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Best Equestrian Camping near Shawanee, TN

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Bear Creek Horse Camp in Oneida accommodates equestrian campers with tent and RV sites and provides electrical hookups. The campground offers drinking water, toilets, and a sanitary dump station. Pets are allowed, and each site includes a picnic table. The camp connects directly to the extensive trail system within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, making it an ideal base for riders exploring the park. Sites are equipped with 30-amp hookups and water access. Campground roads support horse trailers with adequate space for parking and maneuvering large vehicles. The campground maintains trash collection services and allows fires at designated fire rings within campsites.

The extensive trail network accessible from Bear Creek Horse Camp traverses rugged terrain through Big South Fork's diverse landscape. Trails wind through hardwood forests and alongside dramatic sandstone bluffs with numerous creek crossings. Rock Bottom Horse Camp in Ewing, Virginia offers additional equestrian camping options with electric hookups, drinking water, and picnic tables at each site. Trail conditions vary seasonally, with optimal riding from April through October when the campground operates. Camping is available by reservation, ensuring equestrians can secure space for themselves and their horses. Riders appreciate the direct trail access without having to trailer horses between camp and trailheads. Little Lick Campground provides another alternative for horse owners seeking more primitive camping conditions with fewer amenities but equal trail access.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Shawanee, Tennessee (12)

    1. Panther Creek State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Talbott, TN
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 587-7046

    $26 - $42 / night

    "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."

    "The hiking trails ranged from difficult to short and easy. The ’Trout’ hiking trail was very nice. One of the longer hikes was the Knob trail and it was very nice as well."

    2. Out on The Creek Campground

    1 Review
    Eidson, TN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 300-4252

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Walking distance to Clinch River. Kayak, Hiking, Biking, spacious lots"

    3. Rock Bottom Horse Camp

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    Ewing, VA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (276) 445-6676

    $15 - $25 / night

    4. Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground

    8 Reviews
    Williamsburg, KY
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (513) 913-0325

    $20 - $70 / night

    "They have horse sites to bring your horses .and you can camp right with your bourses.They also have RV sites and tent camping. You can fish in the river and go tubing and Canoeing in the river."

    "Close to trails and a waterpark too. Love the peace and tranquility. We will be going back again."

    5. Anderson County Park

    2 Reviews
    Norris, TN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 494-9352

    $20 - $60 / night

    "This specific spot was huge and next to a wooded area and nature walk and, in my opinion, the best site in the whole campground! The bathhouse was small, but functional and clean."

    "Sites were very clean and spacious and all have spectacular views of the lake."

    6. Tranquility Creek

    1 Review
    Williamsburg, KY
    33 miles
    +1 (772) 501-5012

    $60 - $100 / night

    7. Clinch River Family Campground

    6 Reviews
    Duffield, VA
    43 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. Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Revelo, KY
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 286-7275

    $30 - $35 / night

    "Totally set up for the horse crowd with plenty of horse room :) there is a day use parking and unloading area and direct access to the horse trails. Very open and well maintained."

    "We stayed here even though we didn’t have horses, but those with horses have priority."

    9. Little Lick Campground

    4 Reviews
    Laurel River Lake, KY
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 864-4163

    $2 - $15 / night

    "Bring your horse, bring your trail bike, bring your dogs. You might want to bring a generator too."

    "Take an awesome little ferry across the river (or drive around). Tent sites vary in privacy. Great simple site, clean. No trails on site but we did a pretty one nearby (forget the name)."

    10. Riverside RV Park & Resort

    2 Reviews
    Sevierville, TN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (865) 453-7299

    "Convenient to highway 66 that runs from Interstate 40 to Sevierville. Not particularly charming, but seems to be clean and well run. Worked well for a one night stay."

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  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2016

    Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    Very horse oriented :)

    Stayed here in April, very quiet! Off to itself. Totally set up for the horse crowd with plenty of horse room :) there is a day use parking and unloading area and direct access to the horse trails. Very open and well maintained. Make sure you have the horse power for the hills going out. I had to back down the gravel hill and get a second run to make it up!

  • Dan N.
    Aug. 31, 2016

    Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

    Great area for horse trips

    We stayed here even though we didn’t have horses, but those with horses have priority. According to the others at the campground, there are a lot of horse camps and facilities in this area, if you do have horses this is an excellent area to explore. Good hiking trails too. Campground was clean and barely smelled like a farm despite being filled with horses.

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

    Panther Creek State Park Campground

    Going up

    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. I ended up sharing a site with a friend who lives even closer, lol This is a small State Park but it offers a lot to do recreation wise. The weekend we stayed there was a youth mountain bike event and cross country running going on. There’s also horseback trails. My only complaint about the trails is they are not marked well. A Boy Scout troop needs to do some merit badge work and improve them . The campground is small, a little tight in the sides and limited on full service sites. It’s a gradual uphill drive through the camp , you curve to the left and then back down the hill. The sites in the upper curve are bigger then the ones on the hill. There are several that offer tent pads and small vehicle pads. Check your lengths and bring your leveling boards. The two showerhouses are next to pavilions. All well maintained. The upper pavilion has a very cool fire pit area. And can accommodate a small gathering. There is a trailhead in the campground and several other trailheads in easy walking, pedaling distance , plus an awesome overlook and more strenuous hike up the road. The boat ramp is in an adjacent area and the lake is beautiful.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2020

    Daniel Boone National Forest Little Lick Horse Camp

    Listen for banjos

    You will drive and drive and drive...and drive on the gravel road. However the road is good and the signage will get you there! Follow the little tent signs to Little Lick Horse Camp in the woods of Daniel Boone NF. The Nathan McClure trailhead is in the campground so there will be other traffic coming in. There are a few good size sites, with picnic table, fire ring and not much else. This is primitive, to include no toilet so bring your bucket or whatever you use.....remember Leave No Trace ;) Dark and starry skies, quiet and woodsy....try not to think about any scary wood based movies. Horses, llamas, trail bikes and dogs would be perfect for this campground. The sites are big enough for more then one tent or hammock. There are several other nice/challenging trails nearby and the Rattlesnake Motorcycle route in the area.

  • J
    Jul. 19, 2019

    Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground

    It is a very quiet and peaceful camping. The campsite are beautiful and the

    They have horse sites to bring your horses .and you can camp right with your bourses.They also have RV sites and tent camping. You can fish in the river and go tubing and Canoeing in the river. They even have Primitive camping. They are right on the river.  The owners are really nice. It’s a very peaceful campground where you can connect with your soul.

  • Dan N.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

    Cumberland Gap

    This is near the borders of KY, VA, and TN in Cumberland Gap park. Convenient to the park, the AT, and the nearby town for supplies, restaurants, and grocery. Its name is misleading: the campground is quite large and not far from civilization or the highway, but it’s still a great place to enjoy nature. The campground is among the trees so is very shady and semi-privacy. This is the only campground in this part of the park. Nothing to do on site besides picnic and relax, there’s endless hiking and backpacking nearby.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2020

    Little Lick Campground

    Don’t feel lost

    Off Ky Rt 80 in Daniel Boone National Forest, keep following the tent signs , they will get you to Little Lick Campground. This is a primitive little campground out in the middle of nowhere, however there are several awesome trailheads in the area, Nathan McClure TH right in the campground.

    Bring your horse, bring your trail bike, bring your dogs. You might want to bring a generator too. Not a lot of sites but they are big and you can easily have several tents or hammocks ( if there’s trees) in each spot.

    Quiet and dark and STARS.

Guide to Shawanee

Horse camping in Tennessee offers a unique blend of scenic trails and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for riders and their horses.

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Tips for equestrian camping near Shawanee, Tennessee

  • When visiting Panther Creek State Park Campground, be sure to check the site lengths and bring leveling gear for a comfortable setup.
  • At Clayton Geneva Memorial Campground, plan your visit during dry weather to avoid muddy conditions, especially if you're camping with a larger group.
  • Make the most of your stay at Tranquility Creek by packing light and enjoying the serene environment, perfect for unwinding after a day of riding.

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