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Best Equestrian Camping near Bristol, TN

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Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables offers equestrian camping options near Bristol, Tennessee with dedicated paddocks for horses and full RV hookups. The campground features a mix of back-in sites surrounding a central fire ring area with benches and tables. Horse owners have access to clean bathhouse facilities with showers and complimentary firewood. The small, quiet setting provides ample opportunity for trail riding and exploring wooded areas. Sites are mostly level and include electric, water, and sewer connections suitable for both RVs and tent campers.

The surrounding area offers substantial forest exploration potential with trails accessible directly from the property. Bristol-Kingsport KOA, located approximately 30 miles away, provides an alternative option for travelers with horses, featuring a more developed campground with amenities including a pool and playground. While the KOA doesn't offer dedicated horse corrals, guests note they can pet horses nearby. Both campgrounds require navigating rural roads—Cherokee Trails requires travel down a narrow country road, which may present challenges for larger horse trailers but rewards visitors with a peaceful, horse-focused camping experience in a natural setting away from traffic and noise.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Bristol, Tennessee (12)

    1. Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables

    2 Reviews
    Bristol, TN
    6 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."

    2. Bristol-Kingsport KOA

    4 Reviews
    Kingsport, TN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 323-7790

    "Kingsport/Bristol has easy access from Interstate 81 and the campground is easily navigated with a large 5th wheel."

    "I’d never used a KOA before but was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting."

    3. Rocky Top Campground & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Kingsport, TN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 323-2535

    $55 - $76 / night

    4. Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

    2 Reviews
    Kingsport, TN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 867-2757

    5. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    48 Reviews
    Blowing Rock, NC
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 963-5911

    $30 / night

    "This campground is on a beautiful lake. There is no swimming on the lake(its pretty shallow) but awesome for kayaking and paddleboarding."

    "The campground is in an excellent location, just 5-10 minutes away from downtown Blowing Rock and of course it’s right on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway!"

    6. Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost

    2 Reviews
    Coeburn, VA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 614-5585

    $20 - $35 / night

    "Staying at The Cliffhanger Ranch places you in a quiet area surrounded by forests and a small downtown nearby, perfect for adventuring around a new area. "

    "What makes this place great is that the entrance is directly across from the Jefferson National Forrest."

    7. Clinch River Family Campground

    6 Reviews
    Duffield, VA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 254-6247

    "A few friends and I visited this campground in June of 2018 so we could visit the Natural Tunnel and the Devil's Fork Loop Trail."

    "What a great experience for the whole family and kids and enjoyed the privacy water was a little cold this time of year but I had a great fire next to the river Under the Stars roasting s'mores"

    8. Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

    6 Reviews
    Whitetop, VA
    39 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!"

    9. Fox Creek Horse Camp

    2 Reviews
    Troutdale, VA
    41 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."

    10. Old Forge Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Afton, TN
    40 miles
    Website

    $7 / night

    "Good trails along the rolling hills and creeks. Very simple rustic site with very little facilities. Pros: very wooded and private large campsites, babbling creek, outhouses."

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80 Reviews of 12 Bristol Campgrounds

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Old Virginia Group Horse Camp

    Equestrian campground group site in national forest

    This is a group equestrian camp that can be reserved via Recreation.gov for$50/night for up to 25 people. There is no potable water available, so plan to bring your own. There is a stream at the site where the horses may drink. There's enough space for a number of trailers, including large ones, and up to 25 horses. There's a fair amount of grassy area and it's lined with rhododendron. Dumpster provided. No cell service.

    There are a number of horse trails that connect, starting with the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail nearby, so you don't need to trailer your horses to get to the trailhead

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Bristol-Kingsport KOA

    Convenient and Clean

    Kingsport/Bristol has easy access from Interstate 81 and the campground is easily navigated with a large 5th wheel.

    They have cabins, a nice pool, a blob, lots of outdoor activities, playground area, horse shoes, even with it being a smaller KOA Campground there is a lot to do. The park is also near Warriors Path State Park, which is fun to go hike and see.

    They have several large pull through sites, as well as back in smaller sites. They have 50amp service and full hookup sites.

    Cellular reception is decent for TMobile and AT&T.

    This park is frequented by travelers and NASCAR fans.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2021

    Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

    Equestrian campground in beautiful Grayson Highlands

    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. This state park has wild horses of its own, but has numerous multi-use and equestrian trails and connects with additional trails in the area for up to 66 miles of riding. Chestnut Hollow is distinct from the Hickory Ridge campground.

    The campsites are back-in along a single spur with turn-around at the end. There are  bathrooms with showers and a sink for laundry. Fees are $20-23/night, slightly higher for out of state campers. There are open and closed stall options for an additional fee. These were clean and in good repair. Although the official season runs May - October, it is open for primitive camping March, April, and November.

    Site are long, gravel, relatively level with water/electric.

  • Susan E.
    Jul. 16, 2020

    Bristol-Kingsport KOA

    What luck!

    I’d never used a KOA before but was tremendously impressed with the serene beauty of this place situated well away from traffic in a bucolic setting. Mindful of my budget I learned to ask for a tent site with no electricity, no water, just toilets and showers. The young man who helped me observed I was alone and put me in a small cabin for no additional charge. Just outside the cabin was a bonfire of old wood from construction debris. I was super stoked to get this deal. I spent lots of time stoking that fire and sitting outdoors watching the evening arrive. If you’re anywhere near the area do stop in and enjoy a quiet and lovely night. You can even pet the horses nearby.

  • K
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground — Grayson Highlands State Park

    Bobcats, Black Bear, & Wild Horses

    Lot s of wildlife! 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! Great facilities and located very close to Wilbur ridge where the wild ponies are! The AT is very close and waterfall hikes can be accessed from camp.also lots of great bouldering in the area

  • H
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables

    Nice and peaceful

    This is a small quite camp ground with horse stables. Husband and wife working there were very nice. Campground consist of a fire ring in the middle with benches and tables surrounded by back-in camp sites. There was a nice clean bathhouse with showers. Free firewood. No pool or playground, but still a nice peaceful campground.

  • M
    Nov. 14, 2021

    Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables

    Nice place

    Way up the road! It's a nice place once you get here on the narrow country road. Nice clean bathhouse. Cabins, RV spots mostly level, paddocks for horses. Lots of exploration in the woods potential.

  • K
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Lovely campground with lake access

    Stayed in site A31, a pull-through site. No sites here have hook-ups. This campground is on a beautiful lake. There is no swimming on the lake(its pretty shallow) but awesome for kayaking and paddleboarding. There is wifi at the boat rental area, an easy walk from all parts of the campground where you can rent kayaks, get snacks, etc. All sites are well spaced out(A loop, I didn't see the other loops) but non- lake side sites don't have a ton of tree cover so aren't very private. Tent sites next to the lake are closer together and DO have more trees/ privacy. Several good trails within the campground- the 2.5 mile lake loop which winds around the lake was nice, flat and beautiful.

  • R
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Peaceful campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    We stayed at Site E14 during a weekend in July. The campground is in an excellent location, just 5-10 minutes away from downtown Blowing Rock and of course it’s right on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway! Our site was peaceful and shaded, easily fit our 14 foot teardrop with screen room and our truck. After walking through the other loops, I preferred ours as it was not as crowded and quieter. Great access to trails, Price Lake trail and Boone Fork trail access is within minutes. Our site was very shaded. The picnic table seating is extremely low to the ground so if you have mobility issues that could be an issue. The bathrooms were old but clean and served the purpose. Overall, I recommend this campground it is so peaceful and perfect location. We can’t wait to come back!!

Guide to Bristol

Horse camping in Tennessee offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities for equestrians. 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.

Tips for equestrian camping near Bristol, Tennessee

  • The Bristol-Kingsport KOA is big rig friendly and features full hookups, making it a convenient choice for those traveling with horses.
  • At Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables, you’ll find clean facilities and paddocks for horses, perfect for a peaceful stay.
  • Fox Creek Horse Camp offers easy access to a wide network of multi-use trails, ideal for exploring the surrounding wilderness on horseback.

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