Canebrake Horse Camp is located in the Badin Lake Recreation Area, a popular outdoor activity center in the Uwharrie National Forest of central North Carolina. The facility offers both single and double campsites along with many amenities designed specifically for equestrian camping but is not limited to those with horses. Horseback riding trails and hiking trails, off-road vehicle riding opportunities, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities await campers along nearly 40 miles of forested horseback riding trails. It is open throughout the year.
There are 28 sites at Canebrake Horse Camp that have parking spurs for horse trailers. There are four double campsites among these sites. There are picnic tables, grills, fire rings, lantern posts, tie posts, tack tables, and electrical hookups at each site. Each site is permitted to accommodate up to two vehicles. Additionally, the camp provides drinking water spigots, hot showers, and flush toilets. The sites are equipped with electric hookups but do not have water or sewer hookups. There are sewage dump stations and horse washing stations in the vicinity.
The Equestrian Trail System is accessible from Canebrake via the Home Trail, which runs along the perimeter of the campground. About 40 miles of horse trails are available, ranging in difficulty from easy to difficult.
Horse campers will find a number of conveniences at this campground including a horse washing station, hitching racks, tack tables, parking spurs for horse trailers, and direct access to trails. The campsites are arranged around two loops. There are miles of forested paths that wind through forests, over hills, and across streams in the equestrian trail system. There are also a number of ways to enjoy the lake in the recreation area. In the afternoon, campers may enjoy swimming, boating, or fishing for bass, bream, crappie, and catfish. The surrounding national forest offers hunting and hiking opportunities, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts have access to 17 miles of trails.
From Troy, travel on NC 109N for 10 miles and turn left onto Mullinix Road (NC 1154). Follow Mullinix Road for about 2 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right at "T" onto FR 544 (McLean Creek Road) and travel an about one-quarter mile to the campground on the right.
Canebrake Horse Camp has the following facilities and amenities:
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Showers
- Hookups
- Parking space
- Picnic tables
- Fire ring
- Lantern post
- Tacktables
Activities:
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Boating
- Swimming
A quiet forest of pine, oak, and hickory surrounds Canebrake Horse Camp near the shore of Badin Lake, which has a surface area of 5,000 acres. There is a comprehensive equestrian trail system, including miles of forested paths traversing forests, hills, and streams.
Policies:
- Check-in Time is 4:00 pm and Check-out Time is 2:00 pm
- Sites 9 and 22 are always non-reservable for first come/first serve campers who have to pay camping fees on-site.
- Alcohol is prohibited
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
Cost Details:
- Single sites are $20 per night and double sites (#16, 19, 25, & 26) are $40 per night.
- All sites that have electrical hookups have an additional $7 or $14 surcharge per site.
- Sites #9 & 22 are first come, first serve and cannot be reserved.
- There is a campground host available on site #20.
- Senior or Access Interagency Pass Discounts are: Single sites with electrical hookup = $10 + $7 electric surcharge = $17 No Discounts on Double Sites.
- Must have an actual Senior or Access Interagency Pass and Number in order to receive a discount.
If you want to discover and explore other campsites and horse trails, here are some of them that you may visit:
TROY, NORTH CAROLINA - Rocky Mountain Loop Trail
MORROW MOUNTAIN STATE PARK - Sugarloaf Mountain from Dr Kron's House via Long Loop Trail
MORROW MOUNTAIN STATE PARK - Morrow Mountain Trail
MORROW MOUNTAIN STATE PARK - Short Loop via Bridle Trail
Canebrake Horse Camp does require reservations for overnight accommodations. Please visit their page here on Top Horse Trails - Canebrake Horse Camp for more information.
Reservations need to be made at least 3 days in advance or can be made up to 240 days in advance. We do not make reservations at the District Office.