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Equine Camping & Trails 

Where Adventure Begins 

OTRA does not endorse any specific business listed, please use your own discretion.

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Bathroom in the office. Electrical hookups available.

Pens are in the barn, but you can also tie to your trailer. Panel roundpen available.

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For campground questions and inquires you can call (870) 504-1165

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Address:

319 Old Jasper Rd

Marshall, AR

The Buffalo River is a large National Park with multiple locations to access along the river.

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Grinder's Ferry/Highway 65 Bridge

Large sand bar near the bridge. No camping available.

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Steel Creek

170 Ranger Road

Ponca, AR 72675

Tent and trailer sites available. No electrical hookups. Flush restrooms and water spigots during warmer months only.

For Steel Creek campground questions and inquires you can call (877) 444-6777


Woolum

Large open field at the Woolum access to the river near St. Joe, AR. No designated sites or hookups. No fees. Vault toilet available.

GPS Coordinates

35° 58' 13.1196" N 92° 52' 49.8720" W

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For campground questions and inquires you can call (918) 653-2991


Cedar Lake is an equestrian campground in the mountains of the Ouachita National Forest in southeast Oklahoma, off of Cedar Lake Road near Hodgen, Oklahoma.

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Address:
Cedar Lake
51663 Cedar Lake Rd.
Hogden OK 24939

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GPS Info: (Latitude, Longitude)
34.771800, -94.701047
34° 46′ 18.5″ N    94° 42′ 3.77″ W


Cedar Lake is operated by USDA Forest Service 

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Cowboy Up Trails 

Looking for beautiful country, well marked trails, convenient camping with modern bathroom and shower facilities ? Come see us and you’ll see the difference. We have miles of riding trails over thousands of acres of magnificent Ozark National forest. Our trails may well be the highlight of your Arkansas vacation.

Spend the day or a week with us and enjoy the best horseback riding the Ozark Mountain country has to offer.

Our trails cover hundreds of miles of the most beautiful scenery in the Ozark National Forest you can imagine. From the Indian Caves to ridge and valley views that can take your breath away. Our trails not only cover some of the most varied and striking  terrain – they are well marked and GPS coordinate logged.  Our Trail maps and trails are color coordinated with  intersection markers marked so you can stay oriented as you explore our trail network.

Contact us today and we’ll work to make you or your groups trail riding experience an enjoyable adventure.


John Stallings

e-mail: jstallings@hughes.net

Phone: 870 -830-6144

6100 Victor Road
Witt Springs, AR 72686

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Sitting deep in the forested Ozark Valley, Devil's Den State Park is an Arkansas historic and natural gem. Lee Creek flows through the picturesque park, which is enveloped by the Ozark National Forest. A result of the conservation efforts of the "Tree Army" of late President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the park is a perfect infusion of nature and rustic park architecture. The park offers hiking, trail riding, and mountain biking through the trails that offer beautiful scenery and experiences in all ranges of difficulty . Multiple campgrounds and campsites dot the valley and fully equipped cabins are available throughout the year. Devil's Den State Park, with its natural beauty, gifts visitors a treasure trove of memorable experiences. 

Note: this area has little to no cell phone reception, camping require high-line tie out (bring your own high-line). The horse camp may not have water during the winter months.

 

Horse Camping, contact the Park for reservations at 479-761-3325

 

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Located on the banks of Falling Water Creek, named for its hundreds of tiny waterfalls. The camp is centrally located within riding distance of several large waterfalls (Falling Water Falls, Twin Falls) and more beautiful Ozark Mountain scenery than a visitor could see if they stayed for a month.

 

Trails:

  • 350 Miles of trails you can not see it all in a week!

  • Lots of Water Falls and Caves

Accommodations

Electric and Water Hookups.  

50 AMP sites 

30 Amp sites 

10x10 Covered Stalls

Bathhouse with Showers

DO NOT FOLLOW GPS!! Please check Falling Waters website for detailed directions.

Contact the camp: 870-294-5051

Upper Falling Water Rd, Pelsor, AR 72856

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Flag Spring Conservation Area is in Barry and McDonald counties, west of Washburn. The Conservation Department acquired the land for this 3,946-acre area between 1983 and 1992. The area is primarily forested, with oak, hickory, eastern red cedar, and other species native to the region common. Flag Spring, located on the west side of the property, flows year-round.

Horseback riding and bicycles are permitted on trails marked with Horse/Bike signs.Trail users will find an abundance of nature viewing and photography opportunities. Hunting is allowed on the area according to the appropriate season. Deer and squirrels are relatively abundant. In the past, wild turkeys were stocked on the area and are now present in good numbers. There is an unstaffed shooting range located off of Flag Springs Road. The range is closed on Mondays for maintenance.

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Map Link.  https://www.gaiagps.com/public/goaLANui4hdvQUWtvkP3EH6G/

 Heaven’s Gate seems remote yet is easily accessible to the busy outside world. Only 40 miles from Mena, Arkansas. Nestled in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains, National Forest and adjacent to the ever changing Billy Creek. Heaven’s Gate offers 13 campsites with electric and water, plus 3 creekside primitive sites. Horse pens are available for each campsite.

No matter which trail you choose or what level rider you are, there is something for everyone with unlimited panoramic views, unusual rock formations, and always the perfect photo opportunity.

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Address: 58076 Billy Creek Rd, Muse, OK 74949

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Phone: 918-413-6187

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Arkansas State Parks are just the destination for the perfect horseback riding. Bring your horse enjoy trails through state parks and adjoining national forest lands for the ultimate equestrian adventure.

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Hobbs is Arkansas’s largest state park, spanning a 12,054-acre tract of Ozark landscape along the southern shore of Beaver Lake. It’s an asset to the ecosystem with minimum human impact.

Highlights of this day-use park include a diverse, 54-mile trail system with hiking, ADA accessible, mountain biking, horseback riding trails. The park has 11 primitive campsites, six accessible by mountain biking, the first in Northwest Arkansas. It’s the only state park in Arkansas to allow regulated hunting. The visitor center includes exhibits about the park’s natural resources, limestone landscape, and history. Interpretive programs and workshops are offered throughout the year. 

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Maps Link: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/BAmgQLinZc9AnOnLgFqsQ4zA/

 

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Open Year Round for individual or group camping, Huckleberry Stables sits in the middle of Missouri's Huckleberry Ridge State Forest. The forest has miles of horse trails suitable for the novice or experienced rider.  When you ride out of the gate at Huckleberry Stables, you are on one of the main trails in the Forest Trail System.


No debit or credit cards accepted.

Negative Coggins within 12 months are required..

 

For reservations contact:
Rick and Mary Bousfield
4174 RTE K
Pineville, MO 64856
Phone: 417-223-2343
Cell: 417-448-4024
E-mail: hucklebe@huckleberrystables.com

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Idle Nook

Idle Nook Horse Camp, our camp offers a peaceful setting that is nestled at the base of Buck Knob Mountain in the beautiful Ouachita National Forest. We are conveniently located about 8.5 miles east of the Hwy 270/71 Junction at Y-City, Arkansas. It’s paved road all the way to our driveway, but once you pull in, you don’t even see the highway!

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Accommodations:

22 sites complete with water and 30 amp electric hookups

2 sites, have an additional 50 amp plug

The majority of our stalls are covered

Two bunkhouses available. 

Enclosed pavillion that has a couple of clean, modern bathrooms and showers.

There is also a complete kitchen for your use.

 

From our campground, you can access the Fourche Mountain Horse Trails (Formerly Mill Creek Equestrian Trails). As of this posting, we have over 130+ miles of marked trails. Our trails are marked with colored ribbon and maps are provided! There is easily over a weeks worth of trail riding available plus some! 

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Download the GIA Ap before you visit.

Negative Coggins is Required

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870-356-3655

501-276-9013

jack@idlenook.com

Address: 14471 Hwy 270

Boles, Arkansas 72926

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Lake Sequoyah

Check out this 2.1-mile loop trail near Fayetteville, Arkansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

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Parking Coordinates: 36.06449, -94.07199

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Red Loop Gaia Link

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The area is typical rugged Ozark Mountain terrain with numerous steep mountains and hollows. Elevations range from 1,100 to over 1,600 feet above mean sea level. The area is extensively forested in upland hardwood and shortleaf pine/upland hardwood timber stands with associated understory and midstory vegetation. There are numerous small streams on the area that are all tributaries of the nearby Kings River which skirts the eastern boundary of the area. The area consists of a total of 14,536 acres of state owned land.

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Tea Kettle area parking 36.26720, -93.73331

Small parking Madison 36.22940, -93.72094

Primitive Camping area parking 36.21085, -93.70062

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A crucial chapter marking the pages of American history, this national park is an elaborate chronicle of the victorious stride of the Battle of Pea Ridge. Touted to be one of the best-preserved battlefields of the Civil War, the park was brought to inception by the congressmen of Arkansas. Nestled in the northwestern recesses of the state, the park encompasses a mammoth land area of 4300 acres (1740 hectares), sheltering a string of historically significant sites such as the restored Elkhorn Tavern, fragments of the original Telegraph Road, and the serpentine Trail of Tears, along with several hiking and horse back riding trails.

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The park is currently in the process of creating a new horse trailer parking area, until open larger trailers will have limited access in the current parking area.

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Address: 15930 E Highway 62, Garfield, AR 72732

Phone: (479) 451-8122

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Pine Grove Trails

PINE GROVE TRAILS is equipped with: miles of horse trails, covered and open horse stalls, sites have water and electrical hookups, a bath house with hot showers and restrooms, shaded campsites and it is on the top of the mountain with a nice view. Property is privately owned and family operated. Miles of trails with stunning views of rock formations, water falls, and a majestic swimming hole.

 

4183 Trace Ridge Rd.

Leslie, AR 72645

870-447-2367

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Call for reservations 

Pineville -Huckleberry Conservation Area

Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area is in southern McDonald County, east of Pineville. Visitors can access the area from several area roads that originate from Route K.

This 2,106-acre area is almost entirely forested. Purchased in the early 1960’s and originally named Huckleberry Ridge State Forest, this area was the first large forested tract acquired by the Conservation Department in southwest Missouri.

The forest primarily consists of oaks and hickories with a few scattered groves of shortleaf pine. Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area is on the edge of the range for shortleaf pine, Missouri’s only native pine. The species used to be more abundant. In fact, the nearby community of Pineville was named for the abundance of pines in the nearby hills at the time of settlement.

 

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This Pomme de Terre Lake property offers miles of well marked trails and is located near the Conservation Commission trails, offering a wonderful experience for people like them who loved riding.
Bring your family and horses to Pomme de Ridge, a dream that is now a reality, offering camping and riding experiences that you will love.

The camp offers cabins, RV Sites with water & electric, covered and uncovered stalls for your horses.

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Call for a reservation or more information: 

3338 Highway RB

Bolivar, MO 65613

Telephone : 417.844.8288

 

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Underwood's Craig O Lea has both electric and primitive camp sites available. No pens but high-lines are allowed and tie posts are available. Creek access and swimming is allowed. Bathrooms are on site. They frequently host fun activities so check their facebook page to see what is coming up!

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If you are planning to ride in the area please be aware of local hunting season timing and take necessary precautions.

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Call for a reservation or more information: 

1900 Pine Hill Road

Pineville, MO 64854

Telephone : 417.342.4576

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The Wedington WMA, located 13 miles west of Fayetteville, is easily accessible from highway 16 and highway 412. The area offers several great outdoor activities: fishing, hiking, hunting, mountain biking and horse back riding. There are countless trails and beautiful scenery that you would expect to find in the Ozarks.

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If you are planning to ride in the area please be aware of local hunting season timing and take necessary precautions.

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Our local Mountain Bike community has invested heavily in  bike trails at Wedington please respect trails marked as non horse trails. Horseback riders can still access a multitude of trails that are open to horses within Wedington and there is lots of room to enjoy this amazing location.

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