Best Equestrian Camping near Celestine, IN

Come Again Horse Camp near Celestine, Indiana features horse corrals for equestrians camping in the Hoosier National Forest. The primitive campground has spacious sites with fire rings and picnic tables, accommodating both tent and RV camping. Vault toilets and access to drinking water provide basic amenities for riders and their horses. Trails connect directly from the campsite area, making it easy to access the extensive trail system without having to trailer horses between rides. The camp remains quiet except during organized trail rides, when it quickly fills with fellow equestrians. Sites are large and fairly level, providing enough room for both camping gear and horse trailers.

Youngs Creek Horse Camp offers another equestrian camping option in the region, with a trailhead conveniently located within the campground for immediate trail access. The camp features multiple primitive sites with fire rings and tables arranged around a central area. Horse owners appreciate the quiet, peaceful atmosphere with only occasional traffic on the adjacent access road. The surrounding trails wind through the forested landscape of Hoosier National Forest, providing varied terrain for riders. Nearby Paoli offers supplies at the local farmers co-op when provisions run low. The chorus frogs create a natural soundtrack through the evening hours. Water is available from a hand pump, and the campground remains uncrowded except during organized trail rides.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Celestine, Indiana (12)

    1. Youngs Creek Horse Camp

    8 Reviews
    Paoli, IN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "YC horse camp is well laid out and fairly spacious, apparently only for the random hikers and hunters. I stayed at here for a couple of days, planning on a longer visit, and wasn't dissatisfied."

    "Site accommodates both horse, drive in and walk-in camping. There’s a privy and water on site. Campsites have fire rings and picnic tables."

    2. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "There are two lakes, Indian and Celina , in the immediate area, electric motors only, which just adds to my liking it;)."

    "My husband and I have been to Lake Celina for a day hike before, so when planning where to go for a weekend of car camping choosing this place was a no brainer."

    3. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Leavenworth, IN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 738-8232

    $19 - $496 / night

    "Horse people love it also. The campground is near the trail to the old abandoned bridge which is well worth the hike. The fire tower has a commanding view."

    "Several trails in walking, horse or bike riding distance. Some direct access from the campground.

    You can set up here and have plenty to do without ever leaving the park."

    4. Hoosier National Forest Jackpine Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Leopold, IN
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 547-7051

    "Jackpine Loop is the largest of the campground loops at Tipsaw Lake Recreation area Hoosier National Forest.

    The entire Tipsaw area seems to be oriented toward family and group camping."

    "Wildlife is everywhere, as it is not unusual to have a Momma deer and her little one walk through the woods by your campsite or down by the boat launc, often followed by a turkey or two."

    5. Spring Mill State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Mitchell, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 849-3534

    $20 - $30 / night

    "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."

    6. Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

    22 Reviews
    Heltonville, IN
    48 miles
    +1 (812) 275-5987

    "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."

    "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!"

    7. Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    18 Reviews
    Borden, IN
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 246-5421

    $23 - $64 / night

    "There are horse trails, a beach, and great water for swimming/kayaking/canoeing. It is pet friendly as well. The bath house in our area was older but fairly clean."

    "Horse camping so was cool to see the horses. A beach location and a few fishing spots.

    The lake doesn’t allow non electric motors so waters were calm. Caught some bluegills."

    8. Charles C. Deam Wilderness

    9 Reviews
    Heltonville, IN
    49 miles

    "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."

    9. Come Again Horse Camp

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    Leavenworth, IN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 738-8981

    $20 / night

    10. Ransburg Scout Reservation

    4 Reviews
    Harrodsburg, IN
    49 miles
    Website

    "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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  • D
    Dec. 7, 2021

    Youngs Creek Horse Camp

    Another quiet day in Indiana.

    I had been planning a trip to Youngs Creek for over a month and was happy to finally get there. YC horse camp is well laid out and fairly spacious, apparently only for the random hikers and hunters. I stayed at here for a couple of days, planning on a longer visit, and wasn't dissatisfied. It sports a good-sized pavilion and well-maintained his and hers vault toilets. The camp sites were generous in size with gravel parking, fairly level pads, picnic tables, and a fire ring. The only downside, besides the lack of horses, was an access road to adjacent to the camping area that is well used through the evening.
    I'll be making a return in the spring to watch for the return of the equestrians.

  • Noah Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Charles C. Deam Wilderness

    Great for casual/experienced camping and hiking

    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. We even discovered a few extra hidden sites just by being forced off trails due to the damage.

    Every dispersed camper should add the hikes to the lake to their checklist.

  • Nathan G.
    Oct. 12, 2023

    O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    Well kept and tons to see and do

    The park is well kept and organized. There are a ton of sites to visit and see. If you like hiking or mountain biking this is for you! Horse people love it also. The campground is near the trail to the old abandoned bridge which is well worth the hike. The fire tower has a commanding view. If you are not enjoying this park, not much else in Indiana will make you happy. Extra points: experienced cavers will enjoy the number of caves. These are by permit only however and novice non cavers should take a proper class and go with experts. There are multiple show caves in the area you can get a basic tour of also.

  • Gary J.
    May. 23, 2022

    Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

    Perfect

    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.

  • Emily H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2018

    Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

    A field with pit toilets. Free but often loud generators from horse trailer

    No set camp spots but great to set up and have no light pollution! 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!

  • David M.
    Aug. 9, 2019

    Youngs Creek Horse Camp

    Off the beaten path

    Site accommodates both horse, drive in and walk-in camping. There’s a privy and water on site. Campsites have fire rings and picnic tables. There is a trail that loops back to the site for easy hiking access.

  • William S.
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

    Nice, open site in off-season

    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.

  • Nikayla C.
    Nov. 6, 2021

    Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

    Good place!!

    The area is nice and is taken care off. The camp is free and has a 14 day limit. the campground is loop with male and female outhouses and they are kept up nicely. there is also a dumpster at near the entrance of the camp. this is also a horse camp so there are some horse feces around so you have to watch for that. you do not have to have a reservation, i believe it’s just first come first serve. some areas have fire pits, some don’t; you can make one though from rocks. the nearest city is Bloomington which is about 15 miles from camp.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 3, 2025

    O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

    Rain, rain on my shoulder

    Nice campground, needs some structural updates. Mostly shaded spots. Not all pads are level or very wide. Some of the tent sites are a challenge to get to and use. Minus a star due to no hot water, I would have been happy with warm but no luck.

    Several trails in walking, horse or bike riding distance. Some direct access from the campground.

    You can set up here and have plenty to do without ever leaving the park.

    Corydon is within half an hour, Louisville about an hour.


Guide to Celestine

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Celestine, IN is Youngs Creek Horse Camp with a 4.3-star rating from 8 reviews.

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