Best Equestrian Camping near Anderson, IN
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Anderson, IN (7)
1. Summit Lake State Park Campground
Mooreland, Indiana20 Reviews•28 Photos•129 SavesAn expansive view and good fishing beckon you to Summit Lake State Park, near New Castle. More than 2,680 acres, including a large lake, await your visit. Facilities include 120 electric campsites, three boat ramps, a beach bathhouse and two large open shelters that can be reserved for family picnics and other events.
Summit Lake has an excellent bird watching and wildlife observation area. The property has always been an important area for waterfowl because of the many low-lying wet meadows and prairies. Migratory species have included rare species like the black tern, bald eagle, sandhill crane, American bittern, least bittern, king rail and osprey.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$23 - $31 / night
2. Westwood Park
New Castle, Indiana5 Reviews•4 Photos•31 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
3. Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort
Pendleton, Indiana2 Reviews•5 Saves- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
4. Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
Andrews, Indiana8 Reviews•11 Photos•51 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
5. Lost Bridge West
Andrews, Indiana4 Reviews•10 Photos•11 SavesThis recreation area is part of Salamonie Lake
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
6. Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
Andrews, Indiana3 Reviews•1 Photo•61 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Salamonie River State Forest
Lagro, Indiana4 Reviews•4 Photos•25 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Equestrian
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Anderson
27 Reviews of 7 Anderson Campgrounds
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Fern B.
Guide
Salamonie River State Forest
Primitive sites
Small campground. 13$. No reservations, but sites seem readily available, even on weekends in the summer. Spacious sites. Fairly wooded. Firewood only available Mon - Friday 8-3.
Stephen H.Guide
Westwood Park
Beautiful park
Westwood is a beautiful well manicured park. The restrooms are very clean. The campsites are, I would say, normal size maybe a little cramped. Enough to park two cars in each site. It’s a small campground with around 33-38 camp sites and it’s first come first serve. No reservations. The lake is nice. Lots of small bass. If you have a boat, trolling motors only. Bank fishing is limited from what I walked but plenty of places you can fish. There is a 10 mile hiking / biking trail all the way around the lake. There are horse riding trails too. I will visit again.
Chi M.
TravelerPine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort
Summer Red Sox
The Summer Vacation Life 😎 😍 Holidays opportunity Dale
Whitley K.GuideSalamonie River State Forest
Fun trails, small waterfalls, good fishing.
As far as Indiana parks goes, this is a hidden gem. We have camped here many times. Even the trails we frequent always seem new because each season offers a different kind of beauty.
kim K.Traveler
Lost Bridge West
Great fall camping
Nice level lots, beach, playgrounds, 15 miles of hiking/walking. Gorgeous lake sunrise/sunsets. Lots of eagle sightings! Plenty of deer. Leaves are beautiful in fall
- EErie N.
Scout
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
Awesome Place
This is one of the best parks we have been to in Indiana. We Volunteer all over our the USA at State Parks and National Forest. So we know what to look for. Friendly people to answer questions plenty to do. And affordable.
amber P.GuideLost Bridge West
Nice lake
Nice lake shower house kinda far away, very clean .
- amber P.Guide
Salamonie River State Forest
One of my fav spots in indiana
Cheap , 13$ self pay . No electric or showers but do have bathroom. Very secluded luv it here
- Burns G.Guide
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
Lakeside Fun
The beach was clean and fun. Not very busy when we were there, which was nice. We stayed on Campsite 208. Nice size campsite, which good shade. The campsite did have a bigger than expected slope, but nothing horrible. Some campsite s looked amazing and others looked to be in major need of some TLC. Most of the campsites were in need of a fresh layer of gravel for their parking pads. The restrooms were clean, and the hot water was plentiful for my shower. It would have been nice if there were pet station placed around the campground to make it easy for dog walkers to rid themselves of their full poop bags and to provide folks a place to get poop bags if they forgot to bring some. Overall a great weekend.
Cynthia K.
LegendLost Bridge State Recreation Area
Typical State run campground
Typical state run campground. Some sites are very close together, while some offer a little more room. Sites 221- 243, 202-204 offer lake views. I say VIEWS, not access.
Sites 228& 232 have sites with good access to the lake. Scattered throughout the park are sites with 50amp service. Fill up on water at the water filling station before going to your site.
Modern restrooms that look like they've been updated in the last 10 years. The showers were great! No push button for the water. You can adjust the temp as well, which you often don't get. There was soap at the sink. Cleaning was iffy when we were there.
They also have the nicest pit toilets I've ever seen ANYWHERE! They didn't even smell.
Double dump station. Stay away from campsites 101& 102- these are right by the dump station.
One thing we didn't like was the lack of DNR presence. Occasionally, during the day they drove by. They didn't prevent people from parking anywhere they wanted. We had a bad camping neighbor on Sat night who had a party until 4am. No one broke it up.
- Ray J.Scout
Salamonie River State Forest
Good old camping
Primitive exactly what a person needs
- Debbie S.Guide
Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort
Close to Indy, lakefront
This was really convenient and close to Indy, where we took the grandkids to the children’s museum. The lake is fabulous, but there didn’t seem to be too many fish available for catching!! Pretty place and fun for a laid back place to stay. I wouldn’t recommend it for long term.
- KKent F.Scout
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
Nice campgrounds
Have stayed at this park twice and will go back again! Lots of sites with shade and sun. Well kept-up bath/shower facilities. QUIET!
Mark U.Scout
Peaceful Nature Hideaway
THIS IS VERY PEACEFUL AND SECLUDED AREA BEAUTIFUL WEATHER, KID FRIENDLY
THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO JUST GET AWAY FROM EVERYTHING AND RELAX. IT IS BEAUTIFUL TERRAIN TO RIDE ATV'S, HORSES, YOU CAN HIKE, FLY KITES, BRING THE KIDS POWER WHEELS OR BIKES YOU CAN EXPLORE THE CREEK OR JUST SIT IN THE SHADE OR NEXT TO THE FIRE AND TAKE IT ALL IN. ITS STILL ONLY 10-15 MINS FROM TOWN IF YOU FORGOT SOME SUPPLIES.
- Robin F.Traveler
Lost Bridge West
Nice campground
Great sites available
- Darrell B.Guide
Lost Bridge West
Lake view
If you can get a lake view site enjoy. Some spot are far away from the shower houses but you can drive to them. Nice marina with a great store and boat rentals
- KKelly H.Scout
Westwood Park
Clean and maintained
This campground sits on a really good fishing lake. The lake is not swimable, beware of snakes, and does not allow gas motors. There are a few nice trails, some horse trails, and nice picnic areas. The entire day ark and campground are clean and well maintained. The bathhouse at the campground is pretty nice, and there is a small playground area for the kids. Sites are a little small, but do provide shade. One drawback is the no reservation policy. While that can be a good thing at times, if you want to weekend camp, you better plan on setting up your site on Wednesday or Thursday. Always call ahead before heading that way to see if they have sites available.
Shasta K.GuideLost Bridge State Recreation Area
Incredible
A lot of the campsites were closed due to flooding but we managed to have a site that was untouched. During a walk, we stumbled down to the reservoir. The view was incredible and eye opening to my daughter who has never seen the effects of flooding. The site was awesome and we enjoyed our weekend stay.
- Randy R.Scout
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
DNR is nice
They have a awesome Mariana ppl are friendly clean showers bathrooms access to lake
- JJ C.Guide
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
Need a good buddy site?
Site 191 and 196 share grassy areas.
- GGreg C.Scout
Westwood Park
Quiet small hidden campground
Easy access but somewhat hidden, nice lake for kayaking.
First come first serve on the sites
- MMark G.Scout
Westwood Park
Favorite place for quick outing
Small campground with nice campsites.Clean shower house.
The lake doesn't allow gas motors so its one of the clearest lakes in central Indiana
- CChrissy S.Scout
Westwood Park
Hidden gem
Great place to hike!! Trails are well maintained and lake is beautiful no matter when you go. Campground leaves a bit to be desired since the tent sites are a tad small but the rest of the park is so fantastic that we didn't spend a lot time time around there anyway.
- bbria M.Traveler
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
A Great Get away!!
I really enjoyed camping here!! We camped in a tent had a fire went hiking found little waterfalls and there is another part that allows horses!!
- JJ C.Guide
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
If you have a boat, bring it too!
Water view sites reserve quickly. No full hook-up. Beach within the park. Comfort Stations are fairly clean. 3 playgrounds. some woodsy sites. Visit Pirate’s Cove Marina for supplies, wood, and boat rentals.
- Caitlin W.Guide
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
3 falls trail
This is one of my first trails I went on that started my love for hiking. It's so short and simple but we loved it. There was so much to see. The little primitive sites across the street are even better. Definitely a place to check out.
- Casse T.Scout
Lost Bridge State Recreation Area
great campground
big campground with lots of nice sites. some with beautiful views of the water. clean restrooms. well maintained. tons of fun if you like the water. we will be going here again.
Guide to Anderson
Horse camping in Indiana offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a great choice for riders and their horses.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- At Lost Bridge State Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy spacious sites with access to horse trails and scenic views of the lake.
- Westwood Park features well-maintained horse riding trails, allowing for enjoyable rides through beautiful landscapes.
- Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort provides a welcoming environment for equestrians, with ample space for parking and easy access to riding paths.
Equestrian campgrounds include scenic trails
- Lost Bridge West boasts 15 miles of hiking and walking trails, perfect for exploring on horseback.
- Riders at Lost Bridge State Recreation Area can take advantage of well-maintained trails that meander through picturesque settings.
- Westwood Park offers a mix of hiking and horse riding trails, making it an ideal spot for multi-activity outings.
Tips for equestrian camping near Anderson, Indiana
- Arrive early at Westwood Park since it operates on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring you secure a good spot for your horse.
- Be prepared for limited amenities at Lost Bridge West, as it does not offer electric hookups or showers, but the natural beauty makes it worthwhile.
- Always check trail conditions and campground availability at Pine Lake Fishing & Camping Resort before your visit to ensure a smooth experience for both you and your horse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Anderson, IN?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Anderson, IN is Summit Lake State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 20 reviews.
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