Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Max Vehicle Length
- 30
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 4
- Driveway Surface
- Gravel
- Driveway Entry
- Back-In
CampsiteEQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable
Site 7 — CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP
CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP · North Carolina · Loop Horse Camp
Campsite 7 at CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP in North Carolina. EQUESTRIAN NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 6 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
35.62943, -83.11622
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Weather at CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
80°/60°
💧 4%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:28 AM ↓ 7:14 PM
Sat
Heavy Rain
79°/63°
💧 21%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:29 AM ↓ 7:13 PM
Sun
Violent Rain
66°/62°
💧 66%🌬 3mph
↑ 7:29 AM ↓ 7:11 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
73°/54°
💧 10%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:30 AM ↓ 7:10 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
71°/54°
🌬 5mph
↑ 7:31 AM ↓ 7:08 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
- Rain jacket / shell66% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Pets Allowed
- Horse
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Y
- Fire Pit
- Y
- Shade
- Yes
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 7 Compares
- One of 7 sites at CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP — 7 of them in the Horse Camp loop.
Other sites in the Horse Camp loop
Photos from CATALOOCHEE HORSE CAMP
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
Horse
Booking Tips for Site 7
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 1:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps