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None of the campgrounds near Howe, Indiana included in the provided data specifically offer horse corrals or dedicated equestrian facilities. The five campgrounds listed—Pokagon State Park, Chain O' Lakes State Park, Fort Custer Recreation Area, Potato Creek State Park, and Kosciusko County Fairgrounds—all show "NO horse-corral" in their features data. While these campgrounds accommodate various camping styles including tent, RV, and cabin options, they lack specialized horse amenities.
Equestrians seeking camping options near Howe may need to explore alternatives or contact the parks directly to inquire about possible horse accommodations not mentioned in the data. Pokagon State Park, which receives consistently high ratings in reviews, offers trails that might permit horseback riding, though specific bridle trails aren't mentioned in the provided information. Some Indiana state parks maintain separate equestrian campgrounds that require direct booking through the state reservation system rather than standard camping platforms.
"Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric)."
"This site was fairly level but very close to other sites…wouldn’t recommend it."
from $20 - $480 / night
Check Availability"Chain O Lakes State Park, Albion Indiana. Northwest of Fort Wayne. 416 electric, nonelectric & primitive campsites. Water is available & 3 dumps.
This was our 3rd time camping here."
"Met up with 18 other skoolies our first Indiana meet. Met great people had a fantastic time. Great park kids swam, showers are clean. Electric at sites but water isn’t but very close by."
from $14 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Overall Rating: 4 for access to the area, very clean facilities, and not too many campers thus time of year.
Price 2024: $35 for water/electric only.""A little close to your neighbors but the way the sites are angled you had plenty of room. Very friendly people. Easy in and out."
"The trails are great for hikers, bikers, & equestrians. We’ve had family camp outs there, as well my husband & I alone. It’s all dog friendly too! 🐕🐶"
"Several no wake lakes for kayaking, canoeing and fishing. One lake with swimming beach. Lots of trails for hiking, horses and mountain bikes."
from $21 - $108 / night
Check Availability"I feel this is one of the best state parks in Indiana. Come with your own water as they don’t have water hookups at your campsite but there are some nearby. The sites are very spacious and clean."
"Younger families tend to book up front near the playground and the noise and activities are more robust. Be ready with back up cords, some sites require 75 ft to hook up."
from $20 - $90 / night
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GuideEquestrian trails and campgrounds are popular here. Horse rides sold on site. There is a nice hotel that sometimes hosts events actually located in the park. Come tobagginging and ice fishing in the winter and then pamper yourself in the hotel, or visit in the summer and have a beach day or easy hike with the family. Great spot for Pokémon Go because of the available cell service.
Guide...although you probably wouldn't want to camp in the Indiana winter. I grew up coming here mostly to sled on the hills! But, there is a lot more to do. It surrounds Worster Lake and there are cabins, RV sites, and tent sites along with horse trails and bike trails. In the winter, there's sledding hills and ice fishing. The campgrounds are pretty standard, nothing special. If you live in the area, it's a fine little getaway.
ScoutI feel this is one of the best state parks in Indiana. Come with your own water as they don’t have water hookups at your campsite but there are some nearby. The sites are very spacious and clean. Bath houses are always clean! Playground areas for the kids throughout the park lots of bike and walking trails. No pools but a beautiful man made lake for swimming and fishing. Lots of wildlife throughout the park. A great nature center is a must to see for the little ones. My family has camped here for many years. There is also a separate campground for horse lovers.
TravelerPokagon State Park has an excellent state park campground. Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric). Many sites are flat (good for tent camping) while others are slightly rolling hills (helps breakup the sites a bit). There is a lot to do in the park including many trails, horse riding (horse stable on site), and lake swimming on a nicely improved beach. Only cons are no full hook up and the fire rings/grills could be improved.
TravelerThis is an extremely large campground. About seventy-five percent of the sites are electric. We stayed in Site 255, which was not electric (booked last minute). This site was fairly level but very close to other sites…wouldn’t recommend it. However, Site 269 (next to Site 277) afforded great privacy and was large; among the non-electric sites this was the best I saw. I did not survey the electric sites, but I’m sure the site matters a lot. Non-electric sites are $20.00, plus a $9.00 park entrance fee.
There are numerous walking trails, along with horse and bike trails. Additionally, there are boat rentals, horseback rides, pony rentals, swimming, nature center, and a restaurant at the inn.
This is a family oriented park. Extended family groupings are very common. Nevertheless, people and their children are well behaved.
I would recommend this campground for two days or more. A one day stay will mean you probably won’t see much of this wonderful park. The only reason I gave it a four was that even in mid-September it was packed.
TravelerThe trails are great for hikers, bikers, & equestrians. We’ve had family camp outs there, as well my husband & I alone. It’s all dog friendly too! 🐕🐶
LegendI have camped here a couple of times while visiting northern Indiana to have repairs done on my RV. Overall, I like this campground where for $30/night you can get a 50 amp full hook-up site or $23/night a 30 amp and water site. If you plan on staying longer weekly and monthly rates are really good. The campground sits in the middle of the county fairgrounds so there is usually something going on – either a fair, concert, horse event, or an RV rally. Depending on what time of year you are here and part of the week, the campground could be very crowded or very empty. The nice thing is the people in the office let you pick whatever site you want and don’t assign one to you. There are 275 full hook-up sites with 50 amp full hook-up and 30 amp water & electric only. There are no fires allowed and some sites don’t have picnic tables but you can request one and they will bring it to your site.
There is very little shade and during my last visit the late September fall temperatures climbed to nearly 90 degrees and was brutal. This campground is better suited for RVs than tents but you are permitted to tent camp. Bathrooms and showers are scattered about and I was amazed at always how clean they (and the grounds as a whole) are. They do offer WiFi which worked pretty well in non-peak hours like early morning but was not reliable and sometimes frustrating. Since many sites have a clear view of the sky, you most likely will get satellite television reception and a dozen or so antenna channels.
One of the things I like about this park is the vast expanse of grounds to wander about walking my dog. There is a trail system just outside of the park that allows you miles and miles of walking and biking trails. Downtown Goshen is less than two miles away and has some great restaurants (including Venturi Pizza, Maple Indian Cuisine – which has an awesome buffet, and Goshen Brewing Company). The Saturday farmers market is great with lots of produce, breads, meats, cheeses, and crafts.
The last time I visited coincided with the Mennonite Relief Fund which was a big fund raiser for their charity that packed the grounds with stuff for sale, food, and activities. It was fun to be there during the event but it meant the campground and grounds were packed.
Now for the bad about this campground. It is located right next to very busy train tracks that operate 24/7 and blow their horns quite often. They were really annoying in the middle of the night. Sites are close together so if it is crowded and you have a neighbor, you will be right on top of them. There is no shade which can be very miserable.
Pros:
· Price - $30/night for a 50 amp full hook-up site
· Nearby downtown stores and restaurants
· Sites are not assigned so you can pick where you want to camp
· Grassy patios
· Large grounds to meander around
· Nearby biking/walking trail
Cons:
· Very noisy from nearby trains operated at all hours
· Few trees for shade or privacy
· Some sites are very tight and close to your neighbor
· Can be very crowded
· WiFi provided but not reliable
LegendChain O Lakes State Park, Albion Indiana. Northwest of Fort Wayne.
416 electric, nonelectric & primitive campsites. Water is available & 3 dumps.
This was our 3rd time camping here. We were in handicapped site 325 which was a pretty good site. We had good neighbors which helps. The campground is well established & shaded. Read the site descriptions carefully for inclines & site dimensions.
What is really interesting is they have 7 canoe campsites. They have their own pit toilets & a little dock. Site 3 is behind the pit toilet, but the rest looked ok. They're just off trail 4 as well.
Cabins are also available.
Hot showers& bathrooms. They were state park clean, but definitely need some upgrading.
This is a boating/fishing/hiking park.
There's 29 miles of fairly easy trails- all can be looped.
9 connecting glacial kettle lakes make for great kayaking & canoeing. Electric motor only makes for a peaceful lake experience. Fishing was pretty good according to my fisherguy.
There's a 1915 schoolhouse that's open on the weekends.
There's a small swimming beach with food for sale. There's also boat rental with canoes, kayaks & small boats.
Nice campground for a summer weekend!
GuideWe used Pokagon State Park as a two-night stopover on our way home from Northern Michigan, and overall, it was a good option for a short stay.
We stayed in Site 109, which was tucked away and felt fairly isolated from the rest of the campground. In early spring or late fall, I imagine the site would have a nice view of the lake, but in August the tree cover was too thick to see much of it.
The gravel pad was reasonably level, but we needed a couple inches of leveling blocks to get the RV sitting flat. There wasn’t really much of a grassy area at the site for the dogs, but we were able to walk them easily just down the road.
We brought our bicycles, which was a great way to explore the park. We rode around to the nature center, equestrian facility, and beach, and enjoyed being able to see more of the park without having to drive everywhere.
One thing that surprised us was the single dump station for the entire campground. Since none of the sites have full hookups, I would imagine the line could get ridiculously long after a busy weekend.
Overall, we’d stay here again, but probably only as a one- or two-night layover rather than a longer destination stay. Site 109 worked well for us because of its privacy and quiet location.
Equestrian camping options are limited in the area around Howe, Indiana, with none of the major campgrounds offering dedicated horse facilities. Howe sits in northeast Indiana's lake country, characterized by gentle terrain with elevations ranging between 800-950 feet above sea level. The region experiences humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, making late spring through early fall the primary camping season.
Hiking trails: At Pokagon State Park Campground, visitors can explore multiple trail options. "There's an extensive trail system to enjoy that connects with the nearby nature preserve," notes reviewer Shelly S. The park features both challenging and accessible paths for all skill levels.
Water recreation: Visitors to Chain O' Lakes State Park Campground can enjoy multiple connected lakes. "Between the hiking trails, boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and biking. You won't ever get bored," writes Amanda J. Boat rentals are available, though one visitor noted "when we went to rent canoes and paddle boats they only have the generic canoes and no paddle boats where in working order."
Mountain biking: The region offers some beginner-friendly mountain bike trails. At Potato Creek State Park, "The Peppermint Hill mountain bike/hiking loop was really fun and not to be missed," according to Christy Y. The park maintains dedicated biking paths separate from hiking trails to prevent user conflicts.
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacious, secluded sites in the area. At Fort Custer Recreation Area, "We found a campsite that was large with vegetation separating us from neighbors," notes Art S. This natural separation provides a more private camping experience.
Wildlife viewing: The diverse habitats support varied wildlife populations. "Nice quiet campground with lots of wildlife. Tent lots are flat and a good size," says Karson G. about Chain O' Lakes State Park. Early morning and evening hours typically offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
Clean facilities: Potato Creek State Park Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "Clean showers, maintained trails for hike or bike," reports Carl B. The park staff regularly service restrooms and shower facilities, especially during peak season.
Mosquitoes: The wetland areas common to this region support large insect populations. At Fort Custer Recreation Area, "The mosquitos are awful. The site was a decent size and had a lot of shade, which was nice," explains Sue M. Bringing insect repellent is essential during summer months.
Electrical hookup logistics: Some sites require extra preparation for power connections. At Potato Creek State Park, "Be ready with back up cords, some sites require 75 ft to hook up," advises Frank M. Checking the specific requirements for your site before arrival prevents last-minute scrambling.
Lake conditions: Water quality can vary by season. "Blue-green algae warnings made us not want to put more than our feet in the water. The beach area is nice, though," notes Tony P. about Potato Creek State Park. Checking current water advisories before planning water activities is recommended.
Playground access: When booking with children, consider site location. At Potato Creek State Park, "We recommend securing a spot in the back sites 230-287 for larger lots and quieter atmosphere. Younger families tend to book up front near the playground and the noise and activities are more robust," suggests Frank M.
Beach activities: Pokagon State Park offers water recreation suitable for various ages. "There's tons of things to do (playgrounds, lake, beach, hiking, horseback and pony rides etc)," shares Anand. The designated swimming areas include shallow sections for younger children.
Educational programs: Nature programs engage children while camping. "We spoke with the naturalist and volunteered our time she was absolutely fantastic," reports Julie B. about Chain O' Lakes State Park. These programs typically run on weekends during peak season.
Site selection: For RVers seeking equestrian-friendly campgrounds near Howe, Indiana, site selection matters. At Fort Custer Recreation Area, "Sites are easy to get in and out of with RV/TT," notes Bob B. Sites toward the back of loops often offer more room to maneuver.
Dump station timing: Plan for potential wait times when departing. "Since there are no water or sewer hook ups, lines at the dump/fill station can get long," warns Bob B. about Fort Custer Recreation Area. Midday checkout times see the heaviest usage.
Electric-only considerations: Many campgrounds provide limited hookups. "Sites have electrical service only. Must use the dump station," explains VB S. about Fort Custer Recreation Area. Planning water usage accordingly prevents inconvenient mid-stay dump runs.
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