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Best Equestrian Camping near Bay St. Louis, MS

43 Reviews

Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp in the De Soto National Forest provides primitive equestrian camping near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The free campground accommodates both tent camping and RV parking with spacious sites surrounded by pine forests. Toilet facilities are available, though there are no electrical hookups, water connections, or shower facilities. The sites include picnic tables and fire rings for camping comfort. Horse owners should watch their step due to horse droppings throughout the campground areas. The primitive nature of the facilities suits trail riders seeking a basic outdoor experience with their horses. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

The horse trails connect directly to the campground, allowing for convenient access to the forest's riding opportunities. The De Soto National Forest offers extensive trail networks suitable for day rides from the Big Foot camp area. Sites are not reservable, operating on a first-come, first-served basis, which allows flexibility for weekend trail riding trips. The campground's spacious layout accommodates horse trailers, though there are no dedicated corral facilities. Riders typically bring portable corrals or use high-line methods to secure their horses overnight. The forest setting provides natural beauty for trail rides, with moderate terrain suitable for most riding experience levels. The primitive camping experience attracts riders seeking a genuine outdoor experience with their horses, away from more developed facilities.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (6)

    1. Creekside Farm Co.

    5 Reviews
    Kiln, MS
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (228) 216-2534

    $20 / night

    "We had direct access to the creek. The bathroom, sink, grill, and shower were just a quick walk up the hill. Shower was cold water only but honestly so nice after a hot day."

    "The campsite was very spacious with easy access to the creek. 

    Alicia was a lovely host and we had a great time at the biscuit class in the morning, which included free snuggles with her pups."

    2. Clearwater RV Park

    1 Review
    Picayune, MS
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 749-8142

    "We had our two daughters with us which they loved going on a walk around the park and looking at the ducks. Just about everyone is friendly there."

    3. Flint Creek Waterpark

    16 Reviews
    Wiggins, MS
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 928-3051

    "Second time at Flint Creek in Wiggins Mississippi. Stayed during the middle of January of 2021 on site 29.

    The back of the site backs up to the lake, with plenty of beach to fish or hangout."

    "There’s a large lake which is good fishing (there’s a boat launch in the park and in the campground itself) beach swimming areas (one for day use and the other for the campers) there’s an updated water"

    4. New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

    15 Reviews
    Metairie, LA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (504) 286-8157

    $75 - $170 / night

    "This is a great park tucked away from everything yet only 15 minutes to bourbon street and 10 minutes to Frenchmen. Great place to stay on the water."

    "-2 roadways to enter/exit resort. A car can drive toward north but some potholes would not advise RV on road toward lake pontchaitrain."

    5. Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

    1 Review
    De Soto National Forest, MS
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (601) 965-1600

    "Campgrounds are beautiful with line forests surrounding the sites. Utilities are primitive but expected for a free campground. Watch where you step! Lots of horse poop."

    6. Land-O-Pines Family Campground

    5 Reviews
    Covington, LA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (985) 892-6023

    "Land-O-Pines is a nice private RV park near Folsom and Covington. We stayed two nights because my daughter was in a horse competition at a nearby horse farm. The sites are mostly shady."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Bay St. Louis, MS

43 Reviews of 6 Bay St. Louis Campgrounds

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 24, 2024

    Big Foot Horse Trail and Camp -USFS

    Primative but free

    Campgrounds are beautiful with line forests surrounding the sites. Utilities are primitive but expected for a free campground. Watch where you step! Lots of horse poop.

  • D
    Sep. 14, 2022

    Land-O-Pines Family Campground

    Pleasant campground

    Land-O-Pines is a nice private RV park near Folsom and Covington. We stayed two nights because my daughter was in a horse competition at a nearby horse farm. The sites are mostly shady. The streets and sites are gravel and can get a little muddy in spots after a rain. The park was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly. About half the sites are for permanent users. 

    Stayed in pull-through campsite C69 which was shady and level. It was a gravel site. There was enough parking for my 34 ft TT and truck. Neighbors are nearby by not on top of you. The site included: picnic table on gravel, no fire ring. Utilities: 20/50A electric near the middle. The 20A receptacle looked like it had some minor burn marks. Water next to power pole, good pressure. Sewer near power pole with 4 non screw-on fitting. 

    AT&T had 2 bars of LTE and Verizon full bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 30.8 Mbps down, 3.6 Mbps up. Verizon Speedtest: 4.5 Mbps down, 11.8 Mbps up. WiFi available, but did not use. Required a login. 

    Would stay here again. We camped at Land-O-Pines Family Campground in a Travel Trailer.

  • Johnnie S.
    Jan. 27, 2021

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Beautiful lake view

    Second time at Flint Creek in Wiggins Mississippi. Stayed during the middle of January of 2021 on site 29.

    The back of the site backs up to the lake, with plenty of beach to fish or hangout. This site would be perfect during the summer if you wanted to swim. The site had full hookups with 50amp connection. Plenty of space between sites. Also there are several shower/restrooms located throughout the Seneca Campground.

    Only thing negative about the site was that it was not level. I had to add an extra step to get in and out of my travel trailer.

    Will definitely go back.

  • R
    May. 3, 2021

    New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

    Only minutes from Bourbon

    So glad I decided to stay here. This is a great park tucked away from everything yet only 15 minutes to bourbon street and 10 minutes to Frenchmen. Great place to stay on the water.

  • Taylor C.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Creekside Farm Co.

    Great place!

    I was the only camper there but sites are pretty spread out regardless. We had direct access to the creek. The bathroom, sink, grill, and shower were just a quick walk up the hill. Shower was cold water only but honestly so nice after a hot day. They have tons of vegetation to look at, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and peacocks. There’s a small fishing pond too. You can follow the trail around the back of the pond and see the bunker and balcony. Will definitely be back! Only complaint is the ants were terrible! Idk where they kept coming from but definitely put up anything with food (even in tubs) up while not in use. Dogs are allowed but need to be on a lead. They have two dogs too, Mocha will come around to the campsites and creeks to say hi and want sticks to be thrown. Randy up there was super helpful too and good company. Everyone honestly was just so nice.

  • S
    May. 8, 2023

    New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

    NOLA on the water

    Nice & easy clean resort. They pick up your trash by noon, LP pickup/refill, shower hot, store, pool, hot tub, sitting areas with rockers, laundry, dog area and great restaurant/sport bar. Had excellent crab cake and bisque. -2 roadways to enter/exit resort. A car can drive toward north but some potholes would not advise RV on road toward lake pontchaitrain.

  • Nichole B.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Nice and Woodsy

    Flint Creek has a little of everything for everyone. There’s a large lake which is good fishing (there’s a boat launch in the park and in the campground itself) beach swimming areas (one for day use and the other for the campers) there’s an updated water park with slides and a lazy river. The water for this is pumped in from the lake so it’s not a fresh blue water like in a swimming pool! There’s a section of first come first served campsites and a section of reservation only sites. All the sites are blacktopped and are very nice. The bathhouses could use some attention though. The town of Wiggins has lots of restaurants and grocery stores very close by.

  • J K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Flint Creek Waterpark

    Tons of sites and something for everyone!

    Flint creek has TONS of sites with full hook ups in 30 and/or 50 amp and even a primitive (water only) tent sites. Different sections allow folks to feel like they are away from the crowds.  Price is absolutely reasonable and there is night security by staff and local law enforcement.

    The water park has a ton of slides and will keep kids young and old entertained sliding down the hill into the lake.

    Several swimming holes and boat ramps lets you enjoy the lake however you want.

  • Alex N.
    Apr. 4, 2023

    New Orleans RV Resort & Marina

    Interesting location, a hidden gem.

    The biggest drawbacks are the drive up and the ... Flight for life? Helicopter that keeps passing over. The amenities are top notch, the sites are great. The price is a premium, but it's legit. We wanted a presidential site for its private hot tub, but apparently the one available isn't free for our duration. We got one next to it and it shares the excellent Waterfront view. The communal pool and hot tub are great to relax in after our long drive in. Looking forward to exploring the city which is right down the road.

Guide to Bay St. Louis

Horse camping in Mississippi offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, perfect for those looking to explore the great outdoors with their horses.

Tips for equestrian camping near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Flint Creek Waterpark, enjoy a variety of water activities and spacious camping spots, perfect for a family getaway.
  • Clearwater RV Park offers a relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful pond, ideal for evening strolls with your horse.
  • New Orleans RV Resort & Marina is just a short drive from the vibrant city, allowing for easy exploration after a day of riding.

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