Best Equestrian Camping near Clemmons, NC

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Clemmons, NC (12)

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    1. Tanglewood Park

    11 Reviews
    8 Photos
    69 Saves
    Clemmons, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $35 / night

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    2. Stone Mountain State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    306 Photos
    284 Saves
    Roaring Gap, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $23 / night

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    4. Arrowhead Campground

    15 Reviews
    28 Photos
    172 Saves
    Badin, North Carolina

    Overview

    Arrowhead Campground lies in the Badin Lake Recreation Area, a hub for outdoor activities in central North Carolina's Uwharrie National Forest. The variety of sites in the campground offer a comfortable stay for both RV and tent campers. The facility is open year-round and provides easy access to hiking, off-road vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and boating.

    Recreation

    Badin Lake Recreation Area offers many ways for campers to enjoy the lake. Popular activities include picnicking on the shore or swimming, boating or fishing on the water. About 40 miles of non-motorized trails are available for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking, as well as 17 miles of motorized trails for off-road vehicle riding. The surrounding land offers both big and small game hunting.

    Natural Features

    The campground lies in a dense forest of pine, oak and hickory near the shore of 5,000-acre Badin Lake. Winter temperatures range from the low 30s to upper 50s, while summer brings temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s and high humidity. The weather is pleasant in spring and fall, with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

    Nearby Attractions

    A theme park with a petting zoo, nature center and mini golf course lies just under an hour away and makes a fun day trip for families.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $27 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Creek Family Campground
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    6. Uwharrie Hunt Camp

    6 Reviews
    18 Photos
    51 Saves
    Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina

    Uwharrie Hunt Camp has eight sites for tent camping. Each site has a table, grill, lantern posts, and tent pad. Two vault toilets are provided in the campground. There are also 2 drinking water spigots available. Opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, hunting, OHV trail use and picnicking are available within a short drive. Country stores are located in the nearby communities of Uwharrie and Eldorado.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp
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    7. Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    45 Saves
    Badin, North Carolina

    Overview

    Badin Lake Group Camp offers a fun, relaxing place for clubs, families and other groups to rest and play in the Uwharrie National Forest of central North Carolina. The recreation area is a hub for outdoor activities such as hiking, off-road vehicle riding, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and boating. The group campground is open year-round and can accommodate groups of up to 50 people per site.

    Recreation

    Groups have easy access to many recreational opportunities at Badin Lake Recreation Area. The lake shore is the perfect place to watch the sunset or enjoy an afternoon picnic. The lake has plenty of calm water for swimming, boating or fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. King's Mountain Point, just 1 mile from the group camp, has four accessible fishing piers, miles of shoreline and a nice swimming area. A boat ramp is located 2 miles from the campground. Back on land, about 40 miles of non-motorized trails are available for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking, as well as 17 miles of motorized trails for off-road vehicle riding. The surrounding land offers both big and small game hunting.

    Facilities

    Groups have easy access to many recreational opportunities at Badin Lake Recreation Area. The lake shore is the perfect place to watch the sunset or enjoy an afternoon picnic. The lake has plenty of calm water for swimming, boating or fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. King's Mountain Point, just 1 mile from the group camp, has four accessible fishing piers, miles of shoreline and a nice swimming area. A boat ramp is located 2 miles from the campground. Back on land, about 40 miles of non-motorized trails are available for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking, as well as 17 miles of motorized trails for off-road vehicle riding. The surrounding land offers both big and small game hunting.

    Natural Features

    The campground lies in a dense forest of pines and hardwoods near the shore of 5,000-acre Badin Lake. Winter temperatures range from the low 30s to upper 50s, while summer brings temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s and high humidity. The weather is pleasant in spring and fall, with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

    Nearby Attractions

    A theme park with a petting zoo, nature center and mini golf course lies just under an hour away and makes a fun day trip for families.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Canebrake Horse Camp
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    8. Canebrake Horse Camp

    3 Reviews
    20 Photos
    6 Saves
    Badin, North Carolina

    Overview

    Canebrake Horse Camp lies in the Badin Lake Recreation Area, a hub for outdoor activities in central North Carolina's Uwharrie National Forest. The facility is a scenic and restful overnight spot with both single and double campsites. Canebrake Horse Camp is specifically designed for campers traveling with horses and offers numerous amenities for equestrian camping. If your visit to the Uwharrie National Forest includes camping without horses, please consider one of our other campgrounds: Arrowhead Campground, Badin Lake Campground or Badin Lake Group Camp. Campers will delight in nearly 40 miles of forested horseback riding trails, as well as hiking, mountain biking, off-road vehicle riding, swimming, fishing and boating opportunities in the area. The campground is open year-round.

    Recreation

    The equestrian trail system is extensive, with miles of forested paths wandering through forests, over hills and across streams. The trails can be accessed from Canebrake using the Home Trail, which skirts the campground. Trails range from easy to difficult, accommodating riders of every level. The recreation area also offers many ways to enjoy the lake. Campers can spend the afternoon swimming, boating or fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish on the water. Back on land, off-road vehicle enthusiasts have access to 17 miles of trails, and hunters and hikers can explore the surrounding national forest.

    Natural Features

    Canebrake lies in a quiet forest of pine, oak and hickory near the shore of 5,000-acre Badin Lake. Winter temperatures range from the low 30s to upper 50s, while summer brings temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s and high humidity. Weather is pleasant in spring and fall, with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

    Nearby Attractions

    A theme park with a petting zoo, nature center and mini golf course lies just under an hour away and makes a fun day trip for families.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $27 / night

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      10. Badin Horse Camp

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina

      This is a primitive camping area where people camp in self contained RV/Horse Trailers. It is located in an open field with tie outs for the horses. No amenities available. Campers must take their trash with them or take it to the trash dumpster in Canebrake Horse Camp.

      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Trash
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    Recent Equestrian Reviews in Clemmons

    142 Reviews of 12 Clemmons Campgrounds


    • Mambo M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Campground
      Nov. 12, 2024

      Arrowhead Campground

      One of my faves!

      Happy to report that there is a new host here as the one that was working in 2021 was AWFUL. Great sites but hardly any are level so be prepared to manage that. Nice fire pits and grills - love having both. Great bathhouse with hot showers. Terrific paved trail that is awesome for walking, biking, strollers, wheelchairs. Plenty of hammock trees! Zero noise except from other campers/vehicles and the occasional aircraft passing over. Cell signal is pretty spotty but passable. Would need a booster or satellite internet in order to work or attend school, though. Nearby El Dorado Outpost has everything you might need (gas, ice, hot food, small groceries, outdoor supplies, GREAT biscuits!!, etc) and locals sell firewood bundles for $4-5/each. 10-15 min drive into Troy where there are restaurants, gas stations, small regular grocery stores. Really nice new playground and skate park in Troy, too. Tons of hiking, offroading/overlanding, mountain biking, horseback riding nearby.

    • Jerry O.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Campground
      Oct. 26, 2024

      Arrowhead Campground

      Great getaway

      This is a great little place to get away from it all. The sites have electric but you will need in-house water and septic. There is a dump station along with a potable water source at the entrance to the campground.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Morrow Mountain State Park Campground
      Oct. 8, 2024

      Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

      Great

      My wife and I stayed here with our 2 daughters. The campsite was spacious, flat and shaded. There was plenty to do for the kids for the weekend. The bath house was very nice and clean. The camp host drove his golf cart around selling firewood. Will definitely return

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Canebrake Horse Camp
      Aug. 30, 2024

      Canebrake Horse Camp

      Love it!

      I was there alone and had the whole campsite to myself. The camp host was so kind. He always made sure me, my horses and my grandson were comfortable and safe!

    • Kevin A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Jul. 1, 2024

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      One of our favorite state parks

      We’ve camped at Stone Mountain multiple times over the years. We tent-camped when my boys were small. Most recently in our RV (3-4 times in the past three years). It is a great park. The hiking is excellent. The campsites are large and spacious. The park is well-kept. Make sure you hike to the top. The views are great, and you can spend time at the Homestead farm in the valley below.

      We camped here this past weekend and enjoyed it once again. We were at site 56. It is an excellent site on the stream, with no site immediately next to you, so there is lots of privacy. The firepit, picnic table, water, and electricity are all great. We had limited cell service for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. We could send and receive text messages, but coverage was very spotty.

      We will be back again in the Fall.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Campground
      May. 25, 2024

      Arrowhead Campground

      Small and peaceful under the trees!

      We spent 2 nights here with our Storyteller Mode LT RV nestled in the Uwharrie National Forest. The campsites do not offer a view of the water of Badin Lake, but it is nearby with a drive or hike.  Many sites are available with electric hook-up, and drinking water is available at nearby locations.  Many of the sites are not very level so choose carefully.  The campground is very quiet and clean.  The drive-in offers beautiful rolling countryside with low foothills.   Nearby we took advantage of an off-road driver training course with OEX, Overland Experts.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Tanglewood Park
      Nov. 3, 2023

      Tanglewood Park

      Excellent for the price

      Arrived late. Camp host was outside waiting for our arrival. Escorted to the camp site. zFHU and level. Nice roomy campground. Warm clean shower house. Nearly tame deer all over the place.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Creek Family Campground
      Nov. 1, 2023

      Sandy Creek Family Campground

      Nice campground But……

      Nice campground. Had a nice site on a little creek. Owner was nice. However, the shower house was the worst of any campground I have ever seen. Dirty, plumbing was a mess. Not sure if I was better off going in than when I came out.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Sep. 24, 2023

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      Great clean campground

      First time visiting and camping, really enjoyed how clean and quiet the campground was. Campsite itself was perfect, close to hiking and easily accessible. Definitely will return!

    • b
      Camper-submitted photo from Tanglewood Park
      Jul. 17, 2023

      Tanglewood Park

      Tanglewood Campground

      Nice quiet campground in a large park. Deer roam theoughout the park and campground. Clean bath/shower. Easy check in with multiple host on site. All sites paved.

    • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Jul. 4, 2023

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      Lovely campground and trails

      Awesome place! Campgrounds were nice and spaced out, well maintained...we were right by a small stream that you could hear...stone loop mountain trail is incredible! Long and strenuous but all ages were hiking it...homestead was so neat to walk around at the base of the mountain. Only negative is there showers. Very frustrating....you have to push the shower head to get water...great way to conserve but it gave you no time to enjoy the water. Made it hard to shower and it came out blasting all over the place....only complaint :)

    • Mitch + Kristi N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Apr. 13, 2023

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      fantastic hiking

      the campground is very well maintained with lots of space between sites. shower / bathrooms are clean. we were in the electric loop. some of the non electric sites are not large enough for even a small pop up. the hiking here is some of our favorites in NC. mountains, waterfalls, old homesteads, there’s something for everyone.

    • Chris E.
      Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Campground
      Mar. 19, 2023

      Arrowhead Campground

      Ready for bedtime?

      Camp here if you want to be tucked in by a forest ranger at 10pm for talking at a normal volume. Not friendly to anyone who doesn’t have crotch goblins. Also, all of the campsites are literally on top of eachother.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Dec. 8, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      Beautiful campground

      I loved staying at this campground. My campsite had a lake view and was high enough to see over the tents that would be in front of me by the lake. Clean bathrooms, and friendly staff. A lot was going on that weekend so it was quite noisy across the lake. (Weddings, festivals, Highland Games) i can’t wait to go back.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Nov. 28, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      Stone Mountain State Park = Awesome

      I stayed here for three nights in early November, 2022. The camp sites are mostly level, well maintained and have tent pads, tables and fire rings. I chose a site that had water and electric hook-ups. The bathrooms were heated, clean and the men’ bathroom had two showers.

    • Johnny T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Sep. 25, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      Fantastic State Park

      Definitely visit the falls, it has a lot of stairs, but it is quite close/short walk, and very worth it! Also, the longer trails have amazing views, including the flora, the distant landscapes, and (chiefly) the spectacular rock formations. 

      Also good facilities in general. Am going back soon with a group, to explore even more of this park. Another good thing is how easy it is to access from the Triad or Charlotte, and even from Raleigh it isn't that bad of driving time. An extra bonus is all of the wineries nearby!

    • Tommy S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Sep. 17, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      Nice campground

      Cute little campground. Tent only or RV sites. Upper part of loop A is nice and woodsy. We stayed at site 15, up against a wooded hillside. We had some noisy neighbors but not too bad. Bathhouse was great. Sink for dishes there and a spigot nearby the site. Can buy ice and firewood at the office.

      I took a hike up the hill behind this campsite and saw several deer.

      You should look at Stone Mountain falls while you’re there. It’s only a 15/20 min hike from parking lot. There are A LOT of stairs to get to the bottom of the falls, but it is very worth it!

    • Mitch + Kristi N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Sep. 7, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      fantastic hiking

      nothing special about the campground, facilities were well maintained. this state park is amazing. honestly one of my favorite places we’ve visited. the hiking is awesome. views are incredible. so glad we took this side trip from BRP. we will definitely be back!

    • Carol J.
      Camper-submitted photo from Stone Mountain State Park Campground
      Aug. 29, 2022

      Stone Mountain State Park Campground

      Well maintained

      We enjoyed our stay at Stone Mountain, especially the hiking and camping.  We stayed on a weekend, and the campground was quiet.  The B loop is nice, with most the sites having ample spacing but not very private.  Great area for hiking and waterfalls.  Restrooms were modern and clean.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Tanglewood Park
      Jun. 24, 2022

      Tanglewood Park

      Excellent County Park with Plenty to Do

      This is our local park so we're a bit spoiled. It was perfect for our first outing in our new 34' travel trailer. Plenty of shade in the campground which unfortunately makes backing a challenge in some sides dodging the trees. The park has great mountain biking, walking/hiking trails, horseback riding, gold, swimming, playgrounds and a great dog park. It's the place we go on the weekend as locals and a great place to visit for campers. Hosts were extremely friendly and do a fantastic job keeping the sides clean and cleared of even the smallest twigs and branches from the tree.



    Guide to Clemmons

    Horse camping in North Carolina offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities for equestrian enthusiasts. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse lovers, you can enjoy the great outdoors while ensuring your equine companions are well taken care of.

    Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

    • At Canebrake Horse Camp, you'll find spacious sites equipped with tie posts and tack tables, perfect for accommodating your horses.
    • Morrow Mountain State Park Campground features well-maintained equestrian trails, allowing for enjoyable rides through beautiful landscapes.
    • Uwharrie Hunt Camp offers electric hookups and picnic tables, making it a comfortable stop for both you and your horse.

    Equestrian campgrounds include diverse activities

    • At Stone Mountain State Park Campground, you can explore extensive hiking and horseback riding trails that cater to all skill levels.
    • Sandy Creek Family Campground is conveniently located near Stone Mountain, providing easy access to trails and outdoor activities for the whole family.
    • Badin Horse Camp features a variety of trails for horseback riding, ensuring a fun-filled experience for equestrians.

    Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites

    • Tanglewood Park offers roomy campsites with easy access for horse trailers, making it a great choice for horse camping.
    • Arrowhead Campground provides electric hookups and ample space for horse trailers, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horses.
    • Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp is ideal for larger groups, with facilities that accommodate horses and plenty of room for outdoor activities.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Clemmons, NC?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Clemmons, NC is Tanglewood Park with a 4.5-star rating from 11 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Clemmons, NC?

      TheDyrt.com has all 12 equestrian camping locations near Clemmons, NC, with real photos and reviews from campers.