Anthony Creek is a small horse camp near the Cades Cove picnic area. It is for visitors bringing their own horses, not a place to rent one for an afternoon ride. For a guided ride, use Cades Cove Riding Stables instead.
What to expect at the camp
The National Park Service lists three campsites at Anthony Creek. Each has a tent pad, picnic table, fire ring, parking space and horse hitch racks. There are vault toilets, but no drinking water or electrical hookups. Bring water for your group and plan for the facilities that are actually here.
Follow the signs for Cades Cove Campground. The horse camp is behind the picnic area, through the gate toward Anthony Creek Trail. This is a different campground from the regular Cades Cove Campground.
Dates and reservations
For 2026, the park lists Anthony Creek as open March 27 through November 8. A horse is required to reserve a horse-camp site. The park limits each site to six people and four horses, and reservations are handled through Recreation.gov. Check the booking page before you travel; seasons and availability can change.
See the NPS horse-camp guide for current facilities and rules, and the Anthony Creek reservation page for open dates and site availability.
Reviewed October 31, 2026 against the National Park Service horse-camp guide. Confirm current conditions with the park before leaving home.