2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Pony Express Stables accommodates horse camping year-round near Sequatchie, Tennessee, with three campground sites offering water and electric hookups for horses and their owners. Located approximately 30 miles from Sequatchie Valley, this equestrian campground provides level terrain ideal for trailer parking and tent camping. Both Twisted South Stables and the nearby Fall Creek Falls State Park welcome riders with facilities for overnight stays. The gravel access roads leading to these campgrounds require vehicles with adequate clearance, particularly during wet weather conditions. Most horse-friendly camping areas in the region feature fire pits and picnic tables positioned away from the horse areas to maintain cleanliness. Tent campers and RV owners share access to the equestrian sections, with multiple fire rings available for group camping.
Direct access to scenic bridle trails begins at several horse campgrounds within an hour's drive of Sequatchie. The extensive trail networks connect to Wildlife Management Areas where riders can explore varied terrain suitable for different skill levels. Water access for horses is available at Davis Pond, making it a popular stop for trail riders needing to water their animals. Reservation requirements vary by location, with Twisted South Stables requiring advance booking while some primitive horse camping areas operate on a first-come basis. Horse owners traveling to the area should bring portable corrals or highlines as permanent stalls are limited at most locations. The trails near Walls of Jericho provide challenging riding opportunities with significant elevation changes and multiple creek crossings, making them best suited for experienced riders and well-conditioned horses. Riders planning an extended stay will find that several equestrian campsites near Sequatchie permit multi-night bookings, allowing time to cover the full breadth of connected trail systems across the region.
"There is a parking lot right off the road after a fun ~30 minute drive through residential roads right on the water, then sites with fire pits are scattered throughout a small clearing."
"You walk 20’ on trail to first campsite. Nice wooded area with a trail to the water. There are 5 sites with fire pits."
"This lightly developed site has two picnic tables, and two lantern posts near the tables."
"About 45 mins outside Chattanooga, it’s a beautiful drive. Last 7 miles are on a windy gravel road. The last 1/2 mile gets a little dicey and needs a vehicle with some clearance."
"Park at either the Alabama or the Tennessee trailhead (make sure not to park at the horse trailhead earlier on the road) and descend down into the canyon."
"It is also at an easy access point to the falls as well as the other trails in the area. The site has easy access to water most of the year and can provide space for over 10 tents."
"Some really nice sites on lake and shaded. Inner sites are nice as well and have sewer. Good space between sites. 30 and 50 amp. The old section that was for yearly rental is gone."
"Gravel drives & pads with water & electric at sites. Our site #28 had an exceptional view out the kitchen window & from the pinic table of the lake. Newer shower house centrally located."
Available next weekend
"The staff will come around and collect your trash for you (which isn’t necessary but a nice plus!)"
"This park is located in Manchester, TN right next to I-24, so if you are in the pull-throughs on the front row, you will hear the traffic. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful."
Available next weekend
from $32 - $85 / night
from $2 - $38 / night
"It is, however, a free, primitive camping site just a short 5 min drive (or walk) from the Rocktown trailhead. The close proximity to the many wonders of Rocktown is a dream for climbers."
"This is a nice primitive camp site just a 2 min walk from Petty John Cave and a 5 min drive to Rock Town Trailhead. Come here to try your hand at rock climbing and spelunking."
from $25 - $30 / night
from $30 - $65 / night
ScoutI was worried that I would arrive and find all the campsites occupied. This was not the case. When I got there around 5:30 there was only one other site taken. I didn’t see them until the next morning. By morning, there were two other sites occupied.
TravelerHard to find, really busy but most of them were hikers let left at nightfall.
TravelerWhat a beautiful area to camp. We tent camped in a 12 person tent and had plenty of space on the grass to put the tent up. The other spots are more for RVs. The view is incredible! You can fish right on most of the sites including 41. We have 3 teenagers and they all have asked to come back to camp on this site. Plenty of privacy. We did have a bunch of kids that came through our site to visit the water which I was not a fan of but other than that it's truly a fantastic site. This place is wonderful! Oh, and our tmobile was spotty but still worked!
TravelerSmall, clean. Nice modern, renovated RV /tent sites. Easy to leave your boat or kayak in the water near your site. Nice, clean, easy to walk to beach. Only one waterfront site has full hook ups. One row back was great.
ScoutThis campground is so nice. The people that work here are friendly. It’s clean and well-maintained. They worked us in on the last minute for a three month day and they’ve been nothing but cordial since we’ve been here. We have met so many nice people workers in camp campers alike.
GuideAbsolutely beautiful. Took a couple of rounds of trial and error to find the spot, which is just a pro for me personally. Once we got there, the place was beautiful. Logging is going on right now, so we were woken up around 6:30 am by the beautiful sounds of machinery and whatnot. Did not catch anything in the pond unfortunately. That’s to be expected when you’re only armed with a Barbie fishing pole and no patience. I have saved the spot and will always be returning whenever I visit Chattanooga!!
GuideThe road to get to the sites is long, bumpy, and very curvy (so you’ve got to go slow). The sites themselves were full of trash, graffiti, and a homeless camp. We elected to not stay.
TravelerSmall, yet amazing!!
GuideYou take a sometimes single lane road to get there. Very windy at points. There is a parking lot to hold 4+ cars. You walk 20’ on trail to first campsite. Nice wooded area with a trail to the water. There are 5 sites with fire pits. There is one private site past the marked site if you keep going you will find a large level gravel lot with a single fire pit that would be much better for van or truck camping. Past this point it turns back into residential.
Twisted South Stables accommodates horses and riders with three reservation-required campsites near Sequatchie. The campground provides electric hookups with both 30-amp and 50-amp service options for RVs, while tent campers are also welcome. Trailer parking is available directly at campsites, convenient for horse owners arriving with their animals. The campground maintains trash collection services while requiring visitors to bring their own water for both human and equine needs. Horse owners should note that while the stables welcome pets, alcohol is prohibited on the property, creating a family-friendly environment for equestrian camping.
Located approximately 25 miles from Sequatchie in Manchester, the campground offers access to regional riding trails that connect to broader Tennessee equestrian routes. The property's location provides strategic positioning for exploring the rolling terrain of middle Tennessee on horseback. When planning a horse camping trip to the area, reservations are essential as the limited number of sites fill quickly during peak riding seasons. While the stables lack formal bathroom facilities, the spacious sites accommodate large rigs, making it suitable for equestrians traveling with living quarters horse trailers. Riders appreciate the well-maintained grounds and proximity to additional riding areas in the region, making Twisted South Stables a practical base camp for horseback adventures.
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