Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Orchard Cove Stables, near Townsend, Tn
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AWESOME campground! I wish all campgrounds had stables/stalls like this. Unbelievable. Water at EVERY STALL.. no more hauling water buckets. Stalls are solid-floored and rubber matted. Everything is as clean as if it were new. Top notch facility at a price comparable to all the others. The bathrooms are not the usual spidery, damp bathhouses but like-home bathrooms, with private shower, sink and toilet all the same little private rooms. Very nice. Has a HUGE covered arena free for use by campers. Horses are allowed at campsites to tack up. Cleaning stalls is a breeze because of the solid floor and rubber mats AND the fact that they provide a zillion muck buckets that all you have to do is fill up and they haul away somewhere far off and empty ones reappear. Only thing I didn't like was that there was no mounting block except in the arena, no tierails to put your horse to while your cleaning stalls and the sites only had RV type electric plug outlets whereas I needed just a plain ol' 110 plug to plug in my extension cord. Other than that, this place has it all and is TOP NOTCH! Absolutely gorgeous facility, landscaping and scenery around it.
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| Reviewed by alogan22 on 9/15/2014 8:39:31 AM |
Experience: Intermediate |
Ride Date: 9/14/2014 |
Hometown: Clinton, tn |
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True West Campground, Stables and Mercantile in BSF, near Jamestown, TN
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There are several horse camps in this area but this one would be hard to beat. Unlike some in the area, it has a clean, family friendly atmosphere.. quiet, relaxing and lots of perks. The little store is not full of gimmicky stuff but real quality horse-lover items... tack for the trail, clothing, leather items, everything. It's a blast to browse. The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful. The stable clean, organized, and well equipped. A commons area provides a HUGE covered deck area with microwave, gas grill, charcoal grill, tv and a huge outdoor screen and projector that makes outdoor movies bring back the old drive-in movie days. There is a pond full of frogs, clean, well-equipped showers/restrooms and plenty of space for any type trailer or tent. Access to Big South trailhead is very handy and the owner loves to go with you, when she gets the chance.. and makes a wonderful guide. Definitely worth a spot at the top of your list. |
| Reviewed by alogan22 on 7/14/2013 8:14:28 PM |
Experience: Intermediate |
Ride Date: 7/13/2013 |
Hometown: Clinton, tn |
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