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Best Equestrian Camping near Holly Beach, LA

37 Reviews

Sea Rim State Park Campground, located near Sabine Pass, Texas, permits pets but does not have dedicated horse corrals or equestrian facilities. The campground offers year-round access with accommodations for tents, RVs, and cabins. Visitors can enter the park via boat, vehicle, or on foot. While horses are not specifically mentioned in the amenities, the park does provide electric hookups, picnic tables, and toilets. The campground's proximity to both marsh and beach environments creates diverse outdoor experiences, though these natural features contribute to challenging conditions for all campers.

The park features multiple camping options including beach primitive camping and sites with electric and water hookups. Mosquitoes present a significant challenge at Sea Rim, especially at dusk, with numerous reviews emphasizing their prevalence regardless of season. Campers should prepare with effective insect repellent. The beach allows direct vehicle access for camping, offering expansive views and privacy, though visitors should be aware of tide patterns that can affect campsite placement. The park offers kayaking opportunities in both marsh and ocean environments when conditions permit. Wildlife sightings include alligators in the marsh areas and wild hogs near camping areas. Gates lock at 10 PM with no entry or exit until morning.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Holly Beach, Louisiana (2)

    1. Sea Rim State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    Sabine Pass, TX
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (409) 971-2559

    $10 - $120 / night

    "We managed to kill most of the ones that followed us inside and then we watched as our tent was covered from the outside in a thin layer of them."

    "Or stay in the small, open campground with picnic tables, fire rings, water and electric hook up and a nearby comfort station."

    2. Claiborne West Park

    1 Review
    Vidor, TX
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (409) 745-2255

    $3 / night

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Holly Beach, LA

37 Reviews of 2 Holly Beach Campgrounds

  • R
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Primitive beach camping

    The first time we went to the beach (just visited, no camping) we were able to kayak into the ocean and fish. The second time the waves were way too intense. We still enjoyed our time overall though. We got there early and picked a spot. The park ranger told us that wherever the tide was at 11am, that is where it would be at 1am. We placed our tent accordingly. There was a weird swarm of gnats that showed up both times we were there. Just gnats though.

    We walked along the beach and watched the beautiful sunset. We sat in our chairs as it got dark and just took it all in. Big. Mistake. I felt tingling on my legs and stated that the gnats were back. I turned on my phone light to see how many there were and to my horror my legs were covered in... mosquitos. I'm not exaggerating. My legs were absolutely covered. This of course led to a freak out session in which we frantically tried to put everything away and get into the tent. I dove into the tent and zipped it closed, only to discover they were still on my legs. I slapped and slapped and by the end my legs were covered in mosquito bodies and blood. We managed to kill most of the ones that followed us inside and then we watched as our tent was covered from the outside in a thin layer of them. It was at this point that I realized I needed to pee but we just tried to go to sleep. (The next day we realized that I had 150+ mosquito bites...)

    Fast forward to about 1am. Boyfriend wakes up because the rain flap has come unstaked and is flapping in the wind. He tells me he will get it so I roll over to go back to sleep. He steps outside of the tent (the mosquitos are long gone) and firmly tells me to get up... now. Annoyed by this, I ask why. The panic in his voice as he urges me to get up, right now, is enough to urge me to get up and see what is going on. I step outside and see the waves gently hitting our tent. Our kayaks are one wave away from being carried away, the back tires of my truck are in a thin layer of water, our grill is submerged and the bathroom tent is flooded. We work together and get everything moved a safe distance away. Remember that park ranger and her advice? Yeah, don't listen to them. Put your tent and gear as far back as you can.

    Even with all of this we still mostly like this campground. You just need to be aware of the tide and the mosquito swarm that will come right at dark. Be in your tent before then and you will be fine. We enjoyed fishing and crabbing and just relaxing. It is cool that you can go from marsh to ocean in 5 minutes all within the same park. There are definitely better beaches out there though.

  • J
    Dec. 7, 2022

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    The Mosquito Coast

    The Mosquito Coast Dec 2022•  We had RV campground reservations for 3 nights but left after one because of the mosquitoes. I had read reviews and came prepared with Thermacell repellent and DEET spray but were overwhelmed by the mosquitoes. My Labrador had mosquitoes swarming him. The campground and park is surrounded by a marsh. The mosquitoes are not bad on the beach where there is a breeze. The park rangers are very nice and the campground itself is nice with spacious flat spots with electric and water hook ups. A dump station is available. Verizon coverage is poor. About half the RV spots were used however I only saw one other camper outside of their RV while we were there. I guess everyone else stayed inside their RV because of the mosquitoes. If you are a first time beach camper to the Texas Gulf Coast, try boondocking on the beach here or further down the Bolivar Peninsula near Crystal Beach. You need to be away from the marsh where the breeze keeps the mosquitoes away.

  • Lisa S.
    Mar. 28, 2021

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Miles of Beach Camping

    Or stay in the small, open campground with picnic tables, fire rings, water and electric hook up and a nearby comfort station. There’s an outside cold water shower and an elevated walkway crossing wetland to the beach.

    The birding is absolutely fantastic so come with binoculars. I saw great flocks of Avocets feeding at the waters edge along with Willets, and a variety of sandpipers and terns including Caspian. There’s a paved trail to hike through the wetlands. Bug spray is essential.

    Beach camping is available to any vehicle or camper. The upper beach sand is hard packed like a road and it goes for about three miles on the East side and about 10 on the West side.

    I can’t say enough about the staff who became dedicated to rescuing me after a major storm dumped three inches of rain in a couple of hours causing an inland pond to overflow cutting a channel through the beach to the Gulf. I was stranded about two miles out in my 2X4 camper van for two delightful days before they brought out the heavy equipment and towed me across the channel and back to the real world.

    Gas up in Port Arthur before driving down.

  • Vanessa L.
    Jul. 31, 2017

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Nice Little Park...but

    This is a nice little park, only 14 RV hookup sites and they allow camping in tents on the beach. The sites were very close to the boardwalk that takes you over the dunes and to the beach. The nature trail over the marsh was really cool, we saw lots of alligators and birds. The beach was ok, not the nicest I've ever seen but the kids loved it. Lots of shells and treasures to be found. And very few other people around. We would have really enjoyed our stay had it not been for the mosquitoes. We had read reviews before going and thought we knew what we were in for...but there was nothing to prepare us for these mosquitoes. We covered ourselves with deet, had a bug zapper, I even fogged the area with an essential oil blend for bugs. But nothing kept them away. And it wasn't just a few...they swarmed. At one point my husband had at least 30 on him (and he usually never gets bitten)...after using Off. They were even in the pop up. I have small children, and don't like them getting eaten. We decided to leave a day early because of the mosquitoes. You couldn't even sit outside in the evening and enjoy the ocean breeze. I am from the south and have grown up with mosquitoes my entire life and I have never seen anything like these.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2025

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Vampire mosquitos

    Listening to the ocean waves is relaxing enough. I can hang out here for a week. Is green and spacious. The beach is few hundred feet away. There’s power and water. The site is level. Is sooo nice. Once the sun goes down. An army of vampire mosquitos descend on you and your pets. We were enjoying being outside and we had to get into our trailer. Spent a while killing them. Good thing we had walked the dogs. In the trailer the vampire mosquitos would be sucking on you as you killed them. They would be on you all over. Once sunrise came. They were gone. Even with a breeze they came.

  • Allyse
    Mar. 5, 2021

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Dig sunsets?

    I cannot speak to the actual park because we chose to stay on the beach.

    Other than proximity to the lavatories, I cannot see why people would choose to stay in the reserved spots when you can wake up with a clear, secluded view of the ocean. We were one of two campers on the beach- and it’s HUGE. Lots of privacy, beautiful sunset. Do yourself a favor and wake up for the sunrise as well. Can’t beat it.

    If you’re looking for amenities, probably not the spot for you. If you’re looking for a secluded experience with nature, stop on by.

  • R
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Floating campground has potential but fell short for us!

    Do not do the floating campground. Yes it looks cool on Instagram and yes it is a unique experience, but for all the wrong reasons. We booked two nights on it and only stayed one. It was covered in bird poop and rusted so badly that when I accidentally cut my hand on it I went to get a tetanus shot. It is kind of difficult to get up on the platform and we ended up having to lay our bodies on what we referred to as the "poop deck". So by the end of the day you are covered in bird poop.

    Keep in mind you have to bring your own waste bucket. There is a nook to place it in so you aren't just doing your business in the middle of the platform for the world to see. Not that it matters, we saw one other boat while we were there (I see this as a positive). Definitelt bring your own toilet seat. The one they provide is gross.

    It is a decently long paddle to get there (especially when loaded down with gear). No problem if you are in good physical shape, but it is not for everyone. It stormed violently the one night we were there. Very cool but terrifying. The whole platform shook. We learned that the storm worked in our favor though because we didn't see many mosquitos (see my other review). We saw several alligators and caught some fish as well. This is a beautiful park with a wide array of wildlife.

  • Kelly G.
    Dec. 16, 2020

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Stay on the beach!

    The park was full, but I'm so glad it was! For $13 you can drive right out and stay on the beach. There was so much room, the sunset and sunrise were amazing. There were wild hogs in the evening... so avoid those. Sleeping with the sound of the ocean right outside your door is amazing! Bring a shovel to dig a hole for your fire... it was windy!

  • Kaylene H.
    Apr. 18, 2021

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Camping by the Beach

    Nice place with a short walk to the beach.

    Campground is nothing special, but we mostly hung out on the beach. We drove the RV out on the sand & had a campfire out there.(Didn’t sleep out there) Probably not allowed.

     Real bad mosquitoes at dusk!!!

Guide to Holly Beach

Horse camping in Louisiana offers a unique way to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities for horse lovers

  • At Sea Rim State Park Campground, campers can enjoy spacious sites with access to water hookups, making it convenient for those traveling with horses.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Claiborne West Park allows pets, including horses, providing a welcoming environment for equestrian camping.

Activities for horse camping enthusiasts

  • At Sea Rim State Park Campground, visitors can explore nearby trails and enjoy the scenic beauty of the marshlands, perfect for horseback riding adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Holly Beach, LA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Holly Beach, LA is Sea Rim State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 37 reviews.

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