Big Creek Horse Camp - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — RV Camping in Waynesville, NC

Big Creek Horse Camp is the only equestrian facility in Great Smoky Mountains National Park offering potable water and flush toilets, making it an exceptional destination for horseback camping in North Carolina's premier mountain wilderness. Located in the park's northeastern corner at 1,700 feet elevation near Waynesville, North Carolina, this specialized campground caters exclusively to riders with five nonelectric sites accommodating up to six people and four horses per site. The campground features essential amenities including drinking water and restroom facilities, eliminating the need for self-sufficiency while maintaining the rustic mountain experience. Guests enjoy unfettered access to pristine Appalachian terrain with rolling trails suitable for horseback riding and backcountry fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Recreation opportunities include guided horseback exploration of scenic mountain trails, access to the Appalachian Trail via the 2.1-mile Chestnut Branch Trail, and excursions to the picturesque 35-foot Mouse Creek Falls. The campground's pristine setting in the Great Smoky Mountains region provides an immersive natural experience surrounded by mountain streams and untamed landscape. All horses require negative Coggins test documentation. Waynesville offers essential services including grocery stores and medical facilities. Big Creek Horse Camp delivers an authentic Appalachian equestrian adventure for serious horseback campers seeking backcountry exploration in one of America's most iconic national parks.