Horse Paddocks and Camping
Camping with Your Horses
Protect your horses and enjoy a quiet reprieve among old Florida’s beautiful natural scenery. We proudly offer a comfortable space to rest and exercise your horses during your travels.
Our horse-friendly campground in north central Florida encompasses hundreds of acres, with modern fencing, vital care amenities, and room to roam. Park your trailer, secure your cherished horses, and refresh your spirits at Long Branch.
Paddocks and Stall Barn
Your horses can stay in one of our spacious, secure paddocks, complete with a run-in shed and fresh water. All paddocks are equipped with electric fencing to keep your horses safe. For monthly visitors and long-term hay storage, we have hay-feeding tubs and manure-disposal wheelbarrows available for your use.
When your horse isn’t grazing its beautifully grassy paddock, you can exercise them in our arena or our round pen, or enjoy a long ride around our private property – complete with conveniently placed hitching posts.
You can also use our wash racks, and stalls are available for special needs.
Convenient Amenities
We make it easy to care for your horse during your visit with crucial fixtures and equipment:
Wash rack
Manure disposal
Hitching posts
Feeding tubs
Trailer Parking and Camping
Our pull-through campsites make it easy to park your truck or RV along with your horse trailer. Stay in your camper or one of our onsite accommodations while your horses enjoy our spacious paddocks with trailers.
Nearby Horse Riding
With miles of riding trails both on our property and at the nearby water management parks such as Mattair Spring and the Linville Tract, you have plenty of opportunities to explore Florida’s natural beauty and give your horse some enrichment and exercise.
Services
Paddocks
Choose from a variety of brand-new horse paddocks, constructed with horse fencing and electric hot wire. All sites have run-in shelters and clean water access.
Extra-large
Approx. 1 acre
4 or more horses
Large
Approx. 1/2 acre
2–4 horses
Medium
25ft x 50ft
2–4 horses
Small
25ft x 25ft
1 horse only
Hay Storage
Keep your horses’ hay safe from the elements, whether for weekly or long-term stays, in our dry hay storage area. Available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Perfect for traveling horse owners who want peace of mind when they return to Central Florida. Note: Hay can be delivered.
Hay storage fees apply.
Monthly Storage
RV, boat, and trailer
Pricing
Horse Paddocks
Extra-large turnout w/run-in sheds
Paddocks: 1 thru 4 and #6 , 32 and 33
Approx. 1 acre
| 1st Horse | 2nd Horse | 3rd Horse | Additional Horse (each) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily (per night) | $25.00 | $20.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Monthly | $400.00 | $300.00 | $200.00 | $100.00 |
Large turnout w/run-in sheds
Paddocks: #7,8,17,18,19,20,21
Approx. 1/2 acre
| 1st Horse | 2nd Horse | Additional Horse (each) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily (per night) | $20.00 | $15.00 | $10.00 |
| Monthly | $360.00 | $270.00 | $180.00 |
Medium turnout w/run-in sheds
Paddocks: #22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31
25ft x 50ft
| 1st Horse | Additional Horse (each) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Daily (per night) | $15.00 | $10.00 |
| Monthly | $270.00 | $180.00 |
Small turnout w/run-in sheds
Paddocks: #9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16
25ft x 25ft
| 1st Horse | |
|---|---|
| Daily (per night) | $10.00 |
| Monthly | $180.00 |
Fees and Taxes
$5/day surcharge if manure is not picked up and brought to the manure dump site. Cleanup must be done every day of your stay.
10% tax shall be added to all bills: 7% state tax + 3% county tourism tax
Policies
Horse rentals must be reserved in advance.
For weekly or monthly reservations during the off-season, a 3-week week notice of cancellation is required for credit towards future bookings. During high season, a 6-week notice is required. High season runs from November 1 through March 31. Low season runs from April 1 through October 31.
At this time, we do not accept credit cards — only cash or checks made payable to Long Branch Rest & Ride.
You must provide your Coggins certificate and health certificate before you can unload your horse(s) at Long Branch Rest & Ride. Florida residents do not require a health certificate. Otherwise, no exceptions.
No stallions are permitted on the property. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All hay feeding must be in nets or buckets. Please clean up any scattered hay before leaving.
Please do not leave cigarette butts on the ground.
We reserve the right to refuse service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay for my reservation?
Please call Camp Manager Tracey at 904-544-0406 to reconfirm before arrival. Tracey will meet you by appointment at the camp office in the big red barn on the left to complete registration forms and payment. This must be done prior to hooking up.
Please be advised that if your camper/RV is homemade, damaged, requiring a tarp, over 10 years old, or in disrepair (regardless of age), your reservation may be refused. It’s best to send photos of all four sides to the manager in advance if you fall into this category.
Note: No permanent structures are allowed. The county mandates that no stay exceeds 6 months without leaving for 2 nights, except for those working in the county, where stays of up to 1 year are permissible.
All sites must be kept completely clutter-free, with the exception of some outdoor patio furniture and a BBQ. Rules and regulations must be respected; violation may result in eviction without refund, regardless of payment status.
Children under 16 years of age may not be left alone at the campground. Please familiarize yourself with our rules and regulations. Basic common courtesy and quiet enjoyment are expected from all guests.
How many horses can I bring?
You can bring as many as you want, as long as you make adequate reservations. Our extra-large paddocks measure up to 1 acre in area and can accommodate four horses.
Can I stay just one night with my horse?
Yes, but holidays and high season may require a 3-night minimum stay. Call for a reservation.