Horse Riding and Camping
Horseback riding trail-guide services operating under a special use permit for this activity:
- Brushy Creek Outdoor Adventures
- Fourche Creek Trailrides - 573-989-6131/1-800-457-3025
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is popular on the forest and with miles of trail to explore the beauty of the Ozarks, we're sure we have a ride you'll enjoy.
Horse Camping
There are several options for camping with horses from the Bar-K Wrangler Camp or Big Piney Equestrian Camp, both of which have specific amenities for horses, to Dry Fork, Berryman and Hazel Creek which can accommodate horses; but without specific equestrian amenities.
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Bar-K Wrangler Camp
Site Temporarily Closed
Bar-K Wrangler Camp is a quiet campground located on the west bank of Swan Creek and serves as a Trailhead for the Swan Creek Trail.  The campground is used frequently by equestrians. Whether you…
Bateman
Site Open
The Bateman Trail, a non-motorized trail system, consists of approximately 16 miles of trail. This hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trail, leads you through limestone glades that can be seen…
Bell Mountain Ottery Creek Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead accesses the Taum Sauk section of the Ozark Trail (OT).This section of the Ozark Trail connects the Fredericktown Unit with the Potosi Unit traversing two state parks---Johnson…
Bell Mountain Wilderness
Site Open
This is a wonderful place to spend the day hiking!This 9,143 acre wilderness is part of the St. Francois Mountains, one of the oldest landforms in North America. The wilderness is named for a family…
Bell Mountain Wilderness Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead provides access to the Bell Mountain Wilderness from the north side. It has a few parking spots, but no amenities. There is usually just enough room for a small horse…
Berryman Campground
Site Open
This small, remote campground and picnic area located at the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp of 1937 provides a quiet setting for escaping from your normal routine. With just 8 individual…
Big Piney equestrian camp
Site Open
Situated in an open pine forest, this area serves as one of 3 trailheads for the 18-mile Big Piney Trail, which travels through the Paddy Creek Wilderness.Designed as an equestrian camp, the area has…
Blair Ridge Trailhead
Site Open
This is a small parking lot that holds about 4 vehicles.Blair Ridge Trailhead connects you to the Blair Ridge Trail, this is the trail that takes you straight to the Long Creek Falls. The falls are a…
Blue Hole Trailhead
Site Open
The Blue Hole Trailhead provides access to the North Fork Section of the Ozark Trail.Thirteen miles of maintained trails wind along ridgetops and hollows among mixed oak hardwoods and southern pine.…
Blue Spring Trailhead
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This is a trailhead for the Blue Spring Trail within the North Fork Recreation Area just off of the day use parking lot at the southern end of the recreation area.This wilderness takes its name from…