Discover the best campgrounds in Pickwick Lake with horseback riding

United States
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Tennessee
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Pickwick Lake

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12 top campgrounds in Pickwick Lake with horseback riding

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Buffalo Jacks Campground

50 sites · Tents87 acres · Waterloo, AL

Property is located near Waterloo, Alabama-famous for great fishing and camping areas! 87 acres include beautiful creek side camp sites and rolling hills for hiking. You will see abundant wildlife especially deer and turkey!! Although you feel as if you are in the wilderness- a local gas station and the Dollar General is 3 miles away!! Community bathhouse will be available soon.

Winters Woods

5 sites · Tents28 acres · Savannah, TN

Learn more about this land:We have lots of beautiful trees including pine, oak, pecan, and maple. So much forest floor to spread out your tentsite. We have deer, rabbit, turkey, and squirrels to look for and watch. Plus many local birds to watch as well. We are only 5 minutes from Pickwick lake, 27 minutes from Shiloh battlefield, and Savannah has a beautiful downtown area with shopping and dining.

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A place full of wild mustangs

6 sites · TentsAdamsville, TN

Our property is fenced in full of wild life and horses located 10 minutes from the Tennessee river and shop battle fields rich with history. We offer horse back riding and swimming.Learn more about this land:Horse ranch environment. Great swimming pool, plenty of wildlife and a mule that free roams our property. Lots of activists just minutes away, including kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, and boating the Tennessee River. Plus the Shiloh Battle Fields to explore and great BBQ restaurants.

Towboat Inn

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Adamsville, TN

I have two 50 amp RV spots with full hook-up's: water and electric. Located just off the TN River, 6 miles outside Savannah, Tennessee which is the Catfish capital! Lot's of shopping options nearby. The site is very private on a gorgeous piece of property. We are animal friendly as long as the animal is friendly. Shiloh Battlefield is located eight miles away.

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Old Burleson Camp

1 site · RV, Tent70 acres · Vina, AL

City Water is available. Good trails for horses, ATVs, walking, etc. Very quiet place off the main highway but still close to a small town (Red Bay, AL). Local attractions are Tiffin Motorhomes (RV plant), a national equestrian trail in Hodges, AL, decent deer hunting, bass fishing and boating at Elliot Branch, Williams Hollow state park, etc. All of these are part of the Bear Creek reservoir system of Franklin county, AL. Deer hunting, Squirrel hunting allowed within the Laws of the State of Alabama. Horses are allowed to stay temporarily but no fenced in areas are available.Learn more about this land:Plenty of open space for a tent, RV, camper, etc. City Water available. Leads to a trail head. Seven miles to a small town (Red Bay, AL) that has restaurants, grocery stores, etc. Trail hiking is allowed. Horses are allowed temporarily but there is no fenced in area for them to graze.Local attractions are Tiffin Motorhomes (RV service center), a national Equestrian Trail, fishing at 3 different dam areas. FEMA-approved, In-ground tornado-storm shelter. Deer and squirrel hunting allowed within State of Alabama game laws.

Bucks Ranch Retreat

21 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents60 acres · Waynesboro, TN

Bucks Ranch is located on beautiful TN acers of farm land. We are a family friendly retreat facility and our property is an outdoor lovers dream. It is very peaceful and serene. There are lot of areas for nature walks, and exploring. We have a beautiful creek that runs through the property. We have small farm animals- sheep, goats, pot belly pigs, donkeys, and chickens. We also have horses and offer horse riding lessons. Some of our amenities include a playground, gaga pit, tether ball, Food trailer (seasonal). Conveniently located between Nashville, Memphis, and Huntsville, AL in the small community of Waynesboro, TN. Our Facility sits about 5 miles from the town square. Waynesboro is the county seat of Wayne County which includes, Waynesboro, Collinwood and Clifton. You will find small town charm in Wayne County as you explore our shops, restaurants, and local music history. Our community is bustling with local farmers and farmland and bordered on the west by the TN River in Clifton and to the East by Natchez trace parkway. Both the Natchez Trace and Tennessee River offer lots of activities, including nature and history, the trail of tears, nature hikes, boating and fishing. In Wayne County about 5 miles from our location is the opportunity to spend the day canoeing or kayaking down the Buffalo River. Travel 40 miles northeast and enter an Amish Community for Amish shopping and Tours. Or go straight to the East about 30 miles and visit Lawrenceburg, TN and Davy Crocket State Park. Head 40 miles west discover all the history at the battle fields of Shiloh, just outside of Savanah, TN. And if Music is your interest 45 min south of is "Shoals". Muscle Shoals and Florence Alabama have rich southern history, beautiful historical homes, music roots. No matter the interest, there are ton of things to do occupy your time.

Noah's Landing

1 site · RV155 acres · Loretto, TN

Noah's Landing offers something for every style of camper. The most talked about among guests is the peace and quiet we offer. We don't have any neighbors bothering you for miles and all you will see and hear are sounds of nature and a beautiful sunrise and sunset. Take a break from the noise and come see us!

Cob House Homestead

1 site · RV, Tent40 acres · Hamitlon, AL

Our hectare of land is a genuine Space of Love, acting as a tether between our physical bodies, our ethereal bodies, our ancestors, our descendants, the Earth and God. This land will be our life's work, a culmination of our most intentional efforts to bring health and happiness to our family in perpetuity. We moved our family here from Chicago in 2012 to put roots down on land that has been in the family for over 100 years. We will live here forever. We we were featured on HGTV's "You Live in What?!" as our family of four lived in a bus for 2 years while we became acquainted with the overgrown piece of land . We welcome the collaboration and cooperation of other individuals and families who wish to gain experience in natural, earthen, and sustainable home building and permaculture. Our intention in offering a place for people to stay is to provide a unique experience in natural building techniques and to meet our tribe. Our combined family land is 40 acres, but our official campsite that we are offering is 2.5 acres, with 20 acres of wild, 20yr-growth forest with paths and a 10' deep creek rain runoff ditch which is great for walking down and exploring. This is a fantastic place to look for medicinal herbs as we have many, to include elderberry, boneset, staghorn sumac, pokeweed, mimosa trees, mimosa pudica, tulip poplars, passionflower (Maypop), persimmons, groundcherries, huckleberries, beauty berries, "possum" grapes, muscadine grapes, wild cherry trees, black walnut, honey suckle, Japanese privet, wild lettuce, sassafras trees, plantain, dragon flower, Japaness Angelica trees, and blackberries to name a few. In the Autumn one can forage for bolete mushrooms. Chanterelles grow all summer and puffball mushrooms are found easily most of the year. We also keep bees in a horizontal hive.Learn more about this land:Come alone or with your whole family and gain experience building a home using a very old method of earthen construction; cob. The hands-on cob workshop is optional, of course, but this is clearly our uniqueness. We can get you and your whole group stomping in the mud and building a wall that will stand for generations.Children 11 and under do not count towards the guest count.Enjoy watching the shenanigans of our goats, dogs, cats and chickens as you work and play on our homestead. Children are warmly welcomed and catered to. Our designated campsites will accommodate tents exclusively at this time and are enveloped in semi-wild young forest, on a patch of regularly cleared pasture-like turf. The evenings are filled with a loud orchestra of tree- frogs and crickets, as well as the occasional coyote calls, dog howls, owl songs, and my favorite; Chuck-Wills-Widow call. Up to 6 tents may be set up on this one patch of earth, but we will only book one group or party at a time. Our area of Alabama, and our area of county, in particular, does harbor poison ivy, various snakes, raccoons, fox, armadillos, opossums, and other nocturnal wanderers. We have a total of 6 dogs that help us to feel guarded and secure against wood-boogers and four-legged rascals. We can give you a grill or there is a fire pit both at your tent site, as well as near our cabin. Your campsite is private, and somewhat secluded, though it is only 500 feet from our cabin. A communal outhouse, constructed of cob- is the designated latrine. The nearest hospital is 15 minutes away, as well as your most common commercial conveniences.

Noah's Landing- Primitive Camping

1 site · Tent155 acres · Loretto, TN

Secluded farm with livestock and wildlife. We offer primitive camping as well as full hookups (another listing). We also offer a place to shower. We have ponds and streams and beautiful spots to camp. You will observe peace and quiet at Noah's Landing. The sounds of nature are all around you and the sunset/sunrise is beautiful. Take a break from all the noise and come camp with us!

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Sherwood Acres

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Clifton, TN

Beautiful brand new campsite right on the Tennessee river in Clifton, Tennessee. Located in White Oak Landing, a gated community with awesome other RV'ers. There's a community boat ramp, boat storage area, or keep it on your lot, picnic pavilion, recreation area. And within just a short boat ride or drive there’s Fisherdale, and Clifton Marinas. Ross Creek Landing Golf Course Is a quick 10 min drive. Shopping/town isn’t too far. I have two graveled sites on one lot, one is pull in and one back in. Suitable for all size RV's, $680 a month. 50/30 amp, sewer, water, electric and trash included! All pets welcome. No restrictions on breads. Internet included for longer stays. Please contact me for more information. Thank you

Lazy J

4 sites · RVs9 acres · Lawrenceburg, TN

Learn more about this land:I have open land, woods & a small creek. I’m still learning about the area, there’s the buffalo river, Davy Crockett state park, natchez trace Parkway. & several others. I’ll update as I learn more!!!

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Green Beatle

1 site · Tent6 acres · Hohenwald, TN

My wife and I bought this property 7 years ago and moved from Florida. We were wanting to have this property to retire after getting rid of all our bills. Trying to live off grid on a farm that is self sufficient. We're almost there 😀. The property is very close to the Buffalo River. Canoeing, swimming and fishing is something we enjoy to do in the warm months. I'm sure any campers would too.Learn more about this land:3 miles down a dirt road. 1 neighboring farm. Small farm just started and growing. Animals like goats, chickens, ducks, dogs and kitties. Surrounded by dense forest.

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Camping in Pickwick Lake with horseback riding guide

Overview

Thanks to the Tennessee Valley Authority and its dam-building prowess in the 1930s, vast reservoirs are scattered across the Volunteer State. Like most of them, Pickwick Lake is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, with bass fishing, boating, swimming, tubing, and water skiing among its top activities. Stretching 53 miles from southwest Tennessee across Mississippi and Alabama on the Tennessee River, Pickwick Lake’s shoreline is dotted with campsites, as is the surrounding countryside. Fun fact: A literature-loving postmaster named the area after a Charles Dickens’ novel, the Pickwick Papers, in the mid-1800s.

Where to go

Pickwick Dam Area

South of Pickwick Dam, Pickwick Landing State Park is watersports central, with a marina and an array of boat rentals, including kayaks, canoes, fishing boats, and pontoon party barges. Landlubbers may prefer to play the 18-hole golf course, try their hand at disc golf, or stroll the two easy hiking trails. Campers will find lakefront tent sites and RV sites. North of the river, the Bruton Branch State Recreation Area has primitive tent sites, most of them by the water.

Southwest Tennessee

For more tent and RV campsites, check out the small towns and farms near the lake and the Tennessee River in southwest Tennessee. Glamping options—think cabins, Airstream rentals, and horse farms—are plentiful too, and many have boat ramps. Top small towns for camping include Counce, Savannah, and Henderson, and the TVA manages the 92-site Pickwick Dam Campground in Savannah.

Mississippi & Alabama

Skinny Pickwick Lake stretches from Tennessee into the northern reaches of Mississippi and Alabama, where waterfront campgrounds are just as recreation-focused as their neighbors in Tennessee. Cabins and campsites are close to both the lake and the Tennessee River at J.P. Coleman State Park, which is perched on a lakeside bluff in Mississippi.

Memphis & Jackson Surrounds

Home to the National Civil Rights Museum, blues-playing Beale Street, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, and a booming food hall scene, Memphis is a full-immersion destination. Not far from the city and close to the Mississippi, campgrounds, RV parks, and glamping destinations are plentiful on farms and forestlands. Memphis is 120 miles west of Pickwick Lake, while Jackson, another urban launchpad, is 60 miles north of Pickwick Dam.