Paddle Creek Horse Camp

Overview

Large level field with ample area for trailers and horses. Some hitching rails are provided. This camping area is open year-round and is kept mowed and has a capacity for approximately 100 people and horses to camp. Vault toilet.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent, Free camping

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Paddle Creek Horse Camp, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bluegrass TrailheadTrailhead · 1.6 mi from camp

  This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System . Recreation.gov

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• John's Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 2.2 mi from camp

  This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System . Recreation.gov

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• Balancing Rock TrailheadTrailhead · 3.2 mi from camp

  This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System . Recreation.gov

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• Vesuvius Backpack TrailHike · 16.1 mi long · 0.2 mi from camp

  A loop trail starting near Balancing Rock Trailhead.

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• Lake Shore TrailHike · 7.7 mi long · 1.4 mi from camp

  A loop trail starting near Balancing Rock Trailhead.

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• Whiskey Run TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 2.5 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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Mountain biking

• River TrailBike ride · 3.9 mi long · 21.2 mi from campShow on map
• Turman TrailBike ride · 0.8 mi long · 21.7 mi from campShow on map
• Deer TrailBike ride · 1.2 mi long · 21.7 mi from campShow on map
• Express TrailBike ride · 0.4 mi long · 21.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Sand HillPeak · 889 ft · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Tipton KnobPeak · 1,001 ft · 3.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.