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Equestrian Camping near Gosport, IN

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    Horsemen's Campground in Brown County State Park serves riders with specialized camping facilities near Gosport, Indiana. The campground includes electric hookups with both 30-amp and 50-amp service for RVs and trailers, making it suitable for extended stays with horses. Water hookups and sanitary dump stations accommodate extended camping trips. Campsite reservations are required, and the campground features hot showers and toilet facilities for camper comfort. Located within Brown County State Park, the campground provides direct access to miles of designated bridle trails through wooded terrain. The forest setting allows for secluded riding experiences while maintaining reasonable access to campground amenities.

    Trail access directly from campsites connects riders to the extensive Brown County State Park trail system. The equestrian trails wind through varied terrain and connect to longer routes suitable for day-long riding excursions. Trailer parking areas accommodate various sizes of horse trailers, from small bumper-pulls to larger living-quarter trailers. Firewood is available on-site for campfires, eliminating the need to transport wood that might contain invasive species. The campground maintains water access points for horses throughout the property. Showers and restroom facilities remain consistently clean despite heavy weekend use during peak seasons. Primitive horse camping opportunities exist in nearby Yellowwood State Forest, offering a more rustic alternative with fewer amenities but similar trail access for riders seeking a more backcountry experience.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Gosport (12)

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      1. Yellowwood State Forest

      4.3(15)21mi from Gosport1 siteRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Drive up, select your site, and then go to the park office to pay using a self-pay envelope. Bring exact change(cash). Current prices are listed on the Indiana DNR website."

      "Peaceful little place but unfortunately it rained but we made the best of it, there’s some secluded spots where you can stay away from others or stay in the more general areas, nice lake to fish and we"

      Available this weekend

      from $225 / night

      1 Site Available

      2. Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      4.4(23)27mi from Gosport28 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Close to town but also right off some amazing trails! Sometimes the horse trailers get loud with generators but it is a horse camp ground!"

      "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."

      3. Turkey Run State Park Campground

      4.5(74)47mi from Gosport212 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Turkey Run is arguably the most popular campground (and state park) in Indiana and has its pros and cons."

      "Much enjoyed hiking some of the trails at Turkey Run State Park near Marshall, Indiana. This is Indiana's 2nd oldest state park, now 100 years old (1916-2016)."

      Available this weekend

      from $20 - $45 / night

      145 Sites Available

      4. Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      4.8(18)32mi from GosportTents

      "If you are into boondocking at all defiantly check out berry ridge it’s just south of brown county Indiana beautiful country mostly hills tons of camp spots sometimes half mile or more apart haven’t seen"

      "Trails, plenty of dry wood, away from the roads, no running water or electricity, decent amount of spaces we came in at night and counted about 9 very far spread out camp sights."

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      5. Charles C. Deam Wilderness

      4.6(9)27mi from GosportTents

      "A staple of our state here in Indiana. Unfortunately due to some storm damage, trails were rerouted or straight up inaccessible. Great places to find and set up camp."

      "I had the awesome experience to hammock camp on the Patton cave trail, along the creek that winds the length of that trail. It was a strenuous hike to pack in/out of, but was beautiful scenery."

      6. Ransburg Scout Reservation

      4.8(4)25mi from GosportTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Located on Monroe lake, they have canoeing, row boats, sailboats, motor boats, and skiing.
      Lots of fun activities to do, and great hiking trails. Their mess hall is top notch."

      "Our Boy Scout troop enjoyed visiting this location. It was well maintained and the staff was helpful."

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      7. Johnson County Park

      3.5(11)33mi from GosportRVs, Tents

      "The park is 622 acres that include two campgrounds, approximately 5 miles of hiking trails, equestrian school, 18 hole disc golf course, shelter houses, amphitheater, lakes, fishing and more."

      "We have camped here twice, we needed to be as close to Trafalgar Indiana as possible, not many camping options in the local area."

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      8. Spring Mill State Park Campground

      4.4(24)45mi from Gosport223 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Spring Mill State park is a little piece of history that is in the heart of southern Indiana. Here you will find a working frontier village."

      "Open space, close to facilities and water pump, Ground was mostly flat, slightly shady in the afternoon, and very peaceful."

      Available this weekend

      from $20 - $43 / night

      202 Sites Available

      9. Horsemen's Campground — Brown County State Park

      4.7(3)29mi from Gosport194 sites

      "Brown County has always been the jewel of Indiana State Parks for Trail Riders. The campground is large, with spaces to accommodate larger rigs."

      "We often take our horses trail riding there for a week every couple of summers of just go down for weekend trips to go hiking."

      from $17 - $29 / night

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      10. Hoosier National Forest Southern Point Loop Campground

      5.0(1)26mi from GosportRVs, Tents, Cabins
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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Gosport, IN

    189 Reviews of 12 Gosport Campgrounds

    • Sharon M.
      Nov. 7, 2026

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Love west loop!

      One of our favorite campgrounds! We have stayed several times. The west loop is especially good for tents. Feels more private, esp the sites in the woods 236-252. The comfort station is very nice & clean! Even the latrine is clean, with a full locking door, light, trash can & lid! Road is not very busy. There is an open common area by playground if you want to star gaze. It's pretty dark for a campground. Most sites are large enough & you don't feel crowded. Most have grass & get some sun. The small cul de sac is wooded and so are the sites mentioned above.  

      The camp store is spare, but adequate. Anything else you need can probably be found across from the campground at the Turkey Run Gas & Grill. The grill is farm to table, so it tastes much better than the usual. Try the tenderloins!! And they have hand scooped ice cream! 

      Up the Creek is also within walking distance & has many more food options, drinks & treats! They also have a camp store & a large Florida Keys-style outdoor eating area. Two great options for food  after hiking in the park!

    • Bob H.
      Jul. 25, 2026

      Johnson County Park

      Johnson County Park

      The good: Hosts are very nice. Bath/shower house clean. Close to the city of Franklin, but rural. Not so good: next to an Indiana National Guard site. Was mostly quiet during the week, but louder on weekend. Revelry playing at 6 am, helicopters, etc. Also, be aware, website does not say, but they do not allow tent camping, car camping, makeshift tent trailers, box truck campers etc. But currently allow pop up campers. I have a Sylvan Sport Go and was told I'd have to leave. Eventually allowed me to stay for my reserved time and decided it was a legit enough camper.

    • A
      Jun. 28, 2026

      Johnson County Park

      Suddenly things changed

      We was put in a spot because we have a big dog and a special needs daughter and after being here 2 days the host came rudely knocking on my door to tell me check out was 5 minutes ago when I have 2 days left and then said all of a sudden my dog wasn’t allowed

    • Kimberly C.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 21, 2026

      Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      Great Spot!!

      Great for car camping or tent camping. 2.2 miles of gravel dirt road. Very set off the road and private. Very leveled. Shaded by the trees. Clean. Cell service was great.

    • LThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 15, 2026

      Berry Ridge Road - Dispersed Camping

      Perfect Nature Getaway!

      We love these campsites! So much space, existing fire rings, there was wood left behind from previous campers so that was nice! We have a reactive pup and she is able to live her best life there! We enjoyed all the trails around our site as well.

    • CThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 4, 2026

      Turkey Run State Park Campground

      Beautiful park, loved it

      Great little campground, decently spaced spots and lots of thoughtful people in a great area. Would def come back if I go through Indiana again. The lady who works in the shack quickly changed my site to one that fits my rv after pulling in and seeing it was way too small. Thanks again ma’am!

    • GThe Dyrt Pro User
      May. 25, 2026

      Horse Camp Rd Dispersed

      Hippies hanging out

      Nice big open field with plenty of places to park and pitch. A bit crowded for midweek, but not too bad.

    Guide to Gosport

    Horsemen's Campground in Brown County State Park offers primitive camping specifically configured for equestrian use. Located 7 miles west of Nashville, Indiana, the campground provides access to multiple horse trails throughout the 23,326-acre property. Sites include electric hookups, fire rings, and accommodations for horse trailers. The campground features both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical connections, with water hookups and shower facilities available to campers. Unlike standard campgrounds, the equestrian sites are designed with adequate space for both camping equipment and horse trailers. Sites require reservations and fill quickly during peak riding seasons, particularly during fall when the rolling hills display vibrant leaf colors.

    Trail access directly from the campground connects riders to over 20 miles of designated bridle paths throughout Brown County State Park. The trails wind through dense forest and open meadows, offering varied terrain for riders of all skill levels. Water for horses is available at several points along the trail system. Most trails are well-maintained and clearly marked, with maps available at the park office. Yellowwood State Forest, located nearby, offers additional horse camping options with 12 primitive sites in their dedicated Horseman's Camp area. Many riders combine visits to both properties, as they offer different trail experiences within a short driving distance. The campground maintains strict quiet hours that are consistently enforced, creating a peaceful environment even during busy weekends when the grounds reach capacity.

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    Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Gosport, IN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Gosport, IN is Yellowwood State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 15 reviews.

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