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Horse Riding and Camping

Saddle up and experience the Cherokee National Forest on a network of designated horse trails and backcountry roads.  Miles of riding opportunities abound in the Starr Mountain, French Broad River and Holston Mountain recreation regions.

Horses are allowed on many designated national forest system trails as well as open and closed roads.  

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Lost Corral Horse Camp

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Horse Riding and Camping
Located at the entrance to the Starr Mountain and Chestnut Mountain Horse Trails, this campground features 20 roomy campsites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post and horse hitching…

Old Forge Recreation Area

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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Are you looking for a primitive tent camping experience? Come stay at this small campground located along the banks of Jennings Creek. Large walk-in tent sites are screened by native vegetation.  In…

Young Branch Campground

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Horse Riding and Camping
Young Branch Campground is located on Citico Creek. The campground offers 25 horse stalls as well as a corral that may accommodate up to 10 horses (if they get along with each other).

Last updated April 9th, 2025