Tow String Horse Camp
Its 3 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Tow String Horse Camp is a National Park Service campground near Swain, North Carolina.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6A dramatic evening sky in the Smokies. Photo: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Park Service
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 35 ft
- Max RV length
Tow String Horse Camp sits inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Park Service
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
3 sites; the longest takes a 35 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Horse Camp 001-003 | Equestrian nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | Horse Camp 001-003 | Equestrian nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 003 | Horse Camp 001-003 | Equestrian nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 consecutive days
- Quiet hours
- 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,133 ft
35.5395, -83.2966 in Swain. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Tow String Horse Camp?
Sites at Tow String Horse Camp are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232481).
How many campsites does Tow String Horse Camp have?
Tow String Horse Camp has 3 campsites.
Does Tow String Horse Camp have RV hookups?
No. Tow String Horse Camp has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 35 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Tow String Horse Camp?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Tow String Horse Camp; 3 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Tow String Horse Camp?
No. Tow String Horse Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Tow String Horse Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tow String Horse Camp.
How long can you stay at Tow String Horse Camp?
The stay limit at Tow String Horse Camp is 14 consecutive days.
Who manages Tow String Horse Camp?
Tow String Horse Camp is managed by the National Park Service.
Around Tow String Horse Camp
Lake Logan's mapped center point is 23 miles from Tow String Horse Camp in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Logan water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Waterfalls and swimming nearby
Nearest to Tow String Horse Camp, in straight-line miles: Grotto Falls (waterfall, 13 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 14 miles), Laurel Falls (waterfall, 20 miles), The Sinks (swimming hole, 22 miles), and Courthouse Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Fee
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- Season
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More campgrounds: camping near Swain and campgrounds in Swain.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
- recreation.gov (toilets, water, showers, hookups, quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: NPS Photo, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)