Best Equestrian Camping near Monterey, TN

East Fork Stables offers equestrian camping near Monterey with tent sites, RV spots with hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations. The campground features multiple horse trails with scenic views and dedicated areas for horses throughout the property. Stalls, tie lines, round pens, and paddocks are available for campers with horses. The trail system provides extensive riding opportunities with panoramic vistas accessible directly from the camping areas. The property maintains clean shower facilities and shaded campsites, with a dedicated loop featuring a pavilion cookhouse perfect for non-equestrian campers who still want to enjoy the grounds.

True West Campground & Stables provides year-round access to its 40 sites with various accommodation options including RV spots with full hookups, cabins, and glamping. Located near Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, the campground connects riders to multiple trail networks. The trails offer diverse terrain and difficulty levels suitable for riders of all experience levels. Facilities include water access points for horses, trailer parking, and amenities like showers, toilets, and trash service. The spacious sites accommodate rigs of various sizes while maintaining proximity to horse areas. Bell Farm Horse Camp in nearby Daniel Boone National Forest offers additional seasonal primitive tent camping from April to November, providing alternative options for equestrians seeking different experiences.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Monterey, Tennessee (10)

    1. Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground

    145 Reviews
    Spencer, TN
    34 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. East Fork Stables

    2 Reviews
    Allardt, TN
    18 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!!!"

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

    42 Reviews
    Rugby, TN
    40 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. Dale Hollow Lake - Primitive Camping — Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

    9 Reviews
    Hilham, TN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (931) 243-3136

    $5 / night

    "There are about 4 lakeside sites available all with good lake views"

    "Cove Creek at Dale Hollow lake in TN is a primitive campsite with lakeside camping. There are water faucets for drinking water and a pit toilet available."

    5. Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

    12 Reviews
    Albany, KY
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (270) 433-7431

    $30 - $55 / night

    "Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is right on the Kentucky/ Tennessee boarder and not a short drive from anywhere. It is out in the farmlands, but worth the drive."

    "sites: horse sites available. wooded area around campground. semi-private sites. amenities: lake. pool. other attractions: lodge/camping cabins. restaurant. I would go back again."

    6. King's Coach Stop

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

    $10 - $20 / night

    7. True West Campground & Stables

    5 Reviews
    Rugby, TN
    36 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. Great Meadows Campground

    8 Reviews
    Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, KY
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 376-5323

    $10 - $15 / night

    "Great for kayaking, fishing, wading, hiking, sightseeing(areas close by to check out), also there are some swimming holes..just have to find them. can camp right by the creek and across the road is a few"

    "Love it clean nice people Has water some of the time no electricity sites are well kept has horseshoe pits no stores close by no cell phone service but it does have clean toilets fishing is good"

    9. Happy Camper Campground

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    Rock Island, TN
    34 miles
    +1 (931) 686-4468
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Monterey, TN

224 Reviews of 10 Monterey Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2017

    Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

    Almost a 5 star

    Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is right on the Kentucky/ Tennessee boarder and not a short drive from anywhere. It is out in the farmlands, but worth the drive.

    I drove to it from Cumberland Parkway, a very picturesque drive. The GPS took me right to the entrance no issues like there are with some other parks.

    Once there the main areas are very well marked. The camp store has a somewhat useful map that will get you there by road.

    My disappointment and frustration was the trails marked on the map. I'm not sure if some spurs are new, not used often or being reclaimed but we would start down a trail that had a trailhead sign and then the trail would just disappear into the weeds or a field with no signage.

    The trail to Eagle Point was well used and a good walk to an awesome view.

    The Campground is set up in what I call wagon train circles (lol) if your going with a large group it's perfect. People parked their toys and cars in the middle and set up in the sites around the hub.

    if your not with a group you will probably have an opportunity to met your neighbor. There is not a lot of shade. There is a pool on site and cute little blue cabins to rent. Newer restrooms and a dumpstation. Tge horse ampground was adjacent to the regular campground.

    The Marina and Lodge are at the end of the road and there was a golf course on the way in. Pretty much covers all the bases of outdoor entertainment.

  • 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.

  • Carroll M.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Great Meadows Campground

    Wonderful, peaceful

    No electric..but that could have changed, haven't been in a while. Great for kayaking, fishing, wading, hiking, sightseeing(areas close by to check out), also there are some swimming holes..just have to find them. can camp right by the creek and across the road is a few more spots. Get there early, because it is primitive, just to get a spot. Also, close by is a horse camp...actually a left turn prior to great meadows. Have fun.there is water and an enclosed bathroom. No showers

  • 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. 😂

  • B
    Jun. 23, 2016

    Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

    nice

    sites: horse sites available. wooded area around campground. semi-private sites. amenities: lake. pool. other attractions: lodge/camping cabins. restaurant. I would go back again.

  • 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.


Guide to Monterey

Tennessee offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater specifically to equestrian needs.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At East Fork Stables, you'll find stalls, tie lines, and round pens, making it easy to care for your horse during your stay.
  • True West Campground & Stables features well-kept barns and ample room for horses, ensuring a comfortable environment for both you and your equine companions.
  • King's Coach Stop provides spacious spots suitable for larger horse trailers, making it a convenient choice for those traveling with horses.

Tips for equestrian camping near Monterey, Tennessee

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Monterey, TN?

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

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