Tow String Horse Camp - Great Smoky Mountains National Park — RV Camping in Cherokee, NC

Tow String Horse Camp is a dedicated equestrian campground nestled within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located near Cherokee, North Carolina — the southern gateway to one of America's most visited national parks. Designed specifically for horse campers, this backcountry-accessible site offers a rare opportunity to explore the park's vast trail network on horseback, with hundreds of miles of designated horse trails winding through old-growth forest, mountain streams, and stunning Appalachian ridgelines. The campground features picnic tables, grills, and toilet facilities, providing essential comforts in a rugged natural setting. Anglers will appreciate nearby fishing opportunities in the park's pristine mountain waterways, renowned for wild trout. Hikers can take advantage of the surrounding trail system on foot as well. The campground sits amid the biodiverse landscape of the Smokies, where wildlife sightings — including white-tailed deer, black bears, and wild turkey — are common. Cherokee itself offers rich Cherokee Nation cultural heritage, the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tow String Horse Camp is an exceptional base for equestrian adventurers seeking an immersive wilderness experience in the heart of the Southern Appalachians.