Best Equestrian Camping near Vilas, NC

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Vilas, NC is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that North Carolina camping has to offer. Find the best campgrounds near Vilas, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Vilas, North Carolina (19)

    1. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    47 Reviews
    Blowing Rock, NC
    8 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."

    2. Stone Mountain State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Roaring Gap, NC
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 957-8185

    $17 - $72 / night

    "But, ya know North Carolina summers."

    "The site also had a huge area for the picnic table and the fire ring is far away from your camper. There was a huge grassy area behind our site with a creek, lots of space for our dog."

    3. Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    25 Reviews
    Montreat, NC
    42 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."

    4. Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

    6 Reviews
    Whitetop, VA
    30 miles
    +1 (276) 579-7092

    "This equestrian campground in a beautiful state forest allows for other campers to make reservations no more than 30 days in advance; priority is for campers with horses."

    "We camped at an equestrian campgrounds, chestnut ridge perhaps? Saw a Family of black bear about a mile from camp then a bobcat in camp later that day!"

    5. Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables

    2 Reviews
    Bristol, TN
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 391-0118

    $15 - $45 / night

    "This is a small quite camp ground with horse stables. Husband and wife working there were very nice."

    "Cabins, RV spots mostly level, paddocks for horses. Lots of exploration in the woods potential."

    6. South Mountains State Park Family Campground

    26 Reviews
    Casar, NC
    46 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."

    7. Springmaid Mountain Cabins and Campground

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

    8. Basin Cove — Blue Ridge Parkway

    3 Reviews
    Blue Ridge Parkway, NC
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 348-3487

    "Near a creek as well. Just follow the basin creek trail for about a mile and then cross bridge."

    "This camp ground is very small and on the side of a very quiet road next to beautiful fields with breath taking views it has no paved roads so bring a truck or suv sedans will get stuck easily there is"

    9. Sandy Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Traphill, NC
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (336) 957-8525

    "The grounds are adjacent to the Stone Mountain State Park. Very fun long weekend at a family friendly campground. Would definitely camp here again!"

    "Stayed there for a weekend, great location close to Stone Mtn park. Hiked from there into the state park. Very clean kept campground and nice owner"

    10. Fox Creek Horse Camp

    2 Reviews
    Troutdale, VA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 628-7202

    $5 / night

    "With a wide network of multi-use trails in this area, Fox Creek Horse Camp provides a nice base for exploring on horseback. Sites have a gravel/grass pads, picnic table, and fire ring."

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Guide to Vilas

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Vilas, NC is Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway with a 4.6-star rating from 47 reviews.

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

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