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Best Equestrian Camping near Rising Fawn, GA

128 Reviews

Sawmill Lake Campsite accommodates horse camping on Pigeon Mountain in northwest Georgia. The primitive campground offers space for equestrian visitors, with areas specifically designated for those camping with horses. While there are no formal horse corrals or stalls, the open layout provides ample room for setting up portable corrals or high-lines for securing horses overnight. The gravel access road can be challenging, requiring vehicles with higher clearance when towing horse trailers. Multiple fire rings and established campsites spread throughout the area allow riders to select spots with sufficient space for both their camping setup and horses. The ground is level in many areas, facilitating easy trailer parking and horse management.

Trails throughout the Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area connect directly to the campground, offering extensive riding opportunities. A Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass is required for overnight stays, costing approximately $60 for annual access. The area features several established fire pits and picnic tables, though amenities remain minimal with no running water or bathroom facilities. Riders should pack in sufficient water for themselves and their horses, as natural water sources may be seasonal or limited. The campground serves as an excellent base for accessing the wider trail network on Pigeon Mountain, where riders can explore varied terrain from forest paths to ridge views. The relative proximity to Rocktown and other outdoor recreation areas makes this a convenient, if rustic, option for horse owners seeking primitive camping with trail access.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Rising Fawn, Georgia (10)

    1. Sawmill Lake Campsite

    6 Reviews
    Rising Fawn, GA
    10 miles
    Website

    "It is, however, a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers."

    "This is a nice primitive camp site just a 2 min walk from Petty John Cave and a 5 min drive to Rock Town Trailhead. Come here to try your hand at rock climbing and spelunking."

    2. Mountain Cove Resort

    3 Reviews
    Mentone, AL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 539-2683

    $25 - $30 / night

    3. Tennessee Wall Camp

    3 Reviews
    Lookout Mountain, TN
    22 miles

    "There is a parking lot right off the road after a fun ~30 minute drive through residential roads right on the water, then sites with fire pits are scattered throughout a small clearing."

    4. Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Guntersville, AL
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 571-5455

    "The campground is right on the banks of Lake Guntersville and it has a beach area so it's great if you want to play in the water."

    "Although the furthest away from a bathhouse, we truly enjoyed this site. It’s “pick your own” and we picked the site next to Seals hiking trail along the water."

    5. Davis Pond Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Signal Mountain, TN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 658-5551

    "This lightly developed site has two picnic tables, and two lantern posts near the tables."

    "About 45 mins outside Chattanooga, it’s a beautiful drive. Last 7 miles are on a windy gravel road. The last 1/2 mile gets a little dicey and needs a vehicle with some clearance."

    6. Cherokee Rock Village

    33 Reviews
    Leesburg, AL
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (256) 523-3799

    $0 - $35 / night

    "I picked a site away from the bluff near the boulders. Nice and quiet. Of course it’s primitive but there is a bathhouse and water within a short walk."

    "You can pick a spot right next to a mountain rock or pick a spot with views for miles and miles that are breathtaking. The bathrooms and showers were close by and clean."

    7. Shady Grove

    1 Review
    Fort Oglethorpe, GA
    23 miles

    $2 - $38 / night

    8. Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    11 Reviews
    Estillfork, AL
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 968-6215

    "It is also at an easy access point to the falls as well as the other trails in the area. The site has easy access to water most of the year and can provide space for over 10 tents."

    "Park at either the Alabama or the Tennessee trailhead (make sure not to park at the horse trailhead earlier on the road) and descend down into the canyon."

    9. Fairview Campground — Tims Ford State Park

    22 Reviews
    Winchester, TN
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 968-3536

    "Gravel drives & pads with water & electric at sites. Our site #28 had an exceptional view out the kitchen window & from the pinic table of the lake. Newer shower house centrally located."

    "We stayed in lot 59 which while not lakefront, it’s situated in a triangular spot right at the entrance with plenty of space for full setup. Picnic table and campfire grill also on site."

    10. Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)

    4 Reviews
    Crandall, GA
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (706) 695-6736

    "This was a beautiful little spot next to a creek. There are 5 sites in all. It was a Monday in August, and there were two spots available."

    "There is a beautiful waterfall about a mile down trail from camp and tons of great swimming areas!"

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  • Abigail P.
    Jun. 13, 2019

    Sawmill Lake Campsite

    Primitive camping perfect for Rocktown climbers

    If you’re looking for amazing scenery, this is not the place. It is, however, a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers. Meant we could spend most of the climbing, rather than making a long approach. My group went for several days over thanksgiving 2018, and the weather was absolutely beautiful. Nights turned a bit chilly, so make sure to pack layers if camping in the fall or winter season. I think you’re technically supposed to have a Georgia outdoors permit to stay here (which we did), but we did not encounter a single ranger during our six-day stay. Check the Rocktown forum on Mountain Project for up-to-date info on permit requirements.

    The road leading up to the campsite is extremely rough and washed out. We were in a Subaru Outback, and it was a very slow-going, bumpy ride — we bottomed out several times.

    You can pretty much set up camp anywhere there’s open ground. Plenty of trees around for hammock camping as well. My group of 10 people had no problem finding open areas to set up camp together. There are several man-made fire pits, and plenty of wood and brush lying around to scavenge for fire-making. There are no water hookups, so make sure to pack plenty of water with you. There is also an area at the campground for equestrian camping, though we didn’t check that out, as, alas, none of us had horses.

  • William S.
    Sep. 27, 2021

    Davis Pond Campsite

    Away from it all

    Down a long and winding (and dusty) gravel road into the WMA is the Davis Pond camp site, a real gem with shady trees and a fishing pond. 

    This lightly developed site has two picnic tables, and two lantern posts near the tables. However, it can easily accommodate many more campers in the space and has multiple dirt-and-rock fire pits.

    While there is a two-station pit toilet, it's a bit of a horror show with a lot of trash accumulating in the structure. Another downside, after I set up my tent I noticed that some hornets were flying into a nearby dead tree. I quickly moved to another spot but luckily noticed it before it got dark.

    There's a gravel parking lot with a trail map and sign in sheet right next to the camping area. 

    In addition to the multiple trails (for hiking, ATVs, and horses) closer to the entrance to the WMA (and far from the camp) is a shooting range.

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    Great for groups

    This is one of the larger campsites available at Walls of Jericho and definitely the easiest to find. I have stayed here a couple of times and always enjoyed it. The one downside to this site is that it can get somewhat flooded after heavy rains. It can also get fairly crowded since there are multiple firepits and tent clearings not far apart from each other. This is definitely the best site if you have a large group or want to be able to set up multiple tents. It is also at an easy access point to the falls as well as the other trails in the area. The site has easy access to water most of the year and can provide space for over 10 tents. If it seems crowded and you want more privacy though you can turn left off the trail and walk a short ways to the horse camp which is more secluded and removed from the trail. My last suggestion is that if you are here on a clear night head out to the field abutting the site and enjoy some stargazing!

  • Ally B.
    Oct. 3, 2018

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    It's great if you want to be close to the water or see wildlife!

    The campground is right on the banks of Lake Guntersville and it has a beach area so it's great if you want to play in the water. It doesn't have as much shade as it used to due to tornados but it is still a really great campground. There are a lot of great hiking, biking, and horse-riding trails. On anygiven day you can drive through the park and see an abundance of deer. The state park is also home to a zip line and an excellent golf course and the lodge has a pool and a really great restaurant.

  • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2017

    Walls of Jericho - Clark Cemetery Backcountry Campsite

    Great backpacking

    The walls of Jericho are an incredible site to see if you are willing to make the backpacking adventure to them. The hike in takes only about an hour and is all downhill. Park at either the Alabama or the Tennessee trailhead (make sure not to park at the horse trailhead earlier on the road) and descend down into the canyon. When you reach the bottom of the trail and cross a river there are several campgrounds that you can set up at. After getting settled keep following the trail back into the canyon and you will get to the first waterfall/pool. Don't stop there though cause the real view is the waterfall at the back of the canyon that takes a little scrambling to get to. While there recently with my wife we spent 2 nights camping at the horse campground and spent our full day doing a loop hike into Tennessee. The only thing you have to be cautious of is it can get pretty muddy if it has rained heavy recently. I would suggest going in spring cause that is when everything is blooming and so beautiful.

  • Katrin S.
    Apr. 4, 2021

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    Primitive campsites at the water

    We chose a primitive site for a quieter camping night. Although the furthest away from a bathhouse, we truly enjoyed this site. It’s “pick your own” and we picked the site next to Seals hiking trail along the water. Each site has a fire pit and is mostly level. No table, so bring your own. No water spigot so make sure you have your own. Beautiful location with amazing sunsets.

  • Dan C.
    Oct. 5, 2019

    Cherokee Rock Village

    Hidden Away

    I’d never heard of this place but accompanied a friend here that was doing some climbing. I picked a site away from the bluff near the boulders. Nice and quiet. Of course it’s primitive but there is a bathhouse and water within a short walk. General store has a little bit of everything for camping and lots of nice climbing gear. I’m impressed. Beautiful view of Weiss Lake from the bluff side of the park.

  • Helen K.
    Jun. 16, 2021

    Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

    Clean and fun

    It was a beautiful campground. The site we were on was not ideal. As soon as we stepped out the door we had to go up an incline to get to our picnic table. Our camper was pretty level and most of the other sites looked much better than ours, but that is what we get for booking late. The sites were packed in together, but everyone one was really nice. They had a clean bathhouse with laundry. There was a playground, small splash pad, and the beach area for swimming in the lake. My kids had a great time with all there was to do. The paths around the campground were paved, so they enjoyed riding their scooters around.

Guide to Rising Fawn

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 saddle up and enjoy nature.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • At Sawmill Lake Campsite, campers can enjoy a free site with access for horses, although amenities are limited.
  • Mountain Cove Resort provides electric hookups and drinking water, making it a comfortable choice for horse campers.
  • Shady Grove features reservable sites with essential amenities like water hookups and sanitary dump facilities.

Tips for equestrian camping near Rising Fawn, Georgia

  • When visiting Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA), be prepared for a rustic experience with no electric hookups but beautiful creekside views.
  • At Cherokee Rock Village, you can find a well-maintained area with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for relaxing after a day of riding.
  • Lake Guntersville State Park Campground offers a variety of activities and amenities, making it a great base for exploring the surrounding trails with your horse.

Campers appreciate these features for horses

  • Sawmill Lake Campsite allows pets, making it a welcoming spot for horse owners who want to bring their animals along.
  • At Mountain Cove Resort, the beautiful mountain views provide a stunning backdrop for your camping experience with horses.
  • Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA) is known for its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to scenic trails, ideal for horseback riding adventures.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Rising Fawn, GA is Sawmill Lake Campsite with a 4.3-star rating from 6 reviews.

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