Young Branch Campground & Little Citico Horse Trails
TN · Vonore
Forest Development Rd 35
Young Branch Campground & Little Citico Horse Trails feels like Young Branch captures the romance of Tennessee horse camping beautifully—creekside forest, deeper backcountry mood, and a sense that the ride really begins at camp. For riders planning a Tennessee itinerary, it delivers more than a pin on the map: it offers a destination with its own mood, a sense of arrival, and enough character to justify lingering rather than simply checking off a trail.
Riding guide
Highlights
A beloved East Tennessee horse camp for riders who like their scenery wild and their camp life trail-centered.
Riding
The riding experience centers on Little Citico’s backcountry miles feel immersive and lightly civilized, perfect for riders who enjoy wooded distance, changing grades, and a more remote rhythm. 25 horse stalls and access to 15+ miles of Little Citico backcountry horse trail riding in the Cherokee National Forest 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.
Rideable terrain
15+ miles
Trailer parking
Stage right in the horse-camp area; this is a purpose-built equestrian camp, but the final approach is forest-road travel, so drive in with time and care.
Horse regulations
Group sizes are limited in wilderness-adjacent areas, riders should stay on approved routes, and current forest conditions should always be checked before arrival.
Getting here
Use Forest Development Rd 35, Vonore, Tennessee 37885 as your planning address and expect the coordinate pin to reflect the primary rider access point. Stage right in the horse-camp area; this is a purpose-built equestrian camp, but the final approach is forest-road travel, so drive in with time and care. Arriving with a little extra time makes the day feel smoother.
Planning your visit
Choose this when you want a real horse-camp trip, not just a place to park for a couple of hours. It rewards prepared riders.
Where to stay
The campground’s stalls and horse-oriented layout make it one of the state’s more obviously equestrian overnights, even though the setting stays intentionally rustic. That combination makes Young Branch Campground & Little Citico Horse Trails especially useful for riders who want the trip to feel considered, comfortable, and easy to repeat.
Trails
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Campgrounds
No campgrounds listed for this park.
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