Best Equestrian Camping near Orlando, FL

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground provides one of the few equestrian options near Orlando with horse corrals alongside full-service camping. The 750-acre property offers tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and cabins ranging from $75 to $189 per night. The campground maintains extensive recreational facilities including swimming pools, fishing areas, and canoe rentals. Golf carts are recommended for navigating the expansive grounds, as the campground spans hundreds of acres with limited parking at amenity locations. Transportation to Disney theme parks is available via bus or boat. The campground receives consistent high ratings for cleanliness and family-friendly atmosphere.

Located within convenient distance to Orlando attractions, the equestrian areas connect to maintained riding paths through natural Florida landscapes. Clarcona Horse Park in Apopka offers additional equestrian camping with RV sites that include electrical hookups and water connections. Both facilities provide access to wash stations for horses after trail rides. Trailer parking accommodates various sizes, though specific dimensions should be confirmed when making reservations. Campsite cleanliness and maintenance receive positive mentions from horse owners. The extensive trail systems allow for varied riding experiences through wetlands and pine forests. Seasonal considerations include higher humidity during summer months, which can affect both horses and riders.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Orlando, Florida (14)

    1. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

    129 Reviews
    Windermere, FL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 939-2267

    $56 - $201 / night

    "Enjoyed Fort Wilderness while visiting Disney while RV'ing to Orlando from Gainesville, FL."

    "Horseback riding and dinner show right on site Favorite place to stay in Orlando area"

    2. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground

    64 Reviews
    Apopka, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 553-4383

    "Close to Orlando and all the amenities it has to offer… but when you are in the park you feel miles away from anywhere. Great spring for swimming and a river for canoeing."

    "This campground is close to Orlando, easy to navigate, and has a secluded feel for being so close to the big city!"

    3. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake

    14 Reviews
    Windermere, FL
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 246-4486

    $20 - $100 / night

    "You can’t get more centrally located that bill Frederick. Located In metro west, this park is close to both the theme parks, and a commutable distance to north Orlando."

    "This is a little oasis in the middle of Orlando. Great facilities, great location. You really won’t believe he quality of the campground."

    4. Lake Louisa State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clermont, FL
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (352) 394-3969

    $24 - $120 / night

    "Lake Louisa is located on the edge of the Orlando metropolitan region. Close to Disney but accessible to other area attractions and communities, if that's what you are lookimg to do."

    "Situated right off of rout 27, a very busy 3 lane state road and not too far from Disney Parks is Lake Louisa State Park."

    5. Clarcona Horse Park

    5 Reviews
    Clarcona, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 254-9010

    "If you’ve got one of those incredibly large mobile homes on wheels, then this particular RV location just off of Highway 414 near Hiawassee may just be the perfect spot for you."

    "Nice gravel drive for the RV. There are horse events, fun to watch., food truck available for breakfast and lunch day of event. Nice shade snd clean bathrooms. Only $17 if over 55."

    6. Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Lakeshore, FL
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 696-1112

    $20 / night

    "I live within a hours drive from this park and have been camping here for 40 plus years. This State Park is Old Florida, sites are secluded from the other sites compared to many other parks."

    "The path is very clear with markers and when you arrive at the site, there is a clear indicator to follow. The path to the site is right off the main trail."

    7. Camp Wewa

    1 Review
    Apopka, FL
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (407) 703-1784

    8. Colt Creek State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Zephyrhills, FL
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 815-6761

    $24 / night

    "Colt Creek State Park is one of the newest parks in the Florida State Park System. Their RV/Tent Campground just recently opened in early 2018. RV spots are spacious."

    "The equestrian area was the nicest to us. But you must have a horse to stay there."

    9. Green Swamp — West Tract

    9 Reviews
    Dade City, FL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 423-1476

    "Stayed at Ashley campground, which is free with a reservation through Southwest Florida water management."

    "This section of the FT is quite a nice walk, and I assume that most individuals looking at a site on the trail, are looking at Gator Hole."

    10. Sawgrass Island Preserve

    1 Review
    Grand Island, FL
    39 miles
    Website

    "I like to go across the causeway and down the Bog Button Trail and over to the Hammock Trail and along the Cactus Trail and down around the ponds and back out the Bent Pine Trail. "

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Orlando, FL

329 Reviews of 14 Orlando Campgrounds


  • Kathie E.
    Apr. 3, 2022

    Lake Louisa State Park Campground

    Beautiful Lake Louisa

    Lake Louisa is located on the edge of the Orlando metropolitan region. Close to Disney but accessible to other area attractions and communities, if that's what you are lookimg to do.

    We needed a break from life so we went to chill and hang out in the park. What a beautiful park it is. Miles of trails, a small beach, 3 lakes for fishing and kayaking, and 2 fishing piers. They also have equestrian facilities for horseback riding. Including a stable where you can sign up to join a ride.

    The park's campground is compact with 2 very clean bathhouse, a small camp store, and 60 sites. The sites are nicely setup with lots of privacy. There are a few sites with both 50 amp electric and sewer service. One issue, especially in the summer, is the lack of shade so make sure you bring your own shade structures and a fan. In addition to traditional sites, the park has glamping tents, eco tents, primitive tent sites, equestrian sites, cabins, and a youth group area.

    The park is really beautiful. The riolling hills, pine forests, and pretty lakes. The wild flowers are also very pretty.

    We've been to many of Florida's state parks and this is among our new favorites. Just love it! Enjoy!

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2018

    Colt Creek State Park Campground

    A Brand New Place For Adventure

    Colt Creek State Park is one of the newest parks in the Florida State Park System. Their RV/Tent Campground just recently opened in early 2018. RV spots are spacious. There is not a lot of privacy between spots but cover will grow in in time. Most sites are in full sun most of the day. Tent camping areas are on grass not gravel. very nice dump and wash area at gate to campground. They also offer equestrian, group, and primitive camping at this location. The equestrian camp is well used and quite large with standard amenities for horses and campers. There are 2 primitive sites along a 10 mile loop trail. Group site does not have a pavilion but does have port o lets ( no water or electric). There are 4 lakes ( no swimming) on the property kayak/canoe rentals, nice fishing ares and a dock. Lots of wildlife. Great for biking as well.

  • Perry J.
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Lake Louisa State Park Campground

    Who knew? Check it out!

    Situated right off of rout 27, a very busy 3 lane state road and not too far from Disney Parks is Lake Louisa State Park. This wasn’t on our initial“A” list of parks to hit as it is a little too close to Orlando for our tastes and driving on I-4 with a trailer is sometimes less than enjoyable, but the Covid has changed some of that. The roads were surprisingly open for a weekend“in-season”. This was definitely an under promise and over deliver weekend in spite of the overcast and rainy weather. 

    The campground is situated between two lakes, Dixie and Hammond. Lake Louisa is much larger but quite a distance from the campground. With three loops, the campground is quite large but didn’t seem as big as it was. The park also offers really nice cabins overlooking the lake on a hill as well as what they call“care free camp sites” which is a modern form of Glamping. I have a few pics attached. 

    We are not theme park people but if I was this would be a great way to do it in either a cabin or tent and a day trip to the park. The campground also has Canoe/Kayak rentals and a small store with essentials including ice and firewood. 

    The park is in Claremont which is a bedroom community to Orlando so the park sees quite a bit of“day trippers” from Tampa, Lakeland and Orlando as it should. The hiking is great, you can also horseback ride and the biking is really great too. The park has quite a bit of topography for a Florida State Park which tend to more or less flat so the cycling looked really good. Next time we’ll bring our road bikes in addition to my OneWheel and Canoe. 

    All the sites looked pretty good. We were in the third loop in site #43 which was on the inside and next to the bath house but with enough buffer space you didn’t notice anybody at all. We commented that we should have brought laundry as it would have been really convenient.

    Lots to do at this Florida State Park with an overall good vibe for sure. Don’t let the proximity to a rather large population fool you, it is great place to visit!

  • Travyl Couple !.
    Dec. 7, 2019

    Lake Louisa State Park Campground

    Great Park with lots of Activities...also near Disney

    Lake Louisa is located in Clermont Florida and is only 20 miles from Disney in Orlando. It is a newer park and the facilities were really nice. We stayed here in June and bugs were only bad at nightfall. We got good reception with our verizon and only ok with our sprint.

    This park is one of our many Trifecta parks, meaning we can hike, bike and kayak. We were easily able to roll our Kayaks to Dixie lake from our campsite. We stayed at a site in Dixie loop sites sites 1-30. Hammond lake was across the road from our campground. The other campground (Sandhill) is equally nice with the same gravel sites, 30/50 amp electricity and water but not quite as close to the lake. There is a dump station and some of the sites have full hookup with sewer. Reserve America does not note which ones have sewer too but when I did some more research I found one review that mentioned that site #’s 16,18,20, 30, 32,33, 34 (ADA), 35,36 (ADA), 37,38,39, &40 are the sites that have sewer too. Note: Only a couple of sites offer a water view due to the foliage and the trees.

    In addition to the campground for Rv,tents and trailers....this park has cute little teepees for rent, tent sites, primitive sites,group sites, 20 cabins (no pets allowed) and even an equestrian campground with stalls and a corral. There are kayak,bike and canoe rentals at the Dixie Lake area camp store which is located next to the campgrounds. When you rent a kayak - you will only be able to kayak on Hammond Lake (unless you hand carry it across the street yourself to Dixie lake if the rules allow that) There are also fishing piers at both Dixie and Hammond Lake. You can also fish and boat on Lake Louisa too. There is also a cute hidden lake called Bear Lake that you can bike or drive to and even put in your kayak or electric boat on this more remote lake. However, since there is no public boat ramp access to Lake Louisa -unless you can hand carry or roll your boat to water....you will need to go to the Palatlakaha River Park and Boat Ramp to put your larger boat into the lake (there are no docks at the park for tying up your boat)

    This park has totally awesome park roads for biking, trails for mountain biking and hiking, and equestrian trails. Be sure to carry a map, I got a little lost hiking because not all the trails were well marked. We also enjoyed riding our bikes into Clermont.

    There is a longer review with links at our website www.travylcouple.com if you want more info than this review and video offers you.

  • Abby M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 29, 2021

    Green Swamp — West Tract

    Nice free spot

    Stayed at Ashley campground, which is free with a reservation through Southwest Florida water management. They provide a Lock code for you to enter upon entering so there’s always a locked gate during your stay. The sites are very well-kept and I’ll have a firing and covered picnic table. The sites are a little close as there are not a lot of trees for privacy but overall a really nice camp spot. Has two vault toilets which were relatively clean. Mixture of equestrian campers and non-equestrian campers. Barely any cell service so wasn’t ideal for my work situation and had to go into town. 1-2 bars of 4G via AT&T.

  • Kelsey G.
    Sep. 23, 2018

    Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake

    In the heart of Orlando and you don’t even know it

    You can’t get more centrally located that bill Frederick. Located In metro west, this park is close to both the theme parks, and a commutable distance to north Orlando. The campground is at the back of the park up against the lake shore making it quieter than you would think for being so close to the expressway. The bathrooms and shower leave something to be desired. They could be cleaner and the shower drains tend to back up but everything works and is serviced daily. Only campground downside is there are no fire pits by each site. Open fire is only allowed at the grills, in another area of the park.

    A nice bike trail circles the whole park. RV’ers must use dump site to get rid of black and grey water. No sewer hookup.

    This park fills up when events like renaissance fair or dragon boat racing come through.

    This park offers every recreation in the book: boating, fishing, biking, hiking, frisbee golf, wildlife watching (petting farm), jungle gyms, horse boarding, grilling spots, swimming pool. There’s something here for everyone.

  • A
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Colt Creek State Park Campground

    Colt Creek Lakeland Fl

    Well we didn't like the tent and RV sites. They're in an open area on gravel with no shade and hardly no divisions. There are other areas for special groups that are much nicer. But for individual campers. The equestrian area was the nicest to us. But you must have a horse to stay there.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 8, 2025

    Clarcona Horse Park

    Getty Up! @ This Not-So-Standard RV Parking Lot

    If you’ve got one of those incredibly large mobile homes on wheels, then this particular RV location just off of Highway 414 near Hiawassee may just be the perfect spot for you. OK, there were a few tents here, but you could tell this place was really built for the mobile campers in mind. With 28 ample slanted, elongated parking lanes for your parking pleasure, all of the sites come equipped with the typical 30 / 50 amp electrical hook-ups, waste disposal and water connections. The bathrooms and shower facilities are clean and fairly well-maintained.

    There’s the standard picnic table, garbage receptacles and even a community BBQ. The hosts are incredibly nice and offer pricing by the night, week and month. Overall, the community is inviting and friendly and there’s at times some planned activities, with most of those featuring horse shows and competitions of some sort, throughout the week (check with the front desk). While there’s not a ton of amenities to pick and choose from, this location does come with grills, park and shelter as well as all the free glimpses of horses being trained. Of course, should you be here with your noble steed, there’s some 22 miles worth of paths to gallup. Near this RV parking lot, you do have access to Lake Apopka.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) The real draw to this particular campground is the massive equestrian infrastructure that exists as the fulcrum, so if you are camping, this can be a very nice distraction, in case you come here with the principle idea of racing / showing your horses, then this CG is ideal – and less so if you don’t have a horse and don’t want to camp alongside what could be considered a bit of a circus (especially on show days); (2) Should you grow tired of whipping up franks & beans again for supper and you wanna check out some local fare, you’re going to have to drive a bit north to South Apopka where there’s joints like The Nauti Lobstah, Verona Café, Lechonera Latina and Wings-N-Things; (3) In the event that you need to load up on supplies, there’s both a Sam’s Club and Walmart Supercenter due NE of here; and (4) For some really great hiking & biking, of course, there’s the West Orange Trail, but if you are looking for something a bit different and less trodden, then check out Oakland Nature Preserve, which sits south of Lake Apopka.

     Happy Camping!

  • Scott B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake

    Turkey lake

    Nice campground close to Orlando attractions. Beautiful lake with great walking/biking trails. Sites were a nice size with paved driveways, that could be a little wider. The grass was overgrown and muddy around our site. Pool was also closed during our visit. Would come back again.


Guide to Orlando

The campgrounds near Orlando offer access to diverse natural environments from pine forests to freshwater lakes. Many properties in this region maintain equestrian facilities with designated horse camping areas. Winter months typically provide the best camping conditions with temperatures averaging 60-75°F and lower humidity levels compared to summer.

What to do

Kayaking at spring-fed waterways: Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground provides access to crystal-clear spring waters. "Wekiwa was an amazing place to camp and spend our weekend. The park offers hiking, biking, day swimming, a food grill, a canoe/kayak launch and rental, plus tons of wildlife!" according to Jenn B.

Wildlife observation opportunities: Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground features diverse ecosystems for spotting Florida wildlife. "Animals are abundant - wild turkeys, eagles, bobcats, AND the Florida Panther! While sitting in our screen gazebo, I was awed by the passing of a male panther about 25 yards from our campsite," writes Barbara J.

Horseback riding on maintained trails: Green Swamp — West Tract provides free equestrian camping options with trail access. "You can't beat Green Swamp West for nice and quiet free camping area," notes Robert H. The preserve maintains multiple equestrian-friendly campsites with hitching posts.

Primitive backcountry camping: For those seeking remote experiences, hike-in sites offer solitude. "We hiked out about a mile along the Florida Trail and stayed for a night at the Gator Hole campsite. It was so peaceful, lots of space to explore and the symphony of Sandhill Cranes and Coyotes as the sun set was a memory I'll never forget," shares Kelly S. about Green Swamp.

What campers like

Natural swimming options: The freshwater springs provide natural alternatives to chlorinated pools. "The springs are amazing!! Hoping to see some Florida native black bears fingers crossed," says Zackari S. about Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground. The springs maintain a consistent 72°F temperature year-round.

Spacious, private sites: Lake Kissimmee State Park Campground offers well-separated camping areas. "Campsites are far enough apart for privacy with lots of shades trees. Each site has a firepit. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of small trails to explore and tall watch tower climb for observation," notes Stephanie G.

Proximity to Orlando attractions: Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake provides urban camping options minutes from theme parks. "This is a little oasis in the middle of Orlando. Great facilities, great location. You really won't believe the quality of the campground," states Brian K. The park sits approximately 15 minutes from Universal Studios.

Free equestrian facilities: Several properties near Orlando provide budget-friendly horse camping. Regarding Green Swamp — West Tract, Monte W. explains: "It is free but had to register at watermatters.org - (Southwest Florida Water Management). They provide you with a code to unlock the gate once registered."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Campgrounds near Orlando typically require advance planning. For Colt Creek State Park Campground, one camper advises: "They did a fantastic job in all area's of their new campground. So much to do and it was so quiet and clean."

Seasonal considerations: Florida's summer heat impacts camping comfort. "If you go on a weekend, make sure you go EARLY! Line of car starts around 9am and park will close at capacity," Hannah S. warns about Wekiwa Springs State Park during peak seasons.

Campsite access limitations: Some campgrounds restrict vehicle access to camping areas. For primitive sites at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, Olena R. notes: "if you choose primitive campground ($10) you will have to walk a little bit. The car parking is far away from the actual campsite."

Campfire regulations vary: Not all campgrounds permit open fires. "Great place. Only downfall is no fires," mentions Raffael B. about Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, despite the "Fort Wilderness" name suggesting otherwise.

Tips for camping with families

Consider cabin options: For families new to camping, cabins provide comfort while maintaining outdoor access. Lake Louisa State Park Campground offers "cute little teepees for rent, tent sites, primitive sites, group sites, 20 cabins (no pets allowed) and even an equestrian campground with stalls and a corral," according to Travyl Couple.

Check accessibility features: Several campgrounds accommodate mobility needs. "Path and pad on site were roomy and fire pit was higher than usual for safety. These tent sites had water and electric as well. There are 2 of these sites available and both are easily accessed from handicap parking close by," Jeanene A. shares about Colt Creek State Park Campground.

Seek ranger programs: Educational opportunities enhance family camping experiences. "The real draw to this particular campground is the massive equestrian infrastructure that exists as the fulcrum," Stuart K. notes about Clarcona Horse Park, which regularly hosts equestrian events that children can observe.

Verify amenities before arrival: Facilities vary significantly between campgrounds. "The bathrooms were well maintained and clean. The park was a beautiful reprieve from the busyness of Orlando!" says Sara S. about Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground.

Tips from RVers

Check site dimensions carefully: Many Orlando-area campgrounds have space constraints. "Our site, 2, was a handicapped one, and beautiful. Restrooms directly behind us. Beautiful tall shady trees. A very clean park," shares Lauren W. about Wekiwa Springs.

Consider electrical needs: Amperage varies between campgrounds. Colt Creek State Park Campground offers "electric and water an each site for RV camping. Nicer (newer) bathrooms than most FL state parks," according to SanDal B.

Reserve early for peak seasons: Orlando's proximity to attractions increases campground demand. "We were on the inside of the loop on #4. Since the pandemic spots at most state park have been few and far between so we have become way less particular and simply take what we can get at most parks," Perry J. advises regarding Lake Kissimmee State Park.

Be prepared for limited hookups: Not all RV sites offer full connections. "RV spots are spacious. There is not a lot of privacy between spots but cover will grow in in time. Most sites are in full sun most of the day," notes Jeanene A. about Colt Creek State Park Campground.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Orlando, FL is Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 129 reviews.

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