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Several horse-friendly camping options exist near Dodge, Texas in the national forests of East Texas. Piney Creek Horse Camp in Davy Crockett National Forest provides primitive camping with access to horseback riding trails. The small camping area includes a covered pavilion and shady sites available on a first-come basis with fees paid at the campground. The horseback riding trails are nice but not well marked according to frequent visitors. White Rock Horse Camp offers another primitive camping option with toilet facilities and level areas suitable for camping with horses. The camp connects to hiking and horse riding trails throughout the forest.
Both horse camps are primitive with minimal facilities, requiring campers to bring generators for power and plan for dry camping. Riders should be cautious during hunting season when using these campgrounds and the surrounding trails. The trails in Davy Crockett National Forest provide good riding opportunities with marked trail systems, though some sections may need better signage. The forest roads leading to both horse camps are accessible by car and can accommodate smaller horse trailers. Campsites are relatively level but RVs will need levelers. National forest campgrounds provide a remote, laid-back experience for equestrians seeking trail access in the East Texas Pineywoods.
"Located on the west edge of the east Texas piney woods, this state park features excellent RV and tent camping facilities, and a beautiful network of heavily forested trails."
"The sites are spacious as in most Texas state parks, and there are many shaded sites. The waterfront sites are tiered. The upper tier is where you park your rig. "
from $15 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Walking trail around like is near. Not to many fire ant poles. Near by groceries store and town playground close by."
"Deep in the woods and on a nice shallow lake. Fantastic for walks around the lake, playing in the park, and fun trails. Camp grounds are spacious and we'll thought out."
"Campgrounds have a variety of amenities to choose from, including screened shelters, which are great if you get caught in a Texas sized downpour or if the mosquitoes are particularly aggressive, a pond"
"Very well-maintained National Forest site just off Texas Highway 7 in the middle of the Davey Crockett National Forest. "
"East Texas weather is so unpredictable. When we arrived at camp it was nice and sunny, so my friend and I decided to walk our dogs. On our walk we got caught in the middle of a down pour!"
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $39 / night
Check Availability"Great, well marked Trail system. Be careful during hunting season!"
"Great hiking / horse riding trails around. Would not recommend this area during hunting season. Accessible via car, good roads, smaller trailers. If RVing, will need levelers."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"Entertains many hike trails. One even for handicap person to follow thru. Good for horses or bikes. You can go for miles even to a dispersed camping lookout point."
"Such a peaceful and beautiful area in the Piney Woods of East Texas. I wish we'd had more than 2 days here to explore."
"Have 3 little boys who enjoy fishing and they have plenty of creeks and ponds near campsites; it isn’t the most luxurious parks but if your looking for a state park feel this place is a home run!"
from $50 - $250 / night
GuideThis is a small primitive camping area in the Davy Crockett National Forest. There’s a small covered pavilion and shady sites. Sites are first come and fees are paid at the campground. The camp is a great place to camp and ride the adjacent horse trails. The trails are nice but not well marked.
GuideI believe this is the same campground reviewed under 566 Piney Creek. This is a small primitive camping area in the Davy Crockett National Forest. There’s a small covered pavilion and shady sites. Sites are first come and fees are paid at the campground. The camp is a great place to camp and ride the adjacent horse trails. The trails are nice but not well marked.
TravelerLocated on the west edge of the east Texas piney woods, this state park features excellent RV and tent camping facilities, and a beautiful network of heavily forested trails. The lake offers canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing, and affords visitors an occasional glimpse of alligators. We love this place.
TravelerWhat the campsites lacks in remoteness it makes up for with everything else.
Very well-maintained National Forest site just off Texas Highway 7 in the middle of the Davey Crockett National Forest.
Highlights for the site include:
very well-spaced apart offering more privacy than usually afforded
restrooms and showers were clean.
Access to hacking trails in the national forest
Easy access to food/fuel/firewood
A large variety of species for birdwatching
Small lake with deck for launching kayaks or SUPs
There was not water at every site, so bring a longer hose and be ready to fill your tanks or containers.
Road noise from highway was audible, but not too distracting.
GuideGreat RV campsite #36. Pull thru and has great privacy. Walking trail around like is near. Not to many fire ant poles. Near by groceries store and town playground close by.
TravelerNice area for dispersed camping. Several level areas. Great hiking / horse riding trails around. Would not recommend this area during hunting season. Accessible via car, good roads, smaller trailers. If RVing, will need levelers.
GuideHas great camping. Entertains many hike trails. One even for handicap person to follow thru. Good for horses or bikes. You can go for miles even to a dispersed camping lookout point.
LegendI like Huntsville State Park campground for a long weekend getaway. It is about an hour north of Houston not far off Interstate 45, so very easily accessible. They have a large campground section which is only campsites, and also another section on the other side of a cove that is more of a recreational section which has a swimming beach, cabins, screened shelters, etc. This state park gets very crowded in the summertime, with campers as well as lots of day use folks enjoying the water. It is hard to get a campsite reservation, so plan ahead!
The sites are spacious as in most Texas state parks, and there are many shaded sites. The waterfront sites are tiered. The upper tier is where you park your rig. Then there is a retaining wall and steps to walk down to the lower tier where the picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, etc.. are located. We really didn't ever go down to the lower part of our site because it was inconvenient. It was a good place to walk the dogs though. The campground does slope slightly and the sites are not all real level, so be sure to bring your "legos" if you don't have a leveling system on your rig. The grounds did not seem to be as well maintained as some other state parks I've been to. We couldn't use the picnic table because it was surrounded by tall weeds and had a lot of spider webs under it. Bath house was not well maintained and kind of dingy. It was also not ventilated well and felt like a sauna as it was so humid in July.
There is a nice fishing pier and several places to fish off the bank. A ranger told me there are alligators in the lake, so be careful.
GuideI was totally surprised at the beauty of this park. I stayed in a screened shelter site with a view of the lake. The weather was cold, but I came prepared and setup my tent in the shelter. The park has many trails and view points. The staff at check-in were extremely helpful and you could tell they love their job. Ended up purchasing a Texas Parks Pass because I am quickly learning that Texas has some of the best camping in the country.
Horse campgrounds near Dodge, Texas offer access to the pine forests and trail systems of East Texas. Located in the Piney Woods region, these campgrounds sit at elevations between 200-400 feet with sandy loam soil that drains well after rain. Trail conditions vary seasonally with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and high humidity from May through September.
Swimming at Double Lake: The recreation area at Double Lake NF Campground offers a designated swimming area away from potential wildlife concerns. "Deep in the woods and on a nice shallow lake. Fantastic for walks around the lake, playing in the park, and fun trails," notes Devin P. from Double Lake NF Campground.
Kayaking on small lakes: The calm waters of Ratcliff Lake are suitable for non-motorized watercraft. Jim P. explains, "Great camping area, sites are a little unlevel, but not too bad. Good fishing, and swim area is very refreshing as well!" at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area.
Forest hiking: The national forests offer miles of trails for day hikes. "An excellent quiet NF campground with a nice swimming area and ample bathrooms/showers," reports Matthew B. about Double Lake, highlighting options beyond horseback riding.
Natural settings: The forests provide shaded camping among tall pines. Michelle G. from Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area shares, "Beautiful place! We are at campsite 10 right on the lake. Breathtaking tall trees. Well kept clean campsites with a fire pit."
Wildlife viewing: The East Texas forests support diverse wildlife. "My personal agenda is all things nature related. The land, peace, plants, birds, land animals and TREES, water sources and types," writes JenniferWinning at Double Lake NF Campground.
Historical features: Some campgrounds contain remnants of early logging operations. "You will find remnants of the old sawmill here," mentions Yasmin S. about Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area, providing historical context for campers.
Site leveling challenges: Many forest campsites require leveling equipment. "Nice area for dispersed camping. Several level areas. Great hiking/horse riding trails around. If RVing, will need levelers," advises Seeking Narnia about White Rock Horse Camp.
Water connections: Water hookups often require extra equipment. "Do bring an extra long hose for the water connection as other reviews have stated," recommends Heather B. about Davy Crockett National Forest campgrounds.
Hunting season awareness: Trail riders should adjust plans during hunting seasons. "Great, well marked Trail system. Be careful during hunting season!" warns Tartan C. about Piney Creek Horse Camp's trails.
Shallow swim areas: Families appreciate the controlled swimming environments. "We have enjoyed our stay at the preserve! Have 3 little boys who enjoy fishing and they have plenty of creeks and ponds near campsites," shares Zachery S. from The Preserve RV Resort.
Kid-friendly trails: Several campgrounds offer accessible trails for all ages. "There is a small swim area that you should utilize because there are alligators in the lake so it's not safe to swim by the campground," advises Alana B., highlighting safety considerations at Ratcliff Lake.
Wildlife education: The forests provide opportunities for nature learning. "Campgrounds have a variety of amenities to choose from, including screened shelters, which are great if you get caught in a Texas sized downpour," explains Jessica V. from SAM HOUSTON (Houston/Conroe/Huntsville Area).
Power requirements: Most horse camps lack hookups. "Quiet national forest hunting camp with vault toilet and water, but no amenities at the individual campsites. Bring your own generator and dry camp," advises Tartan C. about Piney Creek Horse Camp.
Water supply preparation: Forest campgrounds often have limited water facilities. "About a mile west of this camping area there is a pipe coming out of the ground on the north side of the road. Spewing cold potable water. Great place to fill water bottles if you can find it," shares Charlie C. about locations near Piney Creek.
Accessibility for trailers: Forest roads vary in condition for towing. "Accessible via car, good roads, smaller trailers," notes Seeking Narnia about White Rock Horse Camp, indicating limitations for larger rigs.
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