Reservations are available year-round at True West Campground & Stables, a horse-friendly operation outside Rugby, Tennessee, with nightly rates ranging from $26 to $165 depending on site type. The access road draws some caution, with at least one reviewer noting rough conditions, so tow vehicles and trailers should be prepared. Sites are level and open, making entry and exit manageable for rigs with experience backing horse trailers into position.
Full hookups include electric, water, and sewer, and a dump station sits on-site. WiFi is available with a password. Accommodation options go beyond standard campsites: covered wagons and cabins are also bookable, and a small mercantile carries supplies and firewood. Cell coverage is not guaranteed, so downloading maps before arrival is worth the effort. The grounds include a couple of ponds, and the barn has water access throughout.
The campground sits within reach of Scott State Forest and Pickett State Park for hiking and equestrian trails, and campsites near Rugby give riders and tent campers alike a range of options across the region. Nearby horse-focused alternatives include Saddle Valley Campground and Big South Fork Lodge & Horse Campground. A restaurant sits about four miles away, and Jamestown is roughly 20 minutes out for grocery runs.
Jovee S. notes the bathrooms were "cleaned regularly and well stocked" throughout a multi-night stay. True West works best for equestrian campers who want full hookups, stall access, and proximity to rideable trail systems.
Description
True West Campground is OPEN YEAR ROUND!!! We are centrally located by Big South Fork, TN with easy access to a great many outdoor adventures. Saddle your horse up and ride right out of the campground and find the Cumberland Valley Trail head just 1 mile away, there you can take a nice short ride if you wish, find an overlook to stop and have lunch or ride for miles & miles!!! Lots of bicycle trails around here and the hiking is never ending!!
Our facilities include 33 easy access, level RV and camping sites, all with water and electric, some with sewer hookups. Our shower houses are very clean and provide plenty of hot water!
For those who use it, there is WIFI all throughout the 11 acre campground offered for FREE to all our Campers.
Don't have a Camper or Living Quarters? We've got you covered! We have lodging available to rent. Many different options to choose from. There is the Marshal Suite in the main building above the Mercantile Store that sleeps up to 8 or more and the tucked-in-the-woods Miner's Shack Cabin. We also offer the unique experience of sleeping in the Conestoga Covered Wagons for 'Glamping'- with some creature comforts of home (beds & heat/air!!).
If you are in need of horse facilities, we have two large barns with a total of 67 stalls, each with 2 bucket hooks for your water and feed, a saddle rack and a bridle hook. We have two large horse wash bay areas, and a large 60' round pen.
True West Campground has MANY fun filled Events all throughout the year!! Check us out on Facebook to see what's coming up next!
True West also offers parking and the use of the common area to those just passing through for the day and needing access to the trails.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTrue West Campground & Stables is located in Tennessee near Rugby
Directions
For GPS users latitude=36.476491 longitude=--84.766698 Sea Level: 472 m True West 3341 Leatherwood Ford Road Jamestown, TN 38556 Fentress County Check out our website for driving directions!!
Coordinates
36.47650086 N
84.76670018 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Knoxville, TN
- 2 hrs 5 min from Morristown, TN
- 2 hrs 14 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 2 hrs 19 min from Cleveland, TN
