Canebrake Horse Camp

$54.00/night

616 McLeans Creek Road
Troy, NC 27371

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Overview

Canebrake Horse Camp lies in the Badin Lake Recreation Area, a hub for outdoor activities in central North Carolina's Uwharrie National Forest. The facility is a scenic and restful overnight spot with both single and double campsites. Canebrake Horse Camp is specifically designed for campers traveling with horses and offers numerous amenities for equestrian camping. If your visit to the Uwharrie National Forest includes camping without horses, please consider one of our other campgrounds: Arrowhead Campground, Badin Lake Campground or Badin Lake Group Camp.

Campers will delight in nearly 40 miles of forested horseback riding trails, as well as hiking, mountain biking, off-road vehicle riding, swimming, fishing and boating opportunities in the area. The campground is open year-round.

Recreation

The equestrian trail system is extensive, with miles of forested paths wandering through forests, over hills and across streams. The trails can be accessed from Canebrake using the Home Trail, which skirts the campground. Trails range from easy to difficult, accommodating riders of every level.

The recreation area also offers many ways to enjoy the lake. Campers can spend the afternoon swimming, boating or fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish on the water.

Back on land, off-road vehicle enthusiasts have access to 17 miles of trails, and hunters and hikers can explore the surrounding national forest.

Facilities

This campground offers many conveniences for horse campers, including a horse washing station, hitching racks, tack tables, parking spurs for horse trailers and direct access to trails.

Campsites are arranged around two loops. Each site is equipped with an electric hookup, picnic table, grill, campfire ring and lantern post, and many sites are shaded. The facility also provides drinking water, showers, flush toilets and a centrally-located dump station.

Natural Features

Canebrake lies in a quiet forest of pine, oak and hickory near the shore of 5,000-acre Badin Lake.

Winter temperatures range from the low 30s to upper 50s, while summer brings temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s and high humidity. Weather is pleasant in spring and fall, with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

Nearby Attractions

A theme park with a petting zoo, nature center and mini golf course lies just under an hour away and makes a fun day trip for families.

Camp site features

Across 28 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 28 sites
Pets allowed: 8 of 28 sites
Longest RV: 85 ft
Largest party: 16 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, Horse, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

The address is 616 McLeans Creek Road, Troy, NC 27371. From Troy, North Carolina, take State Highway 109 north for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Mullinix Road (State Highway 1154) and travel approximately 1.5 miles to a stop sign and "T" intersection. Turn right, and travel about 0.25 mile to the campground on the right.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Jennifer B

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Reviewed 8 days ago

The campers in this area was not child friendly at all. Worst place I’ve ever gone

Lisa H

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Nice campground to stay with your horses.

Ronald R

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Reviewed a month ago

Canebrake horse camp is in good shape and has 3-4 days of good trail rides. We enjoyed our trip. Don't miss the loop trail 705 along the lake. Trails are marked pretty good but you still need to be observant when crossing roads or you might miss your turn. Trail 720 is marked moderate difficulty, but there is a short section that is really steep and rocky. Need to bring your own highline and/or pens.

Becky S

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Reviewed a month ago

Always love to stay at Canebrake, this trip was the exception. Sure miss the prior camp host

Christa W

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Reviewed a month ago

Always a good time here & great camp hosts.

Richard M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This was my first visit to Canebrake Horse Camp. The camp host very helpful and informative as to the amenities available. Every site was clean, grass was mowed and site components, Fire pit, grill, Picnic table in excellent condition, etc outstanding. It was quite and the other guests were very pleasant to meet and associate with. The restrooms and showers were clean and sanitary and adequately stocked. I was surprised there were no spider webs anywhere in or around the restroom/shower facilities. I enjoyed my stay so much I have already scheduled and reserved another site for my November 17 - 26 visit. I have recommended the Canebrake Horse Camp to two dear friends and are planning a December or January stay. I just couldn't be more pleased with a facility than I me with the Canebrake Horse Camp.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 6% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 6 years of reservations.