Best Equestrian Camping near Beaverville, IL

Kankakee River State Park Equestrian Campground offers dedicated facilities for riders along the Kankakee River in Bourbonnais, Illinois. The campground allows horses with standard amenities including drinking water, toilets, showers, and trash disposal facilities. Sites are drive-in accessible with fires permitted throughout the grounds. The campground features clean, well-managed areas with spacious sites that provide privacy through natural vegetation barriers. Sites are typically spaced well apart, creating a quiet environment ideal for camping with horses.

Trail access provides multiple riding opportunities throughout the park's extensive grounds. The campground connects to a network of paths including a wide, well-maintained bike/horse trail system running along the Kankakee River. Riders can explore the natural landscape featuring rock cliffs suspended over the river and creek areas. The park spans considerable acreage with varied terrain suitable for different riding experiences. Restroom facilities are available but sometimes require a short drive from certain camping loops. Water access points are distributed throughout the grounds for horse watering needs. The campground typically operates on a first-come basis with limited availability during peak seasons, making advance planning essential for equestrian visitors.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Beaverville, IL

17 Reviews of 3 Beaverville Campgrounds


  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2023

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Simple state park along the river

    Potowatami campground is divided into four loops. We camped in the Osage loop. Garbage cans are at the start of the loop. A central shower house is on the main road midway between the loops. Right at the start of Osage is an entrance to the crushed gravel bike path. It gave us a great hike through the trees. You can find picnic areas and playground equipment by following the bike path. The camp host checks you in. He gave us the signal in case we drive out of camp. Wave the sign out your window and re-enter camp. He also told us about rock creek nature trail. It’s just across the main road near the ranger office entrance. There are another couple miles of trails if you want some diversity.

  • Yang L.
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Privacy, Vegetation and Bike Trail

    Spacious sites with lush jungle-like greenery grown in between, which provides perfect privacy. Easy access to water pump. Have to drive to get to the toilet/ shower station though.

  • Jacqueline F.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Lush area with lots of privacy

    I wish we were able to stay longer than one day! I loved this spot! We loved riding our bikes along the river and just being away from the hustle and bustle. Not many amenities other than showers, toilets and hookups, but it just adds to the appeal here. A great spot to get away and experience some silence and solitude!

  • phillip L.
    Jul. 27, 2016

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Great

    The campsites are very spread out and you will have a very private quiet campsite. This site is near a small cemetery that has tombstones that are hundreds of years old. I got to stay at site 14 at Davis creek. Potowatomi Campground and Chippewa Campground are not opened for the entire 2016. The sites are really limited around here so I recommend reserving weeks earlier or just come early. The site costed me about 8 dollars to reserve which was really cheap. The restrooms were really dirty and had a lot of insects flying around. There is no running water at the site so bring plenty. We did not have to collect firewood because there is a man walking around with a wheel barrow selling it which was really convenient. There is a short hike that crosses a bridge and it goes along the river

  • Shannon H.
    May. 19, 2021

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Great to be back! Land is beautiful

    We had four sites on Osage loop for tent camping.  Two were very small (14&15), and little grass for tent setup, fine for RV or trailer campers.  They were private with brush between sites.  16&17 were amazing for tents!!  Open, tall trees for our tight rope and hammocks and shade. Grass for tents  16&17 Osage loop also open to 9&10 on Hickory loop.  With a lot of space between so no site setup is on top of each other.  Wish we knew more about individual site layout.  Grills were new.  Bathrooms inclu vault were cleanest I’ve seen.  Bike path/hike path is long and wide and very nice.  We had kids under age 8.  River is fast, tried to fish.  Stars were out.  Had rain Saturday but we all just hang out and manage just fine.  Overall, where the loops get close on the map, the sites back up with good space without ground brush - if you’re trying to string together a few sites for a group where you can pass through - also fine for strangers.  Biggest spaces.  Can add that 13, 6, 5, ,4  Osage are good RV but not good tent.

  • debe K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2021

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Nice campground/IL state park

    Nice sites in the Potawatomi Campground! Would have been a 5 star but no Campground host on duty the night I camped and no toilet paper in the toilet in the Oak loop. Can't make a reservation day before camping so that kinda sucks as everything is walk in... Am on a "purpose trip" and not a journey, so not partaking of park amenities. I would definitely camp here again!!

  • B
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park

    Nice on a Thursday

    First off the camp hosts were amazing! Very friendly and helpful!

    Ok. Came in on a Thursday with no reservations. Camp Hosts got me a spot for Thursday and only had 2 available spots in the whole campground for the weekend so I took Oak 1 over the only other open spot.
    Thursday night was GREAT. It was quiet and peaceful. Had a great day chilling on Friday during the day too. Friday afternoon people started funneling in and it still wasn’t too bad into the evening.

    About 8 is when it got a little worse. There was a group that came in and occupied 2 sites. They were a little more loud but bearable. About 9:45 another part of their group came rolling in. That’s when it wasn’t as nice. They were trying to set up their tent with headlights/flashlights shining into our camp. Yelling back and forth between the 3 sites, etc. Finally I think the quieted down about midnight. Saturday. Still loud and a few of the cars in their group were in and out several times. Not a big deal except every time they were driving out a one way.

  • Iryna R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2024

    Leisure Lake Resort

    Ugh..

    We’ve been staying at this resort for several months now, and wanted to share some feedback based on our experience.

    The pool only opened mid-summer.

    Water quality has been very bad. On one occasion, our pet had stomach issues after drinking tap water, which was concerning. The water is so unclean that our shower develops yellow stains within a day, and we’ve had to install a five-stage filtration system just to make it usable.

    We’ve also noticed that rules aren’t enforced consistently, and it sometimes feels like certain guests are treated unfairly. For example, while we were told that personal kiddie pools aren’t allowed, we’ve counted at least six others set up around the park.

    Package delivery is only permitted under special circumstances, and only if pre-approved by staff.

    Had an incident where a staff member criticized my swimsuit at the pool, despite it being modest and similar to what others were wearing. I wore this swimsuit to many pools for many years. Additionally, the beach area is often closed even during posted open hours, and pool hours or updates aren’t clearly communicated—you have to inquire to get any information.

    The storm shelter is typically locked, making it inaccessible in emergencies, which is a major concern.

    We’ve also had to fix the swing set at the playground ourselves multiple times, as it’s been broken for a while. Many of the park’s facilities and amenities are showing their age and could benefit from updates and maintenance.

    That said, there are aspects we’ve truly enjoyed, and they’re the main reasons we’ve continued our stay: the spacious layout of the RV park, a nice lake, beach, pool, gym, and a dog park.


Guide to Beaverville

Horse camping in Illinois offers a unique experience for equestrian enthusiasts, combining the beauty of nature with the joy of riding. With several campgrounds catering specifically to horse camping, adventurers can enjoy well-maintained facilities and scenic trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • The Kankakee River State Park Equestrian Campground provides essential features like drinking water and sanitary dump stations, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.

Tips for equestrian camping near Beaverville, Illinois

  • When visiting Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park, take advantage of the nearby bike paths and nature trails for great riding opportunities and scenic views.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites

  • At Kankakee River State Park, the lush greenery between sites offers privacy and a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for horse camping.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Beaverville, IL is Potowatomi Campground — Kankakee River State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 14 reviews.

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