Best Equestrian Camping near Waterloo, IL

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Waterloo, IL is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Waterloo is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Discover great camping spots near Waterloo, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Waterloo, Illinois (12)

    1. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    30 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 257-3018

    "Our site was gravel to park on with grass around it. Close to train tracks and highway, but didn’t notice with AC on in the camper. Close to 6 flags."

    "This campground is fairly close to downtown and very close to lots of shopping. A great place to stay to stock up on supplies before heading west."

    2. Horseshoe Lake State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Collinsville, IL
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 931-0270

    "Great spot in a beautiful area close to St. Louis. No power but access to drinking water and waste water dump for just 8$."

    "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."

    3. St. Francois State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Bonne Terre, MO
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 358-2173

    "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."

    "All sites are within reasonable walking distance to the very nice shower house, bathrooms, it even had laundry. All facilities were well maintained and clean. Campground host sells wood and ice."

    4. Randolph County State Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    Chester, IL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 826-2706

    "Fifty-one Class BE campsites, 95 Class C campsites, an equestrian site with eight stalls for horses, and four Class D (primitive) campsites are available throughout the area."

    "This campground is located on a small lake in Southern Illinois and managed by the department of natural resources. Good place for Camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking and boating."

    5. Greensfelder County Park

    8 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (314) 615-4386

    "Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained."

    "Pretty nice wooded campground close to St. Louis! Each site has a picnic bench, a fire pit and grill."

    6. St. Joe State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Park Hills, MO
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 431-1069

    "A great spot with a minute walk to a very well kept shower house and bathroom. We really liked this spot at CG#1."

    "The campground 2 sites are set up for horses, something I know almost nothing about, but they make the sites larger to accommodate equestrian needs and that’s nice."

    7. World Shooting and Recreational Complex

    1 Review
    New Athens, IL
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 295-2700

    8. Dam West Spillway

    10 Reviews
    Carlyle, IL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 594-5253

    $30 / night

    "It is directly on Carlyle Lake, ,the largest lake in Illinois. It has activities for children on the weekends."

    "Right next to the marina and with many sites right on the lake, you can’t go wrong here."

    9. Cherokee Landing

    3 Reviews
    Bonne Terre, MO
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 358-2805

    $25 - $36 / night

    "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."

    10. Pyramid State Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Ava, IL
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 357-2574

    "Much enjoyed driving around exploring this large state park in IL. Seems to be awesome for fishing as there are many lakes. Great access to the lakes for canoe & kayak."

    "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."

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Guide to Waterloo

Horse camping in Illinois offers a unique opportunity for equestrians to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of their horses. With a variety of campgrounds featuring horse-friendly amenities, riders can find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Tips for equestrian camping near Waterloo, Illinois

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and water access

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Waterloo, IL is St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.

What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Waterloo, IL?

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