Best Equestrian Camping near West Point, KY

Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground offers equestrian campsites with pull-through sites specifically designed for horse trailers. The campground features dedicated horse trails spanning 24 miles through varied terrain, with sites positioned for easy trail access. Campers with horses can utilize the spacious sites that accommodate both camping equipment and horse trailers. The primitive camping area connects directly to the equestrian trails, while the main campground provides water access and clean facilities. Sites remain level and well-maintained with gravel pads that support larger rigs. The campground feels peaceful despite its popularity among both horse owners and fishing enthusiasts, with good spacing between individual sites providing privacy for campers and their animals.

Youngs Creek Horse Camp in nearby Indiana provides primitive camping with horse hitches and direct trail access. The camp features five to six sites with fire rings and picnic tables, though privacy between sites is limited. Vault toilets and water access points serve the camping area, which connects to multiple trail systems suitable for day rides. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground offers additional horse camping options with access to numerous trails for riding. The park accommodates both horse camping and traditional camping, with trails that loop back to the sites for convenient access. Trails in the region vary in difficulty, providing options for riders of all experience levels. Tick prevention is essential when camping with horses in this area, particularly during warmer months when they become especially problematic on trails.

Best Equestrian Sites Near West Point, Kentucky (11)

    1. Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest

    18 Reviews
    Fairdale, KY
    12 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."

    "Having lived 62 years in Kentucky, less than twenty minutes from the Jeff. Forest, leaving to explore USA, then returning to my home state allows me a unique point of view."

    2. Otter Creek Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Garrett, KY
    6 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."

    3. O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

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

    $19 - $496 / night

    "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."

    "Very clean campground near the Ohio River. Offers hiking horse back riding nearby fishing in the Ohio River. Or just kicking back and relaxing."

    4. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    New Haven, KY
    30 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."

    "My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground is a small campground, clean, and friendly staff. There is a golf course on site. Plenty to see, including My Old Kentucky Home, the tour was amazing."

    5. Deam Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    18 Reviews
    Borden, IN
    32 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."

    6. Cecilia Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Elizabethtown, KY
    23 miles
    +1 (270) 723-4124

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Beautiful country farm setting old dairy farm located near Cecilia. There are several mowed areas one is near a fishing pond. Firewood purchasable from the host!"

    7. Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $45 / night

    "We had a pretty decent time at Taylorsville Lake. The spots were spacious, and very nice picnic tables. We did a trail which was nice and went down to a boat ramp to see the lake."

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

    8. Youngs Creek Horse Camp

    8 Reviews
    Paoli, IN
    45 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."

    9. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    Saint Croix, IN
    38 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."

    10. Come Again Horse Camp

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

    $20 / night

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  • Tonya D.
    Aug. 12, 2019

    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet, bathrooms lacking.

    We had a pretty decent time at Taylorsville Lake. The spots were spacious, and very nice picnic tables. We did a trail which was nice and went down to a boat ramp to see the lake. You can also rent boats there as well. The bathrooms in my opinion needed a major cleaning. They were nice just not very clean. We most likely won’t visit here again but was nice to hit a Kentucky campground. I have found that camping in Kentucky is much cheaper than in Indiana. Definitely worth a checkout.

  • 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.

  • Jim C.
    Jun. 3, 2018

    Otter Creek Park Campground

    Great Public Camp Site

    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.

    It is an older campsite with the facilities in need of an upgrade, but serviceable. Used to be owned by the city of Louisville Parks and Recreation, then set dormant and unused for several years before the State of Kentucky took over.

  • Staci R.
    Apr. 16, 2023

    My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground

    Old Home is aged, but still a hidden gem

    Located very close to Bardstown and a lot of distilleries on the bourbon trail, the campground is great, very small fills up fast. Like most Kentucky state parks be prepared for required extensions to your power and water hoses because with exception of a couple of sites everything is at least 30 to 36' away from your hook up. Beware of site 19 and the site next to the dump station because on the map it looks far away but in reality as you can see in the pictures it is right on top one another and creates congestion on Sunday morning during checkout.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 West Point

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

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Come Again Horse Camp, you'll find dedicated horse corrals and ample space for your equine companions.
  • Youngs Creek Horse Camp provides a well-maintained area with vault toilets and generous campsite sizes, ideal for horse camping.
  • Cecilia Campgrounds offers a beautiful farm setting with mowed areas perfect for setting up near your horse.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near West Point, KY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near West Point, KY is Horine Reservation Camping at Jefferson County Memorial Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 18 reviews.

What is the best site to find equestrian camping near West Point, KY?

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