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Canebrake Horse Camp in North Carolina
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Canebrake Horse Camp

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

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As of October 2026, Canebrake Horse Camp is a campground in National Forests in North Carolina with 26 campsites. Canebrake Horse Camp is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Canebrake Horse Camp is located at 35.4394ยฐ N, 80.0486ยฐ W.
people allowed on 23 of 26 sites
8
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites
16

Canebrake Horse Camp reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Canebrake Horse Camp, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Canebrake Horse Camp

  • Equestrian 26
  • Hookups 26

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • showers
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Canebrake Horse Camp, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the HORSE CAMP loop.

SiteTypeSleepsHookups
001Equestrian8Electric
002Equestrian8Electric
003Equestrian8Electric
004Equestrian8Electric
005Equestrian8Electric
006Equestrian8Electric
007Equestrian8Electric
008Equestrian8Electric
010Equestrian8Electric
011Equestrian8Electric
012Equestrian8Electric
013Equestrian8Electric
014Equestrian8Electric
SiteTypeSleepsHookups
015Equestrian8Electric
016Equestrian8Electric
017Equestrian8Electric
018Equestrian8Electric
019Equestrian16Electric
021Equestrian16Electric
023Equestrian8Electric
024Equestrian8Electric
025Equestrian16Electric
026Equestrian8Electric
027Equestrian8Electric
028Equestrian8Electric
029Equestrian8Electric

About Canebrake Horse Camp

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.

Rules and notices at Canebrake Horse Camp

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Canebrake Horse Camp on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Throughout the year the Uwharrie National Forest performs prescribed burns. Some of these burns will be next to and around this recreation facility and may cause smokey conditions during the actual burning and for the days following the burns. Sometimes we do not make a decision until the very morning that we will be able to do the burn due to weather and staffing. If you have questions about the prescribed burning possibility please call the Uwharrie National Forest Ranger District office at 910-576-6391 for updated information.

Rates do not reflect pass discounts. Single Sites = $27/night; Double Sites = $54/night.

For Access or Senior Access Pass card holders, discounts only apply on the campsite fee on single sites. A person with an Access or Senior Access Pass can only get a discount on the actual campsite they are camping in. The pass holder cannot get discounts on multiple sites for the same dates. No discount on double sites. No discount off of electrical surcharge.

Electrical hookup surcharges are not discounted. With pass, the total fee with discounts: Single Site $10 campsite fee + $7 surcharge = $17.

Campers must pay electric surcharge at all sites with electric hookups, whether or not they use electricity.

There are no water or sewer hookups at this campground. There is a dumpstation for potable water fillup and dumping of gray water.

Sites 9 and 22 are always non-reservable for first come/first serve campers who have to pay camping fees on-site.

Alcohol is Prohibited

Fireworks are Prohibited

Off-highway vehicles allowed on designated trails only from Apr. 1 to Dec. 15; trail passes required for these trails. The sites in this campground are specifically designed for horse camping. If you do not have a horse please reserve a campsite at one of the other campgrounds if they are available.

Consideration of fellow campers is appreciated; for safety purposes, please keep off-highway vehicle use (including golf carts, dirt bikes, and other unlicensed vehicles) to designated trails outside of the campground. Keep children and pets under control in the campground. Do Not approach people's campsites, horses or pets without their permission.

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Canebrake Horse Camp FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Canebrake Horse Camp?

Canebrake Horse Camp is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 26 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Canebrake Horse Camp?

Cancellations happen frequently at Canebrake Horse Camp, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Canebrake Horse Camp have?

Canebrake Horse Camp has 26 campsites.

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