Best Equestrian Camping near Knoxville, IA
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Knoxville, IA (6)
1. Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Lake Red Rock, Iowa5 Reviews•41 PhotosThe equestrian campground features both electric and non-electric sites also. A modern shower building, horse stalls, hitching rails and a 100 foot by 200 foot riding arena are available.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
2. Double E LLC Camping
Be the first to review!Knoxville, Iowa•8 PhotosLocated one mile North of Knoxville on a quite dead-end road. It is 2 miles from the Knoxville Iowa Racetrack, 4 miles from Elk Rock Equestrian Park, 4 miles from Red Rock public boat launch. Site has 50/30 amp. receptacles, and water hook. Traveling with your horses there is a fenced in accommodation for them next to the camp site. There is a shared firepit, and additional outside sitting.
We do have a bunk house for additional sleeping with 2 separate rooms with air and queens size beds, you can rent separately or together. There is additional seating area in front. These units have no water or plumbing.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Equestrian
- Cabins
$50 / night
3. Singing Mesa Ranch
Be the first to review!Lucas, Iowa•1 SaveAt Singing Mesa Ranch, our goal is to be your favorite spot for horse boarding, camping and hitting the trails. Our focus is to create an inviting but small and quiet destination where family is welcome, folks respect each other and you can unwind. You don't have to have a horse to stay with us! Established in 2015, we have slowly built a small campground, opened our indoor stall barn, outdoor pens and uncovered paddocks to our campers and as a horse motel. We have a 60x90 insulated indoor arena, a heated stall barn with up to 8 stalls and a wash rack. We have 16 miles of maintained trails and acres of space to blaze your own path. In 2022, we added the outdoor arena which is 100x220 with cattle roping chutes and return. Looking for a travel stop while traveling through Iowa, we are 20 minutes East from I-35 at Osceola, 20 minutes South of Indianola and right on Hwy 65. Stop by with your camper or LQ and horses and stay the night with us. Our facilities are open year round.
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Cabins
$15 - $75 / night
4. Lucas Primitive Campground — Stephens State Forest
Be the first to review!Lucas, Iowa•5 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
5. Keokuk County Belva Deer Park
Sigourney, Iowa1 Review•4 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
6. Madison County Fairground Campground
Winterset, Iowa1 Review•3 Photos•8 SavesThe Madison County Fairgrounds is a great place to camp during the fair or throughout the rest of the camping season. From tents to motorhomes, it is accommodating to everyone's needs. Non-Fair Camping The Madison County Fairgrounds camp site is open April 1 to November 1, except during the fair. The pricing and rules for dates outside of the county fair week can be found on the link at the bottom of the page. Reservations are not available during this period, but if you are interested in camping please call Matt Porter at (641) 728-4750. Fair Camping Camping at the fairgrounds during the Madison County Fair allows participants to stay close to the action while having a comfortable place to rest. See the following link for more specific information about fair-time camping regulations. Contact Chance Dullard at 515-468-5034 if you would like more information. NOTE: No campers, reserved or non-reserved, can be on the fairgrounds before 6:00 pm on the Saturday before the start of the fair. A charge of $50 per day will be given to those who violate this rule.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$11 - $105 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Knoxville
7 Reviews of 6 Knoxville Campgrounds
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Keith B.
ScoutKeokuk County Belva Deer Park
Clean park warm showers
$12 a night for primitive camping and you get nice warm showers by the main entrance and nice bathrooms by the main entrance. Stand-alone bathrooms throughout the park have the deep composting toilets that smell bad but whatever the ones up front are nice. Would recommend 10/10
- RRichard R.
Guide
Madison County Fairground Campground
Cost Effective, all hook ups,great long term
I stayed at this campground from August until November 13 in my pull behind camper.
Water,gas and Sewer was $15 daily,$105 weekly, and$420 monthly. Prices go up to $120 weekly when it gets cold. Shower house was shut down for COVID and shuts down in winter.
Tenting is cheaper$11
No ground fires allowed.
Friendly,helpful hosts on site.
Close to the Bridges,John Wayne sites,lauandromat,and grocery stores.
You might get a view of bridesmaids and grooms at the fairgrounds on the weekend heading to a wedding in the fairground building, nice to see during my work COVID isolation.
When the trees get big and fill in and COVID is over and the shower house is open it will be 4 stars.
- Bradley N.Scout
Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Nice Quiet Campground
We stayed in the Elk Rock Equestrian campground and it was so peaceful and beautiful. The facilities were clean.
Willy W.
RangerEquestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Busy
This is a really busy boat ramp but the campground is pretty big and open. The boat ramp is the closest one to mile long bridge. It also has a cleaning station and restroom available.
The campgrounds are very clean. There are lots of trails around the area.
It’s also a great place if you like to go horse back riding with lots of trails that go near the water.
There are camp hosts to help answer questions. There are also firewood bundles available to purchase for $4. The bathrooms and showers are very clean.
jennifer M.GuideEquestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Nice hikes
We went in the chillier months so the park definitely was not at its most scenic as it probably usually is. The hikes throughout the woods were quite nice and eventually loop around at least the one we were on did). They have a ginormous and steep boat landing with a large parking lot. The water looked pretty nice, although is was quite low at the time. The best part about the trip was the eagles. We must have been there at just the right time, because lined all through the trees along the lakes edge were eagles upon eagles. I'd say we saw about 70 bald eagles perched in the tress. It was really a beautiful sight. Aside from the park, it's pretty close to pella, which is a nice historic Dutch town. Good food and bars there to check out! Would visit again, but when it's warmer!
- Dorothy H.Guide
Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Horse camp
We really wnjoyed riding the trails here. Good facilities for our horses.
Matt S.
LegendEquestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park
Elk Rock is convenient for boating and horseback riding at Lake Red Rock
I stayed at Elk Rock State Park with my son and his Boy Scout troop. The weather was perfect that night and we were able to have a nice fire. The next day we broke down our tents pretty quickly because of the rain.
We obviously stayed in the group campsite, but the campground is big with lots of trees and good facilities. It even has an equestrian part of the campground for you horse lovers.
Lake Red Rock is really close so it is a great place to stay the night and then pull your boat down to the lake for some fun on the water. Iowa doesn't have any mountains but it makes up for it with a lot of green scenery and some wonderful activities like horseback riding and boating for the family.
This is a very good state park and campground.
Guide to Knoxville
Horse camping in Iowa offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities for equestrian enthusiasts. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse lovers, you can enjoy the great outdoors while ensuring your horse has a comfortable stay.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- The Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park features dedicated facilities for horses, making it a popular choice among riders.
- At Double E LLC Camping, horse accommodations are available alongside electric hookups and drinking water.
- Singing Mesa Ranch provides a welcoming environment for horse campers, complete with essential amenities.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- The trails around Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park are perfect for horseback riding, offering beautiful views and access to water.
- Lucas Primitive Campground — Stephens State Forest allows for both tent and horse camping, with trails that lead into the scenic forest.
- Campers at Madison County Fairground Campground can explore local attractions while enjoying horseback riding opportunities nearby.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities
- The Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park is well-reviewed for its clean facilities and ample space for horses.
- Double E LLC Camping is big rig friendly and offers a convenient setup for horse campers.
- Singing Mesa Ranch includes electric hookups and water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both campers and their horses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Knoxville, IA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Knoxville, IA is Equestrian Campground — Elk Rock State Park with a 3.6-star rating from 5 reviews.
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