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Horse Barn Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Horse Barn Campground?

Horse Barn Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Horse Barn Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Horse Barn Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

Horse Barn Campground

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115 ft

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Year-round

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No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Quick Facts

115 ft

Price

Varies

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Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Book on Florida State Parks Official Website

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Horse Barn Campground

29.8484, -82.6336

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Effective April 17, 2026: River Rise Preserve State Park
is currently under a burn ban. No campfires are permitted until further notice.

Best Time to Camp at Horse Barn Campground

Late fall through early spring brings the most comfortable camping and riding, with reduced heat, humidity, and biting insects. Fall delivers daytime highs in the 70s–80s°F and nighttime lows in the 50s–60s°F from October into November, with generally drier weather and fewer afternoon thunderstorms than summer. Winter weekends and holidays tend to be busier. Hot summer months are quieter but bring more mosquitoes and afternoon storms.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

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About Horse Barn Campground

Horse Barn Campground offers primitive equestrian camping in the western section of River Rise Preserve State Park, west of High Springs. The facility can accommodate up to 40 rigs or tents and includes a 20-stall barn with wash racks. Reviewers call it a great base for day rides or overnight trips, praising the clean restrooms and dry sites. Ticks are common, so bring spray and check often.

Weather and SeasonsLate fall through early spring brings the most comfortable camping and riding, with reduced heat, humidity, and biting insects. Fall delivers daytime highs in the 70s–80s°F and nighttime lows in the 50s–60s°F from October into November, with generally drier weather and fewer afternoon thunderstorms than summer. Winter weekends and holidays tend to be busier. Hot summer months are quieter but bring more mosquitoes and afternoon storms.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits in quiet sandhill and flatwoods forest, shaded by large oaks and pines on sandy soil typical of north-central Florida. Trails lead through mixed forest and wildlife habitat rather than manicured paths, giving the area a rustic, back-country feel. The Santa Fe River re-emerges at River Rise after flowing underground at O'Leno, creating a unique hydrologic feature and riparian corridor a short ride from camp. Views along the wide sandy horse trails feature wooded forest and open piney stretches, with occasional wetland areas on more distant segments.

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No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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Horse Barn Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers consistently praise Horse Barn Campground for its extensive trails and horse-friendly facilities, calling it a great place to day ride or camp. Guests highlight clean restrooms, dry campsites, a large barn with stalls, and wash racks for horses. The only recurring caution in the reviews is to watch for ticks.

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["Plenty of trails suitable for day rides and camping","Mixed footing on trails","Clean restrooms / restrooms noted as clean","Dry campgrounds","Large barn / stable with stalls for horses","Wash...

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Horse campers wanting a clean, well-equipped base for multi-day trail riding. The barn stalls, wash racks, and dry sandy sites handle rigs up to 40 trailers, and October through November riding weather is hard to beat in north Florida.

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No horses, no trip. There are no hookups, no potable water, no fire rings (active burn ban as of April 2026), and pets aren't allowed, so this place has nothing to offer anyone who didn't haul in on four hooves.

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