Site 1, Loop Horse Camp 1-5
Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Big Creek Horse Camp
Type: EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Min Num of People: 1
- Shade: Yes
- Site Access: Drive-In
- Max Num of People: 6
- Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
- Pets Allowed: Domestic,Horse
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Condition Rating: Good
- Site Rating: Standard
- Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
- Hike In Distance to Site: 0
- Location Rating: Good
- Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Permitted Equipment
- Horse (Max length: 35 ft.)
Driveway Details
- Min Num of Vehicles: 1
- Tent Pad Width: 16
- Driveway Length: 60
- Double Driveway: Y
- Max Num of Horses: 4
- Max Num of Vehicles: 4
- Max Vehicle Length: 35
- Tent Pad Length: 16
- Driveway Entry: Back-In
- Driveway Grade: Moderate
- Driveway Surface: Gravel
- Is Equipment Mandatory: Yes
Need to Know
- Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. Horse feed is also covered by food storage regulations. There are individual campsites in the horse camp and two central horse stalls. The stalls are visible only from sites 3, 4 and 5. Site 1 has two driveways ; sites 3 and 4 have double-wide driveways, and sites 5 and 6 have a single driveway. Some sites may not allow the use of an awning if you have two horse trailers. Campers are responsible for cleaning their stalls before departure and placing waste in a manure trailer. Fires are allowed in fire rings only. Pets must be on a leash at all times and not left unattended. Pets are not allowed on trails.
- Caution: Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be kept in a sealed vehicle or camping unit of solid, non-pliable material AT ALL TIMES when not in use. All scented items, as well as all water containers MUST be stored. Dispose of garbage promptly in dumpsters provided. Unattended or improperly stored coolers, food and/or scented items may be impounded by campground staff. Violators are subject to fines.
- Firewood Restriction: Only heat-treated firewood bundled in its original packing and bearing a certification seal from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. This rule is strictly enforced. Campers may also collect dead and down wood in the park for campfires.
- You MUST have a horse to camp in a horse camp. All horses must have a current Coggins test. Campers are responsible for cleaning their stalls before departure and placing waste in a manure trailer. Fires are allowed in fire rings only. Important Information: Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. Horse feed is also covered by food storage regulations. Pets are allowed in the horse camp but must be on a leash at all times and not left unattended. Pets are not allowed on trails.
