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Lost Corral Horse Camp serves campers with horses near the Hiwassee River in Tennessee. The campground provides access points to the water while maintaining sites specifically designed for equestrians and their animals. Located in Delano, Tennessee, approximately 45 minutes from Birchwood, this primitive campground features tent and RV sites with toilet facilities and trash collection. The campground gets a little crowded during summer months but provides adequate space for horses and camping equipment. Sites are spacious enough to accommodate horse trailers with parking areas designed for easy access. The natural setting offers opportunities for riders seeking trails and water access while maintaining basic amenities that support extended stays.
Direct access to the Hiwassee River creates additional recreational opportunities for campers at horse-friendly campgrounds in the region. Cottonwood Patch Campground in nearby Georgia stands out as another option for equestrians, featuring horse corrals among its facilities. This campground offers reservable tent and RV sites with toilet facilities and allows pets. Trails in the surrounding Cherokee National Forest and Cohutta Wilderness Management Area provide extensive riding opportunities with varied terrain suitable for different experience levels. Many horse campsites in the region connect to multi-use trail systems that allow for day-long rides directly from camp. The natural water sources throughout these areas serve as watering points for horses during trail rides, though campers should verify seasonal availability before planning trips that depend on natural water access.
"Hiking trails, great water falls, horse back riding, fishing, golf and wildlife. There are cabins available as well. Shower houses are clean and well situated."
"There is also a riding stable close by. The kids loved it! I got to ride Leonard the horse who looked a bit like the Wonky Donkey. 😂"
from $8 - $32 / night
Check Availability"Bath house is relatively nice for a state park campground. 1 mile walking path surrounding the grounds is nice. Safe area for bicycle riding. Great proximity to many outdoor activities."
"This sweet state park campground is tucked into a spot along Gee Creek, which is great for boating, fishing, and swimming in the summertime heat of Tennessee. "
from $35 - $85 / night
Check Availability"There is a parking lot right off the road after a fun ~30 minute drive through residential roads right on the water, then sites with fire pits are scattered throughout a small clearing."
"You walk 20’ on trail to first campsite. Nice wooded area with a trail to the water. There are 5 sites with fire pits."
"This is a campground for horses, you don't have a direct view of the water, but do have access to it"
"Lovely little spot next to a very swimmable and warm crystal clear river - very popular with locals, and I imagine would be packed on weekends."
"This lightly developed site has two picnic tables, and two lantern posts near the tables."
"About 45 mins outside Chattanooga, it’s a beautiful drive. Last 7 miles are on a windy gravel road. The last 1/2 mile gets a little dicey and needs a vehicle with some clearance."
from $2 - $38 / night
"This was a beautiful little spot next to a creek. There are 5 sites in all. It was a Monday in August, and there were two spots available."
"There is a beautiful waterfall about a mile down trail from camp and tons of great swimming areas!"
"A lot of equestrians stay here but anyone can. It does have a pit toilet that was maintained."
from $8 / night
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TravelerOffers everything you can possibly want. Hiking trails, great water falls, horse back riding, fishing, golf and wildlife. There are cabins available as well. Shower houses are clean and well situated.
LegendThis campground is definitely designed to be a launching point for those wishing to go horseback riding in the Cohutta Wilderness. We stopped through here on our way to go backpacking in the area. There were several large sites with campers on them and almost everyone had horses tied up near their vehicles. There is an outhouse on the site but it does not appear like there is any regular upkeep being done. There are many really nice trails in the area and several are designated horse only so if you own a horse this is a great option that is very close to the trailheads. Another nice feature of this site is that it is right on the water so that provides a nice atmosphere. Overall though it still smelled like horses and unless that is what you are going for I would not suggest setting up a tent here. Instead go down the road to some of the campgrounds more set up for tents or just head into the backcountry and take up one of the MANY free sites that aren't too long of a hike in.
GuideLevel spots with picnic tables. Not directly on the river but is accessible. A lot of equestrians stay here but anyone can. It does have a pit toilet that was maintained.
ScoutThis is a campground for horses, you don't have a direct view of the water, but do have access to it
RangerDown a long and winding (and dusty) gravel road into the WMA is the Davis Pond camp site, a real gem with shady trees and a fishing pond.
This lightly developed site has two picnic tables, and two lantern posts near the tables. However, it can easily accommodate many more campers in the space and has multiple dirt-and-rock fire pits.
While there is a two-station pit toilet, it's a bit of a horror show with a lot of trash accumulating in the structure. Another downside, after I set up my tent I noticed that some hornets were flying into a nearby dead tree. I quickly moved to another spot but luckily noticed it before it got dark.
There's a gravel parking lot with a trail map and sign in sheet right next to the camping area.
In addition to the multiple trails (for hiking, ATVs, and horses) closer to the entrance to the WMA (and far from the camp) is a shooting range.
GuideFall Creek Falls is a beautiful park. The campsite was nice and spacious, and the kids loved having swings right by our site. There a several nice hikes, waterfalls and swimming holes. There wasn’t much water in the falls when we were there last, but it was still beautiful. There is also a riding stable close by. The kids loved it! I got to ride Leonard the horse who looked a bit like the Wonky Donkey. 😂
GuideYoung Branch Campground is a bit off the grid, no services cellular or TV. We camped mid November and had the whole place to ourselves. There are 8 back in gravel sites with fire pits, a vault toilet (very clean) and a short stroll down to Cherokee Creek. The terrain is hilly but plenty of places to hike, we found a nice trail that we followed to the top of the mountain that was gradual and an easy relaxing walk. There are many marked campsites along the creek for OTG camping. We spent 3 days here and I could count on one hand the amount of vehicles that passed on the road. It was a great escape to a peaceful wooded forest with the sound of the creek just yards away.
ADDITION: There is a paddock and horse stalls so I'm assuming that horses are welcomed at this location.
LegendFall creek falls is one of the best recreational areas in Tennessee. The park is very large and has so much to do. The falls are amazing, and it’s a moderate hike down to the base. Sometimes the falls are just a small trickle and sometimes they are flowing, depending on rainfall amounts. There are also smaller falls with pools that you can swim in, and those are next to the parking area. There’s a great amount of wildlife in the park, the deer were everywhere, and they are not afraid of humans. They will walk directly through your campsite. The park also has a lake, golf course, pool, playground, great biking, so much to do. The campground is large and has walk-in tent sites and RV sites with hookups. The sites are well spaced and wooded, so even if the campground is full, you don’t feel overcrowded. I always enjoy camping here and I highly recommend Fall Creek Falls.
TravelerWe stayed Memorial Weekend of 2021 for a total of 4 nights. Tons to do at one of Tennessee’s top state parks. We hiked Fall Creek Falls trail, visited the nature center, walked the suspension bridge, went to the Cane Creek Falls overlook, swam in the Cascades, ate pizza at the snack bar, watched people catch stocked trout at George Hole, and played on the playground. The weather was a little damp, but we didn’t let that stop us!
Cottonwood Patch Campground is the primary horse-friendly camping option near Birchwood, Tennessee, with amenities designed specifically for equestrians. Horse corrals provide secure enclosures for animals while campers set up at tent or RV sites. The campground connects directly to trail systems in the surrounding forest area. Bathroom facilities with toilets are maintained regularly, and trash disposal is available for campers. The campground requires reservations and allows pets in addition to horses. The facilities remain fairly basic but functional for horse owners needing overnight accommodations during trail riding excursions.
Trail access forms the main attraction for equestrians staying at Cottonwood Patch, with multiple riding routes accessible directly from the campground. Riders can enjoy day trips through varied terrain in the nearby forest lands without needing to trailer horses between locations. While drinking water isn't provided at the campground, natural water sources are accessible along some trail routes for horses. The area features moderate difficulty trails suitable for riders with varying experience levels. The campground tends to be less crowded than other regional options, offering a quieter experience for those camping with horses. Seasonal considerations should be noted, as trail conditions can vary significantly with weather changes throughout the year, particularly after heavy rainfall when some paths may become temporarily impassable.
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