Best Equestrian Camping near Gorum, LA

Do you love the outdoors and horses? If you're looking for a rustic but comfortable experience, horse camping in Gorum is the way to go. Camping with your horse in Gorum just got easier. The Dyrt can help you find the perfect equestrian sites that are scenic and easy to access.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Gorum, LA (8)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
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    1. Lotus Camp

    4 Reviews
    14 Photos
    18 Saves
    Gorum, Louisiana

    Overview

    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
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    2. Oak Camp Complex

    4 Reviews
    20 Photos
    14 Saves
    Cloutierville, Louisiana

    Visitors to Oak Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camp is available for horse and general camping. No OHV camping allowed. This camp is also a designated hunter's camp. General camping, no water available, and vault toilets.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $5 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
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    3. Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    52 Saves
    Fort Polk, Louisiana

    The Hunter Camp is a very primitive camping area in the middle of the forest. There is a camping loop area and a vault restroom facility and is centrally located near the Ouiska Chitto Trail. The Longleaf Scenic Area is also nearby with the Big Branch Trail running right next to the camp.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Ahtus Melder Camp
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    4. Ahtus Melder Camp

    2 Reviews
    17 Photos
    9 Saves
    Forest Hill, Louisiana

    The Ahtus Melder Equestrian Camp is set up very openly, leaving the campers to use their imagination on how best to camp. Melder Camp is very primitive, no water is available, no restroom facilities, please bring your trash out with you and enjoy your stay.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
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    5. Enduro Complex

    1 Review
    6 Photos
    8 Saves
    Pitkin, Louisiana

    The Enduro camp has vaulted restrooms. There are no trash receptacles so please bring out what you bring in. There is no water available at this site so be sure to bring plenty of your own.

    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Trash
    • Toilets
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      6. Cane Camp

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      10 Saves
      Gorum, Louisiana

      Overview

      This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Equestrian
      • Trash
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        7. Rustic Sky Horse Camp

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        1 Save
        Elmer, Louisiana

        Rustic Sky Horse Camp is the perfect getaway for camping, horseback riding, hiking, fellowship and family entertainment.

        Amenities include: a genuine old west saloon, a cooking / eating pavilion, public rest rooms, showers, stalls, horse wash bays, round-pens, turn-outs, obstacles, cabins, rooms and pool, washer/dryers, muck forks, muck wagons & water hoses to stalls.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • RVs
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          8. Boles Field Campground — National Forests And Grasslands In Texas

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          Hemphill, Texas

          Overview

          Boles Field is located in the northern portion of Sabine National Forest in eastern Texas, near the border of Louisiana. The area centers around a cemetery for fox hounds established at the turn of the century, and some of the world's most well-known hunting dogs are buried here. Campsites: First come, first served; 20 campsites with electric and water.__ Camping Fee: $6; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site

          Recreation

          With the Toledo Bend Reservoir just six miles miles away, Boles Field offers an opportunity to visit one of the nation's most regarded freshwater fishing sites. The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas provide excellent opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. East Texas lies in the path of warblers, vireos and other species of neotropical migrants, and birders look forward to the spring migration.

          Facilities

          With the Toledo Bend Reservoir just six miles miles away, Boles Field offers an opportunity to visit one of the nation's most regarded freshwater fishing sites. The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas provide excellent opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. East Texas lies in the path of warblers, vireos and other species of neotropical migrants, and birders look forward to the spring migration.

          Natural Features

          The campground sits in a pine and hardwood forest near the Toledo Bend Reservoirs, two large east Texas lakes. Wildlife is abundant, and the area is a hot spot for migratory birds.

          Nearby Attractions

          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • RVs
          • Tents
          • Equestrian
          • Standard (Tent/RV)

          $6 / night

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        Recent Equestrian Reviews in Gorum

        15 Reviews of 8 Gorum Campgrounds


        • Oli
          Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
          Oct. 18, 2024

          Lotus Camp

          Nice

          This camp is a short distance from the highway,  Solar There are some nice flat new sites that have been installed and it looks like more new ones are coming.

        • Conrad V.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
          May. 13, 2023

          Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

          Can't beat free

          The Hunter Camp is situated just off range road. You're surrounded by wilderness. The only amenities are a vault toilet. Fort Polk is close enough for supplies, check your gate schedules. Marines were utilizing the ranges in the area, and a couple officers came though the hunter camp just exploring.

          Theres a hiking trail near by, stating no motorized vehicles, but you can mountain bike, hike and ride horses. No fishing near by unless you drive to the blue hole complex further down range road.

          Apparently they're allowing logging around the camp, so do a check before you go set up.

        • F
          Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
          May. 7, 2022

          Oak Camp Complex

          Big rig friendly

          This sure is not far at all from Corral camp which cost $10 a night. This one is free though and is only about a 2 min drive. No hook ups and we got our 43 ft 5th wheel in just fine. There are atvs out here they didn’t bother us.

        • NThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
          Jan. 1, 2022

          Lotus Camp

          Family Fun

          Status: open 

          Fee: $10.00 per night $ 5.00 Sandstone Trail Day Use

          This camp is for the purpose of OTV riding but regular camping is allowed. Drinking water, flush toilet, picnic table, fire ring, trash. This camp is a short distance from the highway, There are some nice flat new sites that have been installed and it looks like more new ones are coming. This really is a great place for the family and all the family fun.

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        • NThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Ahtus Melder Camp
          Jan. 1, 2022

          Ahtus Melder Camp

          Cowboy UP

          FREE 

          FCFS 

          Clairborne Trail $5.00 access fee 

          This campground is free and will accommodate RV's, tents, and trailers. No facilities, totally primitive. This is a really great spot and plenty of room for all.  Great open green space for grazing.  No reason to park next to your neighbor.  Site is well maintained but if it has rained it could be very muddy. Very open and it has nice mature trees. 

          Pack it in, Pack it out

           LNT 

          Travel safe

        • NThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
          Dec. 22, 2021

          Oak Camp Complex

          Peace in the Woods

          Pack it in, Pack it out

          FCFS

          Fees:  $5.00 per night

          Limit:  14 days

          Horse and general camping with no OHV camping.  NO WATER but there are pit toilets and there was one fire ring.  Beautiful pine and hardwoods with a lot of fairly flat area.  Beautiful shade and the area can handle small RV's and trailers.  The area is VERY busy during hunting season. We will return one day.

        • Sippi’s  S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
          Nov. 7, 2021

          Lotus Camp

          For primitive camping this is great

          Me and a few fellas went here fir a weekend trip tent camping it has water and a restroom but no shower or electricity. This was a GREAT weekend guys trip

        • HThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
          Oct. 30, 2020

          Oak Camp Complex

          Love this place

          Most of the campgrounds here are great. We passed by Coyote Camp and there were a few hunters. This campsite is more primitive, but does offer man-made fire rings and vault toilets. There was a small amount of litter present, but not as bad as other places we’ve been. The roads are very easy to traverse.

          We hiked along a few trails that were open (many have been closed due to covid maybe) and it was really fun, mostly flat hikes. Night time will bring about the coyotes and all their lovely howls, so be prepared for some noises come dark. Overall, if you want a peaceful place to relax with serene surroundings, definitely come here.

        • Danny H.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
          Jun. 5, 2019

          Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

          Simple basic camping

          My wife and I camped here just before memorial day and had the entire campsite to ourselves. I imagine during hunting season this camp is quite busy, however we found it very peaceful in the off months. But hey, it’s free camping. Because of its location so deep in the woods mosquitoes, horseflies, and yellow flies were in abundance. Using a therma cell was perfect at keeping them at bay. There is a composting toilet in the middle of the campground that was very clean as it has had very little use.

        • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Ahtus Melder Camp
          Aug. 31, 2018

          Ahtus Melder Camp

          Place to crash

          There is not much to this campground. Located inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Evangeline District. As soon as you enter the area, there is a small loopped grassy area with lots of trees. Nothing else to indicate a campground (other than the sign). If you follow the road/concrete path, you may lose a tire or axil bc the road is in BAD condition. Staying here gives you access to the forrest and multiuse trails.

        • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
          Jul. 30, 2018

          Lotus Camp

          Tree roots and trails

          Isnide the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District Lotus campground offers water, flush toilets and easy access to the Sandstone Trail. Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table and lots of tree roots. This campground is designated for off road vehicle campers as opposed to horse campers. A bit scary when it started raining and we were under those big beautiful trees, but we made it through. Again, the campgrounds in this area are so well marked and easy to find. There is a $3 per night fee to camp here and a $5 trail use fee.

        • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
          Jul. 30, 2018

          Oak Camp Complex

          Horses, yes please!

          Oak campground inside Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District is a secluded little spot to camp if you have been riding your horse on the trails. (Or not bc we stayed here with no horse). This was the first campground where there was actually other people here. There is no water, vault toilets and lots of trees and space to play. Just down the road, trees are being harvested but that did not interfere with our stay. This campground does not accommodate off road vehicles (they could spook the horses I guess) but there are many more campgrounds throughout the forest connected to the trails that do. The grounds are really well kept.

        • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District
          Jun. 18, 2018

          Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District

          Pack it in, pack it out, and free

          Inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Calcasieu District, Vernon Unit. 2 loops of dispersed camping, grounds not well kept, vault toilet. There is no water and signs say pack in and pack out but there was a trash bin. Very basic place to pitch a tent and explore the area around.

        • Paula W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Enduro Complex
          Jun. 18, 2018

          Enduro Complex

          Trails and Ticks...

          Campground: Inside the Kisatchie Natinal Forest, Calcasieu Ranger District, Vernon Unit. This is dispersed camping with a pavilion and vault toilets available. No water, must pack it in.

          Trails: there are miles and miles of trails attached to this campground. OHV, horse or hiking. Beautiful area, just don't forget sunscreen, water, bug and tick repellant. The trails are very well marked.


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        Guide to Gorum

        Horse camping in Louisiana offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-maintained facilities, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts looking to explore the great outdoors with their horses.

        Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

        • At Oak Camp Complex, you can enjoy peaceful trails surrounded by beautiful pine and hardwood forests, ideal for both horse riding and hiking.
        • Cane Camp provides access to the Carolina Dorman trail, making it a great spot for horseback riding and exploring the natural beauty of Kisatchie National Forest.
        • The Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District features nearby trails suitable for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding, ensuring a variety of outdoor activities.

        Tips for equestrian camping near Gorum, Louisiana

        • When visiting Lotus Camp, remember to pack in your water, as there are no hookups available, but the site is well-suited for horse camping.
        • At Ahtus Melder Camp, be prepared for primitive camping conditions, which can enhance your outdoor experience with plenty of space for grazing.
        • The Rustic Sky Horse Camp offers electric hookups and drinking water, making it a comfortable choice for those who want a bit more convenience while camping with horses.

        Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

        • Enduro Complex features miles of well-marked trails for horseback riding, ensuring a great adventure for equestrian campers.
        • The Cane Camp includes vault toilets and designated sites, making it a practical choice for horse camping while enjoying the surrounding nature.
        • At Hunters Camp - Calcasieu Ranger District, you’ll find a serene environment with basic amenities, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the wilderness with their horses.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Gorum, LA?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Gorum, LA is Lotus Camp with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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