Best Equestrian Camping near Hopkinsville, KY

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park offers equestrian camping with full hookups on relatively level sites compared to the main campground. The equestrian sites accommodate both tent and RV camping with electric, water, and sewer connections. Trail access is available directly from the campground, providing riders with convenient routes through the wooded terrain. The campground's horse-friendly sites are designed with adequate space for trailers, though no dedicated horse corrals are provided at the facilities. The horse camping area is notably more level than the main campground, which often presents significant challenges for RV leveling.

Wranglers Campground in the Land Between the Lakes area provides additional horse camping options approximately 40 miles from Hopkinsville. This campground features direct access to extensive trail systems suitable for day rides of varying lengths and difficulty levels. Riders can access water at designated areas throughout the park and return to sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Sites in both campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during peak season from April through October. The main campgrounds allow pets, including horses, but specific regulations may apply regarding containment and waste management. The white sand beach at Pennyrile offers a pleasant area to relax after trail rides.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Hopkinsville, Kentucky (9)

    1. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Dawson Springs, KY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 797-3421

    $20 - $45 / night

    "Pennyrile Forest State Park off Ky69 outside Dawson Springs, Ky. A newer trail Pennyrile Nature Trail is 13.5 mile long hiking trail, from Dawson Springs to the park."

    "When I talked to the campground host, he was very pleasant and explained that you do not have to have a horse to camp in the equestrian sites. Those sites are level pull-through sites."

    2. Lake Barkley State Resort Park

    19 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-1131

    $20 - $28 / night

    "the staff was helpful and friendly. the park had a great beach area. make sure you have extension cords and hoses as the utilities are positioned in between two sites. i only gave it 4 stars because of"

    "Although this is a remote campground, it is situated in a State RESORT park, so it is more like glamping."

    3. KOA Campground Kentucky Lakes Prizer Point

    14 Reviews
    Cadiz, KY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 522-3762

    "You can't beat having a lake next to you while you are camping. This is something my family and I always look for when we are camping. Water is always a great place to entertain the kids and family."

    "Most sites have great views of Lake Barkley! Large camp store with a restaurant that serves sandwiches, pizza, beer and sodas... Golf cart rentals and the marina has boat rentals."

    4. Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Burns, TN
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (615) 797-9052

    "Campground Review: Montgomery Bell State Park The Four Mile Campground is nestled in a hollow offering shade and creekage on one side plus several of the trailheads start nearby and you are close"

    "There were tons of nice walking trails and a beautiful lake. I enjoyed renting paddle boats for the first time ever and cruising around the lake."

    5. Canal Campground- Lake Barkley COE

    21 Reviews
    Grand Rivers, KY
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 362-4840

    $20 - $256 / night

    "Canal campground is right on the canal that connects Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake at the north end of Land Between the Lakes."

    "Grand Rivers KY Canal Campground at Barkley Lake COE Site 111 This is a great COE campground located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, with views of the Barkley Dam."

    6. Wranglers Campground

    4 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2000

    $6 - $10 / night

    "We didn’t have any neighbors and were located close to the showers and some horse stables (but far enough away from them so as to not smell horses the whole time lol)."

    "Fun experience staying with all the horses! I didn’t really know it was a thing to bring horses to camp and ride them on the trails! Loved it. Spots are pretty close together but fine for big rigs."

    7. Cravens Bay - LBL Lake Access

    7 Reviews
    Kuttawa, KY
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2000

    "Tucked away on an old dead end road (Forrest Service Rd 118), Craven's Bay campground is remote back country camping, right on the lake, but far away from any visitor attraction in Land Between the Lakes"

    "This gem in the Land Between the Lakes Rec area is a great spot to set up camp if you don’t mind the lack of showers."

    8. Camping Off The Grid

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    Clarksville, TN
    20 miles

    $20 / night

    9. Colson Hollow Group Camp Land Between the Lakes

    2 Reviews
    Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, KY
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 924-2044

    $40 / night

    "It was quiet, secluded from other campers, and we had close access to the lake where we were parked. We will definitely be camping here again!"

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  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2017

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Going down

    Pennyrile Forest State Park off Ky69 outside Dawson Springs, Ky. A newer trail Pennyrile Nature Trail is 13.5 mile long hiking trail, from Dawson Springs to the park. There is also a site for the Pennyrile Trail which is a 75 mile driving loop connecting several Kentucky parks.

    The park is multi-leveled with the views and some cool rock formations. The beach has some confusing parking signs, but we figured it off. It was busy and had some loud visitors with loud vehicles and loud vehicles. Not surprising considering the neighborhood it is located in.

    The campground has some interesting sites all along the roadway. The campground and horse campground are connected. Several of the sites can be challenging due to not being level or being shallow, but they are workable.

    I'm not sure if biking would be great due to the hills but it would be challenging. Hiking and backpacking definitely and of course swimming and horseback riding( on your own horse)

  • Myron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 15, 2019

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Campground with a Lot of Activities but Doesn't Feel like a Gated Community

    Pennyrile Forest State Park was a pleasant surprise, especially compared to the many state parks I visited in my earlier years in North Carolina. However, when you reserve your site make sure you ask about the specific site’s terrain. Site 48, where I was, was sloped with no grass and had just been repaired. There were a lot of grassy sites, and they were much better. When I talked to the campground host, he was very pleasant and explained that you do not have to have a horse to camp in the equestrian sites. Those sites are level pull-through sites. There is a camp store, although it is small and limited, but they do sell firewood. Not only does this state park have a putt putt course, but it also has an 18-hole golf course complete with pro shop. The thing I enjoyed best about his state park is the waterfront. There is a large sandy beach and a place to rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. Also at the beach are picnic tables, grills, a playground, and concessions. From the beach area, you can hike the lake trail, but it is moderate. There is a good view of the lake from the trail, and if you walk to the left before crossing the wooden bridge, you can see a very small waterfall. Even though you have to drive a little from the campground to get to it, there is a swimming pool and a lodge. Other activities include tennis courts and basketball. Staying at the campground, other than the sloping site, was a pleasant experience. It was not crowded and the bathrooms have hot showers, but I would suggest paying the extra$15.00 to get one of the equestrian sites.

  • L
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Wranglers Campground

    Awesome Campground

    Was greeted by friendly staff, splurged on a cabin and it was clean and comfortable. We didn’t have any neighbors and were located close to the showers and some horse stables (but far enough away from them so as to not smell horses the whole time lol). Great stay and would definitely recommend checking out this spot

  • Tessa C.
    Dec. 4, 2020

    Wranglers Campground

    Unique spot

    Fun experience staying with all the horses! I didn’t really know it was a thing to bring horses to camp and ride them on the trails! Loved it. Spots are pretty close together but fine for big rigs. Drawbacks: Sites 49-51 are mislabeled online. Booked a pullthru spot on 49 but it wasn’t. Campground was pretty full and we weren’t offered a lot to correct that the website was wrong. I could pay more for a different site... ended up taking “49” back in with ample space. Horses neigh, lots of barking dogs and some rowdy late night campers. If you are looking for a quiet getaway reconsider. We enjoyed being in it all and near the horses.

  • Kacie E.
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    Beautiful and Spacious

    First of all, the drive to Dawson Springs is GORGEOUS. Rolling hills, farmland, trees, really gets you in the mood! Upon arrival, the camp store worker was very friendly, gave us a campground map and hiking map and answered all of our questions. We stayed in the regular campground but they also have a campground for people with horses/horse trailers, as the park has horse trails to go on as well! We didn’t swim in the lake, but it did look beautiful and looked to be a nice place to swim and kayak and paddle boat (which they have for rental as well). The hiking trails are gorgeous and vary in length and intensity. The spot that we were at had plenty of room to spread out and relax. One side had the picnic table and fire pit, and the other side was a grassy area with trees where we hung our hammock. It was stunning! We will definitely be back!

  • Staci R.
    Aug. 27, 2017

    Canal Campground- Lake Barkley COE

    Premier Glamping!!

    Canal campground is right on the canal that connects Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake at the north end of Land Between the Lakes. Sitting on the north side of the Canal, just outside of Grand Rivers, KY, where the famous Patti's Settlement boasts a two inch thick pork chop and home cooked everything. Canal campground books fast, and offers a substantial number of activities for all ages. Very well upkept and constantly making improvements, this is a favorites campground for folks from miles around.

  • J K.
    Nov. 1, 2019

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    tons of water activities

    Great place to visit. Is beautiful with a lot of walking trails 10 things to do. In summer for swimming and rental boats paddle boats and some battery powered boats.I was there for a fall photography contest it was a little too soon and theirwas very little color. You can camp in tents or campers you can ride horses or enjoy the lake and many miles of walking trails. They also have hotel rooms and cabins if you care to spend multiple nights the beautiful Park and I highly recommend it to anybody that enjoys outdoor Beauty.This year 2019 makes the fifth year tha I've gone to Pennyroyal for the fall photography contest I've also been there a few springs for the spring photography contest. These photos are not the best cuz I took them from the restaurant through a window screen so you can kind of see it in the in the images I'll try to upload better ones later.

  • Randy Jessica M.
    Sep. 5, 2019

    Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

    NEEDS UPGRADED

    we went there for the night as we was driving through. they had a girl in there by herself and it was her first day and she didn't not know how to do stuff in there and all he sites are off and not even. so you have to go and stay where the horses are cause that area is even.


Guide to Hopkinsville

Horse camping in Kentucky offers a unique blend of scenic trails and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

Equestrian campgrounds include well-reviewed options

  • Wranglers Campground provides full hookups and is known for its friendly atmosphere, making it a great choice for horse enthusiasts.
  • Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park features horse camping sites with access to beautiful trails and stunning views, ideal for a relaxing retreat.
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park offers a variety of accommodations, including horse-friendly sites, and is located near the picturesque Barkley Lake.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Hopkinsville, KY is Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park with a 4-star rating from 19 reviews.

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