Anthony Creek Horse Camp

Highlights

A classic Smokies horse camp for riders who want the national-park experience in its most authentic form.

Riding

The riding experience centers on this is your gateway to designated Smokies equestrian trails, where the miles feel quieter, more wooded, and more backcountry than Tennessee’s easier state-park loops. Primitive horse-only camp with direct access to designated Smokies horse trails and backcountry routes Whether you are shaping a focused horse weekend or folding this stop into a longer road trip, the miles here have enough personality to feel memorable once you are in the saddle.

Trailer parking

Trailer into the horse camp itself; the layout is primitive but purpose-built, so organized packing matters here more than polish.

Horse regulations

Negative Coggins documentation is required, horses must stay on designated routes, and riders should review all Smokies equestrian rules before arrival.

Getting here

Use 10042 Campground Dr, Townsend, Tennessee 37882 as your planning address and expect the coordinate pin to reflect the primary rider access point. Trailer into the horse camp itself; the layout is primitive but purpose-built, so organized packing matters here more than polish. Arriving with a little extra time makes the day feel smoother.

Planning your visit

Come prepared, arrive early enough to settle camp without rush, and treat this as a national-park horse trip rather than a comfort-first campground stay.

Where to stay

Expect primitive woods camping without hookups or showers, plus a short haul for potable water; the reward is direct national-park immersion. That combination makes Anthony Creek Horse Camp especially useful for riders who want the trip to feel considered, comfortable, and easy to repeat.