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    Little Tallapoosa Park features equine camping across 12 dedicated sites in the horse camp section. This county-owned park separates camping areas by use, with Section 3 specifically designated for equestrian campers. The horse camp area provides power and water hookups for trailers and RVs, while offering ample space between sites. Sites are paved with gravel pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. When the main RV section fills, the horse camp serves as overflow camping for non-equestrian visitors. The bathhouses remain clean and well-maintained despite heavy weekend use, with shower facilities available to all campers. Horse campers enjoy a quieter experience, as the equine section typically sees less traffic than the main campground.

    The park maintains an extensive network of horse trails connected directly to the camping area. Wide, well-marked equestrian paths wind through the property, providing access to creek crossings and scenic woodlands. Riders appreciate the combination of natural trails and paved paths throughout the 200+ acre property. Water access points along the Little Tallapoosa River allow horses to drink and cool off during rides. Golf carts are permitted on trails, making it convenient for campers to check routes before riding. The park charges $30 per night for full hookup sites, with senior discounts available. Reservations require calling the park office directly rather than booking online. Weekend visitors occasionally create noise from nearby highways, but the campground generally maintains a peaceful atmosphere for horses and riders.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Whitesburg (7)

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      1. McIntosh Reserve Park

      4.0(11)4mi from WhitesburgRVs, Tents

      "I cleaned up a bit of trash around my site when I arrived. The camp host drove around selling firewood."

      "We live close by so for a night trip this is a perfect little getaway."

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      2. Little Tallapoosa Park

      4.7(16)13mi from WhitesburgRVs, Tents

      "We stayed in the horse camp section because the RV area was full. They use the horse camp area as overflow. Plenty of space there with power and water."

      "We stayed for the weekend so we would be close to relatives for a visit. The sites are nice and paved with full hookups. There was even a dish at are site for satellite. Nice paved trails for hiking."

      from $40 - $50 / night

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      3. Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

      4.5(57)45mi from Whitesburg164 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Warm Springs and Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site is a short drive away. Calloway Gardens and a drive through animal park are all close by."

      "Several projects done by the CCC.  40 miles of trails to hike/bike.  A CCC built pond where you can rent paddle boats or bring your own kayak or canoe. "

      from $12 - $500 / night

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      4. R. Shaefer Heard Campground

      4.6(36)41mi from Whitesburg117 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The campground is located on West Point Lake, where bald eagles soar."

      "Great, quiet park with lots of walking and biking trails nearby. All the sites are wooded and spaced out so you don’t have any issues with privacy."

      from $36 - $72 / night

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      5. Coleman Lake Rec Area

      4.5(15)42mi from WhitesburgRVs, Tents

      "Coleman Lake is in the Talladega National Forest and very remote. There is no cell phone service at all. We have been camping here all my life. It is one of my favorite campgrounds."

      "This can certainly be seen as a positive."

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      6. Quail Run at Pate's Creek

      5.0(1)40mi from Whitesburg1 siteRVs, Tents

      "Great location if you're driving through or visiting Atlanta. It's just off the interstate, and there are plenty of restaurants around."

      from $25 - $50 / night

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      7. Equitopian Escape Farm

      Be the first to review47mi from WhitesburgRVs, Tents

      from $40 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Whitesburg, GA

    136 Reviews of 7 Whitesburg Campgrounds

    • A
      Aug. 16, 2018

      Coleman Lake Rec Area

      Nature Lover's Dream

      Coleman Lake is in the Talladega National Forest and very remote. There is no cell phone service at all. We have been camping here all my life. It is one of my favorite campgrounds. Sites are first come, first serve, water and electric. There is a campground host on duty. A campground for equestrians is near the main campground. The Pinhoti Trail that extends from south Alabama to north Georgia goes right beside the lake and is a great section hike.

    • H
      Apr. 3, 2022

      Little Tallapoosa Park

      Awesome RV Park in Carroll County GA!!

      Great RV park that is owned and ran by the county. We stayed in the horse camp section because the RV area was full. They use the horse camp area as overflow. Plenty of space there with power and water. Sewer hookup is only available in the RV section. Tons of walking/horse trails to go along with a creek and a couple of lakes.

    • Swain K.
      Jun. 16, 2018

      Little Tallapoosa Park

      Small county park

      We stayed for the weekend so we would be close to relatives for a visit. The sites are nice and paved with full hookups. There was even a dish at are site for satellite. Nice paved trails for hiking. They have equestrian trails. Golf carts are also allowed. There is a creek and pond. Small water park and play ground for little ones. Great price for full hookup at $30 per night and senior discount is offered.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 14, 2019

      Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

      Wildflowers

      This is where President Roosevelt came to relax. Warm Springs and Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site is a short drive away. Calloway Gardens and a drive through animal park are all close by. The campground is nice with lots of trees so there is some privacy. There are 2 campground loops, and a small lake. Most are water and electric. There is s dump station. There is a horse stable, too. Dowdell's Knob where President Roosevelt sometimes picnicked at King’s Gap. There is still a picnic area there, with A life-size sculpture of the former president.

      The Civilian Conservation Corps built many of the facilities during the Great Depression, including cottages and the Liberty Bell Swimming Pool which is spring fed.

    • Norris K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 7, 2021

      Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

      Great views, near Roosevelt's Little White House and Warm Springs

      Green forest on Pine Mountain, this campground is well laid out and has history.  Several projects done by the CCC.  40 miles of trails to hike/bike.  A CCC built pond where you can rent paddle boats or bring your own kayak or canoe.  Equestrian trail rides (and stable rentals) are available.  Water/power, fire pit, picnic tables on gravel sites with some pull thru.  Satellite tv can be received at some sites.  Showers/bathrooms with laundry facility at each.  And several trails to walk you dog.

      Life size statue of FDR on Dowdell's Knob, where FDR would come to relax and take in the view over King's Gap.

      Grocery store available in the town of Pine Mountain (about 15 minutes from campground).

      Great base for area sight seeing:

      Roosevelt's Little White House State Park

      Warm Springs (where Roosevelt would go for the warm springs)

          In Columbus, GA:

      National Infantry on Fort Benning

      National Civil War Navy Museum 

      Coca Cola Space Museum

    • Elizabeth G.
      Jun. 23, 2020

      Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

      One of my favorite parks close to home

      This is park is just a few hours away from home so we stayed for a few days to camp and hike. I took my teardrop trailer and had site 315. It was perfect for my little camper and even had a couple of trees perfect for my hammock. Easily could walk to the restrooms too. The camp hosts staying across the way were so friendly.

      I didn’t even have to leave the park to hike! So many trails close by and a beautiful lake to walk around. I want to come back soon and explore some more.

    • J
      Mar. 19, 2021

      Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

      F.D. Roosevelt State Park a natural historical beauty.

      This campground offers it all. Set in F.D. Roosevelt State Park you are surrounded by forest, lakes, streams, rock formations and campsites are quiet and private.  We stayed in site #114 directly on the lake.  The state reconfigured some of the sites along the lake and site #114 is no longer on a slope.  Very level space with water, electric and sewer.  Close to a very clean restroom, playground, rental boat ramp and so much more.  Everything a family could want to spend a few days in nature.  Lots to do in the area - Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, city of Columbus, Chattahoochee River, Little White House, etc.  Highly recommend this jewel in Georgia.

    • Sarah S.
      May. 25, 2025

      McIntosh Reserve Park

      New bathhouse with shower, water spigot

      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. They take credit card. Pull up to the booth at the entrance before 5pm or see the camp host 5-8pm. After 8pm, the park gate closes. I was given a gate code in case I needed to leave and return during the closed hours.

      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. There are no hook ups at the sites, but there is a good amount of space on flat ground in the trees. Several cars, tents, or small campers would fit on each site. Bigger campers could opt for sites 8 or 9 which don’t have trees. I cleaned up a bit of trash around my site when I arrived. The camp host drove around selling firewood.

      Many of these reviews seem older, so I wanted to add that there is a newer block bathroom with flush toilets, electricity and a shower stall, and outdoor water spigot near the stretch of campsites marked 1-20 along the river. It was clean. Driving in, you’ll see a sign that points you to “Main Camping.” The sites stretch down a lane that follows the river to a dead end, the river and sites are on the left and there is a large grassy airfield on the right. There was no airplane traffic while I was there and no signage to stay off of it, so perhaps it is no longer in use.

      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. There are signs for horse camping only at sites 18-20. One of the trails runs between the river bank and the campsites, with red blazes - “River Trail” - so don’t set up equipment there in case hikers or horses come through. 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!

      There are also sites in other areas of the park, if you turn left instead of following the “Main Camping” sign. I’m not sure if they are numbered, and they seem more scattered. There is another bathhouse with running water and a shower that is older next to the cabin called “Old Ranger’s Station.”

      The park has wide trails for horseback riding. I hiked the 2 mile Eagle Loop Trail and saw a mountain biker as well. I saw signs for an Orienteering Course. There is a splash pad and a new looking playground that from a glance, might be ADA accessible. There are many signs prohibiting swimming in the river due to the strong current. There is no beach and in most places, the river bank is steep. John Tanner Park has a swimming beach.

      The park map is not great and the information available online is insufficient, but I do recommend coming to explore the area and camp! I’ll be back now that I have an understanding of the layout.

    • Everette G.
      Mar. 19, 2018

      Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

      Great site and amenities

      This park has great camping with many, many sites of various sizes, all for roughly $30 a night. This may sound steep but the amenities by far make up for it.

      Each site has a dirt or gravel pad, water and electricity hookups and are all situated within walking distance of a bathroom. There is also a centralised trading Post in the camp, separate from the main office. The bathrooms are all spotless and each area has a camp host constantly cleaning.

      The views are awesome and there is some awesome yoking near by, as well as some very well marked trails in the area.

    Guide to Whitesburg

    Little Tallapoosa Park features multiple camping areas separated by use type, with Section 3 serving as the equestrian camping section. Whitesburg sits in Carroll County at approximately 1,070 feet elevation, with mild temperatures that support year-round camping opportunities. The area contains multiple bodies of water including lakes, rivers, and creeks that create diverse habitats for wildlife and recreational opportunities.

    What to do

    Trail riding with horses: The equestrian section at McIntosh Reserve Park offers direct river access and woodland paths. "They have access to the Chattahoochie River for kayaking and fishing as well. This is a beautiful and quite place to enjoy some time in the sun," notes DeWayne H.

    Fishing opportunities: Multiple water access points around R. Shaefer Heard Campground provide various fishing environments. "West point lake is a great place to fish, swim, and yes even boat, but what we enjoy the most about this place is that you can fully enjoy water skiing, Jett skiing, but you can also enjoy a nice paddle in a kayak or canoe," says Jamie H.

    Hiking trail networks: The region offers trails suitable for all skill levels. According to Zachary N. at Little Tallapoosa Park, "Trails are great for running or just nice stroll, and there is a small lake onsite that could be used to fish with convenient benches around it."

    What campers like

    Spacious sites with privacy: Many equestrian campsites offer ample space between neighbors. "We stayed in the equine section. Total of 12 sites. Only 3 of us there. Nice and quiet," reports Shirley D. about her stay at Little Tallapoosa Park.

    Access to water features: Several campgrounds provide direct water access. Justin W. shares about R. Shaefer Heard: "We had spot 96 and we tent camped. The spot was recommended in another review and it was wonderful. Right beside the water so the kids were able to play in the water most of the time."

    Affordable camping: County and state parks in the area offer good value. Hollis K. notes about Little Tallapoosa Park: "Great RV park that is owned and ran by the county. We stayed in the horse camp section because the RV area was full. They use the horse camp area as overflow."

    What you should know

    Gate closure hours: Some parks implement strict gate policies. Denis P. warns about R. Shaefer Heard: "But beware: the gate is locked shut from 10 PM to 8 AM, no exceptions unless the elderly host personally deems your emergency worthy. Installing a simple keypad would save everyone time and dignity."

    Alternative entrance routes: Navigation systems may not provide the best directions to some campgrounds. "Make sure you use Highway 78 to enter. Google Maps will send you on a 11.5 mile mountain trail (Dugger Mountain Road) that is a dirt 2 track over the mountain...an interesting trip with a camper," advises Micheal S. about Coleman Lake Rec Area.

    Bathhouse conditions vary: Facilities range widely in quality across different parks. At McIntosh Reserve Park, Sarah S. discovered "a newer block bathroom with flush toilets, electricity and a shower stall, and outdoor water spigot near the stretch of campsites marked 1-20 along the river. It was clean."

    Tips for camping with families

    Splash pad amenities: Several parks feature water play areas for children. Andy M. shares about Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground: "Just got home from a great weekend at LTP. Sites are nice we were at site 11 pull thru with full hook up. Splash park was fun and clean for the kids as well as really nice walking trails we enjoyed."

    Playground access: Some campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. Ryan N. reports about McIntosh Reserve Park: "Just camped here recently with some friends and our kids. Took the kids to the spaslh pad and enjoyed cooking out and hanging out over night."

    Camping with horses: The equestrian facilities offer family-friendly horse experiences. Steven W. describes Coleman Lake Rec Area as having a "Nice little lake to play on and around. Very family and pet friendly. Restrooms and showers exceptionally clean."

    Tips from RVers

    Overflow camping options: When main RV areas fill, some parks offer alternative sections. Tiffany D. notes about Little Tallapoosa Park: "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), full hook ups (w,e,s)."

    Site selection for larger rigs: Some campgrounds have limitations on vehicle size. Ward observes at R. Shaefer Heard: "Reserved out spot long in advance to get a spot on the lake, please do like all campgrounds all sites are not created equal. Most all are concrete pads and level but if your camper is over 25' or so length may cause a problem."

    Cell reception considerations: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. "This is an incredibly family forward campground. I camped there on Halloween with my grandkids... The only negative is that there is absolutely no cell service at all. The nearest reliable service is literally 6 miles down the road," reports Evan S. from Quail Run at Pate's Creek.

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