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Best Equestrian Camping near Rocky Mount, NC

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Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister, NC offers equestrian camping opportunities through its dedicated equestrian campground that requires horses. The equestrian campground includes electric hookups with both fifty and thirty-amp connections for RVs and trailers. Sites feature picnic tables and fire rings with campfires permitted. Shower facilities are available to equestrian campers, though no horse-specific corrals are mentioned in the facilities. The park maintains an extensive trail system that accommodates horseback riders with separate equestrian trails. Most sites provide reasonable spacing between campers, creating a comfortable environment for both horses and their owners.

The equestrian trails at Medoc Mountain State Park connect to over 10 miles of maintained pathways through varied terrain. Hikers frequently mention the well-maintained condition of the trails, making them suitable for both experienced and novice riders. The park's streams provide natural water access points for horses at designated areas. Reservations are required for the equestrian campground, with standard amenities like a sanitary dump station and water hookups available. The campground is positioned near Interstate 95, approximately 10 miles away, making it accessible for those traveling with horse trailers. Daily trail rides offer excellent opportunities to explore the natural surroundings. The park's location in eastern North Carolina provides a unique riding experience despite not being in mountainous terrain.

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  • Cannon W.
    Aug. 19, 2020

    Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

    Get place to get away

    Not far from the Roanoke River and right around the corner from Halifax, this spot is perfect for getting away from it all. Walking trails along the mountainside with small bridges over a creek offer a scenic view. Gazebo with grills and bathrooms are located a small walk from the tent sites.

  • R
    Sep. 29, 2017

    Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

    It isn't a real mountain...

    A small (only 34 spots) but relatively new (or refurbished) state park. Our site required minimal leveling. Interior roads were all paved and easy to navigate -- no low-hanging branches. The camp hosts were visible and attentive. Unlike other NC State Parks, the bath house seemed quite new and was spacious. Showers were hot and had great water pressure. Half the sites have electric, none have individual water. There are communal water spigots throughout the campground, but they don't easily allow hose connections, so be sure to fill your water tank before arriving (there's no potable water at the dump station, either). LOTS of hiking and horse trails throughout the park. The mountain biking trails were closed during our visit. Limited cellphone coverage (3G was spotty). The Ranger and local Sheriff made several drives through the park. Overall, another top-notch experience at an NC State Park.

  • M
    Mar. 29, 2021

    Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

    Great little NC State Park campground

    This was our first time at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister, NC. There are bike trails, horse trails, and walking trails at this state park. When we went the trails were too wet for us to do but I understand that they are beautiful right along the creek. We were there with a group of Bigfoot enthusiasts and we found out that this area of NC is known for Bigfoot sightings. The group had a thermal image hit the night before we got there. Anyway, the RV park and Tent sites are intermixed which I kind of like. The campground is like a figure 8 with the top of the 8 as mainly RV with electric sites and the bottom with sites without electricity. Most sites were recently graveled and were in good status especially on the tent side of the site. You could park a small RV in any of the sites, even the “tent” sites but there would be no electricity. There is no water or sewer at any of the sites but there are water faucets spread around the campground to fill freshwater tanks and there is a dump station out the way out of the camping area. This is an older park so it is Not setup to handle larger RVs. Angles getting in and out of some of the sites will be challenging for some RVs. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed our time there. Fred, the camp host, was the best camp host ever and fun to talk with.

    If you are ok with dry camping with electricity only, this is a great place to try and especially at such a low site cost.

  • Bran P.
    Jul. 15, 2016

    B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Love this Area!

    We absolutely love this area! There are tons of hiking trails all around and plenty of bike trails too! Conveniently located north of Raleigh, NC and close to many major highways. There are tons of beach areas and places to enjoy the great outdoors. Picnic areas too!

  • Kat G.
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Medoc Mountain State Park Campground

    Clean and Quiet

    We stopped at Medoc Mountain State Park for a night on our way North. It was only 10 miles away from I-95. It was a quiet campground (but we were camping the night after the 4th of July ). Lots of space in between campsites, bathrooms were clean.

    Though the website said there was only 50 amp availability, we didn’t have to use our adapter and were able to connect using 30amp plug. There was also a 15 amp connection.

    There is a shared water spigot for 4 sites right next to the site. We were able to fill up using our hose before fully backing up into the site. The water was much closer to site 3 than site 1,2,4.

    Lots of hiking right from the campground and a fun playground nearby for the kiddos. We would definitely visit again, especially as a stopover to destinations farther from home.

  • Jason N.
    Jul. 26, 2021

    B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Nice

    This was a stop over stay for us as we headed towards the Smokies. Nice family oriented modern Campground. Very large sites, well shaded, paved and all the hook ups. None of the sites are located right on the lake. You either walk the trails or drive down.

  • Maria Mercedes M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Family Friendly Campground

    B.W. Wells Campground at Falls Lake felt like stepping into a quiet forest hideaway, where the kids could explore trails, spot eagles over the water, and watch butterflies while we enjoyed campfires under the trees. It’s strictly hike-in and tent-only, so we had to pack light and plan carefully, but the trade-off was true peace and space to connect without the noise of RVs or busy roads. With shaded group sites, fire pits, picnic tables, nearby restrooms, and lake access perfect for paddling or fishing, it offered a rustic yet rewarding experience that was still close enough to Wake Forest for a quick meal or supply run when we needed it.

  • Sarah M.
    Sep. 22, 2016

    B.W. Wells — Falls Lake State Recreation Area

    Wooded campground right by the lake!

    I camped here with a large group and we fit in one campground nicely. Some people slept in tents but a lot strung Eno hammocks between the Carolina Pines. Our campground lined the lake so just through the trees, we were able to go for a quick dip or sit and watch the water. Also close by-- decent bathrooms and a large open field great for recreational games (we played frisbee!). Would stay again!

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