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Youngs Creek Horse Camp accommodates tent and RV campers with equestrian amenities in the Hoosier National Forest near Paoli, Indiana. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets that remain clean and well-maintained. Sites are generously sized with gravel parking and fairly level pads. Horse trailer parking is available with some pull-through sites designed specifically for equestrian trailers. Primitive camping is available year-round with no reservation system in place. The campsites are spacious enough for multiple tents or smaller RVs, though not suitable for big rigs. The pavilion provides a communal gathering area for horse riders to socialize after trail rides. Raccoons can be problematic, so securing food and horse feed is essential.
The nearby Knobstone Trail connects to Deam Lake State Recreation Area, providing extensive riding opportunities throughout the region. Horse camping near Sellersburg offers direct trail access from most campsites, so riders can head out in the morning without trailering horses to a separate staging area. Horse trails at Taylorsville Lake State Park offer well-maintained paths through diverse terrain suitable for riders of all experience levels. Most sites remain shaded throughout the day, providing relief for horses during summer months. Water access points for horses are available at several locations along the trail system. Campground access roads are well used through the evening, which may disturb some horses unaccustomed to traffic. Sites without horses may sometimes be allocated to equestrians during busy periods, particularly on weekends when trail riding is most popular.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Sellersburg (12)
1. Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground
"The trails had pretty good with signage, but The Lake Vista Trail had downed trees every 50 feet. The vista wasn't all that great. Although this is has 1300 acres this is a hikers park."
"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."
100 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $40 - $69 / night
2. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $30 / night
3. Clifty Falls State Park Campground
"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."
49 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $42 / night
4. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
"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."
"Very clean campground near the Ohio River. Offers hiking horse back riding nearby fishing in the Ohio River. Or just kicking back and relaxing."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $23 - $496 / night
5. Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground
"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."
14 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $45 / night
6. Otter Creek Park Campground
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $12 - $22 / night
7. Spring Mill State Park Campground
"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."
124 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $60 / night
8. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $55 / night
9. Youngs Creek Horse Camp
"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
"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."
Drive Time
- 16 min from Louisville, KY
- 51 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 55 min from Columbus, IN
- 1 hr 33 min from Bloomington, IN
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Sellersburg, IN
209 Reviews of 12 Sellersburg Campgrounds
Jeff C.ScoutO'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
Alright not my favorite park in the area
Campground seemed like a tight fit coming in near dark fall. Lots of shaded sites. Storm ran through that night and lots of dead limbs came down all over. Got a hole in my roof. Overall decent stay and had a cool neighbor
Jamie K.ScoutOtter Creek Park Campground
Love this place
This place is amazing it's super clean And beautiful
Randi R.
GuideO'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
If you want camping in the woods
I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, the trees are beautiful, you can camp here and it feels like forest camping, most lots have spots for hammocks, electric but no water hook up, the bath house is ok, clean but concrete showers with a curtain and takes a while to get hot water. Lots of trails and a cute nature center. They only have two playgrounds, but a big pool for summer fun. I love it here, it’s usually not crowded and super peaceful. We prefer most lots on the outer edge of the campground. A lot of the picnic tables are old and require covers.
Michael M.GuideSpring Mill State Park Campground
Little of everything
First time to Spring Mill State Park in over 30 years. It was a three night trip, with two full days packed full of hiking, exploring, and hanging out. Stayed in the full hookup campground, which was nice. Pioneer Village is really neat, and we hiked about every trail, including some exploring in the Donaldson cave. (bring some flashlights so you can really get past the entrance.) We did the mountain bike trail, and the kids 8&12 had no issue keeping up.
Tara H.ScoutOtter Creek Park Campground
A tad noisy
All sound carried on our loop. We heard everything from conversation to wood chopping a bit loudly. It was quiet until 8pm when people really started showing up for the weekend.
- Tara H.Scout
Otter Creek Park Campground
No frills camping
The sites are well maintained. They offer a fire ring. A few also have tables. Its pretty quiet and all are very friendly!
Tyler M.GuideDeam Lake State Recreation Area Campground
Easy weekend
Decided to stay another weekend here at Deam to test out some new equipment. Found the E section of camp to be quiet and secluded from the F section. My only complaint is that all of the spots on E definitely require some balancing acts. Overall great weekend.
- Tyler M.Guide
Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground
Nice weekend get away
Stayed for the weekend as a first trip for the season to ensure we were setup for the season.
Self check-in was quick and easy. Vault toilets were open, and clean. Someone was even nice enough to have Mr. Buddy heaters in there along with fresh propane (very kind and thoughtful). Entering the park there was a sign for winter water spigot (brought my own so didn't check).
Guide to Sellersburg
Equestrian facilities are prominent features at horse campgrounds near Sellersburg, Indiana, where the rolling hills of southern Indiana provide varied terrain for riders. The region's Hoosier National Forest spans nearly 200,000 acres with designated horse trails connecting multiple campgrounds. Weather conditions remain mild for trail riding from April through October, with summer highs averaging 85°F.
What to do
Visit pioneer villages: At Spring Mill State Park Campground, campers can explore historical structures and working demonstrations. "The pioneer village is so fascinating and well run. Our campsite wasn't far from the bathrooms and showers house which were pretty clean," notes Lauren E.
Explore cave systems: The karst topography creates unique underground features throughout the region. "They had a Smokey the Bear program for the kids and some really fun activities at the nature center while we were there. We were able to rent a paddle boat for $8/hr and saw tons of turtles! We also went for a hike to see Donaldson cave and the kids absolutely loved it," says Jessie W. from Spring Mill State Park.
Hiking through diverse landscapes: The O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground offers trails of various difficulty levels. "O'Bannon woods has just about everything in one little nook, from fishing swimming and kayaking on blue River, a beach at the park. Swimming, horse trails and lodging, electric campgrounds, you name it," writes Justin B.
What campers like
Spacious sites with shade: Clifty Falls State Park Campground provides comfortable camping areas. "Fairly spacious tent camping sites and well manicured. Most of the sites border wooded areas, so they are in the open. Great access to the hiking trails, and the nice lodge for those who may want to check-in to a room or enjoy the indoor pool," shares Brent C.
Secluded camping options: For those seeking privacy, Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground delivers. "We got that in #7 camp in north loop. We felt like we own the place!" explains Rica Z., while another camper notes, "All of the sites are spaced far enough away that you'll have your privacy. The sites are clean and spacious as well as very flat for tents."
Water activities: Access to lakes and rivers ranks high with visitors. "The lake looked very nice and is electric motor only. It will be nice to head back with the kayaks. You may need a permit for all boats, so check before you go," advises Tom J. from Deam Lake.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Campsites undergo changes throughout the year. "Being the first weekend in April, the water wasn't turned on so there were no modern restrooms/shower houses available. I'd say the camp was 30% capacity over the weekend, relatively quiet in the evenings with light road traffic," reports Joshua W.
Wildlife encounters: Take precautions with food storage as some areas report active wildlife. "Ticks were REALLY bad. Maybe the season, maybe the area, not sure," warns Kyle from O'Bannon Woods State Park.
Reservation systems vary: Some equestrian campgrounds near Sellersburg operate without reservations. "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," explains David M. about Youngs Creek.
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