Best Equestrian Camping near Shelby, NC

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Shelby, North Carolina (12)

    1. Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

    46 Reviews
    Kings Mountain, SC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 222-3209

    $13 - $31 / night

    "There is a nice playground, hiking trails, a lake, canoe rental, and a trading post with some food, ice, camping supplies, firewood and souvenirs. There is also a separate Equestrian campground!"

    "When not in the side, a short walk takes you to the Trading Post, a small store selling firewood ($7), ice, souvenirs, and sundries. Next to that is a large playground connected to a pavilion."

    2. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Bessemer City, NC
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 853-5429

    $17 - $47 / night

    "The part of the park that is best to go to is the Sparrow Springs access, some folks may not be aware that there are actually several entrances to the park, and the main entrance with trails to the Crowder"

    "The trails are strenuous but views are amazing! Its definitely worth it and right outside town, not far out."

    3. South Mountains State Park Family Campground

    26 Reviews
    Casar, NC
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 433-4772

    $27 - $32 / night

    "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. "

    "Beautiful but crowded trails. There are equestrian trails and camping facilities. Dogs welcome. Ice cold creeps and lovely waterfalls."

    4. Upper Falls Campsite

    1 Review
    Casar, NC
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 433-4772

    $15 / night

    "Site 3&4 are my favorites because they are close to water access (bring a good filter). Plenty of trees to choose from for a hammock setup."

    5. Equestrian Campground — South Mountains State Park

    1 Review
    Casar, NC
    22 miles
    +1 (828) 433-4772

    $12 - $27 / 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."

    6. Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort

    17 Reviews
    Pineville, NC
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 588-2600

    "The adjacent amusement park is closed due to Covid but i bet it is a blast to stay here when it is open. Wooded perimeter so you feel you are away from the city."

    "The hookups were standard location and heights no issues. Our steps come out to a large level dirt pad, not grass. Lots of trees providing shade which is nice."

    7. Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    25 Reviews
    Montreat, NC
    50 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."

    8. Chester State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Chester, SC
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (803) 385-2680

    "Stayed 1 night, sites are close to each other. Small cabins available, walk-in campsites and restrooms are clean and updated."

    "When I checked in, the lady was nice enough to find a site with grass behind the gravel so I could set up my tent. She didn’t warn me that it was sloped."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Shelby, NC

140 Reviews of 12 Shelby Campgrounds



Guide to Shelby

Horse camping in North Carolina offers a unique experience for equestrian enthusiasts, combining beautiful landscapes with facilities tailored for both riders and their horses.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and water access

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Shelby, NC?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Shelby, NC is Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park with a 3.9-star rating from 46 reviews.

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

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