Saddle Valley Campground - Horseback Riding Vacations in Jamestown, Tennessee, USA!
30 campsites, 43 stalls, 8 paddocks, 30 amp electric hook-ups, water, bath house. Trails lead from campground into Big South Fork, 125,000 acre NP
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The Cumberland Platea in eastern middle Tennessee is home to the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, a 125,00 acre park with over 200 miles of horse trail maintained by the National Park Service.Open year round, and free to the public, Big South Fork is at the top of the list of places to ride in the southeastern United States. With river gorges over 800 feet deep, overlooks that view thousands of acres of wilderness, and miles and miles of trails that traverse the area, it is the premier riding destination in the southeast United States.
Additional information about the area
Excursions: Horse back riding is popular, but there are also hiking and bike trails, excursion trains into the area, white water rafting trips and ATV trails. Come to ride and enjoy all that The Cumberland Plateau has to offer.Traveling by car:
Located between US Hwy 127, and US Hwy 27, Big South Fork is actually in 2 states and 5 different counties. Access to Saddle Valley is from TN Hwy 297, Leatherwood Ford Road. From I-40 E/W, take exit #317, US 127 N to Jamestown, then take Hwy 154N about 15 miles to Leatherwood Ford Road, turn right, and go 4.5 miles to Dewey Burks Road, turn left, campground is at the end of Dewey Burks Road
A car is necessary
A car is necessary
Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away
Biking, Mountain biking, Wildlife Viewing Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Restaurants, National Historic Sites, Cinema, Lake/river for swimming, Fishing
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Theater, Shopping, Golf course, Canoeing / Kayaking, White-Water Rafting 
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Horse Trekking Station, Campground / Campsite Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
>70
Minimum age for guests:
no limitation
General description:
30 campsites, 43 stalls, 8 paddocks, 30 amp electric hook-ups, water, bath house. Trails lead from campground into Big South Fork, 125,000 acre NP
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding area / bridle-path
Details of the Riding area
Trails lead from campground into Big South Fork, 125,000 acre NPCampsites and stables with access to 200 miles of horse trail at Big South Fork
What we have to offer
- Bring Your Own Horse
- Horses for guests available
Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all >10 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
Gaited horses
Riding (trained for / saddle):
Western, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
Our horses are well trained, but not pony rides, they are well conditioned trail horses that know the trails, and will give you an unforgettable ride through the Big South Fork N.R.R.A.
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- also with your own horse
- Ride on your own
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- All-day Rides
- Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
- Weekend Rides
- Short Week 3-5 days
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 12 & up
Riding experience:
Little experience required
Demand on rider:
average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 110 kg - 240 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
Guided overnight trail rides into 125,00 acre National Park, we haul your gear to camp, so you don't have to pack it on your horse. Cuistom rides to meet your wants and needs
Accommodations for guest horses
Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:
Indoor boxes - closed stable, Paddock - Pasture
Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse
Bring your own hay and feed
Bring your own hay and feed
Guest lodgings
30 Campsites and a small cabin also at the campground
1 Cabin (with bathroom) :
A small cabin in the campsite near the bathhouse, only one room, it has a futon to sit/sleep on, a small table and a few chairs. Small Cabin Rental: $45.00 per night + tax (includes 1 stall, or 2 horses in a paddock.)
1 Campground / Campsite :
no details
>25 Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers :
Saddle Valley has 25 RV or LQ trailer type sites with electric hookups, many of our sites are 30 amp. We have water hookups and dump station, we also have 5 sites that are a little more primitive and off in the woods, electric available. All the campsites are conveniently located close to the bathhouse. $25.00 per night (4 people) $2.00 each additional person + tax
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Toilet and wash room, Showers, Electricity supply
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Dogs permitted, Phone, Washing machine, Dryer
More information of the accommodation:
Campground is "horse friendly". We are horse people for horse people. Feel like you camped in the woods behind your house. Safe, located at the end of a dead end road, but easy access for large rigs.
Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation
Rates of the Cabin:
45,00 Dollar /
Day
Rates of Campgrounds / Campsites:
25,00 Dollar /
Day
Rates of the Parking space for Motor Homes / Campers:
25,00 Dollar /
Day
Rates of the Horses for rent
Rates for renting a Horse:
20,00 Dollar per hour / Horse
Notes to the rental costs:
We'll rent horses for our over night trail rides for $75 per day, in addition to ride price. Rates and rides can be customized to fit the needs of everyone.
Rates Guest Horses
Boarding fee:
10,00 Dollar per day/horse
Notes about the cost:
Paddocks are $5 per horse
Contact
Company:
Saddle Valley Campground
First name:
Ed
Last name:
Elam
Country:
USA
You can contact us with the following languages:
English
Call and leave message on campground phone, or email. Teresa works outside most of the day, and does not answer the phone much during the day, but she checks messages at night.