Camp Creek State Park and Forest
WV · Camp Creek / Southern West Virginia
2390 Camp Creek Road
Camp Creek is one of the state’s strongest destination choices for riders traveling with their own horses. It feels purpose-built for the horse-and-trailer crowd in a way many beautiful parks simply do not. You are not squeezing a horse trip into a standard campground here—you are arriving at a landscape where equestrian use is a recognized part of the experience, and that changes the mood immediately. The setting is quiet, wooded, and satisfyingly away from urban noise, which gives the trip a proper backcountry reset.
Riding guide
Highlights
Real horse-camp energy, generous mileage, and a wonderfully remote southern-West-Virginia feel make Camp Creek a true rider’s park.
Riding
The riding experience is varied, immersive, and genuinely trail-oriented. The broader Camp Creek system and adjoining forest routes give riders a sizable network to work with, so this is not just a token equestrian loop. Expect wooded miles, elevation changes, a remote southern mountain atmosphere, and enough route flexibility to make a day ride or full weekend feel worthwhile. The landscape has a wonderfully unhurried quality that rewards riders who want time in the saddle rather than a quick scenic sampler.
Rideable terrain
35 miles
Trailer parking
Excellent horse-focused setup at the Double C Horse and Rider Campground, with room to stage, settle horses, and ride out.
Horse regulations
Equestrian use is expected on designated trails and forest routes, but riders should still confirm current map guidance, seasonal conditions, and any trail closures before heading out. Standard shared-trail courtesy applies, and campers should follow all horse-camp and manure-management rules in the equestrian area.
Getting here
The logistics are a major part of the appeal. With the Double C Horse and Rider Campground available, arrival feels practical instead of stressful: you have space to stage, organize tack, settle horses, and start the ride with a sense of order. For students or first-time horse campers, that level of structure makes a meaningful difference. It is the kind of place where you can arrive on Friday and actually feel ready to ride rather than spend hours just trying to get set up.
Planning your visit
Bring a printed or downloaded trail map, because cell service can be unreliable in the mountains. Wet weather can change footing quickly, and the remoteness is part of the charm—so arrive fueled, watered, and ready to be self-sufficient in camp.
Where to stay
Horse camping is the headline amenity, but the destination also works because it still feels comfortable in a practical Appalachian way. You have the satisfaction of waking up at trail level, starting the morning with your own horse, and turning the outing into a proper two-night riding escape rather than a single long trailer day.
Trails
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Campgrounds
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