Things to do

Horseback Riding in national parks

The National Park Service lists 21 things to do tagged “Horseback Riding” in 19 parks and sites. Point Reyes National Seashore has the most (2). Each listing links to the NPS page with details. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated · NPS Data API

Showing 21 of 21 listings.

ListingParkTime neededSeasonNotes
Enjoy Horseback RidingPetrified Forest National Park—Year-round—
Explore the park on HorsebackMammoth Cave National Park—Year-round—
Go Horseback RidingBryce Canyon National Park2-4 HoursSpring, Summer, FallReservation, Fee
Horse RidingCatoctin Mountain Park—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Horse Riding in Point Reyes National SeashorePoint Reyes National Seashore1-8 HoursYear-round—
Horseback Riding along the Natchez Trace ParkwayNatchez Trace Parkway—Year-round—
Horseback Riding at ChiricahuaChiricahua National Park—Year-round—
Horseback Riding at Cowpens National BattlefieldCowpens National Battlefield—Year-round—
Horseback Riding at Indiana DunesIndiana Dunes National Park—Spring, Summer, FallReservation, Fee
Horseback Riding at SaratogaSaratoga National Historical Park———
Horseback Riding from the Welcome StationValles Caldera National Preserve—Spring, Summer, FallReservation
Horseback Riding in City of RocksCity Of Rocks National Reserve———
Horseback Riding in Joshua Tree National ParkJoshua Tree National Park1-10 HoursWinter, Spring, Fall—
Horseback Riding in Rock Creek ParkRock Creek Park——Reservation, Fee
Horseback Riding in Valles CalderaValles Caldera National Preserve—Spring, Summer, FallReservation, Fee
Horseback Riding on the California TrailCalifornia National Historic Trail———
Horseback Riding on the Oregon TrailOregon National Historic Trail———
Horseback Riding on the Pony Express TrailPony Express National Historic Trail———
Horseback Riding Trails at GettysburgGettysburg National Military Park2-4 HoursYear-round—
Ride a Horse on the Rift Zone TrailPoint Reyes National Seashore1-4 HoursYear-round—
Trail RidesGuadalupe Mountains National Park4-10 HoursSpring, FallReservation, Fee

Parks with the most horseback riding listings

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Sources

  • National Park Service Data API — things to do (developer.nps.gov), snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Listings, seasons and fees can change; confirm on nps.gov. The NPS does not endorse this site.