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Best Equestrian Camping near Loveland, CO

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Granite Gulch Campground at Hermit Park Open Space accommodates horses in dedicated sites 3 miles south of Estes Park. Located at 1800 S. County Rd. 31 in Loveland, this equestrian camping area offers reservable sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes for secure storage. While the campground doesn't have dedicated horse corrals, the spacious sites provide room for portable corrals and highlines. The trails throughout Hermit Park connect directly to the camping area, allowing riders immediate access to scenic routes. Campground regulations include daily entrance fees in addition to camping fees, with alcohol restrictions that have been updated in recent years. The campground operates seasonally from April to October with vault toilets but no shower facilities.

Kruger Rock Trail provides an excellent riding opportunity from Hermit Park, offering expansive views of the Rockies and Estes Park. Horse Farm at the Base of the Rockies represents another option for equestrians seeking camping near Loveland, providing a more rustic experience with drinking water and fire pits available. When camping with horses in this region, trailer parking is typically accommodated at designated sites, though space limitations may apply during peak seasons. The proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park makes these campgrounds popular staging areas for longer trail excursions. Park roads are unpaved but generally navigable for horse trailers without requiring all-wheel drive. Spacing between campsites offers privacy while maintaining access to common areas and trails. Riders particularly appreciate the miles of trails within the parks for day rides without needing to trailer horses to separate trailheads.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Loveland, Colorado (29)

    1. Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park

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

    $45 / 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."

    2. East Portal Campground at Estes Park

    40 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    28 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."

    3. Bobcat Campground — Hermit Park

    7 Reviews
    Estes Park, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 577-2090

    $45 / night

    "The bear box was a good size, easy to use, and well located. Restrooms were a short walk away. Our site was easy to get level on but some others looked difficult."

    "We only saw the rangers twice as they were driving by. Most people left on Sunday morning, probably because the snow and wind were moving in. We stayed. The wind gusts must have been close to 60mph!"

    4. Deer Creek Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    48 Reviews
    Eldorado Springs, CO
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $18 / night

    "area was plowed open to exactly the width of our trailer, so with more than three feet of snow on the ground we needed to get some exercise and do a bit of shoveling so we could back in and be able to walk"

    "Late October is very unpredictable in Colorado for a camper who is primarily a tent camper."

    5. Fort Collins North-Wellington KOA

    8 Reviews
    Wellington, CO
    24 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."

    6. Horse Farm at the Base of the Rockies!

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    Loveland, CO
    1 mile

    $35 - $40 / night

    7. Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir

    24 Reviews
    Eldorado Springs, CO
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 541-2500

    "It was nice to be tucked away in the corner with no groups behind us or next to us. There were other campers near by but it felt pretty private. The weather was great."

    "The Gross Resevoir outside Boulder is a great place for people to go for some recreation just outside the city. People commonly drop in a paddleboard or kayak."

    8. Reverend's Ridge Campground — Golden Gate Canyon

    30 Reviews
    Rollinsville, CO
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 582-3707

    $28 - $90 / night

    "This spot is just a quick ride outside of Golden. The scenery is gorgeous with several trails to hike or mountain bike. The campsites are clean and easy to get to."

    "Stunning campground nestled right outside Golden and Boulder Colorado. We couldn’t believe it…so close but you feel incredibly removed once you get there."

    9. Granite Gulch Campground — Hermit Park Open Space

    1 Review
    Estes Park, CO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 577-2090

    $45 / night

    "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."

    10. Peaceful Valley

    8 Reviews
    Ward, CO
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 541-2500

    $19 - $38 / night

    "Stayed here overnight for some hiking in the nearby foothills."

    "Stumbled upon this small, nice campground simple because we liked the name :)  It is very convenient from the main highway (which happens to be part of the Peak to Peak scenic byway- a FANTASTIC drive!"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Loveland, CO

304 Reviews of 29 Loveland 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!

  • Sarah D.
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir

    Good spot!

    Site 5 was a great spot for a bigger group. It was nice to be tucked away in the corner with no groups behind us or next to us. There were other campers near by but it felt pretty private. The weather was great. We didn’t make it to the gross reservoir but it was nice to have the option of a good hike near by. It is very important that you have a high clearance car to drive on the road. It’s a lot like off roading on some parts. I would go back!

  • 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.

  • 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 😳

  • 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.

Guide to Loveland

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 hit the trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Hermit Park Open Space provides ample space for equestrian camping, with features like drinking water and firewood available on-site.
  • Hermit Park Open Space - Granite Gulch is designed specifically for horse trailers, offering bear boxes and a sanitary dump for convenience.
  • Pinewood Reservoir allows for horse camping with easy access to trails and scenic views, making it a great choice for riders.

Equestrian campgrounds include great features

Tips for equestrian camping near Loveland, Colorado

  • When visiting Winiger Ridge at Gross Reservoir, ensure your vehicle has high clearance due to rough roads, and be prepared for limited amenities.
  • At Farewell Gulch, bring your own water and be ready for a more rustic experience, as this area is known for its natural beauty and solitude.
  • Always check for local regulations regarding horse camping, especially at sites like North Inlet Backcountry Campsite, where specific rules may apply to ensure the safety of both campers and wildlife.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Loveland, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Loveland, CO is Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park with a 4.5-star rating from 26 reviews.

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