Little Tallapoosa Park's equestrian section provides water and electric hookups at 12 sites designed specifically for horse owners. The sites serve as overflow camping when the main RV area reaches capacity. Located approximately 60 miles west of Acworth, Georgia, the equestrian camping area offers more privacy and seclusion than standard camping areas. The terrain consists of gently rolling hills with mixed hardwood forests, and the region typically experiences mild winters and warm, humid summers.
What to do
Trail riding opportunities: McIntosh Reserve Park permits horseback riding on its wide trail system. "Beautiful bottoms for tent camping. Very primitive but fun. Loved walking the river bank looking for drift wood," notes Nick C., who camped at McIntosh Reserve Park. The park features trails along the Chattahoochee River.
Fishing access: Sites positioned along waterways provide direct access to fishing spots. "I saw people fishing in the Chattahoochee River right off of their campsite. There is a small rapid that stretches across the river near sites 1-10, so you get that nice water flowing sound to fall asleep to!" mentions Sarah S. about her experience at McIntosh Reserve.
Paddling opportunities: Multiple waterways offer kayaking and canoeing options. "There is a boat ramp past site 20. I saw a sign at the bathhouse for paddling the river and various parks to camp along the way," reports a visitor to McIntosh Reserve Park, pointing out the water recreation options available to campers.
What campers like
Site privacy: The equestrian camping areas typically offer more space between sites. "We stayed in the equine section. Total of 12 sites. Only 3 of us there. Nice and quiet," shares Shirley D. about her stay at Little Tallapoosa Park.
Trail system quality: Both paved and natural surface trails accommodate various users. "This is a smaller park, but the sites are spread out well. Super quiet, lots of trails to follow - including paved ones (bonus for us as we have a baby in a stroller)," mentions Tiffany D. from Little Tallapoosa Park.
Campsite amenities: Many sites include basic facilities even in primitive areas. "The camping layout falls somewhere between dispersed camping and a traditional campground. When I checked in, I was told I could pull up to any site with a fire pit. There were picnic tables and trash cans at most sites," explains Sarah S. about the setup at McIntosh Reserve Park.
What you should know
Reservation systems: Most equestrian campsites operate on first-come, first-served basis. "Camping is first come first served basis, no reservations. $20 per night, parking for one vehicle included. Extra vehicles require $5 parking pass per day," explains a camper at McIntosh Reserve Park.
Facilities availability: Bathroom access varies considerably between parks. "Bathrooms were far from camp spots but portor potties were nearby," notes Samantha S. about McIntosh Reserve Park, highlighting potential convenience issues.
Terrain considerations: Site surfaces may require preparation before setting up. "The only downfall was that we had to move a lot of golfball-size rocks out of the way to set up our tent, and we inevitably missed a few, but otherwise it was great!" mentions Sarah F. regarding tent camping at Little Tallapoosa Park.
Tips for camping with families
Splash pad access: Several parks offer water play areas during summer months. "Just camped here recently with some friends and our kids. Took the kids to the splash pad and enjoyed cooking out and hanging out over night," says Ryan N. about his experience at James Shackleford Memorial Park.
Playground options: Look for sites near play equipment. "It had nice grassy areas and swing set and bike and walking trails," mentions Laura M. about the family-friendly amenities at Little Tallapoosa Park.
Tent-specific areas: Some parks separate tent campers from RVs. "I love the separate tent & RV campsites. The tent sites are decent size and there is some wooded space between each one so it felt quiet and semi-private," shares Sarah F. about her experience tent camping at Little Tallapoosa Park.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections are available at designated sites. "Plenty of space there with power and water. Sewer hookup is only available in the RV section," explains Hollis K. about Quail Run at Pate's Creek, noting the limited full-hookup availability.
Site surfaces: Most RV areas feature paved pads for easier setup. "This was a very clean park with paved loop and sites," reports Laura M. about Little Tallapoosa Park's infrastructure.
Accessibility for larger rigs: Some areas accommodate larger vehicles better than others. "Bigger campers could opt for sites 8 or 9 which don't have trees," advises Sarah S. about the options at McIntosh Reserve Park for those with larger equipment.
