Best Equestrian Camping near Hiawassee, GA

Trackrock Campground & Cabins features horseback riding opportunities through its on-site stables, making it a primary equestrian destination near Hiawassee. The campground incorporates horse-friendly amenities with full hookup campsites, cabin accommodations, and tent camping areas. Guided trail rides are available for campers without their own horses, while those bringing equines find adequate space for horse trailer parking. The campground's layout includes distinct camping areas with varying levels of privacy, some backing up to national forest land. Sites accommodate both casual visitors and dedicated equestrians with water and electric hookups. The grounds are beautifully maintained with mountain views enhancing the riding experience. The property includes a small lake where horses can be watered after trail rides.

Bristol Fields Horse Camp in nearby Hayesville provides a more primitive horse camping experience with direct access to forest riding trails. The camp features tie-out poles throughout the grounds specifically designed for securing horses. A cold stream borders the property, offering natural water access for horses after rides. The campground is divided into three distinct areas: a general camping section, a dedicated field for horse trailer parking with tie-out facilities, and a larger field near the pit toilets. The approximately four-mile dirt and gravel access road requires careful navigation but accommodates horse trailers. Multiple fire pit areas and a fire circle with wood chairs create gathering spaces for equestrians after trail rides. The camp's natural "dam" of rocks creates a round pool area where both riders and horses can cool off after trail activities.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Hiawassee, Georgia (33)

    1. Trackrock Campground & Cabins

    22 Reviews
    Blairsville, GA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 745-2420

    "Great campground surrounded by the beauty of the North Georgia mountains. Also a working horse farm so be sure and schedule a guided horseback ride. Full hookup sites that are private."

    "This park has amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Lots of shade. It has an equestrian area where you can book horseback rides."

    2. Standing Indian Campground

    19 Reviews
    Otto, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 524-6441

    $26 - $100 / night

    "The entrance to this park is right across the street to an entrance to the Appalachian Trail. A beautiful trout stream runs through the park, close to all the campsites."

    "Our site was about 30 feet away from the Nantahala river. The bathrooms and showers were spotless. Keep in mind that it’s far from any store or restaurant so bring food along. No cell service."

    3. Cherokee Campground

    6 Reviews
    Sautee Nacoochee, GA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 878-2267

    "Very secluded, awesome staff and close to activities to keep you entertained all day. The facilities are very clean also , a major plus!"

    4. Hurricane Creek Camp

    4 Reviews
    Otto, NC
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 689-9694

    $6 / night

    "This spot is so perfect, it has a nice little river that runs near by the camp that you can wash dishes and bathe in with the perfect noise not to loud not to silent to hear the highway near this camp,"

    "Walked a long ways and never saw another spot.

    Lots of rocks, creeks and tight spots to make for a fun time."

    5. Bristol Fields Horse Camp

    1 Review
    Hayesville, NC
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 837-5152

    "I’m glad I arrived in daylight because my first drive in on the approximately 4 mile stretch of dirt and gravel road was a little nerve racking."

    6. Cades Cove Campground

    98 Reviews
    Townsend, TN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 448-4103

    $30 / night

    "This campground is off the beaten path but found by LOTS so have a reservation. There is an 11 mile loop with historic structures and lots of wildlife. Watch for BEARS!"

    "We drove around the entire loop. Saw many horses, deer, and even a coyote! Would love to go back soon!"

    7. Nantahala National Forest

    3 Reviews
    Nantahala National Forest, NC
    19 miles

    "Awesome campsites close to the water. Near Standing Indian Campgound."

    "Clean showers and toilets (including running water), easily accessible tent sites for large groups, litter-free, friendly staff, short hiking trails, less than an hour from Nantahala rafting"

    8. Oconee State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Tamassee, SC
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (864) 638-5353

    "There are primitive, walk-in sites that had the benefit of added privacy, but with 3 little kids, bathroom proximity was a higher priority this time around. "

    "There are multiple cabins scattered around the lake but they are a good distance apart from each other so you won't be disturbed by your neighbors."

    9. Don Carter State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Lula, GA
    39 miles
    +1 (678) 450-7726

    $25 - $225 / night

    "Situated at the far north end of Lake Lanier, this Georgia state park is awesome! One of the best things about it for RV/trailer camping is the huge distance between camp sites!"

    "This is Georgia's newest state park (2013) and it is a beautiful park! The staff is great and there is plenty to see/do!"

    10. Camp Woodruff Boy Scout Summer Camp

    2 Reviews
    Culberson, GA
    22 miles
    Website

    $10 - $25 / night

    "As an Eagle Scout from around this area, this was our go-to place for summer camp and occasional other camping trips as well."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Hiawassee, GA

381 Reviews of 33 Hiawassee Campgrounds


  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2025

    Don Carter State Park Campground

    Great Trailer Camping

    What a great park! Situated at the far north end of Lake Lanier, this Georgia state park is awesome! One of the best things about it for RV/trailer camping is the huge distance between camp sites! Had a spot about 35yds from the shore next to a wooded area. Super clean everywhere around the park. There is a beach and equestrian center, boating, fishing and a bunch of trails for hiking both dirt and paved. About an hour from where I live and I’ll be back!

  • D
    Oct. 17, 2022

    Trackrock Campground & Cabins

    Beautiful Area

    Great campground surrounded by the beauty of the North Georgia mountains. Also a working horse farm so be sure and schedule a guided horseback ride. Full hookup sites that are private. Campground also has bathhouse and laundry facilities.

  • Phyllis B.
    May. 19, 2019

    Willis Knob Horse Camp

    Willis Knob Horse Camp

    There are nine campsites.  Sturdy highline posts are provided but you need to bring your own ropes and other highland gear. Vault toilets are provided but no shower facilities. Campsites each offer electric and water hookups, nice tent pads, lantern hooks, and big picnic tables. This is a very nice horse camp facility. Well maintained and clean. Trails are wonderful and well-constructed to avoid deep mud. My only complaint is the lack of really good, accurate trail maps to print out and carry with you of the horse trails on both the Georgia and South Carolina sides of the river. This is my new favorite mountain horse camp.

  • George & Patty C.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Don Carter State Park Campground

    HOT, HOT, HOT!!!

    This is Georgia's newest state park (2013) and it is a beautiful park! The staff is great and there is plenty to see/do! The park is located on Lake Lanier with plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating! There's even a fish cleaning station (located near the main boat ramp entrance).

    There are hiking trails, geocaches, a beach area, picnic shelters, cottages and a brand new equestrian trail system!

    As far as camping goes, there are primitive tent/hammock sites and an RV campground. The RV campground features all paved campsites so it would be tough camping in a tent (no way to stake your tent).

    Now, the ASPHALT is part of the reason for the review's title, coupled with the fact that this is a new park and tree coverage is a bit sparse for the time being. Once the canopy fills out, it will be shady.

    We camped in our trusty pop up camper so direct sun is always an issue (non-insulated bunk ends) but a travel trailer/RV would probably fare well (as far as temp goes).

    We'll be back but in the Fall when it is a bit cooler!

    The campground hosts were friendly and they kept the bath houses/laundry facilities spotless!

    This is a beautiful park and we highly recommend it, in the proper weather or camper!

  • Suzie F.
    May. 4, 2019

    Trackrock Campground & Cabins

    Beautiful mountain park.

    This park has amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Lots of shade. It has an equestrian area where you can book horseback rides. The people that run the park are very friendly and accommodating. Lots of hiking trails both in the park and outside of the park. There were only 2 negatives that we had on this trip. One was our first encounter with "stink bugs". They were everywhere and you couldn't keep them out of the RV. When we got home to Florida we were still killing them inside the RV for almost 5 months! The other negative is that hurricane Micheal was barreling for Florida before our stay was up at Trackrock. We had to cut our stay short so that we wouldn't be driving through a hurricane.

  • Olivia W.
    May. 19, 2024

    Trackrock Campground & Cabins

    Perfect campground tucked in the mountains

    Good sized campground tucked into the mountains. I brought my dog with me and had a great time. There is a lake that you can fish in, stables to ride horses, and hiking trails on the campground. We heard some people on dirt bikes on the trails too.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2019

    Bristol Fields Horse Camp

    No horsin around

    I visited Bristol Fields for a planned primitive camping event with a group. I’m glad I arrived in daylight because my first drive in on the approximately 4 mile stretch of dirt and gravel road was a little nerve racking. Mostly because I wasn’t 100% sure I was going the correct way and second because there are some nice drop offs from the road. It is a wide road (about 1 1/2 lane)but passing in some areas would be interesting. Stay right and you will find the sign. The campground is primarily for horse oriented camping. It is split into three areas. The first section to the right as you pull in is the area we set up in. Then there is a long field that is obviously for horse trailer parking and camping with tie out poles included. There is a small tree break prior to the last area which has the pit style latrine and a large field for camping use. This whole area is bordered by a nice cold stream that is excellent for soaking your sore muscles in after a horse ride or hike. There is direct access to horse and hiking trails that are not extremely scenic (as in no long views until you get to the top) but will give you a good vertical workout. You can run or bike ride on the road too. There are several large fire pit areas throughout and a fire circle with wood chairs in the main area. There were five of us, three tent campers and two in vans and we had plenty of room to set up. The gravel center with picnic table worked well as our “kitchen” and dining area. Once parked my vehicle didn’t move again until it was time to leave. Total black at night meant excellent star gazing and the creek was the loudest thing out there. It did seem to be a young adult destination in the evenings, but they left when they saw that the site was occupied. A nice feature someone created was a “dam” of rocks with a round pool to sit in. Excellent get away with no electronics to speak of.

  • J
    Dec. 3, 2020

    Trackrock Campground & Cabins

    Tranquility

    This place has absolutely breathtaking views, nice lake, well stocked little office store, nice game room, did not do the equestrian part, but I’m sure it’s well worth it.. town is not far and has some good shopping and local restaurants. Definitely worth the trip...

  • Maddi P.
    Sep. 30, 2018

    Whetstone Horse Camp

    Riding on the chattooga river

    I unfortunately haven’t been able to return to this location for quite some time now but I remember it fondly. Spent many nights and days here during middle school with my local horse club. Trails were clean although a little to narrow in some spots, especially when needing to pass another horse and rider but there is plenty of wide open areas that allow for the perfect opportunity to stop and rest. If you ever have time I also recommend stopping by stump house tunnel which is near by its 2 adventures for the price of 1! Writing this review makes me want to go back!


Guide to Hiawassee

Horse camping in Georgia offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities, making it a perfect getaway for equestrian enthusiasts.

Equestrian campgrounds include amenities like electric hookups and water access

  • At Willis Knob Horse Camp, you'll find sturdy highline posts and electric hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
  • Randy’s Horse Camp features picnic tables and drinking water, making it a convenient choice for horse camping.
  • Bristol Fields Horse Camp offers direct access to horse trails and clean facilities, perfect for a weekend retreat.

Tips for equestrian camping near Hiawassee, Georgia

  • When visiting Trackrock Campground & Cabins, take advantage of the nearby trails that are dog-friendly and great for horseback riding.
  • At Hurricane Creek Camp, be prepared for a remote experience; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended for access.
  • Whetstone Horse Camp is well laid out for horseback riders, with clean campsites and water available.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused features like trails and stables

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Hiawassee, GA is Trackrock Campground & Cabins with a 4.5-star rating from 22 reviews.

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