Lookout Mtn. / Chattanooga West KOA

Jumping Pillow

Bounce with your kids and let yourself go.

Gemstone Panning & Water Tower

Discover beautiful polished gemstones and natural minerals in a rustic, mountain setting.

Swimming

Cool down in our large 56,000-gallon free form pool.

Outdoor Bowling

Bowl 10 frames under beautiful blue skies.

Frisbee Golf

Test your skills on our family designed 4-hole Frisbee Golf area.

Mini- Marshmallow Shooter "Shootin' Gallery"

Aim your shooter at the target range and get as many points as you can.

Hiking

Hike through 15 acres of forest and natural landscape.

Trail Rides and Horseback Riding

Ask about our planned weekends that offer trail rides through our forest. Available Friday's and Saturday's. Reservations recommended. Please read the Horseback FAQ's listed at the bottom of this page.

Playground

Have fun playing in the kid size cabin and other exciting play structures.

Game Room

Shoot a game of pool or play air hockey on one of several tables while the kids enjoy the coolest video games.

Corn Hole/Beanbags

Challenge fellow campers to a friendly game.

Horseshoes

With two horseshoe pits the whole family can play.

Hayrides

Take a ride in the wagon and act like a kid again.

Tie-Dye T-Shirts

Make your own souvenir tie-dye tee-shirt to take home.

Scavenger Hunts

Decipher the clues and be the one with the most pins!

Horseback FAQ's:

What are the trails like? This isn't a "cow pasture ride". It's on a mountain trail, the terrain is not flat.

Do I need to be an experienced rider to ride? No experience is necessary to ride. Horseback rides are great for beginner through advanced riders, with beautiful wooded scenery. Rides are open to all horse enthusiasts and nature lovers. Although heart and athleticism are often more important than experience when judging riders or horses, all riders must be physically able to control their horses at all times.

How safe are your horses? In the state of Georgia, horseback riding is considered to be an inherently dangerous activity. Horses, being a prey animal, have a natural instinct to flee when threatened. Having said this, we ALWAYS take every precaution to be as safe as possible. Our horses are seasoned trail horses that have been exposed to many situations. We match the rider to the most appropriate horse, and take every safety precaution.

How old do you have to be to ride? All riders MUST be at least 6 years old, or older. There is no limit for how old a rider can be. As stated, all riders must be physically able to control their horses at all times.

Is there any weight/height limits for horseback riding? Naturally there must be a limit. Most horses are able to safely carry approximately 1/4 of their weight. Our horses range from 900 to 1,000 pounds. This translates to riders' weight restrictions starting at 225 pounds. Any person, adult or child, over 54" tall must be able to mount and dismount their assigned horse unassisted. As we have several different horses to choose from, we may be able to make an accommodation for someone who might be over these limits. Please remember, these restrictions are not only for YOUR safety, but also for the safety of our horses.

Is the horseback riding with Western or English tack, and can I bring my own saddle? We provide all equipment. Western saddles and tack are our choice for our trail rides and it is inspected daily for safety. No outside equipment will be allowed on horses. Is this a nose to tail ride? It's not a good idea to try to ride abreast on wooded trails. We ride in small groups of 2-6 riders. Smaller groups of this size can be quite versatile on the trails. In a literal sense, the horses will inevitably ride nose-to-tail. All rides are at a walk only.

Can I bring my own horse? No, we do not allow any outside horses.

Can I ride the horses without a guide? No, rides at our facility are with our experienced guides only.

What if it rains? None of us have control over the weather. Many times when there is rain in the forecast, it won't rain a bit here at the facility. If and when it does rain, it may not rain during our riding times. Even then, it is usually possible to ride in light rain in the absence of lightning or thunder.

Do I have to pay a deposit and what is your refund/cancellation policy? Your trail ride is set for the time and date scheduled specifically for you. We are dealing with live animals. Hauling the horses to the site, preparing the animal for your ride, and having an experienced wrangler to assist you are all part of what you are paying for.

If you want to be guaranteed a ride or ride on a specific day and time, your ride must be paid in full in advance. Rides on Fridays will be by reservation only and rides on Saturdays are "first come first serve" unless reserved in advance. Parties arriving with fewer guests than reserved for will be charged the full amount. If you cancel at least 72 hours ahead of your ride date, then you would get back your deposit less a $10.00 administrative fee. If you cancel your scheduled ride within 48 hours, we would refund 50% of your deposit if we can fill the space we were holding for you. If we cannot fill the space we were holding for you, then no refund will be made. All reservation deposits are non-refundable on "no shows" or on cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to the reservation time.

What are the trails like?: This isn't a "cow pasture ride". It's on a mountain trail, so the terrain is not flat.

Do I need to be an experienced rider to ride?: No experience is necessary to ride. Horseback rides are great for beginner through advanced riders, with beautiful wooded scenery. Rides are open to all horse enthusiasts and nature lovers. Although heart and athleticism are often more important than experience when judging riders or horses, all riders must be physically able to control their horses at all times.

How safe are your horses?: In the state of Georgia, horseback riding is considered to be an inherently dangerous activity. Horses, being a prey animal, have a natural instinct to flee when threatened. Having said this, we ALWAYS take every precaution to be as safe as possible. Our horses are seasoned trail horses that have been exposed to many situations. We match the rider to the most appropriate horse, and take every safety precaution.

How old do you have to be to ride?: All riders MUST be at least 6 years old, or older. There is no limit for how old a rider can be. As stated, all riders must be physically able to control their horses at all times.

Is there a weight limit for horseback riding?: Naturally there must be a limit. Most horses are able to safely carry approximately 1/3 to 1/4 of their weight. Restrictions start at 225 lbs. If anyone in your party weighs 225 lbs. or more, please contact us for more information. As we have several different horses to choose from, we may be able to make an accommodation for someone who might be over this limit.

Is the horseback riding with Western or English tack, and can I bring my own saddle?: We provide all equipment. Western saddles and tack are our choice for our trail rides and it is inspected daily for safety. No outside equipment will be allowed on horses.

Is this a nose to tail ride?: It's not a good idea to try to ride abreast on wooded trails. We ride in small groups of 2-6 riders. Smaller groups of this size can be quite versatile on the trails. In a literal sense, the horses will inevitably ride nose-to-tail. All rides are at a walk only.

Can I bring my own horse?: No, we do not allow any outside horses.

Can I ride the horses without a guide?: No, rides at our facility are with our experienced guides only.

What if it rains?: None of us have control over the weather. A lot of times when there is rain in the forecast, it won't rain a bit here at the facility. If and when it does rain, it may not rain during our riding times. Even then, it is usually possible to ride in light rain in the absence of lightning or thunder. If you have an upcoming reservation and rain is in the near term forecast, you may cancel your reservation (forfeiture of deposit).

Why do I have to pay a deposit and what is your refund/cancellation policy?: Your trail ride is set for the time and date scheduled specifically for you. We are dealing with live animals. Hauling the horse(s) to the site, preparing the animal for your ride and having an experienced wrangler to assist you are all part of what you are paying for.

A 50% deposit is required to reserve your trail ride. Parties arriving with fewer guests than reserved for will be charged the full amount. There is no adjustment to the final bill for early departure, unforeseen departure, or changes in itinerary. If you cancel at least 72 hours ahead of your arrival date, then you would get back your deposit less a 20% administration fee. If you cancel your scheduled ride within 72 hours, we would only refund a portion of your deposit if we can fill the space we were holding for you. All reservation deposits are non-refundable on "no shows" or on cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to the reservation time.

Each trail ride is approximately 1 hour long and is $30.00 plus tax per person for KOA campers.