Cabins and Campsites Information

Campsites, Furnished Cabins, and Horse Facilities

  • All Campers Must Register Prior to Setting up Camp
  • Monthly and Annual Site Rental Available
  • Call for pricing and details

Bear Branch Horse Camp is centrally located in the beautiful 280,000-acre Shawnee National Forest just above Lusk Creek Canyon. Named after a creek that runs through the property, Bear Branch offers exceptional horse camping sites and cabins, and multiple access to the most scenic riding and hiking trails in the Forest. The Shawnee National Forest now has marked trails as well as good maps. Bridle Tags are no longer required to ride in the Shawnee National Forest.

Bear Branch is now WiFi equipped; 80 campsites with water and electricity; a heated and air-conditioned shower house and laundry; and cabins and lodging are with with private baths, except the Rawhide Cabin. Campers must provide their own linen for the beds.  Please ask the bed size of the cabin your are renting to be sure of the correct sheet size.

Other accommodations and amenities include:

Shower House (Air-Conditioned) with Laundry Facilities.  You are responsible for your own towel and bedding.
Tack Shop and General Store
Dump station
Dogs are welcome by reservation only, with a $25 cleaning fee. If left alone in a cabin, dogs must be crated.
2-acre fishing pond
Modern barn with 37 bedded box stalls
Most sites have picket lines or poles for your rope.

Please see our detailed Campground Map for the location of specific campsites, cabins, and other features of the Bear Branch campground.

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