About Willis Knob Horse Camp
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (43)
What Guests Are Saying
Willis Knob Horse Camp offers a remote and peaceful environment, making it an ideal getaway for those seeking solitude. The newly renovated restrooms are a highlight, although some campsites require maintenance and the trails were impacted by recent weather. Overall, visitors appreciate the rustic charm and convenience of access, with plans to return despite some minor issues.
What Guests Are Saying
Willis Knob Horse Camp offers a remote and peaceful environment, making it an ideal getaway for those seeking solitude. The newly renovated restrooms are a highlight, although some campsites require maintenance and the trails were impacted by recent weather. Overall, visitors appreciate the rustic charm and convenience of access, with plans to return despite some minor issues.
Review Summary
Terry B
VerifiedApril 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: WKHC
The camp was very clean this time, vault toilet clean, horse manure cart mostly clean....however the water is still leaking at campsite 8, making it a very wet site. Luckily we had a hose to divert the water into the woods.
Chen L
VerifiedMarch 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: WKHC
Chen L
VerifiedMarch 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: WKHC
Chen L
VerifiedMarch 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: WKHC
nick l
VerifiedMarch 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: WKHC
Trails we're in good shape could use more signage. Campground nice in good shape water and power lots are easy to get into.
Stephen W
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: WKHC
Very Remote.
Very Nice.
No Cell Phone (Tmobile) 2021
Sandy H
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 1-2, Loop: WKHC
The campground at Willis Knob was nice and quiet as usual. The chemical toilets wouldn’t flush. There were several recently downed trees on the trail from Earls Ford to big island. This kept us from being able to make a loop during our ride. We crossed the river at Earls Ford and rode to Adeline Ford. We were unable to cross back over the river there and had to ride back to Earls Ford to cross the river to be able to get back to Willis Knob campground. There was no sign on the South Carolina side to tell us how to get to big island.
jack e
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: WKHC
To get the good spots you have to reserve 3 spots this is not good. Please let all spots be individual
Terry B
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 4-5, Loop: WKHC
Willis Knob is one of our favorite places to horse camp. Be prepared, as there is no phone service in the area and its a long haul to town, so make sure you have a good supply of ice and first aid for both horse and rider. The back country horsemen have done a great job of improving the trails and signage. (There is a place on the trail where there is signage and you can get a phone signal).
Kami F
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: WKHC
Willis Knob Horse Camp is a fantastic place to stay in the national forest. The sites are spacious and not cramped next to neighboring campsites, except 7&8. Those two were originally designed to be rented together and are ideal to share w friends and family. Water and electric at each site.
No dump station. Plenty of shade. The horse area with poles for tie lines is not very desirable. It is often mucky between the poles and there aren't enough poles if each campsite has more than 2 or 3 horses. It is good to bring panels if you have them. However, the trails are absolutely fantastic out of this peaceful campground.
Location & Directions for Willis Knob Horse Camp
1922 Willis Knob Road, Forest Service Road #157, Clayton, GA 30525 United States
Elevation: 503 ft
Getting There
<p>From Clayton, Georgia, take Warwoman Road east for about 12 mi. Turn right on Willis Knob Road (Forest Service Road 157) and continue for 2 mi to the campground on the left. The physical address for the horse campground is 1922 Willis Knob Road...
From Clayton, Georgia, take Warwoman Road east for about 12 mi. Turn right on Willis Knob Road (Forest Service Road 157) and continue for 2 mi to the campground on the left. The physical address for the horse campground is 1922 Willis Knob Road, Clayton, GA 30525
Highway access
Willis Knob Horse Camp is accessible via US Highway 441, approximately 10 miles to the west in Clayton, GA.
Nearby National Park
Deep Creek Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (85 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12:01PM
General
- Campsites are available by reservation only
- A gate security code will be provided with confirmation letter
- Click here for more information on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- No hunting within 150 yards (450 feet) any developed campground, developed campsite, or 50 feet from any developed trail in the forest trail system on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
- This campground is designed for stock use only. If your party does not need access to a horse campground, please consider selecting another campground nearby. There is not a dump station in the area.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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