Best Equestrian Camping near Roan Mountain, TN

We're here to help you find where to go horse camping in Roan Mountain. Finding a place to stay in Tennessee while traveling with your horse is easy. These scenic and easy-to-reach Roan Mountain campsites are perfect for equestrian campers.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Roan Mountain, TN (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
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    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    1. Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    46 Reviews
    152 Photos
    569 Saves
    Blowing Rock, North Carolina

    Overview

    Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, Julian Price Campground is a top destination for boating, hiking, fishing and more. Whether it's for a family camping excursion or a peaceful getaway, this campground has something for everyone. Some campsites at this facility are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Status of these sites is not available online.

    Recreation

    Canoe rentals are available at Price Lake, and other types of non-motorized boats are permitted. Fishing is also available at the lake, with a dock provided.Price Lake Trail offers a refreshing hike around the edge of the water, and the Boone Fork, Green Knob and Tanawha Trails are just a few of the trails that are conveniently accessed through the campground. Hebron Falls: A small waterfall accessed from the Boone Fork Trail. The Cascades: A beautiful waterfall accessed by the easy 1-mile loop Cascades Trail. A great hike for children. Moses Cone Flat Top Manor: A historic estate house (currently undergoing restoration) once owned by the Cone family. The grounds offer 25 miles of carriage roads to hike. Tours of the home are available. Currently houses the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Wildlife viewing is also popular as campers have a good chance of spotting bears, grouse, turkeys, owls, hawks and more.

    Natural Features

    Julian Price Campground is adjacent to Price Lake, a pristine body of water that sparkles against the backdrop of rolling Carolina hills. The surrounding forest offers hemlock, white pine, oak, hickory and birch trees, along with a colorful assortment of wildflowers in the spring and an array of vivid orange and red foliage displays in autumn. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic byway that follows the high crests of the central and southern Appalachians for 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina.

    Nearby Attractions

    The beautiful town of Blowing Rock, located just 20 minutes away on the Blue Ridge Parkway, offers fine dining, shopping and more.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

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    2. Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    23 Reviews
    174 Photos
    545 Saves
    Montreat, North Carolina

    Overview

    Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast.

    Recreation

    With the South Toe River located adjacent to the campground, visitors will have no shortage of things to do, including picnicking, day hiking, scenic driving and trout fishing. Hikers will be pleased with a variety of trails from which to choose, including a leisurely half-mile walk through the forest or a challenging 5.6-mile hike to Mt. Mitchell.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits at an elevation of 3,040 feet. The 6,684-foot Mt. Mitchell towers over the area, with several other high peaks of the Black Mountains nearby. This lush Appalachian forest is rich with wildlife, plants and scenery.

    Nearby Attractions

    Groups can easily head out for a day of scenic driving along Blue Ridge Parkway or hiking in Mount Mitchell State Park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 / night

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    4. South Mountains State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    105 Photos
    275 Saves
    Casar, North Carolina
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $28 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables
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    5. Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables

    2 Reviews
    13 Photos
    45 Saves
    Bristol, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $15 - $45 / night

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    7. Bristol-Kingsport KOA

    4 Reviews
    16 Photos
    18 Saves
    Kingsport, Tennessee
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Top Campground & RV Park
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    9. Rocky Top Campground & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    10 Photos
    9 Saves
    Kingsport, Tennessee

    You could not ask for a more perfect combination of location and beauty. Just a mile from the interstate you will find a peaceful well-kept campground nestled in a beautiful country setting. Close to the famous Bristol Motor Speedway as well as many nearby area attractions.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $55 - $76 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
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    10. Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    2 Saves
    Kingsport, Tennessee

    The Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground is a unique camping area for primitive and group-style camping.

    The details: The Wild Cherry, Sweet Gum, Locust, and the Pine Wheel sites accommodate six hammocks and the Pine Wheel Site can hold up to 24 hammocks. Amenities for each site include access to water, a stone picnic table, fire ring, lantern hook, and grill. A bathhouse is located a short distance away via a gravel path along with proximity to a dumpster. Finally, the hammock campground has a close and convenient parking area for vehicles, small buses, and enclosed trailers common with groups.

    Groups may also reserve this area, but you must reserve all four sites at the same time. All group reservations must be made in advance and by calling the park office directly.

    What makes this camping area so cool? This is the first campground in the Tennessee State Park system that was designed and built with all recycled or reutilized materials as well as lumber from felled trees inside the park. The campground was designed to be waste-free and self-sustaining with amenities such as composting areas for campfire and grill waste. The four sites are built from cedar posts salvaged from a winter storm. The sites are named for the trees located inside. A solar charging station (suitable for charging handheld devices) is in the works in the immediate future.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Roan Mountain

140 Reviews of 16 Roan Mountain Campgrounds


  • Timothy  F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bristol-Kingsport KOA
    Oct. 3, 2024

    Bristol-Kingsport KOA

    This is a very nice campground

    We arrive very late, after all day travels from Florida. My phone had three bars, Verizon 5G ultra wide signal.

  • tyrone T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY
    Oct. 4, 2023

    Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    Hidden gem

    Super place, super staff. Kevin the manager and Diane the host are awesome people with plenty of knowledge of the area. The road into the facility (FR 472) turns into a gravel road for the last mile or so with a few small potholes but nothing terrible, we had no problems getting there in a 30' class a RV . Just make sure when you get to the fork in the road STAY TO THE RIGHT! The road on the left is Neil Creek road (which btw has some really nice dispersed camp sites) but if you have a bigger rig and go up that road you will hate life... It twists then gets steep and only a couple places to make a 180. No cell service whatsoever even with a booster... If you walk a 1/4 mile out the gravel road by the 1st A frame house you can get a signal there. The showers have plenty of hot water and are clean. The place is a bear super highway so they take policing your food and garbage very seriously. There are an abundance of hiking trails accessible from the site and are well kept... S

    Toe River has some beautiful spots to take a dip if you can handle the cold water.

  • Autumn E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Steele Creek Park & Campground
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Steele Creek Park & Campground

    Beware

    On 8/25/23 - 8/27/23, WE went camping for the first time this year and left early that sunday morning. Which turned into a nightmare for my family on the following Monday 8/28/23 we had a social worker come out to investigate my family due to steel creek making a HUGE mix up on giving the wrong site number and wrong information to dss. AND All Steel Creek had to say was they are sorry!! Our life was turned upside down for over two weeks due to Steel Creek giving out wrong information. Shouldn't Steel Creek make sure they give the right information to a department like child protective services? The case was eventually closed because we were the wrong family, but now dss says it will always be on my husband's record with them that he was investigated for child abuse even when we were the wrong family to start with! a weekend that was supposed to be a nice and relaxing vacation turned into my husband having to lose time at work, lawyer fees, and emotional distress for my family. My husband tried to contact Steel Creek after everything was over, but they are screening his calls and staying silent on this situation. The very least they could have done was offer a refund of our stay if not more for everything steel creek has put us through. All of this was due to Steel Creek giving wrong information to the Department of Social Services! Be very aware because this can happen to you! This could be your information given next! I've been going to steel creek since I was a little girl and I'll never go back or recommend this camp ground to anyone and will always tell my story of the wrong steel creek camp ground has put us through especially since the owner Joey has not even reached out to my husband for the trouble his camp ground has caused my family! A little business suggestion for you if at any time a department like social services is calling you for information, you need to make sure yourself and / or your employees are giving out the right information. And to your employees who give false information should be fired! This was an awful situation this camp ground put us in! SHAME ON YOU, STEEL CREEK!

    On another note our site was also full of dog crap, people who stay here with dogs are supposed to clean up after them and 90% of them never do so just know if you do choose to stay at this campground have plans on dodging dog crap during your stay. If it's not dog crap you will hear of the many dogs barking the whole time during your stay, which is annoying when you are trying to relax with your family.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Paradise Ridge Permaculture
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Paradise Ridge Permaculture

    Peaceful and serene escape

    This location was amazing. We couldn’t have been happier with a spot. The host was extremely gracious, there is an outdoor shower, the camp fire setup is awesome, and the animals are friendly. It is easy to find and you’re only 20-ish minutes from Asheville. We’ll certainly be back!

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Black Mountain Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

    Deep Forest Bears and Shade

    I came on a Sat in August for First Come First Serve (yeah, not the best plan) and they were just taking the "We are Full' sign down to say they had two sites. One was right across from the welcome hut. I took the other and it was lovely. This campground is VERY shady and has water and bathrooms and showers that are well maintained. There are wonderful sites for families big and small around the central "soccer" field and sites for small-medium trailers and tents and camper vans in "Bear Alley" around the outside. One or two pull in sites for bigger rigs.

    I'd come First Come First serve on a Sunday night or Monday night and scope out sites that would be best for you. You pay extra for the access to wonderful hiking trails, the deep Forest feel, and did I mention SHOWERS? It is pretty remote and off a long dirt road off route 80. You don't need a 4x4 but it's a slow careful drive .... and you are NOT going to want to take day trips to Burnsville or Marion. Plan to stay and bring what you need. Bring that bug spray and screen tent.

  • Glacia C.
    Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park Campground
    Jul. 16, 2023

    South Mountains State Park Campground

    South Mountains NCSP: Jacob Branch Backcountry Sites

    Jacob Branch: Three sites arranged around a clearing. Two pit privies and a BEAR BOX! Woot!! The sites are a bit difficult to pitch on, due to the abundance of roots, hardpan earth, and slope, but you’ll find a spot. I didn’t hang, but there are certainly spots that would be suitable. Water is just down the hill. It’s ample and clear, as of May 2023. There are several ways to hike in, as many of the South Mountains SP trails intersect and wander around a bunch giving a bunch of options for how to get in and out. The variety makes for a nice loop instead of just an in-and-out. Get inventive. Trails are broad and veeeeeery hilly in places. If your knees complain, bring the trekking poles. You’ll thank me.

    Shinny Creek: Perfect trip if you have kids…or just want something close by. It’s only a bit over a mile to these four sites (see video tour) nestled by a stream. Clear, flat sites. Bear box. Critter-proof trash bin. Pit privy. Water access from every site within ten paces, so water and entertainment are always available. The trail here is easy peasy rolling hills that follows the river past Bear Falls all the way up to the sites.

  • adam B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Steele Creek Park & Campground
    Jul. 9, 2023

    Steele Creek Park & Campground

    Decent for the price

    Campground has decent amenities, sites are small and on top of each other. Bathrooms and showers leave a lot to be desired. My site is not what was pictured on the website, and I paid to reserve it, so buyer beware. Camp store is decent, and playground is nice. River swimming is the real attraction, and to my kids it was worth it.

  • Keri P.
    Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park Campground
    Jun. 6, 2023

    South Mountains State Park Campground

    Huge Park, Not a lot of Access

    Camp sites are nice, close bathrooms, nice facilities. Park boasts about lots to do but there is no road through the whole Park so more than half of the trails you are not easily able to get through. Drove around to other access point and its nothing but a fence and a field. Park is very pretty and the water is nice.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Paradise Ridge Permaculture
    Nov. 10, 2022

    Paradise Ridge Permaculture

    Small, quaint permaculture farm in the mountains

    Had a nice experience here. Amber, the host, was very kind and accommodating. She showed us around the grounds which has horses, pigs, chickens, a natural spring, and fruits/vegetables/mushrooms growing around the property. The grounds are conveniently located near the city of Asheville and hiking trails. There was a shared gazebo, cozy fire pit, and cold showers. The only downside was that there wasn’t a secluded spot available for car camping, even though Amber did figure something out for us to be able to stay. Would recommend to get away from your typical campground.

  • Patrice S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
    Sep. 18, 2022

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Great site on water

    Spent a weekend car camping at Julian Price which served as a great Basecamp for exploring the Blue Ridge and surrounding area. The site has a nice tent pad, fire pit and picnic table. It would be amazing in the spring because it's loaded with rhododendron. The site is near a bathroom and there is quite a bit of traffic throughout the camp. And of course you hear the Parkway but if you go into it knowing you are staying at a campground that is highly trafficked with somewhat close and loud neighbors...then you've picked a great campsite to car camp.

  • C.J. C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
    Sep. 9, 2022

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Quiet & Secluded

    Quiet campground despite the number of sites. We enjoyed our stay, and even had deer wander near our site a few times. Our tent site was in Loop B but near the bathroom/showers in Loop D. Really liked how the toilet and shower were together in the same individual bathrooms.

    Campground is conveniently located near Blowing Rock and other sights on the Parkway, like Cone Manor and Linn Cove Viaduct. Nice area.

  • Justin C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
    Jun. 18, 2022

    Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park

    Cool looking hammock campground

    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 to hang your stuff. That’s fine. It’s the fact it is setup directly next to the overflow parking and pool along with the main thoroughfare into the park that’s a bummer. It is so LOUD. There’s also a freight rain that goes by every couple hours. It’s a cool experience but much like most state parks, it’s not necessarily peace and quiet.

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Quiet and secluded

    Stayed on the C loop. Very private sites other than the path that goes by for the bathroom. No road noise. C loop does not allow generators so no hum. Has bathrooms near by. Showers on another loop. Tent pads are good size, flat and free of large rocks. Mine was half covered in moss. Overall really happy with the site.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park Campground
    May. 31, 2022

    South Mountains State Park Campground

    Great state park!

    Beautiful place with a lot to offer! The hikes near the falls were quite busy on Memorial Day weekend, but the backcountry campsites were quiet and well-kept. Lots of places to play on the river, rock hopping or swimming around the Jacob Fork Parking area. We were able to park there since we had campsite reservations but others were waiting in a long line to park for day-use, so be aware. We stayed at the Little River backcountry campground, which requires a 1.5 mile hike in, and has a pit toilet but no running water, bathrooms, or trash cans. The Reserve America site lacked some site specifics— From the Little River campground, the closest water source is a creek 0.6 miles (1.2 miles round trip) away- filter it- the walk back to camp is a steep uphill. There is no firewood provided up at the campground but there’s lots of deadfall, bring a saw if you have one. The pit toilet had plenty of TP when we were there, and there was a central bear bin for use by all campers. The four sites were well-spaced so we did not see other campers, with the exception of site 1 which is right off the entrance trail to the campground. Be aware that the hike up to the campground, though only 1.5 miles, is pretty steep from the Jacob Fork parking area (600ft elevation gain) and most of the day hikes (the falls, chestnut knob) leave out of that parking area. So one option would be to hike down to your cooler in the car and grill lunch or dinner at one of the shady picnic areas near the parking lot and river while day-hiking, then hike back up to camp overnight. Overall, recommend!

  • Marty P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway
    Feb. 1, 2022

    Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway

    Best lake camping in the parkway

    Classic simple state run campground. Large comfortable campsites all with picnic tables, fire rings,and gravel tent pads. Some are right in the lake but they fill up fast. We got one that we where able to park our boats right at camp. The lake is stocked with trout by the state and your can also catch bass and tons of sunfish. The lake is not swimming and no motor boats. But you can paddle up the creek and take a dip. And the absence vof motor boats make for a lovely time on the lake.

  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from South Mountains State Park Campground
    Dec. 14, 2021

    South Mountains State Park Campground

    Fairly close and great place to camp.

    This is a great place to camp. It is somewhat close to Charlotte, but is little known. There are extensive hiking trails. The grade of the trails is from easy to hard. They have a 70 foot waterfall that has a stairway along the side of it. This has car camping, backpack camping, horse and bike camping. You can even fish there if you have a license.



Guide to Roan Mountain

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  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Roan Mountain, TN?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Roan Mountain, TN is Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway with a 4.7-star rating from 46 reviews.

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