South/Southeast Region

This winter, hitch up your trailer, and head south to Long Branch Rest and Ride in Live Oak, Florida, for an ideal riding and camping getaway.

• By Linda Bering
  Oct 27, 2015

For trail-riding paradise, head for Golden Acres Foxtrotter Rest ‘N’ Ride, nestled in the heart of Florida’s Horse Country.

• By Cynthia McFarland
  Apr 2, 2015

Our intrepid adventurer risks a mountain ride on a cold December day, and discovers the joy of quiet trails aboard a smooth-gaited horse.

• By Cate Lamm
  Oct 28, 2014

Just 90 minutes from the Washington, D.C., metroplex, Fort Valley Ranch offers a civilized adventure in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

• By Fran Severn
  Mar 12, 2014

Head to the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area for miles of scenic trails.

• By Audrey Pavia
  Jul 24, 2013

Timber Ridge Horse Campground was voted the best horse campground for 2010 on HorseTrailDirectory.com, winning the Five-Star Award. Timber Ridge Horse Campground is adjacent to The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Jamestown, Tenn. To earn the award, a campground must receive the most Five-Star ratings from trail riders. In 2010, trail riders posted more than 800 ratings on 267 horse campgrounds, including Timber Ridge Horse Campground.

• By TrailRider
  May 12, 2011

Always eager to find new trail-riding spots, my husband, Rick, and I investigated northwestern Florida locations. Knowing the Blackwater River State Park boasts a variety of relaxing, outdoor activities, we checked in with nearby Coldwater Recreation Area to see how much fun the horses could have, as well. As it turned out, we had a terrific time by combining the two spots into one weeklong vacation.

• By Donna Harrison
  Dec 9, 2010

Nearly 200 horses and riders attended the 2nd annual Chilly/Chili Ride, held November 14, 2009, at the Pennyrile State Forest. With temperatures in the low 70s and abundant sunshine, the day was tailor-made for trail riding.

• By Cheryl Boren
  Dec 2, 2010

If you’re looking for a great place to see beautiful fall foliage from the back of your horse, Shenandoah National Park in Northern Virginia is a great choice. If you’ve ever driven through

• By Dave Paup
  Dec 2, 2010

This past season, we had the opportunity to visit Mammoth Cave National Park and discovered an awesome place to camp and trail ride — the brand-new Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, located adjacent

• By Sarah Hays
  Sep 1, 2010

Since 1994, The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse has hosted a trail ride over a Pony Express route between historic White Oaks and Lincoln, New Mexico. This ride is a yearly tradition for trail

• By Patti Gray
  Sep 1, 2010

Just a 35-minute drive southwest of Ocala, Florida, between Bronson and Dunnellon, you’ll find a haven for trail riding in the Goethe State Forest. With 16 marked trails in 53,400 acres, friendly

• By Genie Stewart-Spears
  Jul 29, 2010

We arrived at Rocky Hollow Horse Camp in Virginia's Mount Rogers National Recreation Area during a torrential rainstorm

• By Linda Rehse
  Nov 30, 2009

Appalachian Mountains. At Shalimar Farm, we checked into Trackside, one of the place’s three cabins. It offered panoramic views, comfortable space for two, a kitchenette, and a view of the horse pastures.

• By Laurie Darr
  Jul 31, 2009

Trail Riding at Saddle Valley Campground, Jamestown, Tennessee with The Trail Rider magazine contributors

• By Melissa Hardwick Carter
  Jul 31, 2009

Trail riders enjoy the well-marked trails in H. Cooper Black Recreation Area and Sand Hills State Forest. You don't need a permit to ride in H. Cooper Black, but you will need a permit to ride in the Sand Hills State Forest.

• By Genie Stewart-Spears
  Mar 31, 2009

Leatherwood Mountains Resort, offers riders the opportunity to ride 75 miles of well-maintained and well-marked mountain trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can camp or you can stay in a rental cabin or home; some feature a hot tub on a balcony with breathtaking views

• By Genie Stewart-Spears
  Mar 31, 2009

For those of you who've ever ridden at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky and wished there were more campgrounds with facilities available, I have good news: You can now head to D Bar K Horse Camp in Mammoth Cave

• By Jacci Barrow
  Sep 30, 2008

Learn about trail rides in Florida, like Trail Riding in the Everglades National Park

• By Mayra C. Saavedra
  Jul 31, 2008

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the ultimate riding destinations east of the Mississippi River. The scenery and wildlife are unbelievable. There are approximately 250 miles of trails in this area.

• By Harvey S. Bowling
  Apr 30, 2008

The Salt Grass Trail Ride was initiated in 1951 by four individuals as a means to promote what was then called the Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo. The original ride was from Brenham, Texas, to Houston

• By TrailRider
  Jan 31, 2008

This year, we decided to explore a portion of the nearly one-million-acre Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia, having ridden in the George Washington National Forest and Shenandoah National Park regions of old Virginia the past two seasons.

• By Dave Paup
  Jan 31, 2008

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Tennessee/Kentucky offers hundreds of acres of privately owned land with vistas, bluffs, overlooks running creeks, and all kinds of flora for your trail ride.

• By TrailRider
  Aug 31, 2007

Shalimar owners Mickey and George Dieke have taken special care to make sure that the miles of trails on their more than 1,000 acres are not only well-maintained, but also provide some of the most scenic views anywhere in the East. The trails are surrounded by three parks in the mountains of West Virginia.

• By Doris Briggs
  Dec 31, 2006