Best Equestrian Camping near Folkston, GA

Cary State Forest Campground accommodates equestrians with spacious sites and access to riding trails. The campground features six spread-out RV sites with water and electric hookups, providing ample room for horse trailers. Several visitors have noted seeing horses during their stays, indicating the forest's popularity among riders. The campground maintains a quiet atmosphere with sites tucked into the pine forest, offering privacy for campers with horses. Concrete pads are level and the campground includes basic amenities such as restrooms, hot showers, and a sanitary dump station.

The forest contains miles of trails suitable for horseback riding through Florida pine habitat. Trails are generally flat and well-maintained, though they can become muddy after rain. Mosquitoes and yellow flies are present, particularly during warmer months, so appropriate protection is recommended for both riders and horses. Big Mike's Ranch and RV Camp offers an alternative horse-friendly option with free-roaming horses, donkeys, goats, and chickens on the property. The ranch provides primitive camping and sites with electric hookups. Barrington County Park, though temporarily closed for maintenance as of February 2024, previously offered horse-friendly camping with access to water features and boat launches.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Folkston, Georgia (3)

    1. Cary State Forest Campground

    9 Reviews
    Bryceville, FL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 266-8398

    $23 / night

    "A few people brought their horses out there which was nice to see. This park seems to still be in development which was perfect for me because we didn’t have a lot of movement."

    "Less than 10 sites all tucked in the woods, seemed like paradise. Sites are huge and private. But the woods seemed….dead."

    2. Big Mike’s Ranch and RV Camp

    1 Review
    Fargo, GA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 487-3661

    "Humble and super hospitable super friendly people they've got baby goats donkeys horses chicken that roam free during the day and at night the donkey keep predators away so it's super safe and quiet if"

    3. Barrington County Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    3 Reviews
    Townsend, GA
    49 miles
    Website

    "So drive very mindfully. Overall, it's a fantastic spot, and we hope it reopens soon so we can visit again!"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Folkston, GA

13 Reviews of 3 Folkston Campgrounds


  • Sualen L.
    May. 29, 2019

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Diamond in the rough

    This campground was arranged by my kids scouts group. It was beautiful but maybe that’s because there wasn’t a lot of human traffic. A few people brought their horses out there which was nice to see. This park seems to still be in development which was perfect for me because we didn’t have a lot of movement. There wasn’t a whole lot of wildlife that I saw personally but I loved listening to the birds singing. I wish I would’ve taken advantage of the trails but I explored just a little way away from my kids and turned back around. During our stay, my only annoyance were the wasps in the bathroom. The spiders we stayed away from lol but found a pigmy rattlesnake that we caught in a bucket and walked it a little further away from the bathroom and camping site. I’d like to go there again.

  • Theresa B.
    Mar. 1, 2024

    Big Mike’s Ranch and RV Camp

    Amazing people

    Humble and super hospitable super friendly people they've got baby goats donkeys horses chicken that roam free during the day and at night the donkey keep predators away so it's super safe and quiet if you don't mind the roosters😆

    It's 2 nights free $10 after with no electric or stay primitive for however long and 15 a night electric I believe we stayed in primitive but my brother helped do some construction for them helped finalize a house they started working on too long ago so they could sell and make a profit

  • Christina
    Apr. 3, 2021

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Could have been great

    Have waited six months into our RV life to start reviews for fair comparisons. Spent 7 nights. This is one of the oddest places we have stayed. On arrival we were thrilled. Less than 10 sites all tucked in the woods, seemed like paradise. Sites are huge and private. But the woods seemed….dead. In our week there we only saw a handful of birds and a squashed dead pygmy rattlesnake. There was something just a bit sad about it. Do have some hiking trails and short boardwalks.

  • Chris S.
    May. 12, 2025

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Quiet, basic, beautiful

    Great quiet spot just outside the city. Good showers, water, and electricity. Has only 6 rv sites, miles of trails to explore. Mosquitos are not bad. Surprisingly, yellow flies are abundant, however.

  • D
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Spacious sites

    This campground was an absolute gem. Sites are spread out and HUGE!! Several trails and plenty of room for kids to play on site!!! The only thing preventing me from giving five stars is we got the only site that had electric and water on passenger side so we had to run electric under our rig. If we would have been in a class B or C you could go nose first. They have a dump station on site and access in and out of park is super convenient. We didn’t get to check out bathrooms so I can’t speak to those. Park was super clean and they provide a trash can at the edge of the site. We will definitely be going back when the temperature drops a little!!!

  • Robert L.
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Great for overnight stopping.

    Nice concret pad that was very level. Sites are roomy. TAKE BUG REPELLENT... MOSQUITOES ARE BAD. Electric and water hookups with a sanitary dump station. This was a perfect stopping point on our way to the southwest coast of Florida as it was directly on our travel path and very reasonable in pricing. We will definitely remember this Campground and use it in the future due to convenience.

  • Gwoo T.
    May. 31, 2019

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Quiet

    When we arrived to host greeted us at the pay box. Host showed us around the place. Host is very friendly and knowledgeable. The host did explain the fees because online says on thing and when we arrived price was different. The rest rooms were nice and clean. Showers hot. Very quiet except for some traffic on road near park. We stayed more towards the front. The place is big enough to maneuver a big rig around the areas. We enjoyed it. Stayed 2 days.

  • Katie A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 5, 2025

    Barrington County Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    One of our top favorite spots on the east coast

    We camped here in November of 2023, and it beat our expectations! A beautiful big open area for camping with lots of spots right by the water. Wonderfully managed by locals, I only wish there wasn't a limit on the stay because we would've camped there much longer! This park has a bathroom with showers! And the showers have hot water!!!! Amazing! They are not great to look at, but that's to be expected in any area with humidity. The long sandy road coming in is often washboard and occasionally has big dips or ruts. So drive very mindfully. Overall, it's a fantastic spot, and we hope it reopens soon so we can visit again!

  • Annell N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2020

    Cary State Forest Campground

    Cary State Forest - Florida

    We like this park a lot because we like large sites, peace and tranquility. We only got to stay there 2 nights.


Guide to Folkston

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 set up camp and ride the trails.

Tips for equestrian camping near Folkston, Georgia

  • Consider staying at Cary State Forest, where you can enjoy spacious sites and access to hiking trails, making it a great base for horseback riding.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Big Mike’s Ranch and RV Camp, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of room for your horses to roam, along with friendly hosts who ensure a safe environment.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails

  • Barrington County Park features access to scenic trails, perfect for horseback riding, although it's currently temporarily closed for maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Folkston, GA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Folkston, GA is Cary State Forest Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 9 reviews.

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