Willis Knob Horse Camp

$20.00–$30.00/night

Show on map706-754-6221
9975 HWY 441 SO
LAKEMONT, GA 30552

Overview

Located in the northern Georgia mountains, far from civilization, Willis Knob Horse Campground is one of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests most beloved horse-lover hideaways.

The campground features equestrian camping, riding and hiking trails and fishing in the nearby Chattooga River.

Recreation

The 15-mile Willis Knob Trail in Georgia and 12.5 mile Rocky Gap Trail in South Carolina provide some of the most scenic horseback riding and hiking in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Winding across deeply dissected ridges, the trails descend into the vast Chattooga River.



The 10.7-mile Chattooga River Trail and the 37-mile Bartram Trail are also accessible nearby and are for hiking only. Fishing is available in the Chattooga River.

Facilities

The campground provides single, double and group campsites for tent and RV camping. There are water and electric hookups at each of the horse campsites, along with tables, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. Sorry there is no dump station. The closest one is at Black Rock State Park in Mountain City, GA. Hitching highlines and a horse watering station are available. Campers are required to clean up after their horses using trailers provided on-site for manure only.

Natural Features

The horse camp is located in a heavily wooded area of the forest, amid deep canyons and near to the Georgia-South Carolina border.

Nearby Attractions

Chattooga River Wild and Scenic area is nearby

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (706) 754-6221.

Camp site features

Across 8 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 7 of 8 sites
  • Water hookups: all 8 sites
  • Fire pit: 7 of 8 sites
  • Pets allowed: 7 of 8 sites
  • ADA accessible: 5 of 8 sites
  • Group sites: 3 of 8 sites
  • Longest RV: 60 ft
  • Largest party: 15 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: Horse

Directions

From Clayton, Georgia, take Warwoman Road east for about 12 miles. Turn right on Willis Knob Road (Forest Service Road 157) and continue for 2 miles to the campground on the left. The physical address for the horse campground is 1922 Willis Knob Road, Clayton, GA 30525

Stay Limit

Check in from 5 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

36 reviews
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Jaime G
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We rented buddy sites 4 and 5 which were approved for our sized rigs. We got there- the road is terrible- we were coming off the side of the road and scrubbing trees the whole way there. Then once there- there was not a single spot that would have accommodated our living quarters trailer. And with how narrow the camp roads were combined with all the mature trees there was no way we were going to fit into our site. We tried for an hour. And even if we had fit, there was no way a second trailer would fit because a- it was only 20 feet wide (two 8ft wide trailers leaves only 4 feet between us) and b- the washout and grade would have scrubbed all the pipes off the bottom of the trailer. The turn around also was too narrow for our trailer as well so we had to figure out a 3 point turn on a hill to get out of there. We ultimately decided to bail on our trip and I couldnt get anyone on the phone to refund our money. The bathroom was clean and the electric and water would have been nice- but seems pointless when you could really only camp there with a pop up or a two horse bumper. pull
Denise B
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great place to stay great trails some trees down in the trails, but was capable for an experienced writer. Site number eight did not have any electricity.
Antonio O
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Reviewed 6 months ago
Very remote place, road is not good, horses must stay in high-line although the website shows a horse in a stall.
Danielle J
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Reviewed 8 months ago
At the time we went 2/21, the horse trails had not been cleaned up from the ice storm. We hit many down trees and had to back track. This was our first time visiting. The road leading to campground was pretty narrow with little room to pass another trailer. Campground was very secluded and we were the only ones there for the weekend. Would go back! Zero cell phone service.
Sherry O
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Reviewed a year ago
The restrooms were newly renovated and very clean, however the grass looked like it hadn't been mowed in months. The wood that surrounds each campsite is rotted and falling apart. It definitely needed some TLC.
Sandra P
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Reviewed a year ago
All the trains I used (mostly along river) were clear. Always a peaceful place. Keep up the good work with limited resources.
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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 15% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

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