Best Equestrian Camping near Celestine, IN

The Dyrt can help you find the perfect horse camping site near Celestine. Whether you own a horse or are joining a tour group, equestrian camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. With our help, you'll find the best Indiana equestrian campsites from scenic to easily accessible.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Celestine, IN (10)

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    1. Spring Mill State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    90 Photos
    129 Saves
    Mitchell, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $45 / night

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    3. Youngs Creek Horse Camp

    7 Reviews
    7 Photos
    28 Saves
    Paoli, Indiana

    Overview

    A primitive campground with vault toilets, hitching racks, and a picnic shelter is available. Around 12 and half miles of trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.

    Recreation

    The Youngs Creek Campground provides access to the 12.7-mile Youngs Creek multiple use trail for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.

    Natural Features

    Shady trails, scenic hardwood forests and a variety of terrain

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
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    4. Hoosier National Forest North Face Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    16 Photos
    33 Saves
    Saint Croix, Indiana

    North Face Loop includes 36 individual sites. The loop contains centralized water, flush toilets, hot showers, and a recharge table for electric boat motors. A selection of single or extra large, electric or non-electric sites are available in this shady campground. During winter months only 3 electric sites are available and several non-electric sites. Water is only at frost free hydrants (no flush toilets or showers, though pit toilets are available). ACTIVITIES Camping: This is one of two shady campground loops in the Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area. It includes 36 sites for tent or RV camping. Most of these sites are not electric. This loop is open year-round with reduced services and fees in the fall and winter months. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed on a single site. The loop has two double sites which allow a maximum of 4 people and 16 people. Three of the sites are walk-in. Interpretive Programs: During the spring and summer seasons, visitors are encouraged to attend our interpretive programs. Programs are offered at the amphitheater near the Rickenbaugh House or in some cases a few programs may be held at other locations. For more information on programs at Indian-Celina Lake contact 812-547-7051. Recreational Vehicles: This is one of two shady campground loops in the Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area. It includes 33 sites appropriate for RVs of various length spurs. Most of these sites are not electric. This loop is open year-round with reduced services and fees in the fall and winter months. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed on a single site. The loop has two double sites which allow a maximum of 4 people and 16 people.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Hoosier National Forest Jackpine Loop Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hoosier National Forest Jackpine Loop Campground
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    5. Hoosier National Forest Jackpine Loop Campground

    3 Reviews
    12 Photos
    17 Saves
    Leopold, Indiana

    Jackpine Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and includes 23 individual sites. The loop has centralized water, flush toilets, hot showers, and a recharge table for electric boat motors. A selection of single or extra-large sites are available. Two walk-in non-electric sites are also provided, the rest have electricity. The campground opens April 15 and remains open through October 31 (weather dependent). A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed in single sites, and 16 people and 4 vehicles are allowed in double sites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
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    6. Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

    21 Reviews
    32 Photos
    1 Save
    Heltonville, Indiana

    Overview

    The camp is located along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system.____

    Recreation

    Blackwell is a campground for all types of users. It provides access to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Trail system with approximately 35 miles of trails. The nearby Hickory Ridge Trail system is also available.

    Facilities

    Blackwell is a campground for all types of users. It provides access to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Trail system with approximately 35 miles of trails. The nearby Hickory Ridge Trail system is also available.

    Natural Features

    The camp is a large grassy area with gravel parking areas on the east and west end. The trailheads are located on the east and west ends of the camp by the parking areas.__

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
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    7. Charles C. Deam Wilderness

    9 Reviews
    33 Photos
    125 Saves
    Heltonville, Indiana

    The Charles C. Deam Wilderness offers 36 miles of trails for hiking, backpacking, and horse riding through scenic hardwood forest and varied terrain with views of nearby Monroe Lake. The area was designated a wilderness in 1982 and encompasses nearly 12,953 acres of the Hoosier National Forest. Wilderness designation places this area in a special legal status (subject to the 1964 Wilderness Act). It is managed to preserve a natural condition and provide opportunities for solitude. Since its designation as a wilderness, visitor use in the area increased to a point that significant damage was occurring. Special restrictions are in place to protect the wilderness character. Visitors to this special place are asked to follow these restrictions to lessen your impact and share responsibility in preserving this unique natural resource.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
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    8. Ransburg Scout Reservation

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    8 Saves
    Harrodsburg, Indiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    9. Hoosier National Forest Southern Point Loop Campground

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    32 Saves
    Harrodsburg, Indiana

    This campground loop is a shady campground with 60 tent and trailer sites. This is the most remote and wooded of the loops at Hardin Ridge. Several of the sites are set back from the campground road and 14 of the tent sites are walk-in. None of the sites on Southern Point have electricity. ACTIVITIES Camping: This is one of six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. It includes 60 sites, none of which are electric. Southern Point is generally open year-round. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. Recreational Vehicles: This is one of six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. It includes 46 sites appropriate for RVs, none of which are electric. Southern Point is generally open year-round but if closed in winter months, another loop will be open. A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. Wildlife Viewing: Each of the six shady campground loops in the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area provide ample opportunities to see wildlife. While staying in the campground you share the birds and animal's home and are likely to see them come right up to your campsite.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
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      10. Come Again Horse Camp

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      Leavenworth, Indiana

      Camping is available by reservation prior to arrival only, see "RESERVATIONS".

      Day parking is available to those who call in advance of arrival to obtain a site assignment.
      
      Assigned camp sites are subject to change for maintenance or to improve camper accommodations.
      
      Upon arrival, pull your rig into the driveway toward camp on the left, leaving room for other rigs behind you, to verify your assigned camp site.  
      
      Check in at the office. 
      
      Or if no one is available, find your assigned camp site on the board by the office door to determine how you want to approach and park in your site.  Norman or Melissa will soon welcome you and check you in at your site.

      Know that this is the only privately owned camp with a trail lease to access the 24,000 acre Harrison-Crawford State Forest using the horse trail system. Over 30 miles of well marked trails located north of the Blue River may be accessed from here, When the Blue River is at normal pool, approximately 50 more miles of trails may be explored by crossing the river.

      20 camp sites with electric hook up & 10 non-electric camp sites, graveled among mature trees, with picket & hitching posts are available with reservations (no stalls). Water faucets (cisterned city water) are dispersed thru-out. A picnic pavilion is open to campers or can be reserved for group events. Clean portapots are provided, however no showers or dump station yet.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
      • Market

      $20 / night


    Recent Equestrian Reviews in Celestine

    88 Reviews of 10 Celestine Campgrounds


    • Kelsey R.
      Camper-submitted photo from O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
      Nov. 3, 2024

      O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

      Shaded and secluded

      Obannon Overall, this is a nice state park to camp in. Staff was very friendly. They have ice and wood. My kids enjoyed the nature center, pioneer village, and one of the easy trails.

      We stayed in 220. It was nice to be right by the playground and bathrooms (which is what we wanted). Some spots near the back would be nice and secluded like the 180s and 190s and they’re still not too far from the bathrooms and playground. The better playground is in loop A.

      I will say, I didn’t see any staff members cleaning up trash, getting campsites ready, or anything the 2 days we were there. Even though we went in November, it was a nice weekend and wasn’t dead, so I was surprised I didn’t see anyone cleaning. Wasn’t the cleanest state campground we’ve been at in Indiana. Certainly wasn’t awful though either.

      My biggest gripe was they were hosting a huge cycling group. Like the whole loop A. We were all the way back in C. They held a concert that went on from like 8-11 pm. Being in a pop up, it was so loud and never ending. Made it difficult for my kids to sleep. If they’re going to hold (or allow) events like these, it should be posted on their website. Even with our sound machine, we still couldn’t block it out. I realize quiet hours aren’t until 11, but to me there’s a difference.

      There is also hardly any signage and spots are difficult to find. No arrows about which way to go, signs saying which loop you’re in, and spots are only marked on the electrical boxes.

      Overall, may stay again and try out the pool since we’re not too far from home, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to stay here.

    • Betsy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      Nov. 1, 2024

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      Large, open, and very clean

      Open areas with pit toilets and water available. Shade and sunny locations. Pick a spot and set up with hammock-large rvs spots. No fee, no reservations, no problems. Officers from federal, state, and local patrol. Cell service by various providers is 1-2 bars. Highly recommend.

    • Noah Y.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
      Oct. 18, 2024

      Charles C. Deam Wilderness

      Great for casual/experienced camping and hiking

      A staple of our state here in Indiana. Unfortunately due to some storm damage, trails were rerouted or straight up inaccessible.

      Great places to find and set up camp. We even discovered a few extra hidden sites just by being forced off trails due to the damage.

      Every dispersed camper should add the hikes to the lake to their checklist.

    • Nathan G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
      Jul. 13, 2024

      O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

      Decent campground, best on weekdays

      Had the typical state park experience. Bathrooms are decent, a little dated but oh well. The weekends in the middle middle of the season are typically busy. Plan your site well, many lack a level spot for tents and have a lot of slope near the pull off.

    • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      Jul. 12, 2024

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      Spacious Camping

      We really liked the set up of this campsite. The fire rings were spread apart amidst a green hill. There was some shade available around the edges. Plenty of room to spread out from your neighbors; it wasn’t too busy when we were there (a Thursday). Camp accesses two trailheads directly. There were two bathrooms, a place for garbage, and potable water. Screech owls and active birds made it an exciting evening.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Youngs Creek Horse Camp
      Jun. 3, 2024

      Youngs Creek Horse Camp

      Beautiful

      The chorus frog do roar through the night. 100% worth it, make sure to bring bug spray, and travel carefully up the roads. Lots of wildlife, and kind people.

    • Bob C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Mill State Park Campground
      Apr. 13, 2024

      Spring Mill State Park Campground

      Perfect location for the 2024 eclipse

      In January we found a couple of available sites at Spring Mill when trying to plan where we'd go for the eclipse, so we took them and then started looking at what the park had to offer. We started to really look forward to the park as much as the eclipse. The park lived up to expectations. We were able to do a lot of hiking. Our dog was welcome in most areas of the park (pioneer village being the only significant exception). They were planning for a ton of folks to be there for the eclipse, but the numbers were lower than expected. We had the perfect spot for viewing it right across the lane from our campsite, so it didn't really matter how many people came into the park for it. 

      The only possible negative was that our site wasn't very level for our pop up. We had our leveler with us, so it didn't matter. My wife and I decided that the eclipse was simply the cherry on top of a very good sundae. We loved the park and will likely return again.

    • Nathan G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
      Oct. 12, 2023

      O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

      Well kept and tons to see and do

      The park is well kept and organized. There are a ton of sites to visit and see. If you like hiking or mountain biking this is for you! Horse people love it also. The campground is near the trail to the old abandoned bridge which is well worth the hike. The fire tower has a commanding view. If you are not enjoying this park, not much else in Indiana will make you happy. Extra points: experienced cavers will enjoy the number of caves. These are by permit only however and novice non cavers should take a proper class and go with experts. There are multiple show caves in the area you can get a basic tour of also.

    • Olivia M.
      Camper-submitted photo from O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
      Sep. 11, 2023

      O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

      Obannon Electric Campground

      This is a great place to camp and a wonderful spot for a stress-free getaway! There is a trailhead conveniently located within the campground, perfect for anyone who wants to hike without needing to travel to a secondary location. Our stay was peaceful and the nights were quiet and serene. Everyone was courteous and our neighbors were super friendly making our camping experience a great one!

    • C
      Camper-submitted photo from Hoosier National Forest Jackpine Loop Campground
      May. 28, 2023

      Hoosier National Forest Jackpine Loop Campground

      Reservable don’t depend on first come

      We researched and though a fair bit of the forest was first come first serve. After stopping at many along the way we wound up here at Jackpine snagging up the last site electric site available. The fees were a bit more than listed as well 28.00 per night or 18.00 for seniors / interagency pass holders. I assume the info we found multiple place including from here is just outdated.

    • Stephen  H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Mill State Park Campground
      Sep. 8, 2022

      Spring Mill State Park Campground

      Lots to see

      I really enjoyed the stay at this park. Lots of great hiking trails that are well traveled and easy to navigate. Plenty of signs. The pioneer village is beautiful and really something to see with staff playing as villagers of the period.

    • Juniper L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      Aug. 26, 2022

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      Open field, clean vault toilets, not much shade

      If you’re a solar person, this is your spot! It’s a giant open field with vault toilets. It says horse camp, but anyone can stay here. If you’re looking for shade or here in the summer months, you may try elsewhere as there is not much shade to be had.

    • Cj H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      Aug. 7, 2022

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      Free w Easy parking but no water

      Quiet with sparse campers. People who were there were nice and we felt safe. Free. Easy to find but slow going w rig on winding narrow roads. No water hook ups had to drive to Hardin 3 miles over and pay $5 for their shower and water for our horses

    • K
      Camper-submitted photo from O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground
      Jul. 24, 2022

      O'Bannon Woods State Park Campground

      Quite park, cool pool

      Park is located a good bit away from Corydon but not too bad of a drive for supplies. Campground roads and campsite were well labeled, clean and electric was in working order. Bath houses were 2.5/5 and could use some maintenance. Some shower facilities were substantially better than others so we chose to walk. Hiking was pretty non existent for middle aged kids and playground was pretty basic but well maintained. Cell service was OK. (T-Mobile 1-2 bars LTE and AT&T 1-3 bars). Pool was very nice with a splash pad and two water slides (42” height requirement) and a small concession stand. Have to pay entry to the pool wether you’re swimming or not. Nature Center was basic but well prepared with critters and educational items. Everything except the nature center was reachable via bikes. Fire tower was a cool one time thing. There is also an Ohio river overlook but we did not make it there.

      Tick were REALLY bad. Maybe the season, maybe the area, not sure.

      TLDR: 2/5 bath houses 4/5 park

    • Matthew R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Mill State Park Campground
      Jun. 18, 2022

      Spring Mill State Park Campground

      Unlevel Campground

      I only camp at this campground once a year. It is mostly uneven and the shaded loop is very unlevel. It does have a lot of amenities such as trails, mountain bike trails, tennis court, basketball court, beach volleyball, astronaut museum, and the Inn.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      Jun. 4, 2022

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      Good plan B campsite

      Our original campsite wasn’t what we thought it would be so we found this place and it’s a very good and safe secondary campground. It’s very open, can park anywhere and pitch tents or RV’s wherever you’d like. 2 trail heads, one on each end that connect to all other trails of 15+ miles if wanted.

      Very quiet, open, and spaced out and it has restrooms. I would recommend bringing a fire pit though otherwise you have to use designated fire areas.

    • Gary J.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      May. 23, 2022

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      Perfect

      We arrived near dusk on a Friday. The entrance is clearly marked and road is gravel but well maintained. The site is open space with soft, well maintained grass and no muddy areas. There are no marked sites but there is plenty of room for all types of campers. And there all types of campers there. Of 20 or so campers I saw horse trailers, couple of large RVs, teardrops, tent camping and vehicle camping. There are plenty of fire circles. The vault toilets are super clean and you don’t have to waste time flushing. Bonus - Cell phone reception was good! This is a horse camp where you’re welcome to stay without horses… so for etiquette’s sake please leave the spots with corrals and hitch rails for the horse campers! All in all this was a perfect location, extremely well maintained, not crowded with all types of campers peacefully coexisting.

    • Michele P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      May. 11, 2022

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      VERY QUIET

      Beautiful surroundings, and lots of trails to hike.

      Came in late on a Saturday and found a nice level spot to park for the night.

      We have an RTT on top of our truck so being level is what we look for.

      Very quiet and peaceful.  

      Would recommend. You do not have to have horses to stay here.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Mill State Park Campground
      Apr. 27, 2022

      Spring Mill State Park Campground

      Lovely area

      Spring Mill is a favorite spot of mine as a place I have visited since I was a child. I have camped here several times and we usually really enjoy it. Our last site (15) was located on a grade that made setting up camp more difficult than usual, but if you can get a level camp site, I highly recommend it. I usually have 1-2 bars with Verizon.

    • Sara W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest
      Mar. 27, 2022

      Blackwell Campground — Hoosier National Forest

      What a wonderful free campsite

      It's a big field not allot of shade. It's very quiet even with the 5-6 others camping. The toilets are very clean shocking for an outhouse. The trails are very nice. All around beautiful spot. I will stay again.

    • Steven  D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Charles C. Deam Wilderness
      Feb. 14, 2022

      Charles C. Deam Wilderness

      Favorite Spot in Indiana

      This place is the gift that keeps in giving being so close to the city. Beautiful sites on the lake, and dozens of other spots scattered throughout the forest as well.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from O'Bannon State Park Campground
      Dec. 19, 2021

      O'Bannon State Park Campground

      Just an average state park

      It’s not the best campground I’ve been to. It is a little bit on the expensive end but it does offer electric hookups which I haven’t experienced having a lot of at the campground I’ve visited. Other than the hookups everything else is average.

    • D
      Camper-submitted photo from Youngs Creek Horse Camp
      Dec. 7, 2021

      Youngs Creek Horse Camp

      Another quiet day in Indiana.

      I had been planning a trip to Youngs Creek for over a month and was happy to finally get there. YC horse camp is well laid out and fairly spacious, apparently only for the random hikers and hunters. I stayed at here for a couple of days, planning on a longer visit, and wasn't dissatisfied. It sports a good-sized pavilion and well-maintained his and hers vault toilets. The camp sites were generous in size with gravel parking, fairly level pads, picnic tables, and a fire ring. The only downside, besides the lack of horses, was an access road to adjacent to the camping area that is well used through the evening.
      I'll be making a return in the spring to watch for the return of the equestrians.



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