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Best Equestrian Camping near Crab Orchard, TN

263 Reviews

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 (11)

    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. Frozen Head State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Petros, TN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (423) 346-3318

    "The campground is in close proximity to many of the trailheads. There is a nice bathhouse, but all the sites are rustic (non electric)."

    "It may be the loveliest campground in Tennessee. There’s only 20 spots, and they all seem to be shady and have trees between neighbors."

    3. 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."

    4. 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!!!"

    5. 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. "

    6. King's Coach Stop

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

    $10 - $20 / night

    7. True West Campground & Stables

    6 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."

    8. 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."

    9. 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"

    10. Notchy Creek - Tellico Lake

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

    $24 - $40 / night

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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. 😂

  • Jessica L.
    Jul. 8, 2016

    Frozen Head State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park with a National Park Feel

    Frozen Head is a wonderful place. For starters, the ranger that was on duty at the Visitor's Center was so helpful and kind. The campground is in close proximity to many of the trailheads. There is a nice bathhouse, but all the sites are rustic (non electric). There are also many well kept backcountry sites with fire pits if you are backpacking. The surroundings are gorgeous: the foothills of the Appalachians and the hiking is superb and challenging. If you are able, make sure to hike to the Lookout Tower! This is a great park and campground if you want to experience the beauty of East Tennessee without the crowds of the Smoky Mountains.

  • magickelf969@aol.com
    Oct. 19, 2025

    True West Campground & Stables

    Not safe for animals

    Stalls/barn is filthy. The owners had their own horses removed from their custody by animal control for neglect. The horses were skin and bones even though they sell feed in their store.

  • 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.

  • Rachel K.
    Oct. 13, 2021

    Frozen Head State Park Campground

    I hesitate to write this because I don’t want everyone to find out about it

    Frozen Head is lovely. It may be the loveliest campground in Tennessee.

    There’s only 20 spots, and they all seem to be shady and have trees between neighbors. There’s a free book swap hut, like those mailboxes, but a whole building worth of take-one/leave-one books. There showers and bathroom are unusually clean for a campground. There’s a place to wash dishes.

    There’s a great playground and creek at the bottom of the hill. Easy walking distance, but not so close that you have to hear screaming kids.

    The park has a lovely waterfall hike that we did and many others that we didn’t make it to.

  • 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.

Guide to Crab Orchard

East Fork Stables provides a range of accommodations for equestrians visiting Crab Orchard, Tennessee and surrounding areas. The 150-acre facility offers cabin rentals, full hookup RV sites, and primitive camping spots alongside comprehensive horse accommodations. Horse facilities include individual stalls and tie lines throughout the property, with multiple round pens and paddocks available for guest use. The trail system features panoramic views with varied terrain suitable for riders of all skill levels. Campground amenities include clean shower facilities, trash service, and on-site firewood availability. The stables remain open seasonally from April through November.

True West Campground & Stables offers direct access to the Big South Fork trail system, accommodating both horses and riders with 40 campsites. Located near Oneida, this year-round facility provides electric hookups with both 30 and 50-amp service for RVs, alongside cabin and glamping options for those preferring more comfortable accommodations. Water hookups, sewage disposal, and shower facilities ensure comfortable extended stays. The property maintains well-marked trails that connect to larger regional trail networks. Large trailer parking areas accommodate various rig sizes, while designated horse areas provide secure overnight accommodations for equines. The campground's trail system connects riders to scenic overlooks and natural landmarks throughout the Cumberland Plateau region, making it particularly popular during fall when the foliage creates spectacular riding conditions.

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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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