Best Equestrian Camping near Linden, VA
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Linden, VA (8)
1. Breaks Interstate Park Campground
Breaks, Virginia20 Reviews•101 Photos•102 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 - $30 / night
2. Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost
Coeburn, Virginia2 Reviews•19 Photos•5 SavesStrategic Location for peaceful camping with lots of nearby options. Camping is very primitive and rustic as new amenities come online in planned future. The best time of booking is the weekend at present.
We have:
Wooded/Grassy hills with plenty of tree cover and open space to spread out . A uniquely positioned community fire pit is available with an impressive view. It is very rustic and primitive, but well kept, quiet, secluded, with developing surroundings.
There is direct access to Jefferson National Forest and miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails. Equestrians encouraged, but is Bring your own horse and Tie Line.
Nearby sites include Bark Camp Lake, Guest River Gorge, Bear Rock, Little Stony Falls, Chief Benge Trail, Devils Bath Tub, and High Knob. We are also located along several driving and scenic routes to include: Backroads of the Cumberland's, Appalachian Backroads, Virginia Wildlife and Birding Trail, and Thomas Jefferson Scenic Byway (Rt. 72). In addition, within a short drive there is an ATV trailhead in the local town. The Clinch River is not far at all as well.
There is a small quaint downtown less than 5 miles with grocery, gas, supplies, and a few places to eat.
Mission:
The original idea for CR Adventure Outpost came many years ago. We grew up visiting "Grandma & Grandpa" in Wise County and developed a deep love for the area, the outdoors, and all it had to offer. There came a point, , when we realized that the amount of outdoor activities and authentic cultural experiences could indeed support visitors. It could also support many business opportunities once everyone became aware of what was all around them. At that point, a process began of research and planning on ideas some thought were pointless. People deeply want to get back to nature and withdrawal from a fast paced materialistic society, at least long enough to realize what is really important in life. There is a huge need and vast opportunity to take advantage of the many beautiful landscapes in Southwest Virginia.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
$20 - $35 / night
3. Bristol-Kingsport KOA
Kingsport, Tennessee4 Reviews•16 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
Kingsport, Tennessee2 Reviews•5 Photos•2 SavesThe Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground is a unique camping area for primitive and group-style camping.
The details: The Wild Cherry, Sweet Gum, Locust, and the Pine Wheel sites accommodate six hammocks and the Pine Wheel Site can hold up to 24 hammocks. Amenities for each site include access to water, a stone picnic table, fire ring, lantern hook, and grill. A bathhouse is located a short distance away via a gravel path along with proximity to a dumpster. Finally, the hammock campground has a close and convenient parking area for vehicles, small buses, and enclosed trailers common with groups.
Groups may also reserve this area, but you must reserve all four sites at the same time. All group reservations must be made in advance and by calling the park office directly.
What makes this camping area so cool? This is the first campground in the Tennessee State Park system that was designed and built with all recycled or reutilized materials as well as lumber from felled trees inside the park. The campground was designed to be waste-free and self-sustaining with amenities such as composting areas for campfire and grill waste. The four sites are built from cedar posts salvaged from a winter storm. The sites are named for the trees located inside. A solar charging station (suitable for charging handheld devices) is in the works in the immediate future.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Rocky Top Campground & RV Park
Kingsport, Tennessee2 Reviews•10 Photos•9 SavesYou could not ask for a more perfect combination of location and beauty. Just a mile from the interstate you will find a peaceful well-kept campground nestled in a beautiful country setting. Close to the famous Bristol Motor Speedway as well as many nearby area attractions.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$55 - $76 / night
6. Out on The Creek Campground
Eidson, Tennessee1 Review•1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$25 - $50 / night
7. Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables
Bristol, Tennessee2 Reviews•13 Photos•45 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
$15 - $45 / night
8. Rock Bottom Horse Camp
Be the first to review!Ewing, Virginia•8 Photos•6 SavesOur farm is beautifully located adjacent to the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. The White Rocks trailhead is within walking distance and is a very popular for both horseback riding and hiking. The campsite has a great view of the White Rocks and is located just a few minutes from Hwy 58 making it a convenient stop if traveling through. The campsite is equine friendly, bring your horse trailer and stay the night after a long ride.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$15 - $25 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Linden
55 Reviews of 8 Linden Campgrounds
Bob M.
Ranger
Breaks Interstate Park Campground
Nice
Very scenic place!! We spent 6 nights here, hiked & biked a lot. Off season, so some of the amenities were closed (pool looks awesome). The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling. We lucked out in the B loop, as a small trail (Grassy Overlook trail) took us to see the northern lights one evening. I highly suggest stopping here for a few nights, an under rated area.
Timothy F.
Guide
Bristol-Kingsport KOA
This is a very nice campground
We arrive very late, after all day travels from Florida. My phone had three bars, Verizon 5G ultra wide signal.
Terri W.
Scout
Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
Clean and efficent
There are 2 main campgrounds here for rvs and tents. Is it a nice safe place for families. Pets welcome. 30 and up a night with a good security faculty.
Jeremy K.GuideBreaks Interstate Park Campground
4 Night Stay
Stayed 4 nights in section D. Our site was ok. There were a lot better sites to stay though. Staff was helpful and friendly. We had full hookups. Lots of shade.
- JJim D.Scout
Rocky Top Campground & RV Park
Dave Smith
Nice clean campground with affordable pricing, I highly recommend this camp
Andy J.
TravelerOut on The Creek Campground
Creekside camping mountain views
Great place to camp along side the creek or rv lots with mountain views. Walking distance to Clinch River. Kayak, Hiking, Biking, spacious lots
Noah O.Traveler
Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost
Very secluded and peaceful camping adventure
Had a great camping weekend with a buddy at Cliffhanger Ranch. The cabin we stayed in is very cozy and good size for two people. We were able to have a few nice fires at the top of the hill with great views. What makes this place great is that the entrance is directly across from the Jefferson National Forrest. There we were able to kayak at Bark Camp Lake which was not busy at all and hike at Little Stoney Falls. Plenty to do and see in this area. Would highly recommend!
Jake C.
LegendCliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost
Escape to the forests and a simpler life
Jake from the Dyrt here! Staying at The Cliffhanger Ranch places you in a quiet area surrounded by forests and a small downtown nearby, perfect for adventuring around a new area. Check them out and share of your favorite parts of the trip on the Dyrt!
Roger W.Legend
Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Carefully Choose Your Site
Wilderness Road Cumberland Gap : (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good 70 yr olds in 17’ trailer: Overall Rating: 4 Price: $24 w electricity $18 w/o. 1/2 for seniors Usage during visit: low Site Privacy: 2 to 4 depending on location. In some areas, sites are close in 3 directions. Looks to be better privacy in non electric sites. Study campground map for outside sites.
Site Spacing: Some are pretty close. Just look at the campground map and choose one accordingly. Our site was very nice.
Site surface: Gravel for non-electric sites. Ours was tough to level and as per rec.gov website for our site. . Electric sites have black top.
Reservations: Yes Campground Noise 5. Quiet Road Noise: 4, depending on location. Highway noise Electricity. 2 loops have electricity. Water: at dump station and restrooms Sewer: No Dump: Yes Bathroom: 5 Clean Showers: 5. Private rooms Pull Throughs most are backing Cell Service (Verizon): 5. Great Setting: Deciduous forest Weather: 60s to upper 30s Bugs: None Solar: Great. May change as the trees leaf out more. Host: They are active. Location: Near Town of Gap - quaint, make sure to visit. 1919 is the place for lunch or dinner we hear from locals. 10 minutes to good grocery stores in Middlesboro.
Loops: Portions of some sites sort of back up to each other. The sites I took pictures of are some of the better sites for privacy- FFrancesGuide
Breaks Interstate Park Campground
Great park!
The campground was nice, the staff friendly. Apparently there is a lot of bear activity, although we did not encounter one. The sunsets are to die for!
Justin C.GuideCedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park
Cool looking hammock campground
The hammock campground is super nice with its setup. However, the shrubbery/trees aren’t trimmed well so you’re going to fight through branches in some cases to hang your stuff. That’s fine. It’s the fact it is setup directly next to the overflow parking and pool along with the main thoroughfare into the park that’s a bummer. It is so LOUD. There’s also a freight rain that goes by every couple hours. It’s a cool experience but much like most state parks, it’s not necessarily peace and quiet.
Katrin M.LegendBreaks Interstate Park Campground
Beautiful views
We camped here for 3 nights with our dogs. Our site was in the B loop and had no water or electricity. It was surrounded by a lot of trees, so it had shade. It was a short walk to the bathhouse which was very clean with nice showers.
The campground has 4 different loops. I personally liked the B loop the best because everything was very close to it like hiking trails, laundry facility, basketball court, and a little camp store which has ice and firewood available.
The state park also has a lodge, cabins, and a beautiful lake. There is a restaurant in the park. We tried it for lunch and it was good. The landscape in the park was just beautiful. The overlooks, especially the tower overlook, are gorgeous. There are several hiking trails. Be aware that the loop is extremely strenuous and takes 4 to 5 ours. I really liked that the trails are not heavily trafficked.
We would definitely camp here again. All the park staff, hosts and volunteers were super nice and very helpful.
Robert C.TravelerWilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Nice Sites, Modern Bathhouse
We camped in site B-11.
Sites, even in the RV loops, are well spread out with mature trees separating them. Sites can be hilly, even the RV paved pads, so be cautious on site selection. That said, the roads and pads were recently re-paved and have nice curb stops at the ends to assist in backing in.
The bath houses are generally clean and updated, with separate shower facilities that are independent from the bathrooms. It’s not especially cold right now but it did seem that they’re at least heated.
We tent camp in an RV site since we have an EV, allowing us to charge. The power post on our site was typical with 120V 20A (5-20) and 30A (TT-30) connections as well as a 240V 50A (14-50). Power supplied was at 248V while pulling 32A.
Our site accommodated our larger 9-person tent (16’x9’) well, with only a slight slope on the back end of the site. This left plenty of space for the supplied table, fire ring, and parking in the paved pad. We are across the street from the bath house.
Note: Site B-10 across the street has a significant slope for the RV pad and the grassy area that could accommodate a tent is also significantly sloped.
None of the sites I’ve seen have water at the site- there is a spigot at the bath house.
The dumpster area is at the end of the B-loop road, and also has bottle and can recycling available.
We could occasionally hear traffic (mostly engine brakes when it happened), but I think that is more an issue in the further back loops. A-loop is furthest from the highway. As a tent camper, the HVAC units of neighboring RV’s were louder than the traffic (not an issue - we know what we’re signing up for in these sites. Just giving a comparison.)
Frank H.GuideWilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Good national park
Good tent camping sites. Lots of trees; level sites; fire pit; picnic table. Very clean & well supplied restrooms. Great individual private room showers with plenty of good hot water.
- MMimiLegend
Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables
Nice place
Way up the road! It's a nice place once you get here on the narrow country road. Nice clean bathhouse. Cabins, RV spots mostly level, paddocks for horses. Lots of exploration in the woods potential.
- DDavid C.Traveler
Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Nov 2021
Short stay, nice site, no hassles. Was able to find a nice site near a comfort station but not near other people. Self registration, lit a fire, set up quickly. Right near a lot of trails. Will definitely return.
- JJeff W.Traveler
Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Very Clean
Loops B&C have electric hooks, no water hooks at any site. Bath houses were super clean. Not a destination spot unless you have a child attending LMU 😁. Jake brakes on the semi’s a bit loud at times, but everything shuts down after 9pm so wasn’t an issue at night. We’ll be back, at least for another 3.5 years.
Debbie O.TravelerRocky Top Campground & RV Park
Those wicked curves
The camp on the west side is Dangerous to drive up in a motorhome. I personally drove my 36' up the most curvy incline I wouldn't recommend anyone to give this a second thought if. your not a seasoned driver 🤔
Staci R.LegendBreaks Interstate Park Campground
Just Amazing!
Been caravaning with "Sister" campers this week, and Breaks was our final stop over. This is just an amazing park, full of history, great trails, friendly staff (with the exception of the manager at the Lodge!!) The climb up the mountain to get here is worth it. We were in campground A, the bath house was very nice h well cleaned. The sites are well marked with wide spaces. For pulling through or backing in. Trails are well marked at trail head & with colored blazes. Info boards are at most over looks so you know what you are looking at. Wildlife is not fearful of us, or the dogs.... lol!! We will definitely come back
William S.RangerWilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
A variety of sites
Located a few miles away from the Cumberland Gap visitor's center, the camping area abuts the highway (where you can still hear traffic) and after a short drive into the park, you'll come across a plethora of camping sites.
There are RV sites with power and water and for tent campers, you can choose between large spaces with open fields and hilly, shaded spots for a more secluded feel. There are also food lockers on-site to discourage wildlife, and flip-up fire rings that, for once, weren't clogged with ashes and old wood.
Speaking of fires, you can buy firewood on-site from the camp store (no cards taken).
There are care stations with toilets and showers in three locations, spaced evenly throughout the 6 rings that make up the park.
Cell service is decent, with 2-3 bars of LTE.
- HHolli C.Scout
Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables
Nice and peaceful
This is a small quite camp ground with horse stables. Husband and wife working there were very nice. Campground consist of a fire ring in the middle with benches and tables surrounded by back-in camp sites. There was a nice clean bathhouse with showers. Free firewood. No pool or playground, but still a nice peaceful campground.
- Courtney K.Traveler
Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Clean and quiet
Bathrooms were clean, people were friendly and quiet. Reasonably sized sites that were first come, first serve, but we had no problem finding a site on a Friday afternoon. Lots of ranger patrols.
- MMH H.Scout
Breaks Interstate Park Campground
Hidden Gem
This is an amazing park.
It was clean, we had beautiful views, people were great.
This is a peaceful place! We can’t wait to go back.
mark R.ScoutWilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Good campsite
Campsites are nice but electric hookups only at certain sites. Its a national campground so its beautiful with nice bathouses but not much activities other than hiking. There are a limited amount of sites that would accommodate a large RV, mostly tent sites. It is first come first serve with no reservations. There is no rv parks close if the campground is full.
Dakota J.ScoutWilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Decent.
I was a little underwhelmed compared to what I was expecting from camping at a national park. The positives are the cheap rates and there are bathroom and shower facilities. If you want old fashion tent camping the park does have some backcountry campsites.
The cons are the lack of actual campsites. They are more like parking spaces. Probably to appeal to the people who use campers. The noise of the highway was constant and annoying.
Overall I enjoyed my time staying here. Wish I could have done more backcountry camping but the weather didn't permit it.
- CCindy S.Guide
Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
First Snow Camping!!
Having a blast. We are spending 14 days camping here. Explored the area before the snow hit. Great hiking trails. Nice, large campsites, not too close to your neighbors...but fairly typical. Nice big bathroom ( 2 stalls - 1 handicap). Big handicap accessible open room shower. Had to put towel at bottom of door to stop drafts. Hot water...not that hot...could be warmer. Large bench in shower room and hooks for clothes. Small bench seat in shower as well.
Camping is first-come...first-served...no wood for sale at park...but you can buy from anywhere in Lee County. Paddy's Gas Station about 1 mile from here sells wood for $5 for a good size bundle and other necessities.
Hikes for all levels...easy and strenuous.
Very impressed how quickly and often they came through to scrape the roads once the snow started. We got 6-8 inches on Christmas Eve....and next day park roads were passable...without 4wd. 58 looked great.
All in all this is a great place to camp. Everyone around is so nice and polite. Food City is grocery store in nearby Middlesboro, KY that has awesome cafe for buying hot food meals. Great food! Takes 10-15 minutes to get there. Plenty of fast food options there too.
Very convenient location...well kept park. Try it! You'll like it!
- DDon L.Guide
Breaks Interstate Park Campground
Not a good experience
In our trip from Arkansas to the east coast we reserved two nights here based on reviews. I’m sure COVID-19 had a lot to do with the park being in shut down mode but we found the park to be so bad we left after one night. Sites we were assigned were very difficult to get in, extremely unlevel and the sites were unkept and showed a lack of maintenance. We were there on 9/22/20 and the flying knat’s and bugs wouldn’t let you out of the door. My water hookup required a set of pliers to operate and the 30amp plug was installed upside down making it impossible to plug in due to the box being jacked up. Had to use the 50 amp plug/converter. We won’t be back. Hope things change for the better.
Guide to Linden
Horse camping in Virginia offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine companions. With a variety of well-reviewed spots, equestrian enthusiasts can find the perfect place to set up camp.
Tips for equestrian camping near Linden, Virginia
- The Cliffhanger Ranch Adventure Outpost provides a cozy cabin experience and is conveniently located across from the Jefferson National Forest, ideal for horseback riding adventures.
- At Rock Bottom Horse Camp, you can enjoy stunning mountain views and access to nearby hiking trails, making it a great spot for both you and your horse.
- Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables features paddocks for horses and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway in nature.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground — Warriors' Path State Park offers electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
- Out on The Creek Campground has spacious lots with mountain views and is within walking distance to Clinch River, providing a scenic backdrop for your equestrian activities.
- Rock Bottom Horse Camp includes picnic tables and firewood, making it easy to enjoy meals and campfires after a day of riding.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- The Bristol-Kingsport KOA is close to Warriors Path State Park, where you can hike and explore the beautiful trails with your horse.
- Breaks Interstate Park Campground offers numerous hiking trails and scenic overlooks, perfect for a day of adventure with your equine friend.
- At Rocky Top Campground & RV Park, you can enjoy kayaking and biking along with horseback riding, providing a variety of outdoor activities to choose from.
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