Best Equestrian Camping near Colfax, NC
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Colfax, NC (11)
1. Tanglewood Park
Clemmons, North Carolina11 Reviews•8 Photos•69 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$35 / night
2. Arrowhead Campground
Badin, North Carolina16 Reviews•34 Photos•173 SavesOverview
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
3. Cane Creek Campground and RV Park
Snow Camp, North Carolina5 Reviews•12 Photos•44 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Cedarock Park
Graham, North Carolina4 Reviews•13 Photos•38 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$10 / night
5. Fairy Stone State Park Campground
Proctor Lake, Texas11 Reviews•111 Photos•125 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$30 / night
6. Uwharrie Hunt Camp
Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina6 Reviews•18 Photos•52 SavesUwharrie 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
7. Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp
Badin, North Carolina3 Reviews•9 Photos•45 SavesOverview
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
8. Canebrake Horse Camp
Badin, North Carolina3 Reviews•20 Photos•6 SavesOverview
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
9. Badin Horse Camp
Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina1 Review•3 SavesThis 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
10. Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail
Badin, North Carolina1 Review•3 Photos•40 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Colfax
61 Reviews of 11 Colfax Campgrounds
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Robert D.
Guide
Arrowhead Campground
Love this “Lake” !
Came through early November. This camp ground has everything you need. It is well kept. The bathhouse facilities are brand new and well kept. The area around the campground has multiple things to keep you busy. If you’re an outdoors person, this is a great place to be located.
Mambo M.GuideArrowhead 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.
- KKrista H.
Scout
Cane Creek Campground and RV Park
Great family campground!
Plenty of places to tent camp or RV camp! Places to fish things for kids to play on and of course places to shower after! One of my family’s favorite places to camp!
Jerry O.ScoutArrowhead 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.
- JJackie S.
Traveler
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!
- TTerry S.Traveler
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.
- DDaniel R.Traveler
Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail
Beautiful weekend out!
Had a good time camping and enjoyed the song of wind and birds.
Nina B.TravelerCane Creek Campground and RV Park
Experienced travel
The campground is very cramped and the owner is very unfriendly and was unwilling to work with me after I asked not to park my fifth wheel under a hickory tree that was rubbing the top of my recently recoated roof. She refused. Roughly 7weeks into my 13 week stay a large storm rolled through and a hickory nut busted the top of my ac unit on my roof and the nut broke the blades of my fan off. She refused to acknowledge the damage. I tried to compromise with taking the price of the service of the monthly payment. The owner refused then stated she was going to need the next month payment or she would have my fifth towed. She is very unreasonable and very rude
- KKelly H.Scout
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.
- bbrandonTraveler
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.
Chris E.ScoutArrowhead 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.
keith F.Guide
Fairy Stone State Park Campground
Our favorite
The park is so beautiful. The sites are a little rough but easy to level your rig. The park has great trails around it, they can be pretty challenging when it comes to elevation gain. The lake is wonderful. They were updating cabins when we were there last, they look great. The showers were clean and the bathroom was the same. The host was a nice gentleman. No Verizon service or WiFi. We go here to get away.
- MMatt B.Guide
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.
Lacey E.ScoutCane Creek Campground and RV Park
had a nice stay last fall
Nice area and nice facilities
- JJimmy L.Scout
Arrowhead Campground
Great camp sites
Great camp sites, easy to get to, lots of trails, shooting range and off road trails.
- John L.Scout
Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp
Biden Lake
While at Uwaharrie NF stayed at Biden Lake campground. Beautiful place with great views. Clean facilities close to sites.
- KKristenScout
Tanglewood Park
Beautiful location
Great location in town park. Full hookups and friendly hosts. Easy to get to and many services close by.
Nomad Nurse ZGuideTanglewood Park
Nice and new!
Great hosts, spacious spots, nearby dog park, loved staying here. The bath houses are a little dated but very clean. There is horse shoe, volleyball, soccer goals on the camp ground. I would stay here all the time if I could!
Misery C.TravelerArrowhead Campground
Great place to camp
Friendly camp host, clean and beautiful views.
Joe F.TravelerArrowhead Campground
Lake and a forest
If you want to get away this is a great place.Walking trails,trails for off road vehicles also.Fishing opportunities are abundant.The park can get full on weekends but through the week it's pretty empty.Bathrooms clean and sites are paved and fairly spacious.
- Mandy L.Traveler
Cane Creek Campground and RV Park
Nice woodsy spot!
Beautiful little park nestled into the woods! Our site (17) was on the opposite side of the real lake access and right across from the annual spots so we never really had too much privacy but most of the neighbors were very curteous and friendly. The 40s sites seem to be the best spots to get for a view or access to Lake activities. There are 3 parks which kiddo had a great time making friends at. The bathhouses were very clean-if a little spidery for me (eek!), and both in pretty convenient locations for everyone.
- SSummer C.Scout
Cedarock Park
You’re stuck inside the park at night!
The campsites are alright minus the hike but the downside is they lock the gate at night and no one else is there so if you have an emergency or just need to leave you can’t, you’re literally stuck.
- DDimitry A.Scout
Cane Creek Campground and RV Park
Beautiful, Great Camping!
Located close to nothing else, this campground was so peaceful at night. During the day, it’s beautiful. It’s got showers with hot water and accessible facilities. Great camping!
Jacqueline F.GuideFairy Stone State Park Campground
Not my favorite
It’s an amazing drive to this campground, but it definitely wasn’t my favorite. Most of the sites are not level and it felt very crowded. The bathrooms and showers were pretty gross and I don’t think they were cleaned the 3 days we were there. Our site was by the dump station which was in sitting black and grey water when we arrived. It had an awful smell. I contacted the camp host regarding the issue and he immediately fixed it. I was happy for that! We did enjoy some trails and bikes to the swimming area they offer. The camp store people were not very helpful. I gave these spot 3 stars simply because the campground host was so wonderful!
- TTara T.Scout
Cedarock Park
Great place for outdoor getaway
This park was great for my family. We hiked down with our stuff and set up at campsite 4. We were the only ones there for the weekend and there was ample space for setting up. We used the fire pit and the kids played in the creek. While staying at the park we went on hikes, fished, and played disc golf. It was a great time! The only downside is the road noise at night - it was very loud. Next time we will bring something to help quiet the noise.
Darrell W.TravelerArrowhead Campground
Great for a short trip
What a great campground. The bath house/restrooms are very nice and the campsite was very well shaded. The walk to the lake was not bad at all. We only stayed a couple of nights so we did not venture out much. Cool place to go
- DDave B.
RangerTanglewood Park
Beautiful Campground
Wide spaces with lots of room under big shade trees. This campground is a muni but is is very well maintained. It is convenient to the highway, clean bathrooms and next door to a 4 mile paved exercise path with mountain bike trails in the middle.
Guide to Colfax
Horse camping in North Carolina offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities, making it a perfect getaway for equestrian enthusiasts.
Equestrian campgrounds include ample amenities
- Canebrake Horse Camp features 28 sites with parking spurs for horse trailers, picnic tables, and electrical hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
- Uwharrie Hunt Camp offers basic amenities like drinking water and firewood, making it a convenient spot for those looking to enjoy the outdoors with their horses.
- Badin Horse Camp provides a rustic experience with essential facilities, including toilets and trash disposal, perfect for a weekend retreat.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Uwharrie National Forest Badin Lake Group Camp, visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and swimming, all while being surrounded by stunning natural beauty.
- Arrowhead Campground is located near numerous trails for horseback riding, allowing campers to explore the picturesque Uwharrie National Forest.
- Cane Creek Campground and RV Park offers fishing spots and playgrounds, making it a family-friendly destination for those traveling with horses.
Tips for equestrian camping near Colfax, North Carolina
- When visiting Tanglewood Park, be sure to arrive early to secure a good spot, as it can get busy during peak season.
- Always check for nearby amenities like water sources and dump stations, especially at Cedarock Park, which is known for its hiking and equestrian trails.
- Bring your own firewood and supplies, as some campgrounds, like Fairy Stone State Park Campground, may have limited availability for these items.
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