Ray B.
Traveler
TravelerFair Harbor RV Park
Great Year Round
Allows Horses
Horse stalls and paddocks Available
Near the Perry Ga Fairgrounds
Right off I 75
Best Equestrian Camping near Lizella, GA
Fair Harbor RV Park offers horse stalls and paddocks for equestrians camping near Lizella, Georgia. Located near the Perry Fairgrounds and right off Interstate 75, this campground provides convenient access for those traveling with horses and horse trailers. The park features 280 campsites, including over 100 pull-through sites with full hookups. Equestrians benefit from the dedicated horse facilities while also enjoying campground amenities such as a stocked fishing pond, playground, and camp store. The sites are described as spacious and level, making them suitable for larger rigs with horse trailers. Many equestrians use this location as a base when participating in events at the nearby Perry Fairgrounds.
Ocmulgee River Camp provides access to horse trails where riders can explore the natural surroundings. Located approximately one mile from the main road on a gravel path accessible to vehicles pulling horse trailers, this dispersed camping area offers open spaces suitable for camping with horses. The camp connects to riding trails where visitors have reported seeing wildlife including deer. During hunting seasons, riders should wear visible colors as gunshots can be heard in the distance. The camping area features flat terrain with ample space between sites, allowing room for horses and equipment. While the camp lacks developed facilities such as corrals or stalls, the open layout accommodates portable paddocks or highlines for securing horses overnight.
Best Equestrian Sites Near Lizella, Georgia (5)
1. Fair Harbor RV Park
14 ReviewsPerry, GA25 milesWebsite+1 (478) 988-8844$52 - $65 / night
"Allows Horses Horse stalls and paddocks Available
Near the Perry Ga Fairgrounds
Right off I 75"
"There’s an equestrian campground. Sadly there is no pool and the only thing to do is watch the goats."
2. Ocmulgee River Camp
6 ReviewsJuliette, GA26 miles"Spot with a nice horse trail to hike - saw some deer and a mystery black animal, maybe a boar or a bear - unsure."
"Open spaces and very quiet this time of the year (January) train horn in the distance and gunshots in the distance as well from hunters here and there but all around a great spot to really enjoy."
3. Big Country Camping
5 ReviewsMonticello, GA34 milesWebsite+1 (478) 954-7010$15 - $30 / night
"Rob and Matt walked my husband through every step with “insider” tips. Mindy was so welcoming and gave me lots of good ideas while the guys set up."
"Very quiet and peaceful location. I had a full hookup site. Owners helped me get situated. Loaned me a water hose. Felt very safe here. Beautiful sunrise."
4. Lake Sinclair Campground
8 ReviewsEatonton, GA37 milesWebsite+1 (706) 485-3180$9 - $80 / night
"We stayed at Lake Sinclair Recreation Area Campground for two nights in April and had a great experience. The campground was quiet, well-maintained, and felt relaxed without being crowded."
"Very spacious camp sites complete with a gravel square to set up your tent, plenty of trees to hang hammocks, a charcoal grill, fire pit, hanger for trash, picnic table, and beautiful views of the lake"
5. Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
7 ReviewsMansfield, GA44 miles+1 (770) 787-6309$15 / night
"Note to future campers: the campground is NOT located at the address provided. This is the recreational park."
"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."
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Lizella, GA
40 Reviews of 5 Lizella Campgrounds
Michelle C.
GuideFair Harbor RV Park
Easy highway access and quiet
This campground comes with goats! Lol See our full review on YouTube. The sites are nice and level. There’s an equestrian campground. Sadly there is no pool and the only thing to do is watch the goats.
Kelsey G.
LegendFair Harbor RV Park
Clean & Convenient pit stop off of I75
This campground isn’t super remarkable (lots of RV’s in close proximity, noise from the interstate). But it’s bathrooms/showers are brand new and kept very clean. Great pit stop for a few days before we head into the mountains. You’ll find permanent residents here as well as stopping-through campers. Fairgrounds are close so it probably fills up when events come through.
WiFi here is so-so and you often get booted off. On there website they say WiFi is free with stay. But once we got there we learned we were capped at 1 GB per day. You can buy more for $15.
Pull through sights are convenient and easy. Horse stables and a goat pasture are also on property. The town of Perry and Warner Robins have all amenities you could need. Really great coffee shop in downtown Perry called Bodega Brew. Fast WiFi and awesome hazelnut latte.
Luke A.
ScoutFair Harbor RV Park
close to Rigby's and the aviation museum
Stayed here mostly to visit Rigby's and the aviation museum. My girlfriend loved the horses - different ones are coming and going frequently. My 6 year old had a great time with the other kids and pond and playground. Great facilities and staff.
SJ W.GuideOcmulgee 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.
- Desiree R.Guide
Fair Harbor RV Park
Private even though it's right off the interstate
Absolutely love Fair harbor! The staff is great, they have a little store that sells amenities and lots of basic camping gear. Have 24 hour laundry, multiple showers with amazing water pressure, and multi stall and private bath houses including handicap access. A private [stocked] lake that toured welcome to fish, without needing a license. They have lots of permanent campers here, who pay their lot rent and have their own electric meter. In a standard RV site all amenities are included, water hookup, sewer, electric with 110, 30 and 50 amp hookups, cable and wifi! As well as little cabins for rent. Also horse stables and storage if you stay longer!
- CCassandra A.Scout
Fair Harbor RV Park
Fair Harbor is truly a Fair Harbor for RV travelers!
These people do it alll right from clean convenient bathrooms to a lovely park atmosphere even though RV slots are fairly close together. (Clearly a popular place for many regulars! And i see why with its quality & convenience..close to the interstate exit.) Did i mention the bathrooms were sooo nice & clean with all the helpful details like nice tile seat in each shower and more? They were so helpful and kind on the phone as we were first time/last minute guests on a rainy night making sure we knew which exit to take! Oh, yes and there is a pretty fountain in the little lake just for fun! (Bonus: Cracker Barrel right nearby!)
- CCara B.Scout
Big Country Camping
Small Campground, Big Appeal
Small, family owned campground in a rural area has a comforting, relaxing atmosphere where you feel like family. We are first time RVers and were nervous about our Shakedown trip. Rob and Matt walked my husband through every step with “insider” tips. Mindy was so welcoming and gave me lots of good ideas while the guys set up. She is also the best hostess organizing food, fun, and friendship by the pool. We will definitely be back!!!
Roger W.LegendLake Sinclair Campground
Good Location for Ocmulgee Mounds Visit
Lake Sinclair, GA: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
Summary: I have stopped by to camp for 4 years. This time we stayed in the electric, Loop A which has 5 sites. There were other users there who were concerning. One was what looks to be a homeless extended stay occupant in a trailer. The other was a tent camping couple who decided to camp with their tents in the RV only area. That said, the lower loops, Loop A and Loop D are more visible to the camp host, thus a safer feeling. If you don’t want electric hookup, those loops are a nicer area of the campground.
(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer with a desire for a campsite that has at least some visual privacy - after the trailer is in the spot.)
Overall Rating: 1.5 for the electric sites - they are not necessarily attractive, out in the open, and no visual separation between sites. They are moderately spaced. The non-electric sites(no generators allowed as per website) area 4 rating. There are spacious and well spaced sites in the Loop B. Many sites are set back from the campground loop road.
Price 2023: $ 10.5 for elect site & 4.5 for non-electric site w interagency pass Usage during visit: Very light - Thanksgiving Site Privacy: More privacy in non electric sites Site Spacing: 5 decent sized sites in the electric loop. Non- electric loop has very large sites.
Site surface: Gravel Reservations: First come, first serve.
Campground Noise: Very quiet. Only one other camper Road Noise: Too far from a main road to be an issue. From electric sites and from some non electric sites the traffic in the access road can be heard.
Through Traffic in campground: Not through campground. There is on the access road to access the lake. Boaters use this road along with other day users. Electric Hookup: Loop A, sites 1 - 5 only Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes, just following the check in station on the right. Potable Water Available: At electric sites. Generators: Not allowed. This is a shame since this campground is so lightly used. Bathroom/ Shower House: Yes - In Loop B (services both Loop A and B). Hot water worked only in the woman’s shower. The hot water in the shower in Loop D works fine and is in a little nicer facility. Drive to that one for a shower. These are pretty old buildings, but pretty clean. Bathroom only house in the day use area is new and nicer to be in. Pull Throughs: Site 5 is a pull through. Cell Service (AT&T): 1 to 2 bars. Setting: In a deciduous forest. Lower loop( non-electric) has a lakeside (or two)trailer sites . Weather: Cool and partial sun. Bugs: None Solar: Depends on the site and probably none when there is foliage. Host: Yes. Located in D-loop .
Rig size: Not suited for big rigs.
Sites: Loop A is the Electric loop with 5 sites. Loop A is not so great. There are beautiful extra large sites in non-electric/no generator lower Loop B. Loop C has been “temporarily”, as per signage, closed for at least 4 years. Loop D has smaller sites, many of which look to be tent sites. Some of these sites are nicely located close to the lakeside in both B and D.
Guide to Lizella
Equestrian camping opportunities near Lizella, Georgia provide direct access to riding trails and natural scenery. The region features a mix of established RV parks with horse amenities and more rustic dispersed camping areas where riders can bring their own containment systems. Summer temperatures typically range from 85-95°F with high humidity, making spring and fall the most comfortable seasons for horse camping trips.
What to do
Trail riding on horse paths: At Ocmulgee River Camp, riders can explore trails with wildlife viewing opportunities. "Nice spot with a nice horse trail to hike - saw some deer and a mystery black animal, maybe a boar or a bear - unsure," mentions SJ W., who visited in December when temperatures reached 70 degrees.
Fishing near camp: Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area offers waterfront sites where anglers can fish directly from camp. According to Nicolle, "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."
Visit nearby attractions: The area provides access to regional attractions with equestrian interest. "Stayed here mostly to visit Rigby's and the aviation museum. My girlfriend loved the horses - different ones are coming and going frequently," notes Luke A. about his stay at Fair Harbor RV Park.
What campers like
Spacious sites for horse gear: Campers appreciate ample room for equipment at equestrian-friendly campgrounds near Lizella. "Very spacious camp sites complete with a gravel square to set up your tent, plenty of trees to hang hammocks, a charcoal grill, fire pit, hanger for trash, picnic table, and beautiful views of the lake and surrounding forest," reports Paige P. about Lake Sinclair Campground.
Quiet, natural settings: Horse campers value peaceful surroundings with minimal disturbance. J A. notes about Ocmulgee River Camp: "Very nice a bit bumpy on the drive in but no major holes. Quiet and peaceful 2 neighbors great amount of space to find a nice spot."
Convenient horse-friendly amenities: Having the right facilities makes equestrian camping more enjoyable. At Fair Harbor RV Park, C.G.T. appreciates the practical setup: "This has to be the easiest check in and set up ever! We made a reservation and they were ready with our map and site. The site was both long enough for our rig AND level..a rarity in our experience."
What you should know
Road conditions for horse trailers: Access roads to some equestrian camping areas require careful driving. At Ocmulgee River Camp, Michael S. advises: "Nice open camp site with plenty of spots for camping. Only a mile off the road, which is a little bumpy but manageable."
Hunting seasons affect trail riding: During hunting seasons, riders should take precautions. Julie H. warns about Ocmulgee River Camp: "Beautiful campsite, just a few neighbors, tons of flat space and a few fire pits. There are hunters around and we heard a good deal of shots. Saw some deer on a walk."
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