2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables in Bluff City accommodates horses and provides tent, RV, and cabin camping options. The campground features a central fire ring with surrounding back-in campsites, offering easy access for horse trailers. Campers have access to showers, toilets, and drinking water, with electric hookups and thirty-amp service available for RVs. The campground maintains a clean bathhouse facility and provides free firewood for guests. Horse paddocks allow equestrians to keep their animals secure during overnight stays. The property includes wooded areas with potential for exploration on horseback. Campground data and reviews near Ducktown, Tennessee is regularly updated on The Dyrt.
The Bristol-Kingsport KOA offers a country setting where horses can be observed nearby. Located on Rocky Branch Road in Blountville, this campground operates year-round and provides tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, and cabin accommodations. The KOA features 50-amp electrical service, water hookups, and sewer connections for extended stays. Situated in a bucolic setting away from traffic, the campground creates a peaceful environment for equestrians and their families. Visitors can access hiking opportunities at nearby Warriors Path State Park while keeping their trailers parked at the campground. The property includes a pool and outdoor activities area, making it suitable for families traveling with both children and horses.
"Absolutely love camping here at warriors path State Park it's beyond one of my favorite places to camp"
"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."
"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."
"It’s a beautiful, peaceful little campground tucked into the mountains and you can tell a lot of care goes into it."
from $65 - $79 / 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."
from $7 / night
"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"
"Panther Creek SP Panther Creek State Park was an unexpected find outside of Knoxville, TN , in Morristown. I’ve driven by the sign but no need to camp so close to home."
"Nuzzled into the East Tennessee hills. Very pretty. Nice State Park. Would stay here again."
Available this weekend
"This is a wonderful spot to be to explore the surrounding areas:
- The famous Mount Mitchell trail, starts a short walking distance from the campground."
"River sites are first come first serve Has group camping {must reserve online} Large tent pads Rv sites Fishing Can purchase: Ice Soda/water Ice cream Kindling Fire starter Wood
Hiking: Access to"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $56 / 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."
from $15 - $45 / night
"Nearby is group camping and horse camping. You cannot park your car right on the campsite. There is a parking lot and you need to carry your gear in. It's about 100 feet to the sites."
"The camp is beautiful and you are surrounded by the magical sounds of rushing water. There are two creeks nearby, one big and one small. We spent one day simply enjoying the campground."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
RangerIt says no overnight camping but there were 3 cars camping so I decided to camp. Drove straight across the entrance where a sign said parking but no camping. Was actually a really good camp spot plenty of room.
ScoutI stayed long term while working in the area, including through the winter months, and loved the propane delivery. Coming home to a full tank already dropped at my site was such a nice perk.
It’s a beautiful, peaceful little campground tucked into the mountains and you can tell a lot of care goes into it. It’s not a parking lot like other places I’ve stayed the sites are tiered on the mountainside but level and large. Staff is friendly, they have a game room and laundry room and the store sells cold beer! It was a nice home away from home while working in town
ScoutLovely camping site employees are courteous and helpful the area is super neat and clean. Very pretty and borders a lake
ScoutClean and well-kept campground. Nuzzled into the East Tennessee hills. Very pretty. Nice State Park. Would stay here again.
ScoutAbsolutely love camping here at warriors path State Park it's beyond one of my favorite places to camp
TravelerThe campground itself was good. Bathhouse was clean-ish. The one shower stall smelled quite moldy/mildewy. Not a lot of amenities. We stayed a week and all days during the week - Monday through Friday, there was construction literally right beside our RV. Constant leaf blowing. I understand that they are doing improvements, that is great. A head's up about it, possible option to stay at another site, a noise discount, or at least letting us know, so we could make a choice, would have been nice. Would never stay here again.
TravelerI had a very cute camp spot up in the woods away from the road it was number 50 it was so cute and quieter than the rest of the spots. It also had two fire pits one up by the tent area and one down by the picnic table
ScoutFR 472 is closed at the Golf Course and there are hefty fines if you are caught walking beyond the gate. Black Mountain Campground was destroyed by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The bridge across the S. Toe River was broken and washed out. The water system is also destroyed as well as the road network in the campground. There have been no announcements by the Forest Service about plans to repair the facility and, after a year, my guess is that there never will be.
LegendWe chose this campground because it was close to Natural Tunnel and Devils Fork trail (30-45 min). Both of these are worth doing if you are in the area. We chose to only hike to Devils bathtub (about 2 miles one way). It was exceptional but difficult.
Most of the final road to campground is paved with exception of last mile, its wide enough but slow going. You will lose cellular pretty quickly when you turn on that road.
Campground is well maintained, lots of playground equipment for kids and a launch for tubes/kayaks. At main road there is a public launch if you want to put in there and then float to campground.
No laundry. Bathhouse is just ok, dated but functional.
Owners are nice, and communicate quickly by email or phone. We had issue with the site we reserved and just moved over one site when setting up late and in the rain…told owner next day and it was no problem.
Equestrian camping near Ducktown, Tennessee sits at elevations of 1,500-2,500 feet within the Cherokee National Forest. Located in the southeastern corner of Tennessee near the North Carolina and Georgia borders, this area experiences warm summers with average temperatures around 85°F and cooler winters with temperatures averaging 45°F. The terrain features a mix of wooded ridges and valleys with multiple waterways suitable for fishing and swimming.
Trail riding and horseback excursions: Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables offers direct access to wooded riding areas for equestrians. As one camper notes, "Lots of exploration in the woods potential" with "paddocks for horses" making it convenient for overnight stays.
Creek and river activities: Cool off in the waterways near Clinch River Family Campground during summer months. "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," shares a visitor.
Mountain hiking: Explore nearby trails at Old Forge Recreation Area, which offers "good trails along the rolling hills and creeks" according to reviews. The campground provides "very wooded and private large campsites" with a "babbling creek" nearby.
Peaceful settings away from traffic: Bristol-Kingsport KOA receives praise for its location. "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," mentions one reviewer who enjoyed watching horses nearby.
Clean facilities: Many horse campgrounds maintain well-kept amenities. At Rocky Top Campground, a camper noted the "bathhouse was clean-ish" though mentioned some maintenance issues. Regardless, the overall cleanliness of facilities is a common positive comment across multiple campgrounds.
River sounds: Campsites near waterways provide natural relaxation. At Harmon Den Area, visitors appreciate "the sounds of the creek throughout the night" and the camping spots that are "spacious sanctuaries beside Cold Springs Creek."
Primitive options require preparation: Some horse-friendly camping areas offer minimal facilities. At Harmon Den, "there is a fire ring, but there are no other facilities such as bathrooms, showers, electricity, running water, trash cans, camp store, firewood for sale, campground hosts, etc."
Road conditions vary: Access to several campgrounds requires traveling on unpaved roads. When visiting Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground, campers should note that "the hammock campground is super nice with its setup. However, the shrubbery/trees aren't trimmed well so you're going to fight through branches in some cases."
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. Several locations like Black Mountain Campground operate on a reservation system, and others allow first-come, first-served camping.
Playgrounds and recreational options: Panther Creek State Park Campground offers extensive family activities. "Panther Creek State Park has a great campground for families to spend time at. For a lesser known state park, they have a lot of amenities. Playgrounds, hiking, horseback trails, mountain bike trails, tennis courts, disc golf, baseball field, volleyball, lake access, swimming pool."
Swimming areas: Natural water features provide cooling options during summer months. Several campgrounds offer creek or river access for swimming, with one camper noting that Big Creek Campground has "two creeks nearby, one big and one small" where families can enjoy the water.
Watch for ticks: Particularly in summer months, ticks can be prevalent. A Panther Creek visitor warns, "Though if you come in the summer look out for ticks. Panther Creek is notorious for ticks. I pulled 6 off of me in one day."
Site leveling: Many campgrounds in the mountainous terrain require leveling equipment. At Rocky Top Campground, campers warn about the challenging terrain: "The camp on the west side is Dangerous to drive up in a motorhome. I personally drove my 36' up the most curvy incline I wouldn't recommend anyone to give this a second thought if you're not a seasoned driver."
Road clearance: Forest service roads leading to some horse-friendly campgrounds have limited clearance. Reviews for Harmon Den note, "Definitely not a road for RV's or Travel Trailers, or the faint of heart, as it's very narrow with a clearance of about 8-10 feet in several places."
Hookup availability: Full-service sites can be limited in this region. At Bristol-Kingsport KOA, "They have several large pull through sites, as well as back in smaller sites. They have 50amp service and full hookup sites" which is valuable for RVers planning extended stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ducktown, TN is Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.
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