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Tippecanoe River State Park Campground offers equestrian camping facilities near Morocco, Indiana with dedicated trails for horseback riding. The park maintains a separate equestrian campground area with basic amenities including drinking water, toilets, and shower facilities. Sites accommodate horse trailers with ample parking space. The mosquito population can be significant during summer months, particularly near the river areas, making spring and fall ideal seasons for equestrian camping. Trail riders note the park's well-maintained horse trails that wind through wooded areas.
Kankakee River State Park, located approximately 60 miles from Morocco, provides another option for horse enthusiasts with its Equestrian Campground. This facility features drinking water, toilets, showers, and trash disposal. The campground connects to multiple trail systems suitable for horseback riding, including paths along the Kankakee River. The park's trail system includes crushed gravel bike paths that can be accessed from the camping areas, offering additional riding opportunities. Both parks require campers to bring their own feed and manage manure disposal according to park regulations. Neither location offers horse corrals, so equestrians must bring portable containment systems or use tie-outs for their horses during overnight stays.
"Right at the start of Osage is an entrance to the crushed gravel bike path. It gave us a great hike through the trees. You can find picnic areas and playground equipment by following the bike path."
"There are a few water pumps and vault toilets within walking distance, but we were pretty close to the shower house, which had stalls for toilets and showers."
"There was a horse camp available as well as youth tenting and cabins to rent. This is a great State Park with more things to offer in addition to the ones mentioned above."
"Trails and the river close by. Bathrooms are phenomenal!! Enjoy!"
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RangerGreat place for a weekend camping trip of kayaking and some hiking.
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LegendThis is a North Central State Park in Indiana. Not one of the better units, but it has some charms. The mosquitos get bad in the summer, so come prepared. We camped the end of May& they were just getting going. Spring& late fall would be a good time to visit.
None of the campsites have a view of the river. Only 112 campsites in the electric side. There's a primitive tent campground by the river, with a few sites. There's also a horsemans campground, which we didn't look at. This is a well established campground& has nice shade trees in all the sites.
Get water before setting up at the water station after the small gatehouse. There's 2 sides at the dump station. In the campground there's 2 comfort stations. Station A looked like it had been totally rehabbed in the last 5 years. Everything looked nice& the showers could be turned to your preferred temperature. Cleaner than the last state park we were at for sure!
Handicap accessible sites are 109/110/111/112. There are 2 pit toilets in the campground, though I don't know why. The modern bathrooms are right across the road. Stay away from sites 73/75& 105/106. Right by the pits, with a sidewalk between them. The sites are typical state park. No privacy for most. There's gravel for your camper pad. Not dirt.
The best sites are site 1- right on the main drag, but the most private site in the place. If you enjoy watching the rigs come in& leave, this is your site! Vegetation separates you from site 2. Site 58 is the only pull through in the campground. Site 63 is also a pretty good site. All sites are not too far from the bathrooms.
For the playground, sites 2,3,4,6,&7 have direct access to a playground& you can watch your children from your site. All the interior sites by comfort station B have direct access to the playground from your site & you can watch your children from your site. Avoid if you dislike the sound of children playing.
We stayed in site 102, which is right across from bathroom A. All the outer sites are pretty good. Our site ponded water after a rain, but soaked in fast.
There's some trails that can be accessed from the campground- Trails 1,3,4&5.
All in all an average park. Nothing really special except for the river. Fishing was poor according to my husband.
LegendPotowatami campground is divided into four loops. We camped in the Osage loop. Garbage cans are at the start of the loop. A central shower house is on the main road midway between the loops. Right at the start of Osage is an entrance to the crushed gravel bike path. It gave us a great hike through the trees. You can find picnic areas and playground equipment by following the bike path. The camp host checks you in. He gave us the signal in case we drive out of camp. Wave the sign out your window and re-enter camp. He also told us about rock creek nature trail. It’s just across the main road near the ranger office entrance. There are another couple miles of trails if you want some diversity.
TravelerThis campground is a great place for families and pets.
We camped in the electric part of the park. During our stay we enjoyed the hiking opportunities for us and our dogs.
There were children involved in bike riding and playing at the playground every day and activities like the park Challenge to explore the park in a guided way, looking for local animals and skeletal remains.
Yu can also fish, canoe, Kayak or tube on the Tippecanoe River.
The Comfort Buildings were well lit and clean. They were also well stocked.
There was a horse camp available as well as youth tenting and cabins to rent.
This is a great State Park with more things to offer in addition to the ones mentioned above. We will definitely be back.Check it out for yourself soon!
GuideThis campground was nice enough. Clean bathrooms and convenient access to trails from the campground. However, the mosquitos are absolutely terrible due to the campgrounds proximity to the Tippacanoe River. Yeah, I know there will be bugs when camping but the amount of mosquitos at the park was like nothing I have ever experienced. I would not go back unless it was in the late fall/winter.
TravelerI’ve been to many state parks but this is one of my favorites. Big lots, friendly staff. Trails and the river close by. Bathrooms are phenomenal!! Enjoy!
TravelerMy fiancé and I stayed in the Hickory Loop spot 3. We are very new campers, so we just have a very basic tent setup. When we checked in with the host, there were bundles of firewood for $8 (either cash or cash app). The spots are not huge, and not super private (you have next door and across the street neighbors), but we didn’t mind that! There were two outlets available, and a small rectangular fire pit with a grate on top. There are a few water pumps and vault toilets within walking distance, but we were pretty close to the shower house, which had stalls for toilets and showers. The showers were pretty great for a camp ground!
It rained a ton during our trip so we didn’t explore much, but would definitely recommend for a simple camping trip where you want flushable toilets, showers, and some electricity.
GuideGreat campground. Our site had plenty of space for our tent and other gear. Close walking distance to several bathrooms/bath houses. Did not check out any trails or other options there. Did participate in a star gazing event being held that weekend and it is still something my husband and I talk about regularly. I have AT&T service and could not use my phone at all, my husband has Verizon and had no problems with cell service.
ScoutThis small 10 campsite area of The Tippecanoe River State Park only has 1 water spigot & 4 vault toilets (2 men's & 2 women's) for the more adventurous campers. The main reason I like it there is that you're camping directly on the river. On one of the sites you can actually get out of your tent & throw a rock into the river.
Prior to this year (2018) this non-electric smaller area of the park WAS known as "The Canoe Camp", stipulating you must have a canoe or some kind of boat to camp here.
Now, this area is "The River Tent Area". Anyone with a tent can camp here now. I have camped there 3 times this year & had a few things happen. (All in one trip)
In the camping brochure it plainly states "No swimming" in 2 separate paragraghs. I had picked THAT weekend because there was free fishing for Indiana residents & my friend wanted to take her 2 young boys fishing & camping. We caught nothing. Probably due to the people belly flopping in the river a mere 20 ft. away.
Our day FAR from over. Some other campers that night decided to play flashlight games in ALL 10 campsites. It's not too easy getting 2 small boy's to bed while there are scary shadows being cast on all 4 sides of our tent.
The park rangers DO come around & check on things 👍 but I was getting ice in the main campground after the fishing incident & my friend,who had never camped there before, didn't feel it was her place to say anything. The reservations were in my name. Plus we packed & left 1st thing in the morning after the flashlight ordeal. ((back to work) I did call the office & inform that evening at home.
I'm worried that opening that area up to anybody with a tent wasn't a very good idea.
Equestrian campers near Morocco, Indiana have access to state park facilities with dedicated horseback riding trails. Tippecanoe River State Park is located within 45 miles of Morocco, while Kankakee River State Park is approximately 60 miles away. Both parks maintain specific campground areas for visitors with horses, providing access to trail systems suitable for various riding abilities.
Trail riding at Tippecanoe River State Park: The park offers several trails specifically for equestrians. "Spring and late fall would be a good time to visit. The mosquitos get bad in the summer, so come prepared," notes Cynthia K., who camped there in May when insects were just becoming active.
Explore Kankakee River trails: Kankakee River State Park features extended trail systems suitable for horseback riding. "The area is well kept, clean, and well managed. I have frequented this park because it offers a lot of activities from primitive camping, RV parking, fishing, hiking, biking, backpacking, etc," reports Andrea F.
Climb the fire tower: At Tippecanoe River State Park, visitors can ascend the fire tower for panoramic views. "Fire tower climb was beautiful. A nice little place to relax," shares Nicole B. Kaley A. adds, "There is a firetower, which is fun for the kids and the hike to get there is short."
Privacy between sites: Many equestrian camping areas offer good separation between sites. At Kankakee River State Park, Yang L. describes "Spacious sites with lush jungle-like greenery grown in between, which provides perfect privacy."
Quiet atmosphere: The Tippecanoe River area provides a peaceful environment away from urban settings. "This is the place to go for a quiet simple camping trip. There is no pool or camp store and cell service is limited so it is a great place to get away from it all," says Dawn K.
Mature woodland setting: Fall visitors especially appreciate the wooded environment. Gary S. reports, "An autumn stay to Tippecanoe River State Park was about as good as it gets for us. Mature wooded campground. Plentiful level grassy tent spots to put up a tent."
Seasonal considerations: Mosquito populations vary significantly by season. One reviewer simply states, "Worst place for mosquitoes" when referring to Tippecanoe River State Park during peak summer months.
Limited cellular coverage: Network availability varies by carrier in the Morocco area parks. Monica C. reports, "I have AT&T service and could not use my phone at all, my husband has Verizon and had no problems with cell service" at Tippecanoe River State Park.
Bathhouse quality: Potowatomi Campground at Kankakee River State Park maintains shower facilities with varying cleanliness levels. "The shower house was good. We went during July 4th so it was busy (the toilet paper was completely out when I stopped by and it looked like some kids had a water balloon fight in there) but the team came out to clean up promptly," Linda N. observed.
Playground access: Select sites with direct views of play areas. At Tippecanoe River State Park, "sites 2,3,4,6,&7 have direct access to a playground& you can watch your children from your site," according to Cynthia K.
River safety precautions: Kankakee River water conditions require supervision. Linda N. points out, "The river was nice to visit and we were able to take the kids to some knee deep water to play (swimming is NOT allowed in the river)."
Kid-friendly activities: Children often enjoy bike riding throughout the campgrounds. Dawn K. notes at Tippecanoe River State Park, "Lots of kids riding bikes and playing at the playground. Almost every camper brings their dog. It is how camping should be!"
Water access points: Water stations should be used before setting up camp. "Get water before setting up at the water station after the small gatehouse. There's 2 sides at the dump station," recommends Cynthia K. about Tippecanoe River State Park.
Site selection considerations: Choose locations based on specific needs and preferences. Sites at Tippecanoe River vary considerably, with "Site 58 is the only pull through in the campground," according to Cynthia K.
Hookup availability: Electric service is available at select sites. "Its within an hour to home. Always a good time here. Always clean. Sites are spaced good," notes Luis M. about the Tippecanoe River facilities.
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