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Best Equestrian Camping near Port St. Lucie, FL

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Vero Beach Equestrian Club provides dedicated horse camping facilities for riders seeking convenient access to riding trails near Port St. Lucie. The campground offers nine RV sites with 30-amp electric hookups and water connections. Horse owners can use the property's riding areas and facilities while staying overnight with their equine companions. The flat, level sites accommodate various RV sizes with ample space for horse trailers. The campground maintains clean grounds and provides easy access to equestrian amenities. Visitors consistently rate the property with 5-star reviews for its well-maintained equestrian facilities.

Located approximately 20 miles north of Port St. Lucie, the DuPuis Campground offers primitive tent camping near equestrian trails. This free camping area requires advance registration with the South Florida Water Management District for entry permits. Each campsite includes a fire pit and picnic table with shade trees throughout the area. Sites surround a central pond and accommodate up to two vehicles, two tents, and six people per site. Equestrians access nearby horse trails via a short connector path maintained by the Florida Trail Association. While the family campground itself has composting toilets, riders can use shower facilities at the nearby equestrian campsite. The combination lock gate requires the code provided with camping permits for security.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Port St. Lucie, Florida (6)

    1. Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    59 Reviews
    Jupiter, FL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (772) 546-2771

    $26 / night

    "The cost of camping in Florida isn't cheap though this one actually had the value in it given that you could also rent boats and paddle up river alongside manatees to the wild man encampment."

    "Jonathon Dickinson SP, Jupiter Florida Dickinson SP Large park with miles of paved and off road trails for biking and hiking."

    2. DuPuis Campground

    1 Review
    Indiantown, FL
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 433-6312

    "The sites surround a pond. I didn't use the compost toilet so I don't have an opinion. I couldn't locate the faucet, but supposedly there is one."

    3. Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    29 Reviews
    Kenansville, FL
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 462-5360

    $16 / night

    "Ranked as an International Dark Sky campsite, this is one of the few in Florida that have this recognition."

    "Very remote with thousands of acres of nature surrounding you. The sky at night is spectacular. The astronomers love this park."

    4. Vero Beach Equestrian Club

    1 Review
    Sebastian, FL
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (772) 226-0376

    $40 - $80 / night

    "Vero Beach Equestrian Club is new to the Dyrt and accepting reservations! Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!"

    5. J. W. Corbett WMA Primitive Camp

    1 Review
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (850) 488-4676

    6. Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp And Campsite

    2 Reviews
    Lake Placid, FL
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (863) 462-5260

    "Quiet, relaxing, good trails that lead over to Hickory Hammock campground. Audrey is a excellent camp host. They keep it very clean and is very helpful in showing you the campsites."

    "If you aren’t familiar with central Florida summers, which is about 11 1/2 months of the year it’s hot, humid, and loaded with bugs. We also have great wildlife."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Port St. Lucie, FL

93 Reviews of 6 Port St. Lucie Campgrounds

  • Anjuli W.
    May. 1, 2017

    Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    Great for tents & RVs w fun surprises

    Really had a fantastic time at this campground, I'm typically a tent camper and had great facilities. The cost of camping in Florida isn't cheap though this one actually had the value in it given that you could also rent boats and paddle up river alongside manatees to the wild man encampment. Amazing hiking nearby, the tower to check out, even a little mini museum with reptiles. I enjoyed it so much I would go back.

  • JERRY C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Istokpoga Canal Boat Ramp And Campsite

    Very relaxing 5 star review

    The place is gorgeous and if you want shade or sun it offers both. Quiet, relaxing, good trails that lead over to Hickory Hammock campground. Audrey is a excellent camp host.

    They keep it very clean and is very helpful in showing you the campsites. It is right off the main road so no dirt road to get there though you have some road noise but you can get back away from most of it.  Lots of wildlife in the woods, nothing bothered the campsite.

    There are bathrooms but no showers. They are a ways away from the campground. Its still shocking you can camp in Florida like this for free. Hope we can keep it this way for a long time.

  • Rich S.
    Oct. 19, 2019

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Great place in the middle of nowhere

    Ranked as an International Dark Sky campsite, this is one of the few in Florida that have this recognition. We came during a cloudy weekend but it broke one night for us to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way-beautiful. The campground itself is well maintained and peaceful. There are three sections for campers here: a family campground, an astronomy pad, and an equestrian site. We stayed in the equestrian area (you don’t need to have a horse to do so). Site 24 is right next to a new shower and bathroom house they added not too long ago. The facility is clean, and has four bathroom/hot shower combo stalls. There are more in the family campsite area. Hiking trails run through the area. The campground is far removed from civilization, so make sure you come prepared. The campground office sells ice, but that’s about it. Firewood is also available. Staff is very helpful and friendly, and they run tours on swamp buggy style OHVs out of the area as well.

  • j
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    So much to do in beautiful state park with river near beach

    Jonathon Dickinson SP, Jupiter Florida Dickinson SP Large park with miles of paved and off road trails for biking and hiking. Lots to do, horse back riding, boat tours, discovery center, bird watching, off road bike challenge course. We've seen otter, tortoise, birds, eagles so far.Nice sites in two campgrounds. We're in River CG, more shade, a few paved sites but most are dirt/mud. The Pine Grove CG close to entrance, more spacious, not much shade, paved and nice gravel sites. If you get the chance take the river tour. We went on the one that goes to Trapper Nelson's place where you get a ranger guided walk. Totally worth the$25 fee.

  • Suzie F.
    May. 4, 2019

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    This is a very remote but beautiful park

    Very remote with thousands of acres of nature surrounding you. The sky at night is spectacular. The astronomers love this park. There are no stores close by so make sure that you have all of your supplies. They only sell ice & firewood at the ranger station. It’s also a bit hot in the summer. It is also an equestrian park.

  • j
    Jan. 18, 2022

    Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park

    Great to escape winter

    Hobe Sound FL Jonathan Dickinson SP This park has two campgrounds. Pine Grove Campground, has 90 sites, it is located near the ranger station. These large sites have more space between and foliage for privacy. Sites have clothes line, fire pit, picnic table and are all level gravel. Very nice clean bathouses with family room. None of the washers and dryers were working. There's a playground and picnic Pavilion. Some road and train noise. Had good downpour today and had a little lake at back of site but within an hour it disappeared! Great place to stargaze. Saw a  great full Wolf Moon.

    River Campground is more rustic, it has 52 sites, is about four miles from the park entrance, near the Loxahatchee River. Sites close together, no privacy. The River CG is great if you plan to fish or kayak. Close to boat ramp. Sites are dirt. Also more mosquitoes. There's major utility construction going on next to this camp right now. 

    Good things- Miles of paved and off road bike  and hike trails, great bird watching, star gazing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing. Seasonal horse back rides. Fun and informative boat tour to Trapper Nelson's. There's a great learning center. Amazon delivers to Ranger station. Stores and restaurants a couple miles away.

  • David G.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Long way from nowhere

    Expect a long travel to this remote site.   It’s a couple miles of reasonably decent dirt roads to get there, after several miles of remote highways. The only designated dark sky site in Florida.   It does not disappoint for night sky viewing.   If you’re camping here, please be courteous and keep your outdoor lights to a minimum.  The night sky’s are just breathtaking.   Check www.spotthestation.nasa.gov to see if you’ll get a glimpse of the space station while your there.   Hiking/biking trails are plentiful.   Be aware that there’s a LOT of loose sand.   So even on a mountain bike you’ll have to walk now and then.   Great birding.  Crested cara cara are frequent as are flocks of turkey strolling through the campsites.   Be sure to head out the road you came in back to the first turn and take the trail to the left (as you’re leaving).   There’s a gator hole just 1/4 mile down the trail.  Nature trail is a nice hammock view.  No pets on that particular trail.   

    There are 2 camp loops only the first camp loop has a bath house, which is very nice.   The equestrian camp has porta potties.  Many of those folks drive over to the bathhouse.  Even the bathhouse has outdoor red lights.

  • K
    Dec. 6, 2018

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, the Florida prairie at its best!

    KPPSP is a small park about 40 miles north of Okeechobee, FL. It is located along the Kissimmee River and is home to several endangered species including the Grasshopper Sparrow. The camp ground is small but includes areas dedicated to horses and astronomers as well as us regular folks. The astronomers enjoy some of the darkest skies on the east coast and the events surrounding a full moon (providing we have clear skies) are awesome. The park also hosts a long section of the Florida National Scenic Trail, a top notch backpacking venue. Check out www.floridatrail.org for more information. The park also offers swamp buggy rides with knowledgeable rangers accompanying to introduce campers to the prairie habitat and it's inhabitants. Spend a week or two here to enjoy a part of Florida you never knew existed!

  • Jessica S.
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Kilpatrick Hammock Campground — Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

    Certified Dark Sky viewing and lots of beautiful trails & wildlife

    We first stumbled upon Kissimmee Prairie because we wanted to camp someplace where we could see really stunning stars at night and boy were we surprised. Having been here multiple times since, we are never disappointed with the starry views. We stayed in the equestrian campgrounds twice. The equestrian sites have hook ups similar to the regular campground sites and there is also primitive camping as well as sites for astronomy. There are miles of trails going through the beautiful prairie landscapes and we saw a lot of wildlife as well. We've seen wild turkeys, deer, and even heard wild boars at night going through the campground. The equestrian sites are shaded by large lovely trees. There are no showers here but you can drive over to the regular campsites and use their shower. There is only a composting toilet. Each site has hookups and a fire ring and picnic table.

    Please note that this campground is very far from the closest stores. You can buy firewood from the camp office but it is definitely worth the drive.

Guide to Port St. Lucie

Horse camping in Florida offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

Equestrian campgrounds include ample amenities

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At J. W. Corbett WMA Primitive Camp, visitors can enjoy hiking and nature viewing, providing a great opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings with your horse.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • The Vero Beach Equestrian Club offers reservable sites with electric hookups, making it convenient for those traveling with horses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Port St. Lucie, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Port St. Lucie, FL is Pine Grove Campground — Jonathan Dickinson State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 59 reviews.

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