Dogs can run off-leash across open field areas at Bent River Equestrian, a working horse farm near campgrounds around Penrose that accepts tent campers and RVs up to 40 feet. The forested, river-adjacent property sits in Penrose, North Carolina, and gives campers fire pits, firewood, a cold outdoor shower, and a port-a-potty. Cell service is available. Crowds stayed manageable even over Labor Day weekend, with multiple groups reporting a sense of privacy. Dogs share the grounds with horses and barn cats, so leashing may be required in certain areas. Reservations are available, and rates run $30 to $900 per night depending on the setup.
Description
Bent River Equestrian is a small horse farm at the foot of the Pisgah National Forest and *less than *4 miles from DuPont State Recreational Forest.
The farm is in a small neighborhood, so appropriate for families, couples, and small groups to use as a base camp for their adventures. We are only a few miles Oskar Blues, The Hub, and Ecusta Brewing! Additionally, Brevard has many restaurants and a bit of night life, with bands playing at 185 King St. regularly. Sunsets in the Fall and Spring are amazing on the farm, but we normally recommend you spend afternoons in the shade of the woods or river.
There are two Farm Hands/Backpacking Guides who live on site in their own tiny homes, and my small home is on site. Campers have an unobstructed view of Looking Glass Rock, Mt. Pisgah, and you can see up to The Devil's Courthouse.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBent River Equestrian is located in North Carolina near Penrose
Coordinates
35.25713545 N
82.64902175 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/4/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
