White Sulphur Horse Camp
White Sulphur Horse Camp, located near Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District, is developed as a primitive campground for horseback riders. The camp provides access to over 50 miles of multiple-use trails winding along forested hills and limestone ridges. Ideal for individual riders as well as organized groups, the facilities at the horse camp bring riders into the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area, and the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. The parking area can accommodate up to 30 vehicles with a trailer, up to 50 feet long. Picket lines and a watering trough are available for horses.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | A fee is required to use this campground. Pay at site using fee envelope. 3rd Friday in March through last Sunday in October: $15/night per vehicle; day use $8/day. November 1st to 3rd Thursday in March: $10/night per vehicle; day use $6/day. Recreation Passes and Permits |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Fees | A fee is required to use this campground. Pay at site using fee envelope. 3rd Friday in March through last Sunday in October: $15/night per vehicle; day use $8/day. November 1st to 3rd Thursday in March: $10/night per vehicle; day use $6/day. Recreation Passes and Permits |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.0861° N, 83.5753° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Miguel's Pizza Restaurant ↗ | 21.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bluegrass RV ↗ | 48.8 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.4 mi
- 3.6 mi
- 6.3 miClaylick Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miWhite Sulphur Correct4.1 mi trail
- 0.3 miWhite Sulphur Connector2.4 mi trail
- 0.7 miWhite Sulphur OHV Trail - A3.4 mi trail
- 1 miWhite Sulphur OHV Trail - G1.1 mi trail
- 1.3 miWhite Sulphur OHV Trail - D0.6 mi trail
- 1.3 miWhite Sulphur OHV Trail - F0.8 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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On the National Register nearby
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Guidebooks for Daniel Boone National Forest and Kentucky
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at White Sulphur Horse Camp?
A fee is required to use this campground. Pay at site using fee envelope. 3rd Friday in March through last Sunday in October: $15/night per vehicle; day use $8/day.
Source: Forest Service
Is White Sulphur Horse Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to White Sulphur Horse Camp?
White Sulphur Horse Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if White Sulphur Horse Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Clear Creek Campground (2.8 mi, first-come), Twin Knobs Campground (3.2 mi), and Boat Gunnel Group Campground (4.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby