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Best Equestrian Camping near Santa Fe, TN

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Santa Fe, TN (7)

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123 Reviews of 7 Santa Fe Campgrounds

  • James R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    Older campgrounds

    It’s a large campground with a lot of full time campers on site. Nice lake at 102 sq acres in size. Did have an issue that most sites are only 50 or 30amp hookups only, so I had to borrow a 30 to 120 adapter. The hiking trails were closed which sucked since I was looking forward to a hike with the dog. They are building a new pool. Good luck getting a lakeside site since I was told only 8 are available and are full most of the time.

  • Pam R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Pretty park with Excellent staff

    For a State Park, Montgomery Bell is pretty great. We had a decent sized level site with large trees and a view to the creek. We walked a couple of the trails through the woods which were perfect after a long drive. The bathroom/showers were clean and the water was hot. A strong storm came up suddenly and the staff came by to check on every camper to make sure we were all inside and safe. After the storm passed, they came by again checking on every camper. The power went out for two hours, and the staff came by once more to keep us informed. The park is beautiful, but it's the super competent staff earned the excellent rating I gave this park.

  • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry Horton State Park Campground
    Apr. 18, 2024

    Henry Horton State Park Campground

    Highly recommend primitive camping

    Stayed with our van in the primitive sites here and had a great time! Very affordable and not many other campers (but if the group camp sites are booked I’d go elsewhere, they’re very close). The bathroom is super far away, but there was a portable potty for a few days until they inexplicably took it away. If you have a camping bathroom setup and are comfy going to get water if needed, it’s a great value and gives you want more privacy.

    Also the showers here are the best I’ve ever experienced at a campground. They have signs saying you can shower for $5 even if you don’t camp here.

  • Amelia R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Loretta Lynn's Ranch
    Feb. 23, 2024

    Loretta Lynn's Ranch

    Lots of options

    I love Loretta Lynn's! Lots of options for all types of camping. They have equestrian spots, RV spots, tent spots, and cabins for rent. Plus so much to do on the property! Can get busy on holiday weekends when the weather is nice or if they are doing any events there! Otherwise you can easily find a spot here!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
    Nov. 19, 2023

    Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    Needs TLC

    The campground is quite large with lots of things to explore. A lot of the roads, especially around the campsites were in need of repair. I had full hookup with 30 amp service, though not all of the sites have sewer. All of the lakeside sites are taken up by resident campers (of which there are a lot). I had absolutely no cell service through Verizon and my T-Mobile 5g internet had no reception either (even with a booster). Luckily, I was able to rely on my Starlink. A lot of the buildings looked like they had seen better days, but were maintained as well as they could be. Staff were nice and pleasant. Meriwether Lewis death/gravesite was nearby and interesting to check out. Not a whole lot else to do in the area. There is a low bridge (11ft) that you need to pass under to get onto the Natchez Trace Parkway. If you can’t fit, you have to take Napier road north several miles. There is a wal-mart in town about 20 or so minutes away.

  • Angela B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    A beautiful great location

    So many bad reviews for this site. Complainers!! Yes big hills and horrible roads in the park, but your in the sticks, sooo.... Plenty level spots. Some Sites are full and some are partial hook-ups. Plenty spots w easy access and plenty not so easy. Wifi is available to purchase $25 for the week, no issues thus far. Beautiful location. Natchez Trace Pkwy has plenty to learn and explore!!! Cute, lively little towns nearby that have kept up that old town look with awesome shops! In Hohenwald there is an elephant sanctuary. It has a location in town to teach about that sanctuary (No elephants are kept there)

  • A T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
    Jul. 7, 2023

    Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    Old

    Pool was out of order. Roads needed a lot of love. Wifi was not good. General store was nice and employees were all nice. Close to Merriweather Lewis's final resting place.

  • Beth LeVar L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Level Creek Site

    Site is level and by the creek. My GSD loved cooling off in the creek. I liked that our site had the fire pit in the gravel area of our site, some are outside. I wanted to touch on the to close reviews that had me worried. The sites are close but I didn’t feel that was an issue really. We didn’t feel cramped or like our neighbors were in our business. We will definitely come back.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
    Dec. 23, 2022

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Large State Park

    The park’s website says to use Google Maps, which we did with no issues getting to the state park area. We had never been here before, and the signage coming into the park concerning the campground(CG) was a little confusing, but we made it to the check-in office. Check-in was quick and the narrow passage into the CG where we were directed to go looked more like a wide walking path, but we were assured:“people drive big rigs in every day.” We made it on the narrow road through the trees, through the tent area, and around a somewhat sharp curve to get to back-in site 93 with 50/30/20 AMP and water. The back-in was a little interesting as we had to pull forward on the road to the left that goes to the bathhouse to get straight on our site and then back in. We tried the traditional back-in, but because of the immediate curve to the right after site 93, there was no way to pull forward on the main road and back-in. Plus there were too many trees, etc., to swing, and there was a tent site in the way. As with other State Parks we’ve stayed in, the pad length was a little shorter than advertised, but we got our 39’ 5th wheel and F450 on the site. A creek runs through the backside of the CG which made for a nice view off the back of our site. We were at the transition point to the mix of electric/water and FHU sites that also back up to the creek. We got 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on T-mobile. Satellite would not be a viable option with all the trees in this CG. There were three bathhouses with one having laundry. We decided to stay here as this state park has a golf course. Montgomery Bell is a large state park, and we did not make it to the golf course due to the weather plus we were only staying one night. With this CG being on the edge of big rig-friendly and windy roads to get here, it would be questionable whether we’d stay here again.

  • Napunani
    Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Campsites Extremely Close with Narrow Campground Roadway

    PROS 

    Beautiful park

    Site backed right up to small creek 

    Super friendly squirrels who ate from our hand 

    Clean toilet/shower facility with ample supply of TP 

    Gravel site with wooden picnic table and small metal campfire ring with cooking grate Campfire wood for sale by camp host 

    Nice restaurant at Park Lodge

    2 bar signal T-MOBILE Free 200 MB or 3 days( whichever comes first) WIFI with login from park visitor center


    Dickson is closest Kroger, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, Walmart

    CONS

    $5 fee assessed to make my own on-line reservation 

    NO senior discount 

    Campsites are Extremely packed together. Some sites have the neighbor's trailer slide out against their picnic table.  Just doesn't make sense that the campground is slammed together when there are acres and acres of land here

    Very narrow roadway through campground. 

    Very tight maneuvering to back into site. 

    No privacy from any other campsite 

    Not dark sky friendly due to huge street lights at all 3 toilet/shower facilities 

    Site 116 not level side to side 

    Most campsite trees bare by Halloween

  • Destiny
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
    Nov. 21, 2022

    Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    Primitive Camping

    Great camping spot. Quiet and very spacious. We had the entire primitive side to ourselves. Plenty of amenities, close to all the waterfalls and nature trails. The beach was an awesome bonus. The price for primitive was a tad extreme.

  • Ian O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Loretta Lynn's Ranch
    Nov. 15, 2022

    Loretta Lynn's Ranch

    TMMR 2022

    Area is beautiful but sites were close together and the ground outside of my trailer was very unusable, all hill and large rocks. No way to spend time outside of the camper. After I leveled it the bottom of the front steps had a 2 foot drop and the rear were on the ground. The slope made the sewage hook up a nightmare. Verizon had spotty signal at best. My buddy and i tried to reserve a spots based off of a campsite map prior to going but when I showed we were put in different spots. Apparently the drive way for the cabin was also a spot and thew off the maps numbering... they only refunded us 1 "pick your spot price" since we were close enough. The area has great potential but just needs TLC and effort. Never checked out the showers and such but the store was nice and staff was friendly. I will say TMMR was a blast and I'll be back but for the money spent on a campsite, a 40ft toyhauler shouldn't have to be rigged into a site at a rally.

  • Lauren S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry Horton State Park Campground
    Nov. 14, 2022

    Henry Horton State Park Campground

    Not my fav but still a good option

    I just feel like in this area you could find a better spot. Nice field near campsite. Hikers close by and idk about the bathroom situation but I couldn’t find them. Literally fine and clean though

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    Camper-submitted photo from Henry Horton State Park Campground
    Jun. 29, 2022

    Henry Horton State Park Campground

    Southern Hospitality

    Nice campground located on the Duck River in a TN state park. Enjoyed walking along the river.  It is not secluded and is right off a local highway but has many conveniences.  Across the street is the main park area with nice amenities -- kids playground, pool, disc golf, camp store, golf course and newly renovated park restaurant & visitor's center.  Everyone that I came into contact with was friendly and helpful.  It is a great place to relax but you still have many things to do.

  • Nancy B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
    Apr. 22, 2022

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    Nice getaway

    Loved the area, the campground and the local hikes available I gave it 4 stars because our site was soooo close to the one next to us. We stayed in. 118. I would definitely go back….to a different site

  • Weston K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Montgomery Bell State Park Campground
    Feb. 8, 2022

    Montgomery Bell State Park Campground

    10/10! Great place

    Great camping. The park is very well taken care of. Sites and we'll sized and level. Very clean bathrooms and they are heated as well. The staff we talked to were all very friendly and nice.

    Alot of hiking in the area. You can drive down the road and visit the lodge and lake as well.

  • Joy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
    Nov. 16, 2021

    Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    Nice place

    The park has really nice roads and stops for viewing. Our full hookup camp site was next to water and lots of trees. Nice swimming area with a big pavilion.

  • Scott S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Natchez Trace
    Nov. 10, 2021

    Thousand Trails Natchez Trace

    Not a RV Park

    This park is rundown very little to know sewer or RV dumps most of the people there are permanent residents seems to be more that of a mobile home park for RVs all the sites that have blackwater dumps are taken up by the permanent residence that live there has no access to the lake for campers have no trails in order to hike or explore the outdoors phase 2 campsite that does have a few maybe six or seven sanitation or sewer dumps is about 3 MI from the store or any of the amenities that they say they have in the park the tennis court looks like it has not been used in 10 years the pool was empty and the rest of the park looks run down the roads within the park look washed out and have not been in repair in a long time

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