Big South Fork??

kyspottedwalker · 07-14-2008, 09:24 PM

My husband and I have been wanting to ride at Big South Fork. Everyone we have talked to has said it is a wonderful place to trail ride. I was just wondering how many of you have ridden there and where is the best place to camp?

libbytn · 07-14-2008, 10:36 PM

I've had my eye on that place too. Looks great. I'm anxious to see what everyone says.

robertsquarters · 07-14-2008, 11:03 PM

We used to ride there quite often, but it's been 6 years ago. It was great and one of my favorite places. We don't have the camping set up so always rented a room or small house with stalls available when we stayed. Leatherwood Retreat was one of them run by a nice older couple. Lots of times we'd go just for the day. A girl I used to work with went a lot and they always stayed at Station Camp, near Oneida, but I've never ridden in that part of the park. We always went in on the Jamestown side and stayed on that end close to Bandy Creek. There was camping available there and stalls, etc., also a lot of trails close to this area. We rode through there a lot and it was a very nice area. But, like I said it's been years and I'm not sure what's available now. Probably a lot more places. It's definately worth checking out. It's really beautiful in the fall on the White Oak Loop Trail! There are several overlooks that aren't far off the trail.

becky2312 · 07-15-2008, 09:54 AM

I've only been once, and it's been a couple of years ago, but we really enjoyed it. We camped at East Fork Stables in Jamestown, TN - www.eastforkstables.com. Camping area, stalls, showers, etc. were all clean and nice. We had a good time, and I would stay there again.

Pasodeb · 07-15-2008, 01:42 PM

I have been several times. There is Eastfork, which is big for a lot of people, but they have raised their rates and it can be expensive.

I have stayed at Zenith Horse Camp and also Timber Ridge up by Jamestown. They are both very nice and run by extremely nice folks. There is access to ride the railroad bed from both of these camps, and it is marvelous scenic riding. I highly recommend it.

I am lucky enough to be just a couple hours drive from Big Southfork.

lonearrow · 07-15-2008, 07:06 PM

East Fork Stables is great. We have been there many times and love it. Big South Fork is one of my favorite places to ride. I love the trails and the scenery. Have been to Bandy Creek also. The campground is nice but you have to keep your horse at the barn across the road from the campground. Didn't like that part.

kyspottedwalker · 07-16-2008, 01:09 PM

Thank you all very much for your input. We will definitly be checking it out in the near future.

dcandace · 07-16-2008, 10:35 PM

Hey from Wax, KY

We went to Big South Fork for the first time this last spring. We stayed at Zenith Stables. It was a really nice place, very homey feel. WE rented one of the cabins that sleeps 10 or so people. THe rates were really reasonable.

Have a great trip!

dcandace · 07-16-2008, 10:37 PM

OH DUH!!
I recognize the horse in your picture. We're neighbors Angela!
This is Tina, from across the road!

kyspottedwalker · 07-18-2008, 09:48 AM

Hello neighbor

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07-14-2008, 09:24 PM
kyspottedwalker Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarkson, ky Posts: 147	Big South Fork?? My husband and I have been wanting to ride at Big South Fork. Everyone we have talked to has said it is a wonderful place to trail ride. I was just wondering how many of you have ridden there and where is the best place to camp? __________________ www.freewebs.com/blueclearsky/ Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful RIDE!

07-14-2008, 10:36 PM
libbytn Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atoka, Tn Posts: 341	I've had my eye on that place too. Looks great. I'm anxious to see what everyone says.

07-14-2008, 11:03 PM
robertsquarters Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 645	We used to ride there quite often, but it's been 6 years ago. It was great and one of my favorite places. We don't have the camping set up so always rented a room or small house with stalls available when we stayed. Leatherwood Retreat was one of them run by a nice older couple. Lots of times we'd go just for the day. A girl I used to work with went a lot and they always stayed at Station Camp, near Oneida, but I've never ridden in that part of the park. We always went in on the Jamestown side and stayed on that end close to Bandy Creek. There was camping available there and stalls, etc., also a lot of trails close to this area. We rode through there a lot and it was a very nice area. But, like I said it's been years and I'm not sure what's available now. Probably a lot more places. It's definately worth checking out. It's really beautiful in the fall on the White Oak Loop Trail! There are several overlooks that aren't far off the trail. Last edited by robertsquarters : 07-14-2008 at 11:07 PM.

07-15-2008, 09:54 AM
becky2312 Halter broke Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 99	I've only been once, and it's been a couple of years ago, but we really enjoyed it. We camped at East Fork Stables in Jamestown, TN - www.eastforkstables.com. Camping area, stalls, showers, etc. were all clean and nice. We had a good time, and I would stay there again.

07-15-2008, 01:42 PM
Pasodeb Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Watertown, TN Posts: 827	I have been several times. There is Eastfork, which is big for a lot of people, but they have raised their rates and it can be expensive. I have stayed at Zenith Horse Camp and also Timber Ridge up by Jamestown. They are both very nice and run by extremely nice folks. There is access to ride the railroad bed from both of these camps, and it is marvelous scenic riding. I highly recommend it. I am lucky enough to be just a couple hours drive from Big Southfork.

07-15-2008, 07:06 PM
lonearrow Long Yearling Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 1,289	East Fork Stables is great. We have been there many times and love it. Big South Fork is one of my favorite places to ride. I love the trails and the scenery. Have been to Bandy Creek also. The campground is nice but you have to keep your horse at the barn across the road from the campground. Didn't like that part. __________________ LUV 2 G8 SPAY*NEUTERADOPT**IT SAVES LIVES

07-16-2008, 01:09 PM
kyspottedwalker Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarkson, ky Posts: 147	Thank you all very much for your input. We will definitly be checking it out in the near future. __________________ www.freewebs.com/blueclearsky/ Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful RIDE!

07-16-2008, 10:35 PM
dcandace Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hart County, KY Posts: 482	Hey from Wax, KY We went to Big South Fork for the first time this last spring. We stayed at Zenith Stables. It was a really nice place, very homey feel. WE rented one of the cabins that sleeps 10 or so people. THe rates were really reasonable. Have a great trip! __________________ RIDING The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground

07-16-2008, 10:37 PM
dcandace Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hart County, KY Posts: 482	OH DUH!! I recognize the horse in your picture. We're neighbors Angela! This is Tina, from across the road! __________________ RIDING The art of keeping a horse between you and the ground

07-18-2008, 09:48 AM
kyspottedwalker Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarkson, ky Posts: 147	Hello neighbor __________________ www.freewebs.com/blueclearsky/ Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful RIDE!