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Equestrian Camping near Ponce Inlet, FL
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Tram Road Equestrian Campground at Tiger Bay State Forest offers primitive horse camping just minutes from Ormond Beach and Daytona. The small campground features only four sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Some campsites include small adjacent corrals for horses, while all sites accommodate horse trailers with ample parking space. The campground provides access to miles of trails through the state forest, making it ideal for equestrians seeking multiple days of riding without trailering out. Sites must be reserved through the state forest office. Restroom facilities include vault toilets, and campers should bring their own drinking water as potable water is not available at the horse campsites.
Princess Place Preserve provides additional horse-friendly camping options near Flagler Beach. The preserve features spacious equestrian campsites with 14 x 14 horse pens that are uncovered but mostly shaded. Some sites include high-lines for securing horses, though campers report these can be poorly strung. Most pens are maintained in good condition, though occasional maintenance issues with gates or hanging limbs above the pens have been noted. The campsites are expansive and beautifully shaded, situated far from other campers to provide privacy. The grounds and trails are generally well-maintained, though wild hog populations occasionally cause trail damage. Riders appreciate the primitive setting, clean shower facilities, and access to multiple trail systems throughout the 1,500-acre preserve. Horse owners should bring their own drinking water, as only non-potable water is available onsite.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Ponce Inlet (9)
1. Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
"We camp a lot during the summer but since this is Florida it's HOT regularly and sizzling during the summer months."
"Caverns are beautiful under the water but it is constantly crowded around. Pets need to be put on a leash. Horses are permitted. Many opportunities for hiking, biking, swimming, and kayaking."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 / night
2. Encore Bulow RV
"Surrounded by trees quiet and peaceful"
"Beautiful views, close to hiking, and national parks, this place had nice restrooms, and no problems with rl citric or water.. creepy men is the only problem we have. The pools was wonderful."
3. Tram Road Equestrian Campground — Tiger Bay State Forest
"Some sites have small corrals adjacent. Only 4 sites!!"
Check Availabilityfrom $9 / night
4. Princess Place Preserve
"Equestrian campsites are nice and spacious, most sites are fairly big-rig friendly."
"But I learned on the way out that it takes about six and a half hours to drive from Miami to the state border on the most direct route, I-95, which is also the dullest route, so I wanted to break up that"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
5. Clarcona Horse Park
"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. Buddy Martin Road Campsite - Lake George Forest WMA
"Beautiful campsite right on Lake George. No bathrooms or electrical hookups. Gorgeous views and easy kayak access"
Check Availabilityfrom $15 / night
7. Jumping Gully Campsite - Lake George Conservation Area
8. Camp Wewa
9. Ryan Oliver
from $20 - $50 / night
Drive Time
- 46 min from Deltona, FL
- 1 hr 9 min from Orlando, FL
- 1 hr 41 min from Wildwood, FL
- 1 hr 42 min from Ocala, FL
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Ponce Inlet, FL
98 Reviews of 9 Ponce Inlet Campgrounds
- jjames B.
ScoutBuddy Martin Road Campsite - Lake George Forest WMA
Basic primitive campsite on the river
Beautiful campsite right on Lake George. No bathrooms or electrical hookups. Gorgeous views and easy kayak access
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Rebecca H.
TravelerWekiwa Springs State Park Campground
State Park Splendor
This is a lovely RV spot at the FL state park with nice space & full hook up. There is a walking path right behind my spot. Lots of places to explore. Beautiful tall trees & fire pits for the unseasonably chilly nights.
Stuart K.
LegendClarcona 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!
- SSerena S.Scout
Encore Bulow RV
Pool was okay, but the staff wasn’t.
I asked my parents to book this RV site because it has a pool and WiFi. First things first, you have to pay for WiFi. I spent $15 on WiFi for ONE DAY for 7 people because if you make only one account it allows only 3 devices to sign it with it. Doesn’t mention anything about that on their website or on here. The plants here and the views are really pretty. The pool was okay, and the one day and night we stayed there we met some friendly people who were staying there as well. The next morning, (40 minutes before checkout time) they were already calling my mom and asking us when we were leaving. Are you serious? Put an earlier check-out time on your business if you want people to leave earlier. It sucks because I recommended this site to my parents, and they treated my mom very crummy. We won’t be back here again.
- SSarahTraveler
Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground
Beautiful and peaceful place to get away
Stayed at site 019 for 5 nights at the end of April in a 30’ travel trailer. The site backs up to an area of low grasses, bushes and palms with tall pines nearby. There is a ranger trail the runs behind the site as well but we never saw any riding past. There is a road not far away but it’s in a suburban area and I didn’t find it to be a problem. We were usually out hiking and swimming during the day and the nights just had a low hum of far off traffic. You could still hear nature all around. The trails are absolutely gorgeous. Natural palms growing among tall pines. We saw so many deer I lost count and we could hear the males in the distance. Also spotted a young alligator walking on a trail near the spring. The gopher tortoises are out in full force in the mid afternoon. Didn’t spot a bear though. We didn’t want to leave at the end of our trip. And would’ve stayed longer if our schedules allowed. Would highly recommend.
- llisa C.Scout
Clarcona Horse Park
Clarcona horse park
Nice sized sites with a cement pad, picnic table, grill and trash can per site. 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. Right next to the west orange bike trail.
Christian D.LegendWekiwa Springs State Park Campground
Great state park campground
Private sites, nice amenities, great park. Perfect!
- nnicholasScout
Jumping Gully Campsite - Lake George Conservation Area
Not a camping spot.
This site is a gated community not a camp ground
Guide to Ponce Inlet
Equestrian camping options near Ponce Inlet, Florida offer trails ranging from 2.5 to 22 miles through diverse coastal ecosystems. The area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures above 90°F and mild winters around 70°F. Horse-friendly campsites typically require advance reservations due to limited availability, especially during the popular winter months from November through March.
What to do
Trail riding through state forests: Access miles of equestrian trails at Wekiwa Springs State Park Campground where riders can explore diverse terrain. "We camped for three nights and loved it! Yes it rained most of the time but our site never flooded!! Such a nice view of the sunset from where we were. Saw lots of animals," notes Caitlyn P.
Kayaking from waterfront sites: Launch directly from campsites at Princess Place Preserve - Moody Campground which offers exceptional water access. "Bring a kayak. The camp sites are huge. The tent sites are elevated which should help keep the soil dryer in case of rain," advises Louis B.
Exploring historic structures: Visit the historic buildings at Princess Place Preserve for a glimpse of Florida's past. "The Ranger who was working when we were there was really helpful. He gave us a private tour of the historic buildings because no tour was scheduled during our stay," shares Aida K.
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Campers appreciate the room to spread out at Princess Place Preserve. "When I planned my trip to the Smokies, I left the last few days open... this place might be my favorite campground of all time. There are only 13 camp sites in the entire park and they are all spread out," raves Katie M.
Direct water access: Sites positioned right on waterways are highly rated. "This campground has 2 dock sites. We stayed at Dock Site 2 in May. The site has a place to launch kayaks or a canoe. All sites are pet friendly," explains Kippy N.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campers report excellent wildlife sightings. "We saw deer more frequently than we saw other humans lol. My dog & I were truly at peace here!" shares Taylor from Princess Place Preserve.
What you should know
Limited facilities at horse camps: Be prepared for minimal amenities at equestrian sites. At Tram Road Equestrian Campground — Tiger Bay State Forest, facilities are basic. "Reserve through state forest. Picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Some sites have small corrals adjacent. Only 4 sites!!" notes Alyssa D.
Water availability concerns: Many campgrounds have limited or no potable water. "Keep in mind that there is no water available at the camping sites or the entire park for that matter. Potable or non potable so you have to bring in all drinking water and water for washing dishes," warns Louis B.
Weekend crowds: Popular parks fill quickly during peak times. "If you go on a weekend, make sure you go EARLY! Line of car starts around 9am and park will close at capacity," advises Hannah S.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Clarcona Horse Park provides family-friendly amenities near equestrian facilities. "Nice sized sites with a cement pad, picnic table, grill and trash can per site. Nice gravel drive for the RV. There are horse events, fun to watch, food truck available for breakfast and lunch day of event," reports Lisa C.
Accessible facilities: Some parks offer accommodations for visitors with mobility needs. "Our site, 2, was a handicapped one, and beautiful. Restrooms directly behind us. Being handicapped, the springs were a mile from the campground... Jane, one of the park rangers informed us about the ramp for wheelchairs, and a lift into the water!" shares Lauren W.
Activity planning: Schedule around park closings and busy periods. "The park is awesome. Really enjoyed the springs and kayaking. The camp site was nice with a pit and grill on site. Staff and rangers were so pleasant, polite, and very informative," says Jayden D.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Encore Bulow RV, experienced RVers recommend specific locations. "For those that are spending just a few nights (or even a week), you'll want to find a spot much closer to the front of the property – as the back of the property is organized more for longer-term monthly 'residents'," advises Stuart K.
Hookup positioning: Pay attention to utility placement when selecting sites. "Once we got parked we realized that the hookups were on the wrong side and we weren't in a pull through so this was a problem. We hooked up what we could and decided to phone the front office to be relocated to another site," explains Keisha D.
Parking challenges: Some RV sites require careful maneuvering. "All this room but if you get a standard lot you better bring a can opener. No angle so it's a 90deg. backup. I settled in with my slide straddling the lot line and had to pull my awning back a couple inches on the other side to keep it off my neighbour," notes Rob D.
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