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H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area accommodates horses with specialized facilities near Cheraw, South Carolina. While the campground data indicates no dedicated horse corrals, this established campground remains popular with horse owners. The facility offers water hookups, electric hookups, and sewer hookups across its drive-in campsites that accommodate both tents and RVs. Full hookup sites are level and shaded, making them suitable for extended stays with horses. Campers appreciate the multiple ponds that can be reserved for retriever dog training. The bathhouses remain consistently clean and well-maintained, with convenient access from the camping areas. Campground data indicates alcohol is permitted, fires are allowed, and the sites are reservable, providing essential amenities for equestrian campers staying multiple days.
The horse trails at H. Cooper Black provide extensive riding opportunities directly accessible from the campsites. Riders observe horses and well-trained retrievers being trained throughout the property's meadows, forests, and pond areas. The staff maintains a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for equestrian visitors. Several ponds throughout the property offer water access for horses during rides. Campsites with corrals positioned at the back door allow immediate access to your animals. Many horse trails wind through the property for extensive riding options. The campground hosts many retriever tests on weekends that are entertaining to watch. Primitive camping options overlook ponds, meadows, and forests, creating scenic views during your stay. Campground permits may be required, so checking requirements before arrival is recommended for horse camping groups.
"If you have horses they have campsites with corrals at your back door that you can also rent. Many horse trails for riding as well."
"Far away from city lights so great for stargazing."
"There was some trash from previous campers littered around the site when we arrived. Please don’t be a litterbug!"
from $10 - $15 / night
Check Availability"Fun to distantly observe horses and well trained retrievers playing and being trained. Staff is welcoming and friendly."
"Morrow Mountain State Park, near Albemarle, NC, has something for everyone. Many hiking and equestrian trails are within the park. "
"Water spigot close by, the pressure is high so slowly lift the handle haha. The sites are not too close together. Lots of hiking nearby. Beautiful area! Highly recommend."
from $17 - $107 / night
Check Availability"Located just outside historic Waxhaw NC, Cane Creek is part of the NC Soil Conservative Sites. They offer day passes,$4.00 per car where you can launch you kayak canoe or fishing boat."
"Equestrian trails are everywhere and are good for hiking, a few trails are a bit rough for bicycles though"
"Only drawback would be this park is an equestrian park so you will most likely encounter flies during the warmer months. Sites are better than some state parks we have visited."
"There are horse trails and stables if you ride horses."
"For my entire family, we absolutely loved the cows, horses, donkeys, chickens, guinea hens, ducks, turkey, cats, dogs and other animals we came across during our stay."
"Campground is surrounded by the owners farmland. Horses, cows, donkeys, chickens. Simple and peaceful. The owner, Lisa was the best we’ve ever encountered and we’ve camped in all of the lower 48."
from $35 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $60 / night
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RangerWhen I’m traveling through the area, I do my best to stay here. It is a peaceful and well kept campground. It is an adult and a kid friendly environment. It’s one of the few places you can feel safe. I highly recommend this place.
TravelerThis is/was marked as dispersed camping but this is primarily an OHV area, with a shooting range nearby that can be heard from some campsites. Most, if not all, of the campsites are intended to be large group sites. The empty site we found was filled with trash, discarded tents, air mattresses, and trashed electronics from OHVs. There's so much trash we would not even be able to take it all out with us if we wanted to. This may be a national forest, but it is not peace and quiet as one would expect from "dispersed and primitive" camping.
ScoutThe spots are alright but first night got ate up by ants so hadda move and the other spots are good but have no shade and no signal and not mutch to take pictures of so if you wanna have some survival type camping this is a great location.
TravelerI don’t have any complaints about this campground! Sites are nice and feel like you aren’t close to anyone else. Very pretty area, quiet. Newest bathhouse I have ever seen at a state park! Awesome showers.
ScoutOur host, Brain and Lisa are great. Brain was there when we arrived to make sure we had everything we needed for hook up and helped with parking. Lisa gave very good directions to their location. Very peaceful, loved the animals. Will stay here again.
RangerThis campground is one of my regular stops. It is well kept.
GuideWe have been here 3 times all for a week at a time and love it. Holidays usually have some activities for kids. The mini golf is free and a blast. The swim area is only open on Saturdays or you can drive to the day use side and be over there.
GuideThis is a beautiful campground. It is well maintained and the staff are excellent to work with. Very clean.
GuideNice campground. Got very busy on Friday through the weekend. Nice lake and hiking trails. Free putt-putt. Clean bathrooms and hot showers.
Equestrian camping opportunities abound within a 50-mile radius of Cheraw, South Carolina. This region features multiple ponds, forested trails, and open meadows particularly suited for horse owners. Winter temperatures typically range from 35-60°F, making off-season camping comfortable with fewer insects and crowds compared to summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F.
Fishing access: Multiple ponds at Cheraw State Park Campground offer excellent angling opportunities. "Off season gem! Didn't have any expectations of this place since it's in the middle of nowhere and not many photos. We loved it here... Super cheap. We stayed four nights for under $100," reports Sara M.
Bird watching: Bird sanctuary with dedicated trails for wildlife observation. "We will be back here! BIRDS!!! Bird sanctuary so birders will LOVE this campground! There is also a really nice museum type of visitor's center," notes Bran P.
Canine training: Book pond reservations for retriever training sessions. "They have several ponds that can be reserved if you have retriever dogs to train," explains Brenda L. from H. Cooper Black Jr. Field Trial Area.
Kayaking and canoeing: Boat rentals available seasonally at reasonable rates. "When it isn't off season they have cheap boat rentals," mentions Sara M. "There is a boardwalk that goes around a large portion of the lake that connects the campground with the beach area. You can rent kayaks and canoes to take out on the lake," adds MaryAnn P.
Lake access: Waterfront sites at Morrow Mountain State Park Campground provide direct water views. "We exhausted ourselves hiking and canoeing and much more stuff to do! Nice sites with electric hookups. Firewood available," shares Sara C.
Spacious campsites: Room between neighbors makes for comfortable stays. "The camping spots were clean and well kept... There are plenty of large spaces for RVs with lots of room around them for privacy. It felt very private even though there were people all around," explains MaryAnn P.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses receive consistent positive feedback. "The bathrooms and showers were amazingly clean and they had a giant heater you can turn on over the showers when it's cold outside!" says MaryAnn P. about Cheraw State Park.
Winter camping advantages: Off-season deals with fewer crowds. "Barely anyone here in December, so it feels so nice to be out of our house but not needing masks constantly," notes Sara M. "We were lucky enough to catch a great view of Jupiter merging with Saturn last night."
Campground size variations: Some areas compact while others offer more space. "Only about 25 or so sites. All with water and electric hookups," reports Bill S. about Cheraw State Park. "The regular sites are usually full, and very close, but the lake front sites are gorgeous and worth being close to neighbors," notes Trina W.
Reservation requirements: Book early for weekend stays at popular horse campgrounds near Cheraw, South Carolina. "Large area where dog training sport hunting is permitted. Not a campground. However home to the largest rally race in the southeast!" warns John P. about H. Cooper Black Jr. Field Trial Area.
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