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Best Equestrian Camping near Clarksville, IN

205 Reviews

Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground provides extensive facilities for horse owners in Indiana. The campground features dedicated horse trails and stabling areas connected to the riding areas. The trails are well maintained with beautiful lake views according to recent visitors. Deam Lake's horse camp is ideal for groups, offering roomy campsites and large rigs. The horse facilities remain open year-round, with many visitors noting the pristine condition of the barn stalls. Multiple reviewers mentioned the horse camp is beautifully maintained with amazing stall accommodations.

Horse trails connect directly from the campground to surrounding forest areas, giving riders immediate access to varied terrain. Young's Creek Horse Camp near Paoli also offers primitive camping with horse facilities approximately 41 miles from Clarksville. Trailer parking is spacious at both locations, with designated areas for large horse trailers. Water access for horses is available at both campgrounds, though Deam Lake provides more developed facilities. The riding trails feature various difficulty levels, accommodating both novice and experienced riders. Most equestrian campsites include space for portable corrals if needed. Manure disposal areas are conveniently located throughout the campgrounds to maintain cleanliness of the facilities.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Clarksville, Indiana (14)

    1. Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

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

    $30 - $69 / 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."

    2. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    18 Reviews
    Fairdale, KY
    17 miles
    Website

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Great camping prices went up just a little bit from $13 to $18 but it is primitive no electric and I'm being told that they are building horse Stables. A lot of ticks out this year."

    "Tent sites have so many trees surrounding them. If you're looking for more privacy anything off of the loop will do just fine."

    3. Clifty Falls State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Madison, IN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (812) 273-8885

    $19 - $32 / night

    "If you live outside of Indiana you have to pay a $9 entrance fee on top of the campground reservation fee, which makes for a pricey weekend trip for those on a budget."

    "No sewer or water hookup as you would expect at most Indiana State Parks. The sites are extremely spacious and plenty of sites with shade."

    4. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

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

    $22 - $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."

    5. Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Mount Eden, KY
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 477-8713

    $20 - $45 / night

    "The do have some pull through sites for equestrian trailers. Good horse trails. Clean facilities."

    "Felt like we were the only people without a horse or a fishing pole! Great water for kayaking and beautiful sunsets. Lots of raccoons in the area, so make sure your food is secure."

    6. Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, KY
    30 miles
    Website

    $12 - $22 / night

    "Very popular campsite for the surrounding area. Otter Creek runs through the Outdoor recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and horse trails. Great opportunities for fishing also abound."

    "Beautiful trails for hiking, great creek for swimming, close to Louisville."

    7. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    New Haven, KY
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (502) 348-3502

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Located very close to Bardstown and a lot of distilleries on the bourbon trail, the campground is great, very small fills up fast."

    "If you are not a golfer there nearby activities. You are in Bourbon Heaven, so pick a tour with free tastings. Need a quiet day, stroll on the many acres of Bernheim Forest."

    8. Spring Mill State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $40 / 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."

    9. Youngs Creek Horse Camp

    8 Reviews
    Paoli, IN
    40 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."

    10. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    46 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."

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205 Reviews of 14 Clarksville Campgrounds

  • Brady R.
    May. 16, 2019

    Clifty Falls State Park Campground

    Don't Recommend Non-Electric Sites

    Out of all places I've camped in Indiana, this is, by far, the worst. Please note that this is for the non-electric sites. Reasons for the low rating:

    • the firewood that they sell to you is complete crap. It's so wet and damp that you can't burn it. We have had to take every single batch back we've purchased cause it's so bad. They don't do refunds.
    • The playground is so close to most campsites in the non-electric section. I'd recommend getting as far away as possible as the screams of children echo like birds flying throughout the campground.
    • Not the park's fault, but raccoons are horrible here. I'm talking, "walk up to your campfire as you're sitting next to it and steal food that's on the burner" bad. Lol.

    We were lucky enough to find a campsite (#118) very far away from the playground which was surrounded by grasses that separated the campsites surrounding you which was very nice. Again, the raccoons were horrible though.

  • M
    Oct. 24, 2019

    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    Decent campground

    Nice campground. Not very big though. The do have some pull through sites for equestrian trailers. Good horse trails. Clean facilities.

  • 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.

  • Stephanie T.
    Aug. 31, 2016

    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    Peaceful, horse and fisherman friendly

    Felt like we were the only people without a horse or a fishing pole! Great water for kayaking and beautiful sunsets.

    Lots of raccoons in the area, so make sure your food is secure. Some of the sites are equestrian only, but they may give leeway. We reserved our primitive site ahead of time.

    Good weekend trip from Louisville.

  • 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.

  • Cassandra C.
    Sep. 2, 2017

    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    Great campground!

    We stopped at this campground for two nights on our way down to Tennessee for the eclipse. Most of the sites were really big, and there was plenty of space and trees in between. We stayed at site P02, but I don't recommend that specific site. It was probably the worst site in the primitive camp, but I reserved it online in advance. It was far from flat, and the space provided for the picnic table was pretty much unusable. Just about every other site there looked amazing though. The primitive camp was close to the equestrian camp, and between to two campgrounds, there were only 25 sites. These 25 campsites share a bathhouse, which was very clean and quiet. This park also has an RV campground with 45 sites, but we never step foot in that part of the park.

  • j
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Clifty Falls State Park Campground

    Clifty falls state park

    The sites suck not level the shower is new but sucks push. It to die 25 seconds of water that’s like being pissed on the electric situation is poor 30 amp old not maintained the park was put in about 1919 the trails use to be awesome. Now the use to be well groomed trails that were bordered by hand built stone walls have been replaced by half assed wooden decks with steps that were built by Hellen Keller “ridiculous “ They have a 9.00 entry fee on top of the camping fee they cut the grass every day we were there Turing the park into a scalped dust bowel. Again “ridiculous “ they had a few sites that we’re supposed to be persons with disabilities friendly. Their is No sell service. Every one was wondering around looking for service. “ I though that was funny” No WiFi That didn’t bother us. But several folks around us were miffed camp store. Was a joke and was only open maybe Friday Saturday and Sunday. Possibly Maybe. “What ever that means “ the dump station. Is a cluster F#%*¥ was a tight fit for the 3 campers in front of us. Who had 28 ft to 35 ft campers. Just a dirt pull off close to trees with a tight turn to exit. Only one side could be used at a time. Or you would block the campground Exit. So not very well planned out

  • 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.

  • Lisa S.
    May. 2, 2021

    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    Camp in comfort no matter your style

    This campground has much to offer. Tent/RV spaces galore, horse sites, and primitive. Two playgrounds, heated and clean bathrooms. Access to lots of trails and activities. I will say that the two primitive sites closest to the bath house are a bit wonky but totally useable but not for large tents.

Guide to Clarksville

Horse camping in Indiana offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a great choice for horse lovers looking to explore the state's natural beauty.

Tips for equestrian camping near Clarksville, Indiana

  • The Come Again Horse Camp provides essential features like horse corrals and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
  • At Youngs Creek Horse Camp, you'll find spacious sites and access to scenic trails, perfect for riding and exploring the surrounding forest.
  • The O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground is well-suited for equestrian camping, offering nearby trails and a welcoming environment for horse enthusiasts.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy miles of trails at O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground, where you can ride through beautiful wooded areas and along scenic routes.
  • The Youngs Creek Horse Camp is located near various hiking paths, allowing you to explore the Hoosier National Forest on horseback or foot.
  • Experience the thrill of riding through the picturesque landscapes at Come Again Horse Camp, where trails are designed for both equestrian and hiking adventures.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Come Again Horse Camp features horse corrals and ample space for your equine companions, making it a convenient choice for horse camping.
  • The Youngs Creek Horse Camp offers basic amenities like drinking water and fire rings, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers.
  • At O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground, you'll find electric hookups and well-maintained facilities, making it easy to care for your horse while enjoying the great outdoors.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Clarksville, IN is Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 18 reviews.

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