Best Equestrian Camping near South Windsor, CT

Mashamoquet Brook State Park and Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest provide horse-friendly camping options near South Windsor, Connecticut. Wolf Den Campground at Mashamoquet Brook State Park features 35 campsites with running water, showers, and fire rings with grills. The campground allows pets and has various hookup options including electric, water, and sewer connections. Sites have paved parking pads with areas that open toward the back for pitching tents. Most sites lack shade but offer good separation between neighbors. The campsites near the back of the loop provide more privacy by backing up to wooded areas.

Frog Hollow Horse Camp specifically caters to equestrians with campsites arranged around a central loop. The first-come, first-served equestrian campground provides water access and composting toilets near the entrance. Each site accommodates camping gear alongside horse trailers and includes space for horselines. Three horseback riding loops depart directly from the campground, connecting riders to the larger trail network within Pachaug State Forest. LeGrand Reynolds Horsemen's Camping Area in Arcadia Management Area offers another option in nearby Rhode Island with tent sites, electric hookups including 30 and 50-amp service, water hookups, and sewer connections. The campground remains relatively quiet with minimal road noise, and sites are generally level with varying amounts of shade.

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  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 18, 2020

    Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest

    Equestrian campground near trails in a state forest

    It's hard to find much information about this equestrian, first come, first serve campground in Connecticut's Pachaug State Forest. The best source I could find was https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Recreation-Information/Horseback-Riding---CT-State-Parks-and-Forests

    Campsites are located around a loop with a couple of composting toilets near the entrance. Water is available. There's space your your camping gear as well as a trailer and horseline. About half the sites were occupied in late October.

    Three horseback riding loops leave from the campground. There's also fishing and hiking available in the forest.

  • 175 P.
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

    Great place to camp

    Son and I stayed from Friday to Sunday. Easy to find the camp and the plot, well marked. Very nice sized lots. Large open areas for kids and adults to play during day and star gaze at night. Close to a small walking path and a larger intermediate hiking trail. Bathrooms were clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again.

  • G
    Aug. 24, 2021

    Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

    Nice overnight spot

    Stayed here on a Tuesday night right after hurricane Henri. The park was completely cleaned up from any damage or debris, all in great shape. No other campers here when we arrived, so totally silent. No road noise. Most sites are relatively short level pads, with little or no shade, but very pleasant. We picked site 33 for the best shade and longer pad. Wished we had time to check out the hiking trails accessible from the campground.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2020

    Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

    Basic campground with hiking trails in the area.

    This small state park campground offers basic campsites with running water and showers, open Memorial Day to Columbus Day.  This is NOT Wolf's Den Family Campground in E. Haddam, CT. Also, be aware there are 2 campgrounds at this State Park; the other one, Mashamoquet Brook, does not offer running water/showers, so if you want these amenities, be sure to select a campsite 1-35.

    There's a small playground in the middle of the loop, a number of hiking trails throughout the park along with a few geocaches (download details for offline use a phone connection is spotty), a swimming pond, and a small brook with an old mill and blacksmith shop that is sometimes open on weekends for tours. It's a nice place to explore and have a picnic. In 2020 with Covid, there were restrictions on visitors to the campground, reservations required, and swimming was not allowed. 

    The parking pads are paved and a few have overhanging branches, but the trees provide  separation and some shade on largely open sites that tend to open up toward the back with open areas for pitching tents. Sites have fire rings with grills and picnic tables. Site 20 is the only one with electric. The ones toward the back of the loop back up toward the woods and give you some more privacy. 

    They don't allow hammocks in the trees or pets. For some reason, silly string also makes the list of prohibitions.


Guide to South Windsor

Horse camping in Connecticut offers a unique experience for equestrian enthusiasts, combining the beauty of nature with the joy of riding. With several well-reviewed campgrounds catering to horse campers, you can enjoy both comfort and adventure.

Equestrian campgrounds include Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest

  • This campground features spacious sites around a loop, complete with composting toilets and access to horseback riding loops, making it a great choice for those looking to explore the trails.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest, you can enjoy fishing and hiking in addition to horseback riding, providing a well-rounded outdoor experience.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest offers water access for your horses, ensuring they stay hydrated during your stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near South Windsor, CT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near South Windsor, CT is Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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