FERGUSON OTHER FIELD GUIDE
Creekside Pole Barn: Ten Open-Air Stalls at Leatherwood Mountains
A concise field guide to the Trail Barn’s covered, open-front stalls, tack room, and simple creekside amenities for horse-owning small groups.
Creekside Pole Barn: Ten Open-Air Stalls at Leatherwood Mountains.
The Trail Barn sits across the creek from Leatherwood Mountains’ main campground in Ferguson, NC — a pole barn outfitted with ten covered, open-air 12'×12' stalls on rubber mats, a tack room, and nearby hook-up campsites and grassy paddocks for rent.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Creekside, sheltered and simple
The barn stands across a creek from the main camp, offering a quiet, private cluster of stalls and adjacent grassy areas for small groups who want separation from the main campground.
Open-front, rubber-matted 12'×12' stalls
Each stall is 12'×12', rubber-matted, open in the front and slated around the side and back with a closed lower section; the barn also includes its own tack room but no bathroom facilities on site.
Hook-up sites and rentable grassy areas
Trail Barn sits beside hook-up campsites and four rentable grassy areas, making it a practical choice for small groups seeking a bit more privacy while keeping horses close at hand.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
A stay at the Trail Barn is low-key and hands-on: you’ll tie up under a covered pole barn, tack up from the barn’s room, haul your own water, feed and bedding as needed, and walk a short distance to use the campground’s West Barn facilities; the emphasis is on privacy and straightforward horse care rather than on on-site amenities.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this setup suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Stalls are available in 1–7 night rentals; for bookings longer than a week, contact the operator directly.
Bring your own buckets, water, feed and hay; stalls include one bag of bedding—extra bedding may be purchased or you may bring your own.
Operators require proof of current Coggins annually, flu/Rhino (EHV-1) semi-annually, and proof of rabies, tetanus, EEE/WEE and West Nile virus annually; out-of-state animals should have a health certificate and vaccination records as required by state lines.
The Trail Barn has a tack room but no bathrooms or showers; use the West Barn a short walk away for facilities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are there bathrooms or showers at the Trail Barn?
No — the Trail Barn has no bathrooms or showers; the West Barn on site is a short walk away for facilities.
Do stalls come with bedding?
Each stall includes one bag of bedding; you may purchase extra bedding on site or bring your own.
What health documents are required for horses?
Proof of current Coggins is required annually; proof of Flu/Rhino (EHV-1) is required semi-annually; and proof of rabies, tetanus, EEE/WEE and West Nile virus is required annually. A health certificate and vaccination records are recommended for out-of-state animals.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash at all times; loose dogs are not permitted on trails.
Do I need to stay on site to rent a stall?
Yes — stalls must be rented by someone who is staying on the mountain in a cabin or camping on site.