- Camping with Horseback riding
The best camping near Wake Forest with horseback riding
99% (153) • 12 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Wake Forest
The Cozy Heron Glamping
1. The Cozy Heron Glamping
100%
(12)
42mi from Wake Forest · 5 sites
Please note that a $49 CLEANING FEE is added to each booking.
Hi there! The Cozy Heron is an 𝙞𝙣-𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣, riverside glamping resort. Noises of traffic from nearby highway is audible. Each wagon is equipped with calming sound machines that also double as bluetooth speakers to assist guests who may be bothered by sounds of nearby traffic. We currently have five covered wagons and one bath house. The property offers a community stone patio, firepit, grilling area, and large expansive lawn. The upper Cape Fear River flows below the property and Adirondack chairs and a few hammocks are conveniently located around the wagons and entire property for relaxation and pretty views!
The Cozy Heron property shares borders a very popular seasonal river outfitter (Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington, NC). Cape Fear River Adventures offers paddling classes, summer day camp, canoe/kayak/SUP rentals, and river tubing.
Just a quick 2 minute walk from your covered wagon will also bring you to an on-site restaurant and bar: The Riverside Restaurant & Bar. The Riverside has a full bar, delicious, stone-fired pizza, smashed burgers, fresh salads and sandwiches, and more! They may also have live music performances throughout the spring and summer months.
Raven Rock State Park is just a 15 minute drive away. Surrounding towns like Fuquay-Varina, Angier, and Holly Springs offer more shops and restaurants if Lillington doesn't have enough for you! Raleigh and all of its nightlife, museums, and markets is just 45 minutes away from The Cozy Heron Glamping.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$149
/ night
Cool Creek Farm
2. Cool Creek Farm
100%
(41)
43mi from Wake Forest · 5 sites
Cool Creek Farm materialized in December 2017 after years of envisioning. It is now enthusiastically gardened and provides abundant, free-roaming living space to humans, 3 cats, 20+ chickens, goats, sheep, ducks and horses. We also run day camps for children from June-August, provide horse lessons, training and boarding as well as special event space. People have universally exclaimed how beautiful and peaceful the farm is when they arrive. We look forward to sharing the restorative vibe with you as well!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Haw River RV Camp Spot
3. Haw River RV Camp Spot
95%
(21)
43mi from Wake Forest · 1 site
This is a secluded, standalone, pull-through camping spot for all types of RVs. It is a nice, level, gravel lot off of a private gravel road. We have all utilities available: well water, 50A power, and a septic dump-station (please be mindful to not dump chemicals/cleaners). In the daytime, the near-by gun range can be heard in the distance. At night, after 10PM or so, the neighborhood is typically quiet. If the sky is clear, you can see a sky full of stars when enjoying a private campfire.What's nearby?Swepsonville River ParkCane Creek ReservoirCedarock ParkGreensboro Science Center (Zoo / Aquarium)Museum of Life and ScienceSaxapahaw / Graham / Mebane / Greensboro / Chapel Hill / Durham / Raleigh
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
William B Umstead State Park
4. William B Umstead State Park
100%
(1)
State park 14mi from Wake Forest · 30 sites
Discover the natural beauty of William B Umstead State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Medoc Mountain State Park
5. Medoc Mountain State Park
State park 41mi from Wake Forest · 43 sites
Discover Medoc Mountain State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Container Experience
6. Container Experience
99%
(38)
44mi from Wake Forest · 6 sites
I purchased a 1960's ranch home and 4 acres over 5 years ago. I turned the home into The Fab 4 House, furnishing it with authentic Mid-century Modern furniture and naming each bedroom for 1 of the Beatles. I rent it out and it is great for events. However, I needed 1 bedroom accommodations so I purchased 3- 8'x40' shipping containers and turned them into tiny homes. You can rent 1 or all 3. The courtyard in the middle features a Tiki Bar, Beach Scene, Putting Green. I want people to enjoy the in and outside together.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$99
/ night
Horse Ranch-a short drive from 95
7. Horse Ranch-a short drive from 95
97%
(79)
45mi from Wake Forest · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Pedro and Gracie Torres opened the 90+ acre ranch for lessons, clinics, horse shows, and more in December of 2017. Built by Mr. Goff many moons ago, Cavvietta Quarter Horse & Cattle Co. is carrying on his tradition of helping the community and providing entertainment for those of all ages who enjoy horses and/or the great outdoors!
Learn more about this land:
Cavvietta Quarter Horse & Cattle Co. is 90+ acres of livestock paradise and we’d love for you to enjoy it with us!! rolling green pastures are surrounded by woods, but all makes for beautiful scenery. Riding lessons can be arranged for an additional fee. Check our event schedule prior to booking if you’re looking for a quiet stay. We look forward to having you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
River and Twine
8. River and Twine
40mi from Wake Forest · 25 sites
Discover the unparalleled charm of River and Twine, the world's largest tiny house hotel, featuring a collection of 21 boutique tiny homes nestled along the picturesque banks of the Tar River in Eastern North Carolina. This unique destination offers an extraordinary blend of modern comfort and rustic appeal, making it a perfect getaway for those seeking a distinctive experience.
Situated within the innovative Rocky Mount Mills campus, River and Twine provides guests with easy access to a variety of chef-inspired restaurants, local breweries, and vibrant event venues—all just a short stroll away. Each of the 21 tiny houses and 3 guest suites, housed in a beautifully renovated 1900s mill, offers a cozy retreat that combines history with contemporary amenities.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape off the beaten path or a convenient stop while exploring Eastern North Carolina, River and Twine invites you to unwind and enjoy the heart of this exciting new development. Explore our location further and find the ideal tiny house for your next stay.
Occoneechee State Park
9. Occoneechee State Park
100%
(5)
State park 45mi from Wake Forest · 18 sites
From 1250-1670, Occoneechee Indians lived on an island on the Roanoke near what is now this park.
Campfires
Picnic table
99% (153) • 12 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Wake Forest
The Cozy Heron Glamping
1. The Cozy Heron Glamping
100%
(12)
42mi from Wake Forest · 5 sites
Please note that a $49 CLEANING FEE is added to each booking.
Hi there! The Cozy Heron is an 𝙞𝙣-𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣, riverside glamping resort. Noises of traffic from nearby highway is audible. Each wagon is equipped with calming sound machines that also double as bluetooth speakers to assist guests who may be bothered by sounds of nearby traffic. We currently have five covered wagons and one bath house. The property offers a community stone patio, firepit, grilling area, and large expansive lawn. The upper Cape Fear River flows below the property and Adirondack chairs and a few hammocks are conveniently located around the wagons and entire property for relaxation and pretty views!
The Cozy Heron property shares borders a very popular seasonal river outfitter (Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington, NC). Cape Fear River Adventures offers paddling classes, summer day camp, canoe/kayak/SUP rentals, and river tubing.
Just a quick 2 minute walk from your covered wagon will also bring you to an on-site restaurant and bar: The Riverside Restaurant & Bar. The Riverside has a full bar, delicious, stone-fired pizza, smashed burgers, fresh salads and sandwiches, and more! They may also have live music performances throughout the spring and summer months.
Raven Rock State Park is just a 15 minute drive away. Surrounding towns like Fuquay-Varina, Angier, and Holly Springs offer more shops and restaurants if Lillington doesn't have enough for you! Raleigh and all of its nightlife, museums, and markets is just 45 minutes away from The Cozy Heron Glamping.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$149
/ night
Cool Creek Farm
2. Cool Creek Farm
100%
(41)
43mi from Wake Forest · 5 sites
Cool Creek Farm materialized in December 2017 after years of envisioning. It is now enthusiastically gardened and provides abundant, free-roaming living space to humans, 3 cats, 20+ chickens, goats, sheep, ducks and horses. We also run day camps for children from June-August, provide horse lessons, training and boarding as well as special event space. People have universally exclaimed how beautiful and peaceful the farm is when they arrive. We look forward to sharing the restorative vibe with you as well!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Haw River RV Camp Spot
3. Haw River RV Camp Spot
95%
(21)
43mi from Wake Forest · 1 site
This is a secluded, standalone, pull-through camping spot for all types of RVs. It is a nice, level, gravel lot off of a private gravel road. We have all utilities available: well water, 50A power, and a septic dump-station (please be mindful to not dump chemicals/cleaners). In the daytime, the near-by gun range can be heard in the distance. At night, after 10PM or so, the neighborhood is typically quiet. If the sky is clear, you can see a sky full of stars when enjoying a private campfire.What's nearby?Swepsonville River ParkCane Creek ReservoirCedarock ParkGreensboro Science Center (Zoo / Aquarium)Museum of Life and ScienceSaxapahaw / Graham / Mebane / Greensboro / Chapel Hill / Durham / Raleigh
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
William B Umstead State Park
4. William B Umstead State Park
100%
(1)
State park 14mi from Wake Forest · 30 sites
Discover the natural beauty of William B Umstead State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Medoc Mountain State Park
5. Medoc Mountain State Park
State park 41mi from Wake Forest · 43 sites
Discover Medoc Mountain State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Container Experience
6. Container Experience
99%
(38)
44mi from Wake Forest · 6 sites
I purchased a 1960's ranch home and 4 acres over 5 years ago. I turned the home into The Fab 4 House, furnishing it with authentic Mid-century Modern furniture and naming each bedroom for 1 of the Beatles. I rent it out and it is great for events. However, I needed 1 bedroom accommodations so I purchased 3- 8'x40' shipping containers and turned them into tiny homes. You can rent 1 or all 3. The courtyard in the middle features a Tiki Bar, Beach Scene, Putting Green. I want people to enjoy the in and outside together.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$99
/ night
Horse Ranch-a short drive from 95
7. Horse Ranch-a short drive from 95
97%
(79)
45mi from Wake Forest · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
Pedro and Gracie Torres opened the 90+ acre ranch for lessons, clinics, horse shows, and more in December of 2017. Built by Mr. Goff many moons ago, Cavvietta Quarter Horse & Cattle Co. is carrying on his tradition of helping the community and providing entertainment for those of all ages who enjoy horses and/or the great outdoors!
Learn more about this land:
Cavvietta Quarter Horse & Cattle Co. is 90+ acres of livestock paradise and we’d love for you to enjoy it with us!! rolling green pastures are surrounded by woods, but all makes for beautiful scenery. Riding lessons can be arranged for an additional fee. Check our event schedule prior to booking if you’re looking for a quiet stay. We look forward to having you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
River and Twine
8. River and Twine
40mi from Wake Forest · 25 sites
Discover the unparalleled charm of River and Twine, the world's largest tiny house hotel, featuring a collection of 21 boutique tiny homes nestled along the picturesque banks of the Tar River in Eastern North Carolina. This unique destination offers an extraordinary blend of modern comfort and rustic appeal, making it a perfect getaway for those seeking a distinctive experience.
Situated within the innovative Rocky Mount Mills campus, River and Twine provides guests with easy access to a variety of chef-inspired restaurants, local breweries, and vibrant event venues—all just a short stroll away. Each of the 21 tiny houses and 3 guest suites, housed in a beautifully renovated 1900s mill, offers a cozy retreat that combines history with contemporary amenities.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape off the beaten path or a convenient stop while exploring Eastern North Carolina, River and Twine invites you to unwind and enjoy the heart of this exciting new development. Explore our location further and find the ideal tiny house for your next stay.
Occoneechee State Park
9. Occoneechee State Park
100%
(5)
State park 45mi from Wake Forest · 18 sites
From 1250-1670, Occoneechee Indians lived on an island on the Roanoke near what is now this park.
Campfires
Picnic table
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jason
December 2025
20 ft campervan
Great experience. Very good experience. Great hospitality. Very recommended 👌
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Jeremy
November 2025
Tent
With pets
This was my second time staying here to split up a long drive. Perfect spot, easy to find and secluded.
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Jamie
November 2025
Tent
With kids
Me and my family absolutely loved camping out in Gracie’s land and will definitely be back soon. Everything was perfect, from the beautiful farm, to the great communication with Gracie which was very direct, fast, and accommodating. We also booked horse ride lesson, which we truly enjoyed, cam was a great instructor. Thank you Gracie…
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Dan
November 2025
35 ft fifth wheel
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hall River Camp Spot
Absolutely beautiful spot! 🌲 The scenery is stunning, peaceful, and the whole area feels tucked away from the world. It’s incredibly quiet — the perfect place to relax and take in God’s creation. 🙌
You can definitely hear a shooting range in the distance, but it’s not overwhelming — just part of the charm of the area. And yes, the local rooster makes sure you don’t oversleep! 🐓😂
Overall, a wonderful stay — we’ll definitely be back! 🏕️🔥
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John
November 2025
39 ft Class A
With pets
We had a 50-amp site on the pasture, but it might have been the only one. Quiet ranch with horse cattle and goats. Great communication with the host. We just needed a one night stop and it for the bill.
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Lisa
November 2025
41 ft Class A
Easy parking. Friendly people.
Great views. It's a great place to spend a night.
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Jimmy
November 2025
29 ft Class C
With pets
The Long Horn cattle were very majestic animals, my boxer was obsessed with them. They were having horse riding lessons when we pulled up, another first for my dogs. We had a nice place to stay and even filled up our fresh water tank. The farm was beautiful and the sunset was amazing! I highly recommend staying here!
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Lynne
September 2025
23 ft Class C
Great location for visiting my family close by. Plenty of privacy and space. The owners was very kind with communications. Definitely recommend to others 😊
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Julie
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Container Experience
Great location near Saxapahaw and convenient to restaurants, shopping. Container is small — great for 2 people but wouldn’t recommend more. Good communication with owner and helpful caretaker. A great option for the price.
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dayna
September 2025
Tent
Amazing stay! Beautiful property. Definitely recommend staying and exploring some of the amenities. Gracie is an awesome host.
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Gail
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Cool Creek Farm
I rented the Hipcamp loft in the barn but actually brought my camper van and Melissa was so gracious to let me park it by the barn. Her property is outstanding and it was a real pleasure to stay there near the music venue I attended. It was like being at a retreat . . . so peaceful! The animals were very entertaining. She has horses, goats, chickens, and barn cats, The one drawback for me was the Wifi situation. There isn't any, and the signal wasn't strong enough for me to be able to access emails or send messages. It wouldn't matter except I run a business and need to be n touch with clients. All in all, a wonderful Hipcamp experience.
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Elaine
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
James spot is wonderful! You have everything you need including a fire pit and a picnic table. It’s an easy pull through on its own little pad! I highly recommend you stay!
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Rose
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Container Experience
I truly enjoyed staying here. I love the creative direction in decorating each container. It was so comfy and relaxing. Just what was needed. Also enjoyed the party thrown at the ballroom. The local community was the highlight of the trip.
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Johanna
June 2025
16 ft car
It is a nice and quiet space with horses and longhorn cows. Would go there again for one night.
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Tamara
June 2025
31 ft travel trailer
With pets
Everything was where we needed. The communication was on point and the site was lovely.
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Johnna
June 2025
With pets
The Yellow Submarine as great. I had a very relaxing time and the property was beautiful. The unit had everything needed for the weekend and never had to leave. Thank you Kathy. Missy and Allan were great as well.
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Jessica
May 2025
With kids
The wagons were so nice and conveniently located right near the restaurant and water. The beds were super comfy, and the room was so cozy. The AC worked perfectly keeping the place cool. The gas black stone grill was a nice surprise!! The staff kept the bath houses fully stocked with towels and other essentials. And the restaurant next door was a huge hit. The staff was lovely and very accommodating for our large crew of 17 for lunches and dinners. We will definitely be back!! We had the best time!
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Jeremy
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Perfect spot to spend the night to split up my drive north. This wasn't too far off of 95 and easy to find. It was nice and quiet at night. No other campers were there during my stay but there is plenty of room for multiple people to stay without being too close to each other.
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Leigh
May 2025
25 ft Class A
A fascinating and peaceful visit! Hosts were kind and helpful. There was a rodeo the second night, which was fun and well-organized.
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Tom
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Container Experience
Everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable time!! Efficient use of space to provide all utensils necessary for food prep and a prefect evening. Or great dining just 1 mile away. A relaxing spacious outdoors patio for enjoyment.
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