Best Equestrian Camping near Valdese, NC

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Valdese, NC has a lot to offer. Valdese 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 Valdese, North Carolina (14)

    1. South Mountains State Park Family Campground

    26 Reviews
    Casar, NC
    11 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."

    2. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    47 Reviews
    Blowing Rock, NC
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 963-5911

    $30 / night

    "Julian Price Park is a beautiful campground just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied."

    "This campground is on a beautiful lake. There is no swimming on the lake(its pretty shallow) but awesome for kayaking and paddleboarding."

    3. Equestrian Campground — South Mountains State Park

    1 Review
    Casar, NC
    11 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."

    4. Upper Falls Campsite

    1 Review
    Casar, NC
    15 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. Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    25 Reviews
    Montreat, NC
    36 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."

    6. Kings Mountain — Kings Mountain State Park

    46 Reviews
    Kings Mountain, SC
    44 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."

    7. Crowders Mountain State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Bessemer City, NC
    40 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."

    8. Springmaid Mountain Cabins and Campground

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

    9. Maple Camp Bald

    3 Reviews
    Pisgah National Forest, NC
    38 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."

    10. Paradise Ridge Permaculture

    3 Reviews
    Swannanoa, NC
    48 miles
    +1 (828) 707-7607

    $20 - $30 / night

    "She showed us around the grounds which has horses, pigs, chickens, a natural spring, and fruits/vegetables/mushrooms growing around the property."

    "I have cleaned out about an acre for tent or hammock camping, another acre for shared areas, and the pasture has about an acre wide open for dogs, horses or other well mannered animals."

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Guide to Valdese

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Valdese, NC is South Mountains State Park Family Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 26 reviews.

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