Best Equestrian Camping near Yazoo City, MS
Delta National Forest offers primitive camping with equestrian access near Yazoo City. Site 45/45A provides basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern poles with pit toilets nearby. The campground requires reservations through recreation.gov at $7.00 per night per site. Potable water is available from the Delta Work Forest Center. The forest features natural bayous and cypress trees that create a scenic backdrop for trail riding. The campground was recently bush-hogged and maintained, though sites can become muddy after rainfall.
Little Sunflower River campground provides an alternative horse-friendly option with boat-in and drive-in access. The area features two identifiable campsites, with only one clearly marked (80B). Toilet facilities and bear-proof garbage containers are available but maintenance appears inconsistent. The campground connects to forest service roads suitable for horseback riding throughout the Delta National Forest. Reservations are required for overnight stays, and campers should prepare for primitive conditions with limited amenities. The forest maintains strict regulations including no alcohol permitted within Delta National Forest boundaries, and proper food storage is essential due to wildlife including bears in the area.
