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Equestrian Camping near Birchwood, TN

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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.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Birchwood (14)

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      1. Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

      4.1(30)27mi from Birchwood55 sitesTents

      "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. "

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      2. Tennessee Wall Camp

      4.2(5)31mi from BirchwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      3. Quinn Springs Campground

      5.0(1)27mi from BirchwoodTents
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      4. Lost Corral Horse Camp

      4.0(1)26mi from Birchwood4 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This is a campground for horses, you don't have a direct view of the water, but do have access to it"

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      5. Davis Pond Campsite

      4.0(4)31mi from BirchwoodTents

      "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."

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      6. Conasauga River Camp

      4.7(3)33mi from BirchwoodTents

      "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."

      7. Shady Grove

      5.0(1)31mi from BirchwoodRVs, Tents

      from $2 - $38 / night

      8. Hickey Gap (Cohutta WMA)

      5.0(4)37mi from BirchwoodTents

      "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!"

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      9. Cottonwood Patch Campground

      3.5(2)33mi from Birchwood8 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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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      10. Jacks River Fields Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

      5.0(3)44mi from Birchwood8 sitesRVs, Tents

      "There’s a hiking trail that connects to the Benton McKaye just across from campsite and if you are a bringing horses there are two paddocks for them as well."

      "Please be kind and do not leave trash behind."

      from $5 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Birchwood, TN

    59 Reviews of 14 Birchwood Campgrounds

    • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 19, 2017

      Cottonwood Patch Campground

      Horses

      This 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.

    • B
      Apr. 17, 2024

      Cottonwood Patch Campground

      Fairly primitive

      Level 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.

    • Candy O.
      Apr. 19, 2019

      Lost Corral Horse Camp

      Very nice area for camping with horses

      This is a campground for horses, you don't have a direct view of the water, but do have access to it

    • William S.
      Sep. 27, 2021

      Davis Pond Campsite

      Away from it all

      Down 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.

    • M
      Dec. 3, 2025

      Young Branch Horse Camp

      Great Escape

      Young 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.

    • L
      Jul. 26, 2018

      Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

      Quiet and safe

      Very nice campground with large tent sites with fairly level ground capable of sitting 2 or 3 tents. Most have mature trees to hang hammocks. Very quiet during weekdays. 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. Friendly staff at the park office. Nice place!

    • L
      Jun. 19, 2018

      Jacks River Fields Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest

      Quiet and secluded

      We love this campsite! The first time we camped here, we were the only ones at the whole site. The most recent time, there were just two other couples so it was still very low key. There’s a hiking trail that connects to the Benton McKaye just across from campsite and if you are a bringing horses there are two paddocks for them as well.

    • Shari G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 12, 2018

      Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

      Nice & Quiet

      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. We arrived in early December, and while the weather wasn’t warm enough to enjoy the water, it was warm enough for a lovely bike ride along the backroads of Appalachia. You are sure to meet some nice folk, as well as some real characters, in these mountain hollers.

      The campground is well-kept and equipped with clean, hot showers and flush toilets in addition to each site having a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern pole. There is also a nice playground for the kiddos. The visitor center is small and the staff have quite a sense of humor with their displays during the Christmas holidays. Evidently the office manager is a seamstress! Check out pictures for what I’m referring to here.

      A camping loop set back by itself is designated as a group area, which wasn’t being used when we were there, but looks like a fantastic place for large groups, scout troops, family reunions, etc.

      Winter rates were $16 per night, but all the amenities were available to campers. Reservations are available throughout the campground during the main season, but it was nearly empty in early December, so we enjoyed a couple of nights of serious peace and quiet.

    • Mo F.
      Sep. 26, 2017

      Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

      Starry Group Site

      This was a great group site for a group of 8 not-too-rowdy adults. Actually, it'd be ok for rowdier campers too. We had neighbors down the road the first night and only a large group of boyscouts out of eye/earshot the second night. There is no water or electricity at the group sites, but there are some porta-lets and water about halfway to the bath house central to the RV sites.

      The site is surrounded by trees and connects to the nature trail which goes down to the Hiwasee, so there can be some mild foot traffic nearby. It's simple, with a firepit and maybe picnic tables. It's nice to be here rather than the crowded, active, noisey regular camping area. It's not super secluded, but it can feel like it at times.

      At night, the lightning bugs and stars are perfect. It is really a great view. We walked down to the next site (G-8) to get a better view (away from our own lights and fire) and it was really fantastic. The river is no joke, it's fast and cold, but it's only a few minutes down the trail to wade in.

      A white park truck rolls through every few hours to check on things.

    Guide to Birchwood

    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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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Birchwood, TN is Gee Creek Campground — Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 30 reviews.

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