Little Big Creek Horse Camp

07/26/2025

We are open, and so are (some) of the trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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10/12/2024

Although there are headlines stating that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open, both Cataloochee Valley and Big Creek are closed. Cleanup efforts in the Big Creek are being hampered by tourists trying to get into the park and clogging traffic on the single road leading in and out of this community

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10/03/2024

Reminder: Travel in Western NC is limited to local and hurricane response traffic.

This map will help you detour around Western N.C., avoiding road closures and dangerous driving conditions 👉 ncdot.gov/helene-detours



NOTE: This is an updated map from the original published version

09/30/2024

Little Big Creek Horse Camp is temporarily closed. When the roads reopen, so will we.

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09/26/2024

We are closed until the roads reopen.
Photo credit: Tom Thomas

08/25/2024

Well, partner, even a trusty steed needs to take a nap from time to time! When you’ve finished exploring the many miles of horse trails available on the National Forests in North Carolina, why not mosey on over to one of our many horse camps? Learn more at www.fs.usda.gov/activity/nfsnc/recreation/horseriding-camping/?recid=48112&actid=30.

Photo: Canebrake Horse Camp, Uwharrie National Forest

07/02/2024

Our last set of guests demonstrated the different methods folks use to provide their horses with some freedom of movement during their stay.

06/29/2024

Covered standing/tie stalls

06/29/2024

Hitching racks