Blackwell Horsecamp

I solo camped here overnight and had a pleasant time. Before arriving I had questions about where I'd be able to camp. I called the local ranger line and they were super helpful. A restroom is available on site. For being fairly close to a busy road, it's so peaceful you'd have no idea at all! Free camping if you don't have horses with you!

Great car camping experience!

Great boondocking spot, plenty of flat land making leveling easy. Wide open so solar charging was easy. We were there for 7 days and while they have room for probably 50 or 60 rigs there was only 3 or 4 of us there most of the time. 
- pits toliets
- quiet
- clean
- dumpster available

Although intended for horse trailers we did not see a single one there in our 7 days. Plenty of flat land making leveling easy.

Quiet, Clean & Free

We had a really awesome night here. The ground is level and all grass with less bugs than sites directly off trail. We just have a simple backpacking tent set-up and we had a great campfire. It was silent and of the dozens of lots, only maybe 5 were being used. 


We hiked the Grubb Ridge Loop and then camped here. If you go over to the maps, there is a trail you that splits off. Follow the hiking trail and when you get to the creek bed, you can find hundreds of geodes!! You’re allowed to take a couple home but just don’t take too many! 

GEODES! Loved this campground (hikers/backpackers)

Can't believe this place was free. It was nearly empty (although it was the end of November). The hiking was fantastic and the few people camping there were very well dispersed and all respectful. 

100% will camp here again!

Great Place!

A very clean and large campground. Seems well kept. There are very few fire rings so first come first serve, otherwise there are clearly marked areas from previous fires. Not much firewood in the area so recommend bringing your own. No water &amp; only gravity toilets. Plenty of area to walk and great for families, a short distance from the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower.

Clean and Spacious

Very spread out and plenty of space to choose from. There were a decent amount of people there, as the weather was gorgeous, but everyone was extremely respectful of space and privacy. If you turn to the left when you enter, there are a couple picnic tables. If you turn to the right when you enter, there are two simple bathrooms

Spacious and great for families

I hope you like horses. I was backpacking and got to experience horse camps up close and personal. There are basic toilets and a pavilion. Rest is an empty grass field. 

Large open field. Can be crowded.

Ended up staying on the horse site post-labor day when there were only other tent campers. Site is a wide open and well-groomed, with trails just a short walk (or ride) away. 

Toilets and covered picnic tables nearby. 

Nice, open site in off-season

There is an out hpuse and trash dumpster. Lots of room. Park where you want. Cost is free. There are fenced areas if you have horses. There are trails to walk. Been here 3 times and has not been busy during those stays. You can stay 14 days. Max of 30 days per year.

Good boondocking horse camp

Beautiful surroundings, and lots of trails to hike.

Came in late on a Saturday and found a nice level spot to park for the night.

We have an RTT on top of our truck so being level is what we look for.

Very quiet and peaceful.  

Would recommend. You do not have to have horses to stay here.

VERY QUIET

We arrived near dusk on a Friday. The entrance is clearly marked and road is gravel but well maintained. The site is open space with soft, well maintained grass and no muddy areas. There are no marked sites but there is plenty of room for all types of campers. And there all types of campers there. Of  20 or so campers I saw horse trailers, couple of large RVs, teardrops, tent camping and vehicle camping. There are plenty of fire circles. The vault toilets are super clean and you don’t have to waste time flushing. Bonus - Cell phone reception was good! This is a horse camp where you’re welcome to stay without horses… so for etiquette’s sake please leave the spots with corrals and hitch rails for the horse campers! All in all this was a perfect location, extremely well maintained, not crowded with all types of campers peacefully coexisting.

Perfect

Our original campsite wasn’t what we thought it would be so we found this place and it’s a very good and safe secondary campground. It’s very open, can park anywhere and pitch tents or RV’s wherever you’d like. 2 trail heads, one on each end that connect to all other trails of 15+ miles if wanted. 

Very quiet, open, and spaced out and it has restrooms. I would recommend bringing a fire pit though otherwise you have to use designated fire areas. 

Good plan B campsite 

Quiet with sparse campers. People who were there were nice and we felt safe.  Free. Easy to find but slow going w rig on winding narrow roads. No water hook ups had to drive to Hardin 3 miles over and pay $5 for their shower and water for our horses 