1 campground with availability this weekend
Ebenezer Park offers equestrian camping areas designed specifically for riders bringing horses. The park features wide, well-maintained trails suitable for horseback riding through the wooded terrain. Tent spots at this park are spacious, though many require a short walk from parking areas. The campground maintains a designated equestrian section separate from standard camping, with sites structured to accommodate both riders and their horses. Multiple reviewers note the park seems primarily designed for equestrian use, with horse-friendly trails and adequate space for trailers.
Located within the Sabine National Forest region near Hemphill, horse camping options connect riders to extensive trail systems through pine forests. Oak Camp Complex in nearby Kisatchie National Forest provides basic horse camping with primitive amenities including vault toilets but no water. The camp restricts off-road vehicles to prevent horses from being spooked, creating a quieter environment for equestrians. Most sites can accommodate small RVs and trailers with fairly flat terrain under beautiful pine and hardwood trees. The roads leading to these horse campgrounds are typically well-maintained with hard-packed gravel, making trailer access manageable. During hunting season, these equestrian campgrounds experience significantly higher usage, so reservations are recommended during peak periods.
"If you want to escape the hot summer in Texas, I would recommend coming to Brookeland Campground because there is a beautiful lake nearby."
"This KOA has trails leading to a river which empties into Lake Rayburn. You do not have direct access to the lake itself. The campground has a couple of small ponds. The staff is excellent."
from $6 - $25 / night
"The park seems very well designed for equestrian, but also good for tent camping. The trails are nice and wide. Tent spots are spacious, although most sites do require a decent walk from the car."
Available this weekend
from $14 - $250 / night
"If looking to be near a campground but still out on your own then this is the place."
"Several pull off sites right off the lake. No amenities. One large group camping on the other side of the lake playing their music loud. Good internet reception ship."
"Isnide the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District Lotus campground offers water, flush toilets and easy access to the Sandstone Trail."
"Status: open Fee: $10.00 per night $ 5.00 Sandstone Trail Day Use
This camp is for the purpose of OTV riding but regular camping is allowed."
"We hiked along a few trails that were open (many have been closed due to covid maybe) and it was really fun, mostly flat hikes."
"This one is free though and is only about a 2 min drive. No hook ups and we got our 43 ft 5th wheel in just fine. There are atvs out here they didn’t bother us."
from $5 / night
"The Hunter Camp is situated just off range road. You're surrounded by wilderness. The only amenities are a vault toilet. Fort Polk is close enough for supplies, check your gate schedules."
RangerI was looking for a spot to pull off for the night, on my way further west. This spot was just off the paved road, with a well maintained dirt road to the sites. Several pull off sites right off the lake. No amenities. One large group camping on the other side of the lake playing their music loud. Good internet reception ship.
RangerDown a hard packed gravel road. A few potholes but nothing major. Nice spot in the trees. There are a few fire pits spread out. We were the only ones here.
RangerIf looking to be near a campground but still out on your own then this is the place. I got lucky enough had the place to myself for almost 2 weeks, give or take the few groups that tried to tough the biting fish. I will share a tip. They seem to sit dormant at 10pm and 3am for a hour each. No biting. Please clean behind as you found it.
GuideThe Hunter Camp is situated just off range road. You're surrounded by wilderness. The only amenities are a vault toilet. Fort Polk is close enough for supplies, check your gate schedules. Marines were utilizing the ranges in the area, and a couple officers came though the hunter camp just exploring.
Theres a hiking trail near by, stating no motorized vehicles, but you can mountain bike, hike and ride horses. No fishing near by unless you drive to the blue hole complex further down range road.
Apparently they're allowing logging around the camp, so do a check before you go set up.
GuideThis KOA has trails leading to a river which empties into Lake Rayburn. You do not have direct access to the lake itself. The campground has a couple of small ponds. The staff is excellent. We were given a tour of the property via golf cart. The property is spread out. We stayed at a site with raised concrete pads. This place is not parking lot camping.
ScoutThis sure is not far at all from Corral camp which cost $10 a night. This one is free though and is only about a 2 min drive. No hook ups and we got our 43 ft 5th wheel in just fine. There are atvs out here they didn’t bother us.
LegendStatus: open
Fee: $10.00 per night $ 5.00 Sandstone Trail Day Use
This camp is for the purpose of OTV riding but regular camping is allowed. Drinking water, flush toilet, picnic table, fire ring, trash. This camp is a short distance from the highway, There are some nice flat new sites that have been installed and it looks like more new ones are coming. This really is a great place for the family and all the family fun.
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Fees: $5.00 per night
Limit: 14 days
Horse and general camping with no OHV camping. NO WATER but there are pit toilets and there was one fire ring. Beautiful pine and hardwoods with a lot of fairly flat area. Beautiful shade and the area can handle small RV's and trailers. The area is VERY busy during hunting season. We will return one day.
GuideMe and a few fellas went here fir a weekend trip tent camping it has water and a restroom but no shower or electricity. This was a GREAT weekend guys trip
Equestrian camping facilities near Hemphill, Texas offer access to the pine forests of Sabine National Forest. This eastern Texas region features relatively flat terrain with elevations ranging between 200-300 feet above sea level. Most horse campgrounds maintain primitive amenities with vault toilets and limited facilities, though some provide water access during non-winter months.
Trail riding in Kisatchie National Forest: Lotus Camp provides access to the Sandstone Trail with wide paths suitable for horses and hikers. "Inside the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District Lotus campground offers water, flush toilets and easy access to the Sandstone Trail," notes Paula W. at Lotus Camp.
Fishing opportunities: The nearby Sexton Pond offers fishing with occasional slow periods. "I got lucky enough had the place to myself for almost 2 weeks, give or take the few groups that tried to tough the biting fish. I will share a tip. They seem to sit dormant at 10pm and 3am for a hour each," advises Yasmin S. at Sexton Pond Dispersed.
Lake activities: Lake Sam Rayburn provides swimming and water recreation options during summer months. "We enjoyed hiking in the morning, and then playing in the lake mid morning-afternoon. There were tons of people swimming, boating, tubing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding," explains Analia F.
Secluded camping spots: Hunter Camp offers peaceful sites during non-hunting seasons. "My wife and I camped here just before memorial day and had the entire campsite to ourselves. I imagine during hunting season this camp is quite busy, however we found it very peaceful in the off months," shares Danny H. at Hunters Camp.
Spacious tent areas: The tent camping areas at Ebenezer Park provide room to spread out. "Tent spots are spacious, although most sites do require a decent walk from the car," mentions Frutsnx.11.
Well-maintained access roads: Roads to dispersed sites are generally passable for most vehicles. "Down a hard packed gravel road. A few potholes but nothing major. Nice spot in the trees," reports Jennifer M. about her experience at Sexton Pond.
Limited bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds have minimal toilet facilities that may not be well maintained. "There is only 1 bathroom within the campground, or at least what we could find. It was a porta-potty style, and smelt so bad. Not sure how often they clean it, but it was pretty bad," warns Analia F.
Seasonal popularity changes: Horse campgrounds experience significant usage fluctuations. "The area is VERY busy during hunting season," cautions N I. at Oak Camp Complex.
Insect preparation essential: The wooded environment hosts various biting insects. "Because of its location so deep in the woods mosquitoes, horseflies, and yellow flies were in abundance. Using a therma cell was perfect at keeping them at bay," recommends Danny H.
Bring extra toilet paper: Bathroom supplies may run out at busier times. "Thankfully we came prepared and brought our own toilet paper, because by the 2nd night we were there, there was no toilet paper in the bathroom," shares Analia F.
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