters live nearby! Highly recommend!
Lindsey R.GuideHard Labor Creek State Park Campground
family stay
I went camping here with my family a couple years ago. Very nice and relaxing. Loved the campground and will definitely go back. We stayed at a electric and water site for our pop up.
- DDennis M.Guide
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Absolutely Beautiful !
Beautiful campground. Sites are well spaced, level, and private.
Showers are clean, laundry room is well arranged and they even provide magazines.
The only problem we encountered in our stay was that there were carpenter bees eating the picnic table. I reported that to the hosts, who were very sympathetic and promised to take care of it.
We will definitely come back
Toni L.GuideHard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Great Camping
This was our first trip to this park. I like the site specific reservation. Much more relaxed arrival and no creepy stalking from upcoming campers. The welcome center staff was very nice and helpful when needed. However, I almost didn't have firewood the first night because I didn't know you had to purchase it from the welcome center and they close at 4 or 5 pm. Also, their firewood bundles only lasted about an hour each at best ($6+ each). Our campsite was great! Secluded and a great view. Another slight negative in my book is the lake isn't anywhere near the campground. You have to leave the campground traveling along 3-4 roads/turns. The bath house was clean, new, and ada accessible. Oh vet important to note there is no cell service at your site. However, near the welcome center does have free wifi, but you have to be pretty close.
- Cari P.Traveler
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Very clean and rustic
Clean sites, clean bathhouses, gravel sites, lake/beach swimming area within state park grounds. Golf course near
Maethea R.RangerHard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Nice campground with activities
This is a great campground with lots of activities. There is a putt putt (mini golf) course. You can rent kayaks and kayak in the lake. They offered a kayak by moonlight group tour that was fun. The bathrooms are very clean. We had a huge nice site with lots of room for the pups to be on the tether. There is a camp store and the staff is friendly and helpful. The only thing was no one told us our site had full hookups. We paid for a deluxe site but nothing indicated on the reservation it had sewer connections. Had we known we would have taken showers in our own camper.
- Lani N.Scout
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Loved it!
Really pretty and well maintained. The mini golf course was a big hit with my kids. 12 and under is $2.50, adults $5. The trading post/visitor center is stocked with drinks and some first aid but not much else. The sites are well maintained and the water beautiful!
- SSusan H.Guide
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Plus it’s close to home!
Nice camp sites, hiking, playground & beach. Good lake for kayaking.
- Larry M.Guide
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Relaxing
Best place to kick back and relax. Definitely a good place to unplug. This is due to limited cell service but who needs that when you are disconnecting from the grind.
- Rick B.Guide
Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
Great Isolated State Park. Beautiful Lake and plenty to do.
My wife and I came here in our pop up camper. We had never even heard of this camp ground and booked it primarily because we were looking for a nice campground with availability. We arrived after the Trading Post / Office was closed, and we hit a snag right off the bat. Our campsite (21) was really not a site for a pop up camper. This was definitely more of a tent site. Luckily the camp host was super nice and accommodating. He put us in spot 23, and luckily we were able to reserve it for the whole stay. This was a nice private camp site, great for a pop up or tent, but wouldnt be good for a big RV. There were trails all behind our site, and it was secluded which worked out great because our dog could relax without people passing the site constantly. The staff here is extremely pleasant and very helpful and facilities are extremely clean.
We played 9 holes at The Creek, a real nice golf course that is in the state park. We really enjoyed the golfing here, but we are not advanced golfers. We also fished off the dock at Lake Rutledge. What a beautiful lake. We would have rented a boat, but we were not able to due to Covid.
We were so happy here, that we have been talking about returning with the kids. There is a miniature golf course and a playground. We may even ask the grandparents to come. They don't like camping but there are beautiful cabins here.
I highly recommend Hard Labor Creek State Park. A hidden gem.
Guide to Decatur
Horse camping in Georgia offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites and access to trails
- At Equitopian Escape Farm, campers can enjoy a welcoming environment with ample space for horses and riding trails nearby.
- Georgia International Horse Park provides facilities specifically designed for equestrian activities, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
- Liberty Stables features a working horse farm atmosphere, allowing guests to immerse themselves in a rural setting while enjoying horse-related activities.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- James Shackleford Memorial Park offers scenic trails perfect for horseback riding, along with opportunities for fishing and hiking.
- At Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area, visitors can explore the beautiful surroundings on horseback while enjoying the peaceful riverside views.
- McIntosh Reserve Park is situated along the Chattahoochee River, providing a picturesque backdrop for riding and outdoor exploration.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- Quail Run at Pate's Creek allows pets and has a reservable site, making it convenient for horse owners to plan their stay.
- Big Country Camping features large campsites with full hookups, ensuring a comfortable experience for both horses and their owners.
- Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground is well-reviewed for its spacious sites and access to trails, making it an ideal spot for equestrian camping.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Decatur, GA is Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 31 reviews.
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