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Best Equestrian Camping near Livermore, CO

253 Reviews

Horse-friendly camping near Livermore, Colorado centers around facilities designed to accommodate equestrians and their animals. Laramie River Road dispersed camping areas provide free sites for horses and riders, with vault toilets available. The primitive camping experience requires bringing water for both humans and horses, as no drinking water is available. These dispersed sites accommodate tents, RVs, cabins, and yurts, making them versatile for different camping styles. Numerous spots along the road allow for adequate trailer parking, though spaces can fill quickly during peak summer months from June through August. The free status and pet-friendly policies make these areas particularly popular for equestrians seeking economical camping options.

Located within the Roosevelt National Forest, Jacks Gulch Campground (currently closed for season) features dedicated equestrian sites with trail access directly from camp. The campground connects to numerous dirt roads and trails ideal for riding, with visitors occasionally spotting wildlife including moose. The equestrian-specific areas separate horses from the main camping loops, providing a quieter experience for riders and their animals. Water must be packed in for horses as drinking water facilities are limited. Most sites accommodate horse trailers with adequate parking space, though high clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing the best spots off the main road. Trail exploration opportunities extend in multiple directions from the campground, offering varied terrain for riders of different experience levels.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Livermore, Colorado (23)

    1. Curt Gowdy State Park Campground

    58 Reviews
    Buford, WY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 632-7946

    $19 - $33 / night

    "There are so many different types of sites, from those with several trees, lake side, open, or group spots. Water is available for filling bottles, but not campers."

    "Easy drive from Loveland Colorado. The check In was very easy and the trails are right outside of the camp grounds. The park does have hook ups for water and power."

    2. Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA

    8 Reviews
    Wellington, CO
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 568-7486

    $20 / night

    "This is a KOA journey, meaning it’s great for a stopover, and it is located next to a horse farm. If you are used to smelling farm life, then the smell won’t be a problem."

    "We needed a stop on the way out of Colorado and grabbed a quick night here in a tent site. Water was off for weather but stoves made much needed coffee in the cold."

    3. Terry Bison Ranch

    16 Reviews
    Cheyenne, WY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 634-4171

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Horse drawn wagon ride to senator steak house. Omg absolutely fresh and delicious meal. Thanks!!"

    "Honestly, when we first pulled in, we were a little put off by the proximity to the highway, and a policy they have to keep your cc information on a handwritten card."

    4. Jacks Gulch - **CLOSED FOR SEASON**

    6 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6700

    $42 - $206 / night

    "After driving for nearly 4hrs to find a spot in any of the first come first serve camp grounds up Poudre Canyon we started to head home only to pull into Pingree Park for one last cry for help... we stumbled"

    "Well off the beaten path. We were afraid of it being full, so we arrived around 930am on a Saturday, there were plenty of spots to choose from, and several still available by the end of the day."

    5. Vedauwoo Wagon Road

    13 Reviews
    Buford, WY
    26 miles

    "Need high clearance and a good off roading car to get all the way through. Also side note, turns out the road goes all the way through! Both ends go straight to a high way which is sweet."

    "It has official signs at the entrance showing you where the sites are. The site has pull ins for each user and they are spread out. Each site has a lot of space."

    6. East Portal Campground at Estes Park

    40 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 964-7806

    $45 - $80 / night

    "Our space was large enough to accommodate our 20 ft travel trailer with our truck next to it, still leaving plenty of room for the picnic table and a chair circle around the fire."

    "The bathrooms were clean, and close to almost every site. They had a very nice playground for the kids with a climbing wall."

    7. Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park

    26 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 577-2090

    $35 / night

    "This campground has all the privacy you would expect yet provides easy access to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountian National Forest. The Laramie County Staff that were on site were kind and helpful."

    "It would be nice if the county could put water in, there are two places to fill containers/rvs-one right by the entrance and another at the entrance to Bobcat Gulch."

    8. Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    5 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 881-2450

    "We were shocked at the availability of spaces given that Colorado is notoriously booked up by February. Our space was The Overlook and it had an amazing view."

    "Staff was friendly except for at the horse back riding. They don't let you ride if you look like you weigh more than 200lbs. RV parking is a little tight for bigger rigs but great tent spots."

    9. North Fork Poudre Campground

    5 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    26 miles
    Website

    "The beautiful Kilpecker Creek runs through the camp and most of the campsites are situated right along the creek. All of the campsites have a good tent pad, fire pit and picnic table."

    "It gets very cold at night if you’re near the river!"

    10. Laramie River Road Dispersed

    8 Reviews
    Red Feather Lakes, CO
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 295-6600

    "Options for camping in campgrounds, close to others, or more alone. Options to camp near the lake, river, or on dry land.options for large or small camping areas. Peaceful and beautiful."

    "There is a camp ground near by with a porta-potty and there is a small market about 10-20 miles away."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Livermore, CO

253 Reviews of 23 Livermore Campgrounds

  • Jason W.
    Jun. 18, 2021

    Winding River Resort

    CO river access, nearby access to RMNP, zoo, & access to nearby lakes

    This is a beautiful campground with lots of family-friendly activities to do.  They have direct access to the headwaters of the Colorado River.  We visited a little late in the season (August) to catch many fish, but we still had fun.  We found some tailwaters below the big lakes and caught some trout on the fly rods.  

    This site is minutes away from an entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.  We got up early and hiked a trail in RMNP and had a few moose walk right past us.  It is also close by to the major lakes of the area.  

    They rent ATVs and lots of people bring their own horses to this campground to enjoy the many back-country trails that begin at the back of the property and go high up into the mountains.  

    Facilities were well kept and clean.

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2025

    Winding River Resort

    Older and quaint but very private individual spots

    Three dispersed camping locations all completely booked so I chose to stay in this RV Park which is located within Rocky Mountain National park and right next to Arapahoe National Park. Very good price compared to other RV resorts and surrounded by beautiful flowers and mountains and silence. They have showers and laundry and free coffee and garbage dump, and a small country store, along with many equestrian activities for adults and kids and it's very homey feeling.

  • Manisha S.
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Winding River Resort

    We were at campsite 59.

    Although this site is a no water/ electric site and next to the horses, we had a blast! Especially the kids. The site was a great size! We went horse back riding, hung out by the river, had s’mores, and even went for an ATV ride!! I was most impressed by how clean the bathrooms were, especially with the current COVID situation! Thank you Winding River Resort for keeping the place clean!

  • Lara B.
    Jun. 22, 2020

    Jacks Gulch - **CLOSED FOR SEASON**

    Saving grace

    After driving for nearly 4hrs to find a spot in any of the first come first serve camp grounds up Poudre Canyon we started to head home only to pull into Pingree Park for one last cry for help... we stumbled upon Jack’s Gulch, a little hidden gem, tucked inside a cute mountain trek to the CSU campus at Pingree Park. It didn’t have any “water features” like a stream or a river but it was a quick car ride to find that. The spots were clean, noise was minimal, and there were bathrooms if you needed them. A lot of options as far as camping goes - electrical sites, walk up sites, equestrian sites, and mixed use (what I like to call a mixture of tent and RV). There were also trails all around the campsite that were accessible for bikes, or hiking. It was definitely a Father’s Day to remember. Oh yea, some coyotes at night definitely woke us up! I don’t believe they made it to the campsite but they were close 😳

  • Diane D.
    Jul. 6, 2020

    Winding River Resort

    We loved it and already plan to return

    A lovely wooded campground literally on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park - we even saw moose from the back window of our RV!  Options for everyone from cabins, to FHU RV sites (limited and not the ideal locations, but still nice), water/electric sites and tenting areas.  Even Conestoga wagons!  There is horseback riding on site and we loved watching the horses run in and out each morning/evening and you just have to cross the road for a pretty hike along the Colorado River in RMNP (no dogs on the trails).  We camped with our Great Dane - very dog friendly with bag stations around the park.  Friendly and helpful staff, a small shop with supplies and souvenirs, a cute little petting zoo with goats, sheep, and pigs.

  • Mike T.
    Nov. 29, 2022

    Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park

    Great Site Easy Access

    This is a great park. I camped in late July. With the exception of a few rain showers, the weather was great. This campground has all the privacy you would expect yet provides easy access to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountian National Forest. The Laramie County Staff that were on site were kind and helpful. I even had the chance to see some elk walk through while picking up firewood at the office. There are miles of trails within the park if you choose not to venture out to the National Forest. I will 100% be staying at this park again!  Group sites and equestrian sites are available too.

  • Michelle G.
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch

    A variety of camping options

    We camped here in a trailer for almost a week. We were shocked at the availability of spaces given that Colorado is notoriously booked up by February.

    Our space was The Overlook and it had an amazing view. The stable horses came up next to the site every morning. It is a massive site that accommodated our trailer, a 2-person tent, 2 vehicles and still had room to spare. The only downsides were no picnic table, little shade, and lots of wind up there.

    We drove around to view the other sites. Many options including walk-in sites, riverside camping, and campsites with corrals for horse camping. If you have a larger trailer, avoid the lower sites. Keep to 1-5 or the Overlook for access.

    There are stocked trout ponds. You have to pay an additional fee to fish in them. We bought fish food and never saw a fish. The ponds really needed to be maintained as there was a lot of weed growth.

    The office is on the first floor of the condo building. Usually open until 4 pm. There is a restaurant (closed while we were there).

    Showers are available for $5.

    A gift shop/store is available with various small items and treats.

    WiFi is available at the office and restaurant. Campsites are too far away. Couldn’t reach it with our WiFi extender either. (Normally wouldn’t want to but working sucks.)

    Water for trailers is available bit a tad challenging to access simply because of sharp turns. I can’t speak to water availability for lower campsites.

    Trash containers at both the lodge area and at the lower campground.

    There is no dump on-site. However, there is a fee-based dump about 1.5 miles away in the Crystal Lakes Community. $10 per use with free water.

    The stables are managed separately but are directly across the road. Super friendly and reasonable rates for trail rides. Our 5 & 7 year old granddaughters were able to ride their own horses and had trail riders lead them. Super nice folks!

    This is open year-round (condos/cabins in winter) with tubing, skating, and X-country skiing in winter.

  • Tanner S.
    Aug. 29, 2018

    Winding River Resort

    In between a national forest and a national park... Welcome to CO!

    Winding River Resort is a hidden gem. There are plenty of campsites and a few cabins. All spaces are well laid out with plenty of space between each spot. The facilities are clean and provide everything you need for a great stay.

    Be sure to book a horseback ride and get to the cowboy pancake breakfast on the weekends. (Pro tip: Bring a couple eggs for the cooks to throw on the griddle while cooking your pancakes!). If you enjoy trout fishing, be sure to explore the North Fork of the Colorado River that flows through the southend of the property. If you have a disc golfer in the group, bring the discs to play a round or three on the 9-hole course throughout the campground.

    Moose have a tendency to wander through the campground toward the evening and the local elk herds like to eat with the horses. There are bear in the area, so take the proper precautions with your food and cooler storage.

    Winding River is close enough to Grand Lake to get out and explore for the day and you have easy access to nearly all amenities between Grand Lake and Fraser, in case you forgot something. The cabins look great, but we have not stayed in them during our visits.

  • David L.
    May. 22, 2022

    Granite Gulch Campground — Hermit Park Open Space

    You feel like your camping.

    You must first stop at the base to check in this is where very friedly people checked us in explained the bear behavior and bear safty. The site have bear boxes. We then paid the 9 dollar a day use fee . When we reserved we had already paid 43 dollars a day for dry camp. This is my only reason for 4 stars instead of 5. There is a short drive over a tall hill to a valkey with 3 camp grounds. Hermits hollow, Bob cat and kruger equestrian . Hermits hollow is better for small rigs and tents. Some sites are not level but all are nice. Bob cat is better for your midsize rigs and seems a bit more managable. Kruger equestrian is for hourse trailers. There is a great hike up to the top of kruger rock thats not to hard. Your not far from Estes Park a tourist town that has shops food and fishing.

Guide to Livermore

Horse camping in Colorado offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • At Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch, you'll find spacious sites with horse corrals available at nearly every RV spot, making it easy to accommodate your horse.
  • Terry Bison Ranch provides a welcoming environment for horse camping, featuring reservable sites and access to various activities for both you and your horse.
  • Jacks Gulch offers a mix of tent and RV sites, with options for horse camping and nearby trails to explore.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused activities

Tips for equestrian camping near Livermore, Colorado

  • When visiting Pinewood Reservoir, be sure to check for any fire restrictions and plan accordingly, as the area is popular for both camping and water activities.
  • At Vedauwoo Wagon Road, arrive early to secure a good spot, as it can get busy on weekends, and enjoy the stunning rock formations while riding.
  • Always pack enough supplies for your horse, especially water and feed, when camping at places like Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA, where amenities may be limited.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Livermore, CO is Curt Gowdy State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 58 reviews.

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