Can you reserve a site at Owl Creek Horse Camp?

No. Owl Creek Horse Camp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Owl Creek Horse Camp

Facility · Alabama ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

William B. Bankhead National Forest (NF) · Open Access

862 ft
Elevation

Owl Creek Horse Camp and Trail System offer nearly 25 miles of trails designed for horseback-riding. The trail system starts on Forest Service Road 262 about 7 miles east of Highway 33. Trail riders may choose from loops of varying lengths. The camp provides primitive overnight campsites for trail riders.

Getting there

34.32373, -87.24004 · 34°19'25.4"N 87°14'24.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 50°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	55	64	72	79	85	88	88	83	73	62	53
Low °F	29	32	40	47	56	64	68	66	60	48	39	33
Precip in	5.4	5.6	5.4	5.8	5.1	4.8	4.8	4.4	4.5	3.9	4.8	6.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Owl Creek Horse Camp

Can you reserve a site at Owl Creek Horse Camp?: No. Owl Creek Horse Camp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Owl Creek Horse Camp

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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