Horse Trailer Camping at Historic Blakeley State Park
Difficulty
easy
Duration
overnight stays to multiple nights
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; physical demand depends on riding or trail activity chosen.
Overview
Camp with your horse at Historic Blakeley State Park’s uniquely equipped Carson Horse Trailer Campground. Six sites offer water, power, and stalls—ideal for riders seeking comfort and convenience.
Carson Horse Trailer Campground
One to Five Night Rentals
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About This Adventure
Experience the great outdoors at this unique campground featuring six pull-through sites, each equipped with water, power, and amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. Perfect for horse enthusiasts, it offers stalls and a central bathroom facility, ensuring a memorable stay surrounded by nature. Enjoy the adventure of camping with your equine companions!
About
This campground features a total of six pull-through sites equipped with water and power. Each is furnished with a picnic table and fire ring. Up to two horse stalls are made available with each campsite rental (12 total available). A central bathroom/shower facility serves campground, which is arranged as two, three-site, campgrounds. A dump station is located nearby.
Requirements
Campers are required to provide their own wood shavings for horse stalls at check in. Campers must clean out stalls prior to departure and deposit manure in bunker or composting area.
Regulations
Reservations include fees for up to four people. All additional campers are $5 each per night for guests age 6 and up, maximum 8 people per shelter.
Max 5 night stay
Current Coggins papers are required for all horses.
Reservations for the first night are non-refundable. In the event of an advance cancellation the entirety of your balance may be applied to any other park facility rental, service, or merchandise for up to a year from the original rental date. Cancellations after the rental period begins are not eligible for refunds.
A campsite suitable to your equipment and/or vehicle will be assigned by the admissions officer upon registration.
The minimum age to rent a campsite or camping facility is 18. No camping by minors under the age of 18 is allowed unless accompanied by an adult (21 or over) throughout the camping period.
Normal check-in is between 1 PM and 7 PM; late check-in 7-9 PM. Park gate closes at 9 PM and only checked-in guests will have access to current gate code. Check out is 11 AM
Failure to properly dispose of trash at departure, replenish shavings, or damage to property will result in a minimum $50 damage fee.
Adventure Tips
Bring wood shavings for stalls
Campers must supply wood shavings for horse stalls upon check-in and clean stalls before departure.
Carry current Coggins papers
All horses require up-to-date Coggins papers for entry and stay at the campground.
Arrive during check-in hours
Check-in is between 1 PM and 7 PM; late check-in until 9 PM with gate access codes provided only to registered guests.
Limit group size
Reservations cover up to four people; additional campers must pay extra, with a maximum of eight per site.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- White-tailed deer wandering early mornings
- Eastern box turtles along forest paths
History
The park sits on a significant Civil War battlefield where the Battle of Fort Blakeley occurred in 1865, adding a deep historical context to your visit.
Conservation
Historic Blakeley State Park maintains strict stall cleaning and waste disposal protocols to protect local ecosystems and minimize human impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wood shavings
Required for horse stall bedding to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
Portable water buckets
Ensure fresh water access for horses during your stay.
Insect repellent
Protect both riders and horses from mosquitoes and biting insects.
summer specific
Layered clothing
Prepare for fluctuating temperatures on cool fall mornings and evenings.
fall specific