Best Equestrian Camping near Crab Orchard, TN

East Fork Stables offers 100 miles of trails across a large equestrian campground near Crab Orchard, Tennessee. The facility includes multiple camping loops with a dedicated tent camping area complete with pavilion cookhouse. Horse owners can access numerous trails leading to waterfalls, overlooks, and scenic vistas throughout the property. The campground provides clean shower facilities, spacious sites with ample shade, and accommodation options for both riders and non-riders. The stables remain open seasonally from April 1 through November 1, with full hookup sites available for RVs alongside tent camping areas and cabin rentals.

True West Campground & Stables maintains 40 sites with direct access to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area's extensive trail system. The campground features full hookups including 30/50 amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections specifically designed for horse trailers and RVs. Miles of trails connect riders to diverse terrain throughout the recreation area, with options ranging from easy rides to challenging routes. The grounds include clean bathrooms that receive regular maintenance, outdoor cooking facilities available to all guests, and a mercantile selling supplies. Campers without horses are welcomed with the same hospitality as equestrians, with teepee sites and wagon accommodations offering alternative lodging options beyond traditional RV and cabin rentals.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Crab Orchard, Tennessee (10)

    1. Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground

    145 Reviews
    Spencer, TN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 881-5298

    $8 - $32 / night

    "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. 😂"

    2. Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    42 Reviews
    Rugby, TN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 286-7275

    $20 - $140 / night

    "Big South Fork is located in a very remote area of TN and KY.  Miles of Great hiking, biking, horse and motorized trails.  There is plenty to see and all of it is beautiful.   "

    "D19 is in a dead end loop so little to no vehicles drive through . The bathhouse is a bit of a walk, the buildings are newer and well maintained."

    3. East Fork Stables

    2 Reviews
    Allardt, TN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 879-1176

    "East Fork Stables is a HUGE equestrian campground that , guess what....you don’t have to have a horse to stay at!"

    "There are stalls and tie lines with round pens and paddocks scattered around. Trail system is wonderful with all the views anyone could ask for. Love this place will be coming back!!!"

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

    29 Reviews
    Delano, TN
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 263-0050

    $35 - $85 / night

    "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. "

    5. King's Coach Stop

    1 Review
    Allardt, TN
    33 miles
    +1 (239) 219-3044

    $10 - $20 / night

    6. True West Campground & Stables

    5 Reviews
    Rugby, TN
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 752-8272

    $26 - $165 / night

    "We didn't have any horses but everyone treated us with welcoming vibes and kindness. The owners and family are attentive, kind, and hard working. The grounds are well kept."

    "Lots of room for horses.  They had campsites, covered wagons and cabin space."

    7. Toqua Beach Campground

    3 Reviews
    Vonore, TN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 884-3317

    $49 - $69 / night

    "This is a very clean, gated campground located right on the lake with available boat slips to rent during your stay. This is a very open campground with very few trees."

    "But with that being said the lake is beautiful. We didn't see the beach till the last day we were there unfortunately. But it look like an awesome area. There is a Beach area with volleyball."

    8. Lost Corral Horse Camp

    1 Review
    Delano, TN
    50 miles
    Website

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

    9. Notchy Creek - Tellico Lake

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    Vonore, GA
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 884-6280

    $24 - $40 / night

    10. Happy Camper Campground

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    Rock Island, TN
    46 miles
    +1 (931) 686-4468
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  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2019

    East Fork Stables

    Horses galore

    East Fork Stables is a HUGE equestrian campground that , guess what....you don’t have to have a horse to stay at! They have a whole loop complete with a pavilion cookhouse and annoying triangle bell that’s perfect for campers, tents and hammocks.

    The showerhouse is nice and clean. The sites plenty big and mostly shaded. 

    Of course you can use any of the loops but the rest will have some really big animals hanging out. 

    There are miles and miles of trails. Waterfalls , overlooks and scenery. A nice gift shop/camp office and cabins.

    I stayed here for the Cumberland Plateau Stage Race. The race director actually reserved the whole campground for his event.

  • D
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground

    One of the nicest campgrounds we camped.

    Offers 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.

  • 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

  • K
    Sep. 12, 2020

    Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground

    We love this State Park!

    Fall 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. 😂

  • Nate H.
    Dec. 9, 2020

    Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground

    Roaming Deer

    Fall 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.

  • Thomas W.
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    Remote camp

    This is a large campground with excellent facilities.   Big South Fork is located in a very remote area of TN and KY.  Miles of Great hiking, biking, horse and motorized trails.  There is plenty to see and all of it is beautiful.   One of my favorite sites is the Twin Arches, worth the hike.

  • Jovee S.
    Nov. 9, 2021

    True West Campground & Stables

    Great Horse Camp!

    Our stay here was 10/7-10/13/2021. This one was so special to us. We didn't have any horses but everyone treated us with welcoming vibes and kindness. The owners and family are attentive, kind, and hard working. The grounds are well kept. They worked non-stop our entire stay. The bathrooms were well attended to also. Cleaned regularly and well stocked. The showers were nice. They had an outdoor grill on a patio that was free for guests to use, and we used it to make some burgers, yum! The sites can be tricky for folks who aren't used to having a horse trailer. But, if you have the right skills, you got it! The mercantile was so cool, we made some purchases in there. Wifi is available with a password. A couple of ponds on the grounds, also some teepee sites,, wagons,, and cabins are available. If you have any kind of adoration for horses, this is a wonderful place to visit. Truly.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2022

    Bandy Creek - Big South Fork National River Rec Area

    Excellent hiking and natural features

    Bandy Creek CG Sep 16-18 Site D19

      We have camped at Bandy Creek Campground in Big South Fork National River and Recreation several times, seasons and for several reasons in addition to camping. 
     It is central to several possibilities to include hiking, fishing, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, climbing , etc. and the history of the area is very interesting.
     This trip we came for the Story Telling. A full day of entertainment by several orators to finish with spooky tales in the evening. 
    We stayed at D19, our first time in the D loop. Over the years they have upgraded the sites with bear/critter food lockers and there are several bear/critter safe trash collection sites. 
    D19 is in a dead end loop so little to no vehicles drive through . The bathhouse is a bit of a walk, the buildings are newer and well maintained. I’ve never gotten the creepy vibe (lol)while using them . There is a trash receptacle right in front of the site. 
    

    Two cons are the main road to the area is right behind this site, though it gives you easy access to the road/visitor center area. And E loop, group camping is in the woods directly across. So it can be a little noisy if occupied. (There were screaming children all afternoon…) WiFi is available at the visitor center otherwise I had a steady one bar while in the campground. There is a swimming pool, volleyball court and playground right by A loop which is primitive camping and there are several trailheads in that area also. So A loop would be a perfect base camp setup if you don’t need power. As I said the visitor center is right across the road and a horse stable behind that . There is a horseback trailhead right across from A loop with a hiking and bike trailhead too.

    Pickett CCC Memorial State Park is nearby by Jamestown, Tn and Oneida, Tn is about 30 minutes to the East. Both have fuel, grocery , etc. Charit Creek Lodge is an original homestead that can be hiked to from several start points. They offer a unique experience in the woods, overnight accommodations and meals by reservation. You can visit if your hiking/riding through but I don’t know if they still offer any walk in food/beverage.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Bandy Creek Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    It was a dark and stormy night…..

    Bandy Creek CG Sep 16-18 Site D19

      We have camped at Bandy Creek Campground in Big South Fork National River and Recreation several times, seasons and for several reasons in addition to camping. 
     It is central to several possibilities to include hiking, fishing, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, climbing , etc. and the history of the area is very interesting.
     This trip we came for the Story Telling. A full day of entertainment by several orators to finish with spooky tales in the evening. 
    We stayed at D19, our first time in the D loop. Over the years they have upgraded the sites with bear/critter food lockers and there are several bear/critter safe trash collection sites. 
    D19 is in a dead end loop so little to no vehicles drive through . The bathhouse is a bit of a walk, the buildings are newer and well maintained. I’ve never gotten the creepy vibe (lol)while using them . There is a trash receptacle right in front of the site. 
    

    Two cons are the main road to the area is right behind this site, though it gives you easy access to the road/visitor center area. And E loop, group camping is in the woods directly across. So it can be a little noisy if occupied. (There were screaming children all afternoon…) WiFi is available at the visitor center otherwise I had a steady one bar while in the campground. There is a swimming pool, volleyball court and playground right by A loop which is primitive camping and there are several trailheads in that area also. So A loop would be a perfect base camp setup if you don’t need power. As I said the visitor center is right across the road and a horse stable behind that . There is a horseback trailhead right across from A loop with a hiking and bike trailhead too.

    Pickett CCC Memorial State Park is nearby by Jamestown, Tn and Oneida, Tn is about 30 minutes to the East. Both have fuel, grocery , etc. Charit Creek Lodge is an original homestead that can be hiked to from several start points. They offer a unique experience in the woods, overnight accommodations and meals by reservation. You can visit if your hiking/riding through but I don’t know if they still offer any walk in food/beverage.


Guide to Crab Orchard

Tennessee offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to both equestrians and those who simply enjoy the outdoors.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At East Fork Stables, you'll find stalls, tie lines, and round pens, making it a great choice for horse owners.
  • True West Campground & Stables features well-kept barns and ample room for horses, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your equine companions.
  • Lost Corral Horse Camp provides direct access to trails, perfect for those looking to explore the surrounding nature on horseback.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

  • Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground boasts miles of scenic trails, ideal for horseback riding and enjoying the beautiful landscapes.
  • Toqua Beach Campground offers a unique lakeside experience with access to trails that cater to both horses and hikers.
  • King's Coach Stop provides spacious spots for larger horse trailers, making it convenient for those traveling with their horses.

Tips for equestrian camping near Crab Orchard, Tennessee

  • When visiting True West Campground & Stables, be sure to reserve your spot in advance, especially during peak seasons, to secure a great location.
  • At East Fork Stables, take advantage of the well-maintained trails that offer stunning views and a variety of terrains for riding.
  • If you're planning a trip to Lost Corral Horse Camp, remember to bring your own water for your horses, as the site does not provide water hookups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Crab Orchard, TN?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Crab Orchard, TN is Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 145 reviews.

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