Best Equestrian Camping near Modoc, IL
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Modoc, IL (12)
1. St. Francois State Park Campground
Bonne Terre, Missouri26 Reviews•80 Photos•74 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. St. Joe State Park Campground
Park Hills, Missouri20 Reviews•61 Photos•48 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Randolph County State Recreation Area
Chester, Illinois7 Reviews•20 Photos•19 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Eureka, Missouri30 Reviews•48 Photos•122 SavesEnjoy picturesque camping as it was meant to be - with lots of trees, a babbling creek, fireflies, a campfire under a starlit sky, and all Pull-Thru RV Sites. Located on Historic Route 66, this KOA is less than 1 mile from Six Flags St. Louis and I-44. It's an easy 30 minutes from other St. Louis attractions, including the Gateway Arch, Forest Park, Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, City Museum, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, and Grant's Farm. Stay in a Deluxe Cabin or on a Patio RV Site or Premium Tent Site. Kids love all the activities/amenities, such as the heated pool, gem mining station, and new Jumping Pillow. Groups love the pavilion and meeting space with A/C. Pool: May 10 - September 30. Your host: Paul Shepherd.
- Electric Hookups
- ADA Access
- Equestrian
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Glamping
5. Johnson Creek
Ava, Illinois5 Reviews•3 Photos•16 SavesLocated on a northwest finger of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Johnson Creek Recreation Area offers a variety of outdoor activities. Here you will find something for everyone in the family, from camping and kayaking to hiking along the lake, biking the scenic roads and horseback riding. Recreation Area Brochure/Map
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
6. Pyramid State Recreation Area
Ava, Illinois5 Reviews•12 Photos•26 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
7. Cherokee Landing
Bonne Terre, Missouri3 Reviews•6 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$25 - $36 / night
8. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground
Collinsville, Illinois10 Reviews•12 Photos•96 SavesHorseshoe Lake State Park is located off Highway 111 in the southwestern part of Illinois in Madison County. With easy access from the Metro East for visitors from throughout the region, the park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities on 2,960 acres.
Horseshoe Lake State Park accommodates 26 tent or trailer campsites. A sanitary dump station, pit toilets, and hydrants are conveniently located. The campground is open from May 1 - Sept 30. Campers can stay a maximum of 7 days in a 30-day period. We do not take reservations for camping. Although, group camping reservations are accepted through the ExploreMoreIL™ website.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
10. Greensfelder County Park
Eureka, Missouri7 Reviews•32 Photos•57 SavesLaying at the foothills of the gently rolling Ozark mountain range, Greensfelder Park features lovely shaded trails and spectacular views, horse boarding, equestrian and group camping, hayrides, trails, nature learning center, picnic sites and shelters, playground and trim orienteering course.
The area was donated to St. Louis County in 1963 by the Trustees of the St. Louis Regional Planning and Construction Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1939 by A. P. Greensfelder, civic leader.
This is primarily an equestrian campground. There is a tie horse stall located behind the restroom that is lighted and will hold approximately 30 horses. A round pen is also available for horse turn out. Two trail heads are at opposite ends of the campground, with connectors to additional trails.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Modoc
118 Reviews of 12 Modoc Campgrounds
Tabitha R.
Scout
Johnson Creek
Nice!
This campground provides large spots, drinking water, vault toliets, dumpsters, picnic table, lantern hook, fire ring, and contactless check in. I also appreciate the value of these sites. It really is a reasonable rate for forest camping.
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Kimberly L.Scout
St. Francois State Park Campground
Peaceful
I stayed from 9/4/24-9/8/24. I stayed in the primitive campground. It was very quiet and peaceful. My site was close to the camp host and the shower house. Shower house was nice with 4 separate showers with locking doors. Water pressure was great and they were clean. There is a handicap shower unit as well that had a bench and hooks and a shelf to keep your things dry. The bathrooms were separate from the showers with 4 locking stalls. These too were kept clean and toilet paper was always full. Four sinks and mirrors and one outlet close to the sinks for hairdryer etc. The grounds were clean and grass was nicely cut. My campsite had a picnic table a campfire with grill grate and a light post to hang a lantern. The camp host were very friendly and drove around often on golf carts to make sure ppl were ok or needed anything. There was a place to fill your bottled water containers. The checkin office sold ice, campfire wood and a variety of ice creams, stickers and t shirts and sweatshirts. The park has trailheads to hike and an equestrian area. River access for swimming and fishing. There is a separate area with electrical sites and also handicap sites in the electrical and primitive campgrounds. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will be returning often.
- LLeslie M.
Guide
St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Do not stay here
The management and owner of this place do not care about their business or their customers. We had a terrible accident at this campground over the summer where a tree crushed and totaled our camper van, thankfully none of our family was harmed. KOA immediately wiped their hands of this telling us they have nothing to do with it and we needed to deal with our insurance. They did not even feel the need to refund our stay. I would NEVER stay here again and suggest if you do, hopefully you have really good insurance.
Helge Vandel J.
Traveler
Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground
Nice spot and great value
Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$.
- EErica E.Traveler
St. Francois State Park Campground
RV campsites
Awesome place to camp. Bummed the sites didn’t have their own water hookups. Staff is super kind. Quiet time is at 10pm and fellow campers are certain to enforce that rule but that’s unfortunate for those of us who still want to listen to music and sit by the fire. Overall great camping spot!
- SSara J.Scout
St. Francois State Park Campground
Nice & Clean
Very clean and well kept!
Logan W.Guide
Pyramid State Recreation Area
Nice campsites and lots of lakes
We stayed at the campground on the north end of Pyramid. The campsites were close together but we visited in February so we were the only campers. The fire pits were a little run down but the sites were nice and level with a table. No lantern posts. Pit toilets that were decent. The park office is a pretty long drive from the north end campground. The hiking is limited but the campground was peaceful and close to the lakes. Probably covered in bugs in the summer. Overall pretty nice stay
Jeremy C.Traveler
St. Joe State Park Campground
No dispersed camping
My girlfriend and I were going to backpack camp at St Joe. We learned that the dispersed campsites had been dismantled. That's a real bummer.
Jason F.
LegendSt. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
A nice place to overnight
We stayed here for one night on our way home from Colorado. After checking in at the office, an employee escorted us to our site. Site A13 was a combination of mostly gravel and soft ground. The site was not level front to back and we had to build a sizable pyramid with our blocks to get the rig leveled out.
The pool area was very nice. It was great to be able to cook off after a long day of driving. We’d definitely stay here again.
Chris H.LegendSt. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Great place to stay if you’re going to St Louis
We actually didn’t hang out in the campground very much because we spent a lot of time in St. Louis. The campsite was very nice with lots of trees. It had a pool for the kids and some fun things for little ones to do there. The campsite is 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, and a great place to stay if you’re looking to go check out the gateway arch or go to a Cardinals game.
- RRalph S.Guide
Apple Creek Conservation Area
Level spot to camp
It's a level spot with gravel, so it's a "clean" place in damp weather. No much right there, but Apple Creek is a very short distance north on the gravel road. The creek is a good place to fish and you can launch a kayak the boat ramp. A picnic table and trash can were also on the site.
Matthew H.Guide
Randolph County State Recreation Area
Best sites are walk in only
Best sites are first come first serve other half are reservable. 50amp water fill available with frost free. And dump station at front. $18 a night. Tight spots and harsh back up angles. Only 3 paved spots
WanderlustDu0ScoutHorseshoe Lake State Park Campground
Great private camping
The campground is relatively small but has great sites to camp. Very private and clean. 5 ⭐ in my opinion simply because of the overnight price and privacy. Not much to do if you have kids. If you're looking for quite camping trip this is a great park to camp.
- MMichael M.Guide
St. Francois State Park Campground
First Weekend of Fall
The campsites were very clean and sewer the other facilities there are two great trails in the park and there was staff on site doing educational programs that my kids really loved
Jason F.TravelerSt. Francois State Park Campground
A wonderful state park campground...
St. Francis is a beautiful Missouri state park, not to mention campground. It features many access points to its anchor, the BIg River, picnic areas, multiple pavilions and some fantastic trails. I grew up here, and I am biased toward it, but we camped many places, and it remains one of my favorites then, and now. The campground has more of a communal vibe, for better or worse, depending on your perspective. If privacy is your main concern, you may be better served looking elsewhere, but I have always enjoyed the friends I have made there, both young and old due to the proximity of the campsites and the many programs offered there by the Conservation Department.
Jan S.GuideSt. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
KOA campground near Saint Louis
This is a KOA, so you know what to expect. Pull through, level sites, lots of shade, dog park, pool, and a creek are all here. Have been here before, will be back!
- Derek N.Guide
St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Decent campground
Other than the entire campground losing power Sunday morning and frying my coffee maker, it was a good stay.
Good sites, mature trees, and plenty for kids to do. The pool has a deep end, which seems pretty rare these days.
- kkathleenTraveler
St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Small sites- noisy- great for kids
This is a great place for kids and families traveling together. We are a retired couple with no children and found the sites to be too close together (very small sites) and the park was too noisy for us.
- TTravisScout
Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground
Horseshoe Lake - 5 Star
Horseshoe Lake is one of my most visited parks and most favorite park in the STL and surrounding areas. First off absolutely beautiful land and peace is easily achieved. Self service pay system makes it simple, easy, and fast. Camping can be reserved but no need. Just pick your spot go to the office building, and fill out the form, pay and slide in envelope and drop in box. Staff/ Security is super friendly and helpful with directing throughout the park. Also not nosy and mind their own unless you are just being that guy. Clean and well kept up with spots, water Spickets never far from your camp also nice cast iron fire pits. Good fishing, trails and memories waiting to be made.
8$ a night
D M.TravelerSt. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
Close to St Louis, but won't ever return to this site
Good location that is right off I-44 and right next to Six Flags St. Louis. It's about 30 minutes to downtown.
Spots are level and there is decent space. Nice benches at each site, cable TV hookup, good water pressure (40 psi) and 30amp connection. There are 50 amp sites available.
KOA store, restroom and showers are nice and clean. The staff were also very friendly.
One cool activity is to visit the wolf sanctuary. It's very close by.
Only complaint is KOA allowed a U-Haul and car to park next to us. They had 4 dogs, unleashed and they were using the water spigot (no hose) to cool their dogs off, which wouldn't have been a problem if the spaces were bigger. They also kept entering our outdoor space and allowing their dogs to run all the way up to my rig. Very little was done to rectify the problem, even after a phone call and going up to the office. The three solutions were to have us relocate to another site, ask them if they would move, but it would be up to the U-Haul party to relocate or refund us if we decided to leave.
This was the first time staying at a KOA and it basically negated the positives. We will not be returning to this site and will most likely stay away from KOA all together.
- NNathan Y.Scout
St. Francois State Park Campground
Nice Spot giant trees
Nice Hiking on trails. Close access to river for fishing and kayaking. Not setup for biking except on roads. Large open field for kids to play. Crank brakes up when you get off the highway prior to starting down the hill. Dump station backs up for up to an hour on Sundays.
- Jan S.Guide
St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
KOA in Eureka, MO
Nice, clean campground, level pull-through sites - ours had a paver-patio and grill, a lot of shade throughout, dog park, and a creek to explore. This was our 2nd time here. Close to Saint Louis, Six Flags, and hiking.
- Kristine K.Traveler
Cherokee Landing
Awesome Family Campground
We love the beautiful lake, the swimming area is big and has a nice patio for access. You can rent a cart to go running around the huge campground. Very friendly staff.
michael G.ScoutRandolph County State Recreation Area
Tent camping
Plenty of tent camping sites. There are primitive also. Great Lake to fish and plenty of trails to hike. Looks like the rv site can get booked up on weekends.
- CChuck T.Scout
St. Joe State Park Campground
Nice
Campsites were large and well set up. Some sites were not as level as others.
- AAdam F.Guide
St. Joe State Park Campground
Very clean campground
Very nice and well kept campground. Excellent place if you dirtbike, or ride atv’s with over 2000 acres of land to ride on.
- CChuck T.Scout
St. Joe State Park Campground
Very nice park.
Other than not having water at my current campsite, this place rocks. Campground number two has very large and relatively private sites. It feels like you’re definitely in the woods. Good Verizon service.
Guide to Modoc
Horse camping in Illinois offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it an ideal choice for horse enthusiasts looking to explore the state's beautiful landscapes.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Randolph County State Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and picnicking, all while having access to horse camping facilities.
- Johnson Creek Campground is nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, providing ample trails for horseback riding and exploration of the scenic surroundings.
- Pyramid State Recreation Area features numerous lakes and trails, perfect for equestrian adventures and enjoying nature with your horse.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like stables
- Cherokee Landing offers equestrian sites with eight stalls for horses, ensuring a comfortable stay for both riders and their mounts.
- At St. Joe State Park Campground, horse camping is accommodated with designated areas and access to trails for riding.
- Apple Creek Conservation Area provides a level camping spot with easy access to nearby trails, making it a convenient choice for horse campers.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- Devils Backbone Park features picnic tables and fire pits, along with ample space for horses to roam and relax after a day of riding.
- Johnson Creek offers basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings, ensuring a comfortable camping experience for horse owners.
- Missouri St. Francois State Park includes facilities that cater to equestrian needs, making it a well-reviewed destination for horse camping enthusiasts.
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