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Best Equestrian Camping near Fisher, IL

61 Reviews

Moraine View State Recreational Area near Le Roy accommodates campers with horses on its diverse network of trails. The park features tent, RV, and group camping areas with electric hookups across multiple campground loops. Several campsites have direct trail access, allowing riders to connect to the park's bridle paths. The water in the campground appears brownish and contains sediment, with multiple reviews noting its poor quality. Many campers recommend filling water tanks at the potable water station near the dump station before entering the camping area. The park maintains trails suitable for day rides through wooded areas and along the 158-acre lake.

Equestrian visitors to the Fisher area can enjoy riding on the park's maintained trail system that connects to different sections of the recreation area. Tall Timber offers primitive camping options with some sites providing more seclusion for those camping with horses. The facilities include showers and restrooms, though cleanliness varies according to visitor experiences. Trailer parking is available near most campsites, with some waterfront sites offering scenic views of the lake. The campground enforces a no-alcohol policy, which contributes to its family-friendly atmosphere. Winter riding is possible as the park remains open year-round, though trail conditions may vary seasonally with weather changes affecting accessibility.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Fisher, Illinois (2)

    1. Moraine View State Recreational Area

    27 Reviews
    Le Roy, IL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 724-8032

    $40 - $20 / night

    "I never did all of the trails but spent an afternoon hiking with a friend last summer."

    "It’s also never super convenient to need to pack up just to go to a dump station but as long as your fine walking to the community restrooms, you should be fine."

    2. Comlara County Park

    34 Reviews
    Hudson, IL
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (309) 434-6770

    "Comlara is a beautifully laid out hidden gem in Illinois. Evergreen Lake is the perfect back drop to the campground."

    "Located just northwest of Bloomington, which is located absolutely smack-dab in the middle of the state of Illinois, you’ll discover a nature wonderland over here nearly hidden from plain site."

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  • Sage C.
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Moraine View State Recreational Area

    Moraine View beautiful long walk

    I visited this campground for the hiking. I never did all of the trails but spent an afternoon hiking with a friend last summer. Not going to lie we did get lost due to lack of proper signage but it all worked out when we found the equestrian trail. Beautiful walks through the trees and great campsites. Super cool but most sites are a hike to get there since they are in the woods. Small boat and kayak rentals are available here for fun in the daytime along with a great little food shack you can eat either inside or outside. Great spots to fish away from the open, very large lake. Would recommend attending this park for a day.

  • Stephanie S.
    Apr. 24, 2022

    Comlara County Park

    Maiden Voyage Dream

    We may have set the bar too high with our first camping trip. Comlara is a beautifully laid out hidden gem in Illinois. Evergreen Lake is the perfect back drop to the campground. Although we don’t fish, we saw many people fishing from the shore line and enjoying the water in boats and canoes. There is a designated swimming area (beach), but it wasn’t open at this time. There are many hiking and walking trails within the park that are within driving distance of the campground. There is one main shower house and several single outhouse style men/women bathrooms scattered throughout. The showers were very adequate, nothing fancy, but serve their purpose. There are fire pits and picnic tables at each site along with 30 or 50 amp hookups. Some have shared water hookups nearby also. There is also a typical dump station and potable water by it.
    The camp sites are spread apart nicely with some moderate elevation change giving many great views of the lake. All campsite pads were gravel and the access roads were paved. Site 40 where we stayed was right by the lake and absolutely beautiful!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 6, 2024

    Comlara County Park

    Lakefront Camping Bliss Albeit Sans Privacy

    Located just northwest of Bloomington, which is located absolutely smack-dab in the middle of the state of Illinois, you’ll discover a nature wonderland over here nearly hidden from plain site. One moment you’ll be driving down the well-paved country road with golden tassles of corn popping up on either side of you and the very next, you’ll turn into a wooded sanctuary that is punctuated by the marvelous Evergreen Lake, which was built in 1970 and is some 925 acres in size with an average depth of nearly 20 feet and 50 feet at its deepest.

    It is this fresh body of water that really makes Comlara County Park stand-out from just about anything else in the surrounding area. It has not one but two outstanding boat launches as well as a separate launch for canoes and kayaks. There are simply tons of little nooks and crannies all around the lake to get some decent fishing in – which you will predominantly find largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, saugeye, muskellunge and crappie – as well as a small individual isle called Deer Island, although when we explored the small land mass, no deer were to be found. There’s boat rentals and a bait shop that is available on the weekends only as well as a proper beach head with swimming available 7 days a week during the summertime (Memorial Day – Labor Day).

    As far as the campground(s) are concerned – if you look closely, there's actually not 1, not 2, not even 3, but actually 4 to choose from – but if you add up all of the 144 campsites (apart from the primitive camping options) collectively, they are spaced a little too close to comfort for my taste, which when you add on top of that there isn’t much brush or anything separating you from your neighbors camping alongside of you. This is likely my biggest complaint: privacy. If that doesn’t matter to you and you enjoying being in a large wide open space chock full with other tents, RVs and 5th wheelers, then Comlara County Park is a great choice for you.

    I would first begin by pointing out that the entire Comlara Park is very well organized, kept impeccably clean and very easy to navigate with relatively good roads and decent signage. It feels as though whether you are looking for a trail to hike, a spot to launch your kayak, biking trails to navigate or finding a fishing hole to cast a line, everything seems as though it is in very close reach and just a short walk away. All of the 144 campsites are made available on a first-come, first served basis, with 94 including 30 / 50 amp electric while 23 are non-electric sites, with the 11 remaining devoid of any hook-ups.

    For my tent-pitching primitive bredren, there’s 16 walk-in sites in the main recreation area (I guess that is situated amongst or in-between the other 3 campgrounds that exist here), but there is a completely separate whole other area (oh, and located completely in a different county altogether), which is technically a completely different campground in a completely separate physical location with these 16 primitive campsites.

    With amenities in mind, aside from the greatest asset being Evergreen Lake itself and beyond the associated amenities that have already been highlighted (e.g. boat launch, beach, canoe / boat rental, bait shop) there’s 3 kid’s playground, at least 5 large shelters by my count, at least 3 his / her bathroom and shower facilities as well as scattered in-ground fire rings, water spigots (basically planted every 3rd or 4th site) stand-up BBQ grills as well as the prerequisite picnic tables, all of which were in very condition during our stay. There’s only one dump station, which seemed odd considering that there’s at least 3 campgrounds if not 4 here and 144 sites collecting garbage at a single time. There is firewood, ice and fishing worms available at the visitors center and campground station in the main area.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) If like me you are a primitive tent camper and on the look out for some pretty amazing, not-so-EZ places on earth to really feel like you are out enjoying pristine, undisturbed nature, then you’ll want to have a very close look at the primitive camping areas west of Evergreen Lake over near White Oak. There’s 16 or so simply excellent lakefront sites over here along with your own boat dock; (2) Should you be ‘herd camping’ with a much larger group, there’s actually a simply fantastic hidden group camping oasis over here in White Oaks as well that you can get away from it all; (3) In the event that you grow weary of cooking up franks & beans again for dinner, you’ll have a decent drive to either El Paso, where there’s a Monical’s Pizza, Dairy Queen, Casey’s, El Paso Mexican or, upgrade yourself to The Local Tap, which is a craft kitchen and alehouse serving up some excellent fare. Of course, you could head into Bloomington, of which you will find everything, but that’s a bit of a hike unless, like me, you would make that drive to either have some of the best deep dish pizza Chicago has to offer, Giordano’s, or one of the greatest sausage and Italian beef joints in the world, Portillo’s.

    Happy Camping!

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 24, 2020

    Comlara County Park

    Fishing is the key

    Simple campground...simple is the key. Not a whole lot of fluff with this campground. The reason to camp here is to make sure you get to fish or be on the water. The location is nice as it is in central Illinois and one of the few in the area. Costs can be a little expensive to some but reality is it is right in par with the state. You need to make sure there is good weather coming here as there isn’t too much to do minus the lake. Sites are electric and some are right in the water which would be ideal for kayak/canoe. It is a pretty big park and it is normally booked up so better to reserve early.

    I’ve stayed here a few times and we have always stayed with friends sharing sites as it is always better with friends along. It is located close tot he bike paths for mountain bikes so that is an added bonus. Nice little get away at the end of it.

  • Tim F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2021

    Moraine View State Recreational Area

    Lots of goose poop

    Nice state park in the not so great state of Illinois. Stayed July 4th weekend and it was blistering hot. This was a couple years ago. Pretty noisy also but that can happen anywhere. Nice lake for fishing and the whole park was great to take bike rides in. State park operated restaurant in park is a nice touch. Very handy for ice and drinks on a hot weekend.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2021

    Moraine View State Recreational Area

    5G AT&T, and great if prepared!

    So we loved staying here for 2 weeks, it was cozy and quiet. It had excellent 5G AT&T, 30amp service and lots of shade. We stayed in our 44’ Newmar Dutchstar.

    The Sites have lots of slope so bring many leveling pads/blocks (we needed 9 - 1.5” thick dica road warrior jack pads (highly recommend). It’s also never super convenient to need to pack up just to go to a dump station but as long as your fine walking to the community restrooms, you should be fine.

    If my wife wrote this - it would be 4-stars due to showers without temp control and button timer style where you get 30-60 seconds of water for each push…

    Overall it was a great camp spot for Illinois and a good place to stay if your prepared for it!

  • Claudia L.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Moraine View State Recreational Area

    Camping with Friends July 17, 2015

    The campground offers electric and non-electric. We were camping next to friends and the electrical area didn't offer much in the way of privacy between neighbors.

    There are regular and handicapped showers. Also a small playground for the kiddos. There is a beach within walking distance if you like to hike or drive by car. The beach wasn't kept up on cleanliness as it was covered in spots with geese droppings. The campground also has some hiking trails and fishing.

    The camp hosts are very nice and allowed us to pick another camp site spot due to severe rain storms that hit a few days before.

  • M
    Jul. 27, 2018

    Moraine View State Recreational Area

    Never Gets Old

    Living less than 5 mi away from Moraine Hills, I seem to never get bored. Every season, rain or shine, you’ll always find somethin new. Between endless geocaches, climbing trees, walking/bike trails, and picnic spots, its the perfect place for a quick stop or a sunrise to sundown day! Mark my word.

  • Kathie M.
    Oct. 12, 2023

    Comlara County Park

    Site 107 non-electric

    Very large non electric site near water. Quieter area of campground. Site level. Water close by. Pit toilets close.

Guide to Fisher

Moraine View State Recreational Area offers multiple camping options for horse owners in central Illinois. The primitive campsites at Tall Timber provide trail access in a less developed setting. Sites at Comlara County Park near Hudson feature large, open spaces with some waterfront locations available for equestrians looking to combine lake access with trail riding opportunities. The region's predominantly flat terrain makes for accessible riding conditions throughout most of the year.

What to do

Fishing and kayaking opportunities: Moraine View State Recreational Area provides access to a 158-acre lake for anglers and paddlers. "Nice lake for fishing and kayaking. Excellent restaurant on site also," notes Kelly M. in her review of Moraine View State Recreational Area.

Fall hiking experiences: The park's trail system shows its best colors during autumn months. Jennifer M. describes the experience at Moraine View: "We got there in the dark and woke up to Fall colors, Canadian geese, trails, playgrounds. We got in without a reservation and upgraded to a beautiful spot on the water."

Boat rentals and water activities: At Comlara County Park, visitors can rent boats for lake exploration. "You can rent boats and kayaks to take out on the lake during the day and grills throughout the park to have a bbq at night with friends," says Sage C., though noting that rentals can go quickly: "all boats were rented out by 9am on a Saturday."

What campers like

Lake view sites: Campers consistently mention the waterfront camping options as a highlight. Brandi M. from Moraine View shares: "This is a beautiful state park, lovely camping. I was on site P16 which offers a lake view."

Quiet atmosphere: Many equestrian campers appreciate the peaceful setting away from busier campgrounds. Scott N. describes his experience at Comlara County Park: "I really enjoyed my stay at Evergreen Lake. The rustic tent sites are located on the opposite side of the lake from the RV's in an area called White Oak. These sites are the way to go for privacy."

Spacious campsites: The campgrounds near Fisher offer generously sized sites that accommodate horse trailers. "Our site was huge. Right by jones pond," notes Melissa B., while Tim F. adds that "Some sites are more conducive to tents than RVs which is great for both types of campers."

What you should know

Water quality concerns: Campers should be prepared with water supplies. One camper noted at Moraine View: "The price was great at $20 a night. We stayed 3 nights. We'll definitely be back."

Additional fees for activities: Some parks charge extra for certain amenities and activities. Marcie J. at Comlara County Park points out: "Good rates but the kicker is the $20.00 fee per boat/kayak to get on the lake plus the fee for the swimming area was a bit much for us."

Varying site privacy: The layout of campsites differs significantly across camping areas. Ryan M. explains: "Upon finding the rustic tent sites, we'd wished we'd known about that area before going. Those were still a little close together but were at least wooded and you could walk from your car."

Maintenance fluctuations: Park upkeep can vary seasonally. Carl Y. observes: "The park used to be so well maintained by volunteers and it seems have gone downhill over the years."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several camping areas offer play structures for children. "There are a few playgrounds for the kids to stay busy as well as small marked trails to follow," reports Sage C. about facilities at Comlara County Park.

Family-friendly atmosphere: The environment at Moraine View State Recreational Area tends to be suitable for families. Sarah M. notes: "Campground was not particularly loud when we were there (even on a holiday weekend)." Another camper, Mike K., adds: "People overall very considerate and nice, welcoming, friendly. VERY family oriented atmosphere - there was no nonsense loud drunkards in the evenings, relatively quiet and relaxing."

Beach availability: Swimming areas operate on limited schedules at some parks. Brandi M. cautions: "The swimming beach is apparently only open on the weekends but there are plenty of places to get in the water so it wasn't a big deal."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: RV campers should research specific sites before booking. Kimberly L. observes at Comlara County Park: "Sites could use more space as there is no privacy at all but that's the only thing that needs improvement."

Hookup limitations: Most campgrounds in the area offer electric hookups only. Debbie B. points out about Moraine View State Recreational Area: "Only electric hook ups." Several campsites at Comlara County Park do offer water hookups according to their amenities list.

Accessibility considerations: The parks generally accommodate larger vehicles. Sarah S. notes that Comlara County Park is "only a few miles off the highway, making it super convenient for a quick overnight stop."

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Fisher, IL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Fisher, IL is Moraine View State Recreational Area with a 3.9-star rating from 27 reviews.

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