Top Horse Camping near Sabine National Forest

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Sabine National Forest, TX (6)

    Camper-submitted photo from Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA

    1. Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA

    2 Reviews
    11 Photos
    31 Saves
    Brookeland, Texas

    We invite you to come to the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas, near the shores of Lake Sam Rayburn camping! 300 acres of oak and pine forests along historical Mill Creek. Stay in one of our Deluxe Theme Lodges, Cottages, or Camping Cabins, that are all heated and cooled, or bring your RV. We also have Tenting any way you want it! We know you will enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, bird watching, cooking out, riding your ATV, walking the trails, or just sitting around a campfire under the stars! First bundle of firewood is FREE! So is our WIFI! All our Lodges, Cottages, & Cabins have over 200 channels from Satellite TV. We welcome your pets and have a great barn for boarding your horses, so your four-legged friends can have fun too! Groups are welcome!

    Our location is rich in history and offers you many opportunities to not only enjoy the largest lake in Texas or maybe take a beautiful drive thru the Angelina National Forest or Sabine National Forest. You should make plans for a day trip to our area towns that have numerous points of interest, including museums, historical court houses, homes and unique shopping and restaurants. Remember, we're OPEN YEAR ROUND, so make your reservation today! We look forward to meeting you soon!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Ebenezer Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ebenezer Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ebenezer Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ebenezer Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ebenezer Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Ebenezer Park

    2. Ebenezer Park

    3 Reviews
    7 Photos
    12 Saves
    Brookeland, Texas

    Overview

    Ebenezer Park features some of the most beautiful horseback riding trails in southeast Texas. It's the only Army Corps of Engineers park on Sam Rayburn Reservoir with equestrian campsites, making it the go-to destination for horse-owners. The horse trail terrain is soft and sandy, so horseshoes are not required. Trails glide over rolling hills through creeks and gullies. Some trails even have beach access, allowing riders and their horses to cool off on a hot day. Note: The horse access beach and majority of the trail system are located on USFS property.

    Recreation

    In addition to horseback riding, activities include fishing, picnicking and swimming. Birding is also rewarding, with chances to see resident wood ducks and migratory birds on their journey to and from the Gulf Coast.

    Facilities

    In addition to horseback riding, activities include fishing, picnicking and swimming. Birding is also rewarding, with chances to see resident wood ducks and migratory birds on their journey to and from the Gulf Coast.

    Natural Features

    The campground, near the Sam Rayburn Dam, is fully shaded by towering pine trees. The lake is located deep in the woods, bordered by the Angelina National Forest and near the Sabine National Forest.

    Nearby Attractions

    The 20,700-acre Bannister Wildlife Management Area is on the northern peninsula of the lake. Here, hikers and bikers can explore the designated Eastern Wild Turkey restoration site.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $150 / night

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      3. Boles Field Campground — National Forests And Grasslands In Texas

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      Hemphill, Texas

      Overview

      Boles Field is located in the northern portion of Sabine National Forest in eastern Texas, near the border of Louisiana. The area centers around a cemetery for fox hounds established at the turn of the century, and some of the world's most well-known hunting dogs are buried here. Campsites: First come, first served; 20 campsites with electric and water.__ Camping Fee: $6; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site

      Recreation

      With the Toledo Bend Reservoir just six miles miles away, Boles Field offers an opportunity to visit one of the nation's most regarded freshwater fishing sites. The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas provide excellent opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. East Texas lies in the path of warblers, vireos and other species of neotropical migrants, and birders look forward to the spring migration.

      Facilities

      With the Toledo Bend Reservoir just six miles miles away, Boles Field offers an opportunity to visit one of the nation's most regarded freshwater fishing sites. The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas provide excellent opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. East Texas lies in the path of warblers, vireos and other species of neotropical migrants, and birders look forward to the spring migration.

      Natural Features

      The campground sits in a pine and hardwood forest near the Toledo Bend Reservoirs, two large east Texas lakes. Wildlife is abundant, and the area is a hot spot for migratory birds.

      Nearby Attractions

      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Standard (Tent/RV)

      $6 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp

      4. Lotus Camp

      3 Reviews
      14 Photos
      17 Saves
      Gorum, Louisiana

      Overview

      This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Equestrian
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
      Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
      Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
      Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
      Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
      Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex

      5. Oak Camp Complex

      4 Reviews
      20 Photos
      14 Saves
      Cloutierville, Louisiana

      Visitors to Oak Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camp is available for horse and general camping. No OHV camping allowed. This camp is also a designated hunter's camp. General camping, no water available, and vault toilets.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group

      $5 / night

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        6. Cane Camp

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        10 Saves
        Gorum, Louisiana

        Overview

        This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

        • Phone Service
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Equestrian
        • Trash

      Recent Equestrian Reviews In Sabine National Forest

      12 Reviews of 6 Sabine National Forest Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA
        August 20, 2022

        Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA

        Nice wilderness Koa

        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. 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
        May 7, 2022

        Oak Camp Complex

        Big rig friendly

        This 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
        January 1, 2022

        Lotus Camp

        Family Fun

        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. 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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      • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
        December 22, 2021

        Oak Camp Complex

        Peace in the Woods

        Pack it in, Pack it out

        FCFS

        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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
        November 7, 2021

        Lotus Camp

        For primitive camping this is great

        Me 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

      • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
        October 30, 2020

        Oak Camp Complex

        Love this place

        Most of the campgrounds here are great. We passed by Coyote Camp and there were a few hunters. This campsite is more primitive, but does offer man-made fire rings and vault toilets. There was a small amount of litter present, but not as bad as other places we’ve been. The roads are very easy to traverse.

        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. Night time will bring about the coyotes and all their lovely howls, so be prepared for some noises come dark. Overall, if you want a peaceful place to relax with serene surroundings, definitely come here.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Ebenezer Park
        October 25, 2020

        Ebenezer Park

        Decent

        There aren't many sites for basic tent camping here, maybe 10-15 tent sites, and the rest are equestrian. It's a pretty tidy looking campground. There is a park host that is usually hanging around if you need something. We ended up being neighbors with a large group that was using their fire like a bonfire so we let the park host know about it. Probably won't come back unless in off season. But it's good enough

      • Camper-submitted photo from Ebenezer Park
        September 10, 2020

        Ebenezer Park

        Simple park, good scenery

        We went in early March for tent camping. 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA
        October 10, 2018

        Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA

        Loved being by the water

        If you want to escape the hot summer in Texas, I would recommend coming to Brookeland Campground because there is a beautiful lake nearby. My cousins and I took a trip to this campground to enjoy the lake, hiking and of course the outdoors. We brought a 6 person tent, and this fit comfortably in our campsite. There is also a fire ring and table within your site as well. 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 (especially with the heat....made it worse!). 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. We heard a few people complain about this. Although the bathroom was gross, the rest of the campground was pretty clean. There are dumpsters as you leave, so please make sure to clean up after yourselves. 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. It was a blast, and perfect for the hot weather. Definitely bring bug spray because there were so many mosquitos near the campground. I left with a few pretty big welts. I would definitely come back to this campground! Recommend.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Lotus Camp
        July 30, 2018

        Lotus Camp

        Tree roots and trails

        Isnide the Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District Lotus campground offers water, flush toilets and easy access to the Sandstone Trail. Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table and lots of tree roots. This campground is designated for off road vehicle campers as opposed to horse campers. A bit scary when it started raining and we were under those big beautiful trees, but we made it through. Again, the campgrounds in this area are so well marked and easy to find. There is a $3 per night fee to camp here and a $5 trail use fee.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Oak Camp Complex
        July 30, 2018

        Oak Camp Complex

        Horses, yes please!

        Oak campground inside Kisatchie National Forest, Kisatchie District is a secluded little spot to camp if you have been riding your horse on the trails. (Or not bc we stayed here with no horse). This was the first campground where there was actually other people here. There is no water, vault toilets and lots of trees and space to play. Just down the road, trees are being harvested but that did not interfere with our stay. This campground does not accommodate off road vehicles (they could spook the horses I guess) but there are many more campgrounds throughout the forest connected to the trails that do. The grounds are really well kept.



      Guide to Sabine National Forest

      Camping near Sabine National Forest, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds are near lakes, making them perfect for fishing and boating. At South Toledo Bend State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "Great paddling and boating on the lake," highlighting the fun you can have on the water.
      • Hiking: Explore the nature trails around the campgrounds. A visitor at Mill Creek Park shared, "Hiked the short nature trail and got a good lakeside view of the dam," which shows there's more to enjoy than just camping.
      • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One camper at COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Augustine Park noted, "Saw red cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, white-tailed deer," making it a great spot for nature lovers.

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Mill Creek Park said, "The bathrooms were kept very clean and restocked with toilet paper daily," which is always a plus.
      • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Indian Mounds Recreation Area mentioned, "The sites are decently spaced and quite large," allowing for a more private experience.
      • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of campground hosts. A visitor at Shirley Creek Marina & Campground said, "The staff is so welcoming!" which can make your stay even more enjoyable.

      What you should know:

      • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at South Toledo Bend State Park Campground noted, "The primitive camping area... plays loud music with a terrible DJ," which might affect your peace.
      • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A review for Boles Field Campground pointed out, "The bathrooms are not kept clean," so be prepared for basic facilities.
      • Wildlife Caution: While wildlife is a treat, it can also be a nuisance. A visitor at COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park mentioned, "There are some fat dark brown squirrels," so keep food secured.

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. At Shirley Creek Marina & Campground, one family enjoyed the "beach area for swimming," making it a fun spot for children.
      • Plan for Outdoor Games: Bring along games for outdoor fun. A camper at Rayburn suggested, "Campsites will be a great ideal for us to play a small world cup together," which can keep the kids entertained.
      • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks handy can make a big difference. A visitor at COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Augustine Park appreciated the "picnic table, fire-pit," which is perfect for family meals outdoors.

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park warned, "If your RV is over 34' long, select your site carefully," to avoid any parking issues.
      • Use Leveling Blocks: Many sites are uneven. A visitor at Mill Creek Park mentioned needing "leveling blocks for sure," so be prepared.
      • Plan for Limited Services: Some campgrounds may not have full hookups. A review for Boles Field Campground noted, "No electric hookups," so plan accordingly.

      Camping near Sabine National Forest, Texas, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, there's something for you in this beautiful area.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Sabine National Forest?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Sabine National Forest is Brookeland / Lake Sam Rayburn KOA with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

      • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Sabine National Forest?

        TheDyrt.com has all 6 equestrian camping locations near Sabine National Forest, with real photos and reviews from campers.