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Camping for horseback riding in North Carolina
65 camps in North Carolina listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail. The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 60°F.
Best areas for horseback riding
- Around Mills River27 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Franklin13 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Albemarle11 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Lake Lure9 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in North Carolina are good for horseback riding?
65 camps listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail; 18 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 60°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 32% also offer hiking, 31% also offer fishing, 23% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open horseback riding in North CarolinaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Tsali Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Tsali Recreation Area: Open year round
View camp → - Harmon Den HorsecampFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
THIS IS A RESERVATION ONLY CAMPGROUND There are no walk up/first come first serve sites
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Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCurtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour from the popular city of Asheville.…
View camp →- Pisgah National ForestFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with…
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Wash Creek Horse CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWash Creek Horse Camp is a small group area designed for equestrian use located two miles northeast of the North Mills River Recreation Area and Bent Creek of the Pisgah Ranger District.
View camp →- Uwharrie Hunt CampFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Uwharrie Hunt Camp has eight sites for tent camping. Each site has a table, grill, lantern posts, and tent pad. Two vault toilets and trash cans are provided in the campground. There are…
View camp → - Wine Spring Horse CampFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Wine Spring Horse Camp is a primitive camping area with 6 designated camping sites. Each site provides a picnic table, fire ring and tethering area for horses. The camp area is gated with a…
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Free camps for horseback riding
- Boone Fork CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This site is not maintained but can still be used.Campers must hike in to the developed areas, and all sites are primitive. No electric hook ups, no toilets, no running water available.
View camp → - Badin Horse Camp or Old Horse CampFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This is a primitive camping area where people camp in self contained RV/Horse Trailers. It is located in an open field with tie outs for the horses. No amenities available.
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