Best Equestrian Camping near Winder, GA

Do you love the outdoors and horses? If you're looking for a rustic but comfortable experience, horse camping in Winder is the way to go. Finding a place to camp in Georgia with your horse is easier than ever. These scenic and easy-to-reach Georgia campsites are perfect for your horse camping excursion.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Winder, GA (13)

    Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
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    2. Don Carter State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    158 Photos
    188 Saves
    Lula, Georgia

    This recreation area is part of Lake Sidney Lanier

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground
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      4. James Shackleford Memorial Park

      1 Review
      14 Saves
      Auburn, Georgia

      This park is located at the intersection of Browns Bridge Road and Appalachee Church Road and was newly dedicated for the late Council member James Shackelford. Before its dedication and reopening, the park was renovated by Scout Troop 774. This park offers camping areas with shelters, and a beautiful nature trail that circles the park.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group
      Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
      Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
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      Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
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      Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables

      5. Liberty Stables

      3 Reviews
      22 Photos
      7 Saves
      Social Circle, Georgia

      54 acre working horse farm welcomes short stay boondockers. Pets available with pre approval. Quiet, beautiful acres with horses, ponies, goats, sheep, and chickens. Fire pit, bring your horse or book a ride on one of ours, 5 miles from Hard Labors State park with hiking, boating, mini golf etc. 15 minutes from Downtown Covington of Vampire Diaries fame. 10 minutes from Monroe’s antique shops. Do ALOT or nothing at all. You decide.

      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group

      $35 - $40 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area

      6. Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area

      7 Reviews
      13 Photos
      35 Saves
      Mansfield, Georgia

      This campground is located across the street from the graveyard up the road - not at the park itself. It is better suited to primitive camping.

      This campground is first come, first serve. It is $15 dollars a night. Some of the sites are waterfront. There is a bathroom with a shower that was kept up with and stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. There is also a water spigot near the bathroom and electrical outlets in the bathroom.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $15 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Big Country Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Country Camping
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      7. Big Country Camping

      5 Reviews
      40 Photos
      27 Saves
      Monticello, Georgia

      Private, rural, safe, secure. Located just outside a small rural town along one of Georgia’s designated Scenic Byways with light traffic. Oconee National Forest all around. Ten miles from Jackson Lake and canoeing opportunities along Ocmulgee River.

      Campground is 48 acres in size and consists of open field, rolling hills, and woods. Pitch your tent wherever you wish. Can drive right to your tent site. Plenty of open room in the field for dry RV camping. Gasoline, diesel, full grocery store, several restaurants, auto parts, and hardware store all within three miles.

      We have two full hookup RV site available. For tent campers, two community 110 outlets for charging phones, etc. are available. A community water spigot is available for tent campers and dry RV campers.

      1.5 hrs to Atlanta and Athens, 45 min. to Macon. 30 min. to Milledgeville or Madison. 30 min. to Covington.

      30 min. south of 1-20 Exits 98 or 113, 30 min. northeast of of I-75 Exit 187, 30 min. east of I-75 Exits 201 or 205.

      On site welcoming and security staff.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $15 - $30 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Quail Run at Pate's Creek
      Camper-submitted photo from Quail Run at Pate's Creek
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      Camper-submitted photo from Quail Run at Pate's Creek

      8. Quail Run at Pate's Creek

      1 Review
      12 Photos
      70 Saves
      Stockbridge, Georgia

      Conveniently located just south of Atlanta, 2 miles from I75 Jodeco RD Exit, restaurants, and shopping, enjoy 5+ acres of flat, private land bordering a large creek.

      A dirt driveway off a quiet back road takes you to a secluded 120'x80' field perfect for tents, hammocks, and RVs. There's enough room for small to medium size RVs and travel trailers to pull through / turn around.

      Continue down the path to the back of the property where it opens up to a 200+ year old oak tree and large creek.

      A camping toilet and sink are available.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $25 - $50 / night

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        9. Georgia International Horse Park

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        5 Saves
        Conyers, Georgia

        We’ve been told by many of our visitors that the Georgia International Horse Park is one of the best kept secrets that they have found with regard to RV parks east of Atlanta. The GIHP offers a full-service RV park for the convenience of our guests. Fully equipped with water, electric and sewer service, these 140+ sites are located near the Stable Complex and the Walker Arena Complex. Full-service shower facilities are also located within the RV Park and their use is included in the daily RV site rental fee. Guests planning to stay overnight in a RV for an event or show need to contact the event promoter directly for reservations. Individuals looking to overnight at the Horse Park, but not associated with a particular event, may contact our office directly. Due to limited capacity and show schedules, you must call in advance (770-860-4190) and reserve your space. Availability is determined by scheduled events. GIHP office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. We look forward to your visit!

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        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • RVs
        • Equestrian
        • Showers
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      Recent Equestrian Reviews in Winder

      95 Reviews of 13 Winder Campgrounds


      • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
        Oct. 2, 2024

        Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

        Beautiful Trees with a cool breeze

        This place was great. We arrived after hours and spoke with the camp host he told us we can pay online or in the morning. We drove all day in the sun and due to hurricane Helene aftermath we were limited on where to stay. It was nice to pull in and it be nice and cool with the trees. The stars popped out at night and could be seen through the tree tops. Showers were hot.

      • Christine The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
        Aug. 26, 2024

        Don Carter State Park Campground

        Only a few campsites near the water

        Site 7 is separate from the others and has the whole point except there is a trail behind the site. No easy, sandy water access unless you go to the nice beach they have.

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
        Apr. 17, 2024

        Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area

        Nice campsite

        CG Manager drove through periodically and was very friendly. I met him on the trail to the falls and took the time to explain the factory that used to be there. Very interesting. Most sites are on the water. Has toilets and showers. I stayed for 3 nights and had a great time.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
        Dec. 31, 2023

        Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

        New Years at Hard Labor Creek Park

        The park was quiet and clean. Bathroom and bath house area kept very clean with plenty of HOT water. Site 26 is a pull through with kinda odd connection placement but we made it work.

      • L
        Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
        Nov. 8, 2023

        Liberty Stables

        Peaceful!

        We really enjoyed our time at Liberty Stables! Will definitely stay there again as our granddaughters live nearby! Highly recommend!

      • N
        Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
        Sep. 27, 2023

        Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area

        Nice Waterfront View

        Note to future campers: the campground is NOT located at the address provided. This is the recreational park. The campground is actually up the road, on the opposite side of the park, at the entrance of the graveyard.

        This campground is first come, first serve. It is $15 dollars a night. Some of the sites are waterfront. There is a bathroom with a shower that was kept up with and stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. There is also a water spigot near the bathroom and electrical outlets in the bathroom.

        We arrived late at night and didn’t see how to pay for the campground so we just set up but the next morning, the campground manager, Raymond, stopped by to welcome us and take our payment. He was very nice and helpful, keeping up with the grounds and the bathroom, and answering any questions we had.

        We lucked out and got a waterfront site (site 4) due to the fact somebody checked out early. We had a happy little bonus of getting to watch the beavers play in the river early in the morning. Each of the sites have a raised gravel platform for tents, a grill, trash can, and a fire pit.

        The campground was full on Saturday when we arrived but cleared out during the week.

        All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely be back if we ever come back to the area.

        Thanks again, Raymond, for all that you do to keep up with the place and make it an enjoyable experience for campers like us!

        On a final note: this campground is definitely set up for primitive camping, focusing more on tents. We have a 10 foot trailer. We were able to back in to our spot with no problem. The site was not level but that wasn’t a big deal for us in our rooftop tent. We didn’t check out the other sites but an RV would probably have a hard time setting up here.

      • Luv R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
        Aug. 25, 2023

        Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

        Camping

        We had so much fun we spent the whole weekend at hard labor creek at park camping and swimming at the beach it was very convenient the restrooms and showers were near the campsite so it wasn't a long walk. Def will be going back

      • Addison C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
        Aug. 13, 2023

        Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area

        Great camp site

        Such a great campsite for very cheap. They have many water front campsites with a lot of room. They have a box platform for your tent. It could easily fit my 8 person tent. They have fire pits and a main bath house with a shower. I will say that you should probably bring flipflops for the shower because it doesn't look like it's been cleaned in a year but it's nice having a option for one. That was the only downside to the property but it's only 15 dollars a night so I can't really complain

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Country Camping
        Aug. 3, 2023

        Big Country Camping

        Small Campground, Big Appeal

        Small, family owned campground in a rural area has a comforting, relaxing atmosphere where you feel like family. We are first time RVers and were nervous about our Shakedown trip. Rob and Matt walked my husband through every step with “insider” tips. Mindy was so welcoming and gave me lots of good ideas while the guys set up. She is also the best hostess organizing food, fun, and friendship by the pool. We will definitely be back!!!

      • Logan S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
        Jul. 22, 2023

        Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

        Been coming for a decade it feels like

        Meh I have mixed feelings for hard labor. This is actually my first time camping at their campground. I did find the camp area pretty nice. I did have concerns about some of the trees as I recall last year they camp host had an incident. My issue for me was I used a ground tent this time versus my roof top tent or camper. Man my site choice was horrible! Site 24 turned into a pool. I had to move my tent to RV vehicle parking area. I did consider trenching the site but didn’t want to cause property damage with the rail road ties. Other than the flooding of my site and making adjustments not a bad experience. Just noticed a lot of water issues throughout the park and runoff.

      • r
        Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
        Jul. 9, 2023

        Liberty Stables

        Beautiful property

        We needed a last minute place to stay on our way back home. They were very accommodating and friendly. Beautiful property with farm animals to look at. Will definitely stay again!

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Country Camping
        May. 8, 2023

        Big Country Camping

        Peaceful, Quiet, Large Campsites

        Very nice owners. Very quiet and peaceful location. I had a full hookup site. Owners helped me get situated. Loaned me a water hose.  Felt very safe here. Beautiful sunrise. Excellent cell signal which is important since I work remotely from my camper.

      • matt
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Country Camping
        May. 7, 2023

        Big Country Camping

        Awesome stay at Big County

        Had a great time hanging out at the pool and very spacious camp site. Will definitely be going back there when we can get away from work for a few days.

      • Nikki B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Country Camping
        May. 7, 2023

        Big Country Camping

        Relaxing and fun

        The best people I know... quiet and relaxing. Pool and plenty of grounds for the dogs... Awesome 👌

      • Neil R.
        Camper-submitted photo from James Shackleford Memorial Park
        Mar. 26, 2023

        James Shackleford Memorial Park

        Review

        Not much to say about it pretty much all the sites around the lake area the same in Hall county Gwinnett it was very peaceful nice people was able to find plenty of outdoor stuff to do hope other people enjoy it too

      • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Stables
        Jan. 20, 2023

        Liberty Stables

        54 Acre Working Horse Farm

        Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to have this property on our platform. Quiet, beautiful acres with horses, ponies, goats, sheep, and chickens. Fire-pit included! Book your stay and leave them some love.

      • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Country Camping
        Jan. 9, 2023

        Big Country Camping

        48 acres of camping surrounded by Oconee National Forest!

        Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're excited to welcome this property owner that shares 48 acres of tent camping to our community. There are also 2 full hook up RV sites available. Ten miles from Jackson Lake and canoeing opportunities along Ocmulgee River. Give them some love and try them out!

      • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground
        Oct. 18, 2022

        Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground

        Great little state park

        Real friendly staff. Nicely laid out, but I guess could be challenging for really big rigs. W & E with dump station and pretty good facilities

        Cell coverage a little challenging but managed to get enough download for Visible to stream Netflix. Too many trees to break out Starlink

        Trails are a fun walk.

      • Logan S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
        Jul. 26, 2022

        Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

        When will it improve?!?

        Now we’ve never stayed here for our rv trips however we’ve revisited over the course of maybe 5 years for our family reunion and yes over the past two to three years they’ve remodeled the cabins. Yet, this year the newly remodeled cabins were in need of maintenance and repair. I mean come on. The conditioned building we rent every year has even got mold in it and we had a family member clean the kitchen for two hours in preparation for our event. We plan on changing locations finally as it seems the staff and rangers at Hard Labor are just riding their paycheck.

      • Carey R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground
        Jul. 23, 2022

        Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground

        Quiet, rural state park camping

        This campground has a great rural state park vibe. If you’re weekending -it’s nice. The sites are pretty private & woodsy. Kids can ride bikes everywhere, play some putt-putt or on the playground, go fishing or take them to the lake beach (just a short drive away-5 minutes).
        If you’re into golf-looks like a nice course. If you’re planning to remote work from here-forget it. We had absolutely no service, even weak cell service. You’re also away from town/groceries/restaurants.
        Bottom line is it’s a fun place to weekend/feel pretty remote but not ideal for full timers who still work/school online.

      • Kevan  R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
        Jul. 1, 2022

        Don Carter State Park Campground

        Spacious Campground on Lake Lanier

        A great place to camp with lots of hiking trails; there’s even a canoe trail! Campground is well maintained and bath houses are clean.

      • Cameron G.
        Camper-submitted photo from Don Carter State Park Campground
        May. 31, 2022

        Don Carter State Park Campground

        Annual Memorial Day Trip

        We go camping every memorial day weekend and this year it was at Don Carter. We love this camp ground! Its fairly new, probably under 12 years, and everything is so clean and well taken care of. The campsites are always clean when you arrive, and the volunteers are so sweet. We love that it's on the lake because family members have boats and its just easy to jump on at the campsite dock. There is also a beach for the kids to play at as well, very well kept. Our campsite was a tad bit small for our camper, large campers like motorhomes or fifth-wheels will not fit. Our campsite backed up to one of the hiking trails and our little guy loved it! Wonderful campground!



      Guide to Winder

      Horse camping in Georgia offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian enjoyment, with several well-reviewed spots catering to horse enthusiasts.

      Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

      • At Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy scenic trails perfect for horseback riding amidst beautiful trees and a peaceful atmosphere.
      • Liberty Stables provides a charming setting with farm animals and a tranquil environment, ideal for families looking to combine horse camping with a farm experience.
      • Georgia International Horse Park offers ample space for equestrian activities, making it a great choice for those wanting to engage in horse-related events.

      Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

      • Watson Mill Bridge State Park Campground features spacious sites with easy access to trails, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
      • At Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area, campers can find well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and showers, enhancing the overall camping experience for horse owners.
      • Equitopian Escape Farm offers a serene environment with essential amenities, making it a perfect spot for horse camping enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat.

      Tips for equestrian camping near Winder, Georgia

      • When visiting Don Carter State Park Campground, be sure to check the availability of trails suitable for horseback riding, as some areas may have restrictions.
      • At James Shackleford Memorial Park, it's advisable to arrive early to secure a good spot, especially during peak seasons when equestrian camping is popular.
      • Always bring adequate supplies for your horse, including food and water, as some locations like Factory Shoals Recreation Park may have limited resources available on-site.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Winder, GA?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Winder, GA is Hard Labor Creek State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 31 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Winder, GA?

        TheDyrt.com has all 13 equestrian camping locations near Winder, GA, with real photos and reviews from campers.