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Barnside Stalls at Leatherwood Mountains: Open-air 10' x 12' Stabling in a Mountain Camp
A concise guide to the West Barn Outside Stalls (Camp Side) at Leatherwood Mountains Camping, outlining the stalls, tack room, wash pits and riding facilities so riders can plan an informed, horse-first stay.
Barnside Stalls at Leatherwood Mountains: Open-air 10' x 12' Stabling in a Mountain Camp.
The West Barn Outside Stalls at Leatherwood Mountains Camping sit in a mountain camp setting near Asheville and offer open-air 10' x 12' stalls, a community tack room, and practical amenities—hot showers, inside and outside wash pits, hitching rails, and direct access to a riding arena and sand paddocks—designed for riders who bring and care for their own horses.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
10' x 12' Open‑Air Covered Stalls
The barn features covered, open‑air 10' x 12' stalls—a simple, spacious base for horses in a mountain camp environment, with nearby hitching rails and a community tack room for gear and tack organization.
Wash Pits, Bathrooms and Showers
Facilities include an inside wash pit with hot and cold water, an outside cold‑water wash pit, bathrooms and at least one shower—amenities intended to simplify horse care and rider maintenance at camp.
Arena, Round Pen and Sand Paddocks
Riders have use of a riding arena, a round pen and four sand paddocks—features that make the West Barn a convenient base for schooling, warmups and turnout.
What the day feels like
What this stay feels like
Arrive to a working barn at camp: stall your horse in a 10' x 12' covered space on dirt flooring, organize tack in the community tack room, rinse off in the inside or outside wash pits, and move straight to the arena, round pen or sand paddocks for riding. The layout favors riders who plan to care for their own horses while camping on the mountain.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this setup is made for — and who should reassess.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own buckets, fresh water, feed and hay—food for horses is not provided on site.
Each stall rental includes one bag of bedding; extra bedding is available for purchase or you may bring your own.
Guests are responsible for feeding their horses and cleaning stalls during their stay; plan to supply all feeding and watering equipment.
Expect an inside wash pit with hot and cold water, an outside cold‑water wash pit, a community tack room, bathrooms and at least one shower near the barn.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are dogs allowed at the West Barn?
Yes, dogs are allowed but must be on a leash at all times; loose dogs are not permitted on trails.
What health documentation is required for horses?
Proof of a current Coggins test is required annually; proof of Rabies, Tetanus, EEE/WEE and West Nile Virus vaccinations is required annually; proof of Flu/Rhino (EHV‑1) is required semi‑annually; a health certificate and vaccination record are recommended if coming from out of state—check state requirements when crossing state lines.
Is bedding provided with stalls?
Each stall includes one bag of bedding; extra bedding can be purchased or you may bring your own.
Will the barn provide feed or hay for my horse?
No—guests must bring their own feed and hay as the barn does not provide horse food; you should also bring buckets and water.
Who is responsible for stall care while staying?
Guests are responsible for feeding their horses and cleaning their stalls for the duration of the rental.
Can I rent a stall if I am not staying on the mountain?
No—stalls must be rented by someone who is staying on the mountain with Leatherwood Mountains Camping, such as in a cabin or while camping.