2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables offers full-service equestrian camping near Hampton, Tennessee. The campground features paddocks for horses, with ample space for exploration in the surrounding woods. Campsites are arranged around a central fire ring with benches and tables, creating a community atmosphere. Most RV spots are level, with 30-amp hookups, water, and sewer connections available. Tent sites and cabins provide additional accommodation options. The campground maintains clean bathhouse facilities with showers. Free firewood is provided for campers. The husband and wife operating the campground are known for their hospitality and helpfulness. The property is accessed via a narrow country road that leads to this quiet, peaceful setting.
Bristol-Kingsport KOA, located a short distance from Hampton, welcomes horses at their campground. The property features horses nearby that guests can visit. Situated in a bucolic setting away from traffic noise, this campground provides a serene atmosphere for equestrians. The KOA offers a variety of accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots with full hookups (50-amp service), and cabins. Amenities include a swimming pool, outdoor activities, playground area, and horseshoe pits. The campground is conveniently located near Warriors Path State Park, providing additional hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities. Clean facilities, friendly staff, and proximity to bridle trails make this location suitable for horse enthusiasts seeking comfortable accommodations while traveling with their equine companions.
"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!"
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / 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
"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
"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 next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $56 / night
"Absolutely love camping here at warriors path State Park it's beyond one of my favorite places to camp"
"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
"It’s a 6 mile hike up Maple Camp Ridge on trail 191 (Buncombe Horse Range) starting from a small parking lot close to Carolina Hemlocks Campground."
"A little below where we set up camp, we found a natural spring for water and theres a decent amount of firewood around. We parked at the top of Mt."
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
ScoutAbsolutely love camping here at warriors path State Park it's beyond one of my favorite places to camp
TravelerThere are multiple sites for camping rvs if you are set up for boondocking.
LegendThis is a neat campground. We camp in the area a lot and this campground is either completely empty or totally full. We have stayed here a couple of times when it was empty. We don't have horses so I wouldn't stay here when it is full. For us it is great as a cheap stop if we are traveling through the area at the right time. A nice creek goes through the campground that is right on the highway, so we usually stay in the back to get away from the road noise. Not that there is much traffic in the area at night.
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LegendA quiet, easy-access campground with good site privacy and great lake views. Some site boundaries feel a bit unclear and the bathrooms can get crowded, but the location is perfect for exploring the Blue Ridge. A solid stay, especially with the RV and primitive areas kept separate.
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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.
TravelerMost campsites have good privacy and is quiet most hours. All have easy access, but bathrooms are small for number of campers. Some campsites are a little confusing about site areas as it seems they overlap into each other some. The view of the lake is one of the best parts. More campgrounds should separate rv and primitive like they do.
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.
Equestrian camping near Hampton, Tennessee offers access to mountain trails and water features within the Blue Ridge region. Located in northeast Tennessee near the North Carolina border, the area sits at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 feet with moderate temperatures from late spring through early fall. Several camping facilities provide horse-friendly accommodations with varying levels of amenities and trail access.
Hiking with lake access: Julian Price Park Campground features trails surrounding a lake with opportunities for swimming and water activities. "This park is right on a gorgeous lake. There is a spot within the park to rent kayaks which was great. There is a hiking trail that goes around the lake. There's also a trail that you can access from the park that leads to Hebron Rock Colony which is an incredible hiking trail," shares Danielle L.
Explore mountain terrain: Black Mountain Campground provides access to challenging trails including Mt. Mitchell. "It's also very nice to access the trail up to Mt. Mitchell right from the campground. We hiked up there early in the morning and it was fantastic," reports Katrin M. The trails offer significant elevation gains with varying difficulty levels.
Seasonal fishing: The South Toe River runs through several camping areas, allowing for trout fishing. "The lake is hatchery supported, and I did witness someone catching a fish as we walked along the lake trail," notes Myron C. Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased locally or online through Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Peaceful forest settings: Equestrian campers appreciate wooded sites that offer privacy between camping spots. "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," says Holli C. about Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathroom and shower facilities. "The bathrooms and showers are always clean and good taken care of. The camp hosts made sure several times that we had everything we needed," shares Katrin M. about her camping experience in the area.
Natural water features: Sites near rivers or lakes are particularly popular. "We stayed at a site right on the river and could hear the water flowing the whole time we were there," mentions Charles H. The sound of running water provides natural white noise that enhances the camping experience.
Weather preparedness: The mountain region experiences significant temperature fluctuations. "This place is by far the windiest place I've ever camped in. We couldn't get a proper fire started due to the wind! The windchill was a serious issue for some in our group so bring lots of layers and gloves," advises Scott B. about Grayson Highlands Chestnut Hollow Horse Campground.
Road conditions: Access to some horse campgrounds requires navigation of unpaved roads. "Way up the road! It's a nice place once you get here on the narrow country road," notes Mimi about Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables. Larger vehicles and trailers may face challenges on these routes.
Reservation planning: During peak seasons, securing sites can be difficult without advance planning. "During season, the summer month weekends and holidays...book your reservations online, because they don't do it by phone when calling the campground," recommends Dave V.
Look for amenities: Bristol-Kingsport KOA offers family-friendly facilities beyond basic camping. "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," shares Laura H.
Consider site location: When selecting spots with children, proximity to facilities matters. "I tent camped with a group here and the sites are very rugged and pretty far from water/bathrooms but there is a pool and the staff is very friendly and helpful," mentions Erin R. about her experience at the KOA.
Water recreation options: Families enjoy campgrounds with safe water access. "The trail follows a river with lots of great swimming holes and the rock colony is incredible. Awesome place to camp!" says Danielle L. Always supervise children around water features.
Site grading challenges: Rocky Top Campground & RV Park has topography issues that may affect larger vehicles. "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 your not a seasoned driver," cautions Debbie O.
Hookup availability: Check for the specific utilities needed for your setup. "They have several large pull through sites, as well as back in smaller sites. They have 50amp service and full hookup sites," notes Laura H. about the Bristol-Kingsport KOA.
Off-season advantages: Consider visiting equestrian campgrounds during shoulder seasons for better availability. "We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied," suggests Kirsten J. when describing Julian Price Park.
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