Best Equestrian Camping near Blowing Rock, NC

Looking for the best campgrounds near Blowing Rock, NC? Blowing Rock is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your North Carolina camping adventure.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Blowing Rock, North Carolina (15)

    1. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    46 Reviews
    Blowing Rock, NC
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 963-5911

    $30 / night

    "We’ve always been in the RV section in our camper van so I can’t comment on the tent section other than to say it’s well away from the RVs and looks quite nice."

    "This campground is minutes from Blowing Rock NC, which makes it super popular. There are restaurants and grocery stores nearby."

    2. Stone Mountain State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Roaring Gap, NC
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 957-8185

    $23 / night

    "But, ya know North Carolina summers."

    "The site also had a huge area for the picnic table and the fire ring is far away from your camper. There was a huge grassy area behind our site with a creek, lots of space for our dog."

    3. South Mountains State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Casar, NC
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 433-4772

    $12 - $28 / night

    "I took my horses and grandson to camp in the equestrian campsite. The bathrooms are very clean with AC. There a beautiful creek you can ride your horses in or just play if you want."

    "The family campground is a short distance further inside the park on the left side(approx 2 miles) marked by a small brown sign...and is situated at 1400 ft elevation. "

    4. Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    25 Reviews
    Montreat, NC
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 675-5616

    $28 - $56 / night

    "They'll deliver firewood ($5) to your site by golf cart, they even will collect your site fees as they drive around."

    "This is a wonderful spot to be to explore the surrounding areas:

    • The famous Mount Mitchell trail, starts a short walking distance from the campground."

    5. Springmaid Mountain Cabins and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Spruce Pine, NC
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 765-2353

    6. Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

    6 Reviews
    Whitetop, VA
    36 miles
    +1 (276) 579-7092

    "This equestrian campground in a beautiful state forest allows for other campers to make reservations no more than 30 days in advance; priority is for campers with horses."

    "We camped at an equestrian campgrounds, chestnut ridge perhaps? Saw a Family of black bear about a mile from camp then a bobcat in camp later that day!"

    7. Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway

    3 Reviews
    Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 348-3487

    "Near a creek as well. Just follow the basin creek trail for about a mile and then cross bridge."

    "This camp ground is very small and on the side of a very quiet road next to beautiful fields with breath taking views it has no paved roads so bring a truck or suv sedans will get stuck easily there is"

    8. Sandy Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Traphill, NC
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 957-8525

    "The grounds are adjacent to the Stone Mountain State Park. Very fun long weekend at a family friendly campground. Would definitely camp here again!"

    "Stayed there for a weekend, great location close to Stone Mtn park. Hiked from there into the state park. Very clean kept campground and nice owner"

    9. Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables

    2 Reviews
    Bristol, TN
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 391-0118

    $15 - $45 / night

    "This is a small quite camp ground with horse stables. Husband and wife working there were very nice."

    "Cabins, RV spots mostly level, paddocks for horses. Lots of exploration in the woods potential."

    10. Maple Camp Bald

    3 Reviews
    Pisgah National Forest, NC
    40 miles
    Website

    "It’s a 6 mile hike up Maple Camp Ridge on trail 191 (Buncombe Horse Range) starting from a small parking lot close to Carolina Hemlocks Campground."

    "A little below where we set up camp, we found a natural spring for water and theres a decent amount of firewood around. We parked at the top of Mt."

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Guide to Blowing Rock

North Carolina offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with numerous campgrounds that cater specifically to equestrian needs and adventures.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

Equestrian campers enjoy these nearby activities

  • At South Mountains State Park Campground, horse campers can explore a variety of trails that wind through the park, providing scenic views and opportunities for adventure.
  • Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway is surrounded by excellent hiking trails, making it an ideal base camp for day hikes with your horse.
  • Maple Camp Bald offers access to the Buncombe Horse Range trail, allowing for a moderate hike with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused features

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Blowing Rock, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Blowing Rock, NC is Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway with a 4.7-star rating from 46 reviews.

What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Blowing Rock, NC?

TheDyrt.com has all 15 equestrian camping locations near Blowing Rock, NC, with real photos and reviews from campers.