Best Equestrian Camping near Marksville, LA

Ahtus Melder Camp and Rustic Sky Horse Camp offer primitive and established camping options for equestrians near Marksville, Louisiana. Ahtus Melder Camp provides a free, first-come-first-served primitive camping area with ample space for horses, RVs, trailers, and tents. The camp features open green space for grazing with mature trees for shade. Rustic Sky Horse Camp offers more amenities including electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, showers, and toilets. The site is well-maintained but can become very muddy after rainfall. Both campgrounds accommodate horse trailers with adequate parking areas, though neither offers dedicated horse corrals. Campers must follow Leave No Trace principles at Ahtus Melder Camp.

Located in the Kisatchie National Forest Evangeline District, Ahtus Melder Camp provides access to the Claiborne Trail system for $5.00. The multiuse trails connect riders through the forest with varying terrain and scenic routes. Rustic Sky Horse Camp offers reservable sites with picnic tables and firewood available. The campground spacing at Ahtus Melder allows ample room between sites with no need to camp near other visitors. Tent campers, RV users, and cabin seekers can all find accommodations between these two equestrian-friendly campgrounds. The concrete path at Ahtus Melder is in poor condition, requiring careful navigation to prevent vehicle damage. Both locations welcome pets, making them suitable for visitors traveling with both horses and dogs.