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Best Equestrian Camping near Minburn, IA

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Brushy Creek State Recreation Area offers two equestrian campgrounds near Minburn, Iowa, with electric hookups, water hookups, and sewer connections at both locations. The North and South Equestrian Campgrounds accommodate tents and RVs, including big rigs at the South location. Both campgrounds provide fifty-amp and thirty-amp hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, and allow pets. The campgrounds are reservable and open from April 1 to December 31. The facilities are clean, economical, and feature sanitary dump stations. Though neither location offers dedicated horse corrals, the equestrian-focused design accommodates trailer parking and provides convenient access to the park's extensive trail system.

Located approximately 55 miles northwest of Minburn, Brushy Creek's equestrian camping areas connect directly to over 40 miles of multi-use trails that wind through woodland and prairie landscapes. Riders access the park's bridle paths directly from both campgrounds, with the South Equestrian area offering more spacious sites for larger horse trailers. The trails accommodate both novice and experienced riders with varying terrain difficulty. Showers are available at both locations, though neither has toilets within the immediate campground area. While the campgrounds don't feature permanent stalls, there's ample space for portable corrals and highlines. Most sites remain level and well-maintained with gravel pads suitable for horse trailers and camping vehicles of various sizes.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Minburn, IA

85 Reviews of 8 Minburn Campgrounds

  • Tom S.
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Ledges State Park Campground

    Don't fall off the ledge!

    One of my favorite locations to camp in Iowa as a Boy Scout growing up was Ledges State Park. Since I hadn't been back in years, I decided to check it out and spend a night camping there. It's close to how I remember it.

    The campground has a good picnic area, restrooms, and an excellent trail. It's also inexpensive.

    What I enjoy most about this park compared to others in Iowa are the sandstone ledges and the slopes on the trail. There are some excellent views, so make sure your phone has enough battery to take photos (unlike me). I also spent a lot of time off the trail. It isn't too hard to get around. I'm not one who enjoys staying at a park that is mostly flat, so this is definitely a good place in Iowa for me to camp.

    If you are looking for a cool place to camp within an hour of Des Moines, you should seriously consider this park.

  • Wendy P.
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Ledges State Park Campground

    Beautiful hikes. Prepare for coons.

    One of the more beautiful places to camp in Iowa. Awesome hiking trails and really well-shaded campsites. The hike in spots are great if you like privacy and being in the middle of the woods - but you don’t want to be THAT far from your car.

    Beware of the raccoons. They’re plentiful and crazy smart here. We had one open our cooler, steal an egg from the cartoon - without disturbing anything else. Honestly, I was impressed! But some of our friends had them rip through their tents to get at food - not as impressive.

  • B
    Aug. 19, 2016

    North Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

    Nice campground

    I stayed here at the start of the summer and had a great time. We chose to stay in the equestrian campsite (even though we didn't have horses) because it was a bit more secluded and shaded. The campsites were nice and the lake and stream were very nice as well. I was surprised to see a school of muskie while fishing, but it appeared that they were spawning at the time. If you go camping in May, make sure to bring a slightly heavier fishing pole to handle the musky. They're worth it.

  • J
    Dec. 14, 2021

    Jester County Park

    Nice, Quiet CG

    Nice CG located on the North end of Saylorville Reservoir. Camped in the upper CG site#145. Numerous shade trees, gravel pad and room for our 20' trailer and TV. CG has a kids playground, hiking trails, Equestrian Center, golf course and nature center. Plenty to do with the city of Ankeny just 15 minutes away. CG was fairly empty until around Thursday and filled on the weekend. Seniors can get$5 off per day of their reservation. Dump station is at the entrance of the CG. We camped at Jester Park in a Travel Trailer.

  • Whitney S.
    Apr. 9, 2022

    Jester County Park

    Little bit of everything

    Campgrounds amazing views airsoft gun and archery ranges snowshoeing equestrians and cross-country skiing

  • S
    Jul. 6, 2021

    North Equestrian Campground — Brushy Creek State Recreation Area

    North Equine Campground

    The only open site was in the North Equine Campground so we took a chance. We really did like the Campground, it was well maintained, clean and quiet. There were a few campers with horse but not many. Hitching posts behind each site which we enjoyed seeing. The roads inside the campground were all asphalt so lots of bikers enjoying rides around the grounds. There was also a nice playground for the kids surrounded by a well maintained, large, grassy area. There were many empty sites because so many had no electric. It made for lots of nice open space. Unfortunately, we had no shade in the afternoon so weren't able to eat dinner outside or enjoy a fire in the evening. We are fortunate we camped in a 5th wheel so we could escape the heat, we would have left after the first night otherwise.
    We did drive through the Beach Campground and the South Equine Campground. Beach had very little shade and was primarily families with younger children. The beach looked real nice, not too crowded for a hot, July day. North Equine was where most of the horse folks were staying it was quite crowded. A very bustling area.

  • Mike C.
    Sep. 26, 2018

    Ledges State Park Campground

    Small Quant and scenic

    The views around the park are some of the very best in Iowa. Hiking trails often found you coming face to face with deer who look at you inquisitively. Fun for family as the waters over the roadways are a splash for adults and children alike. It's a hidden gem, just outside Boone Iowa.

  • Tanner H.
    Jun. 24, 2021

    Jester County Park

    Jester park is great for a weekend with friends and testing new camping gear

    This site was great, it has a reserve site to its right, (the people never showed up) and a FCFS site to the left. No one showed up there either and it was Father’s Day weekend! Super quiet and relaxing. Each site towards the front of the 400’s is BIG. You have plenty of room for 2 vehicles and two sizable tents. There was four of us and a dog.

    A couple minor complaints that I developed would be that it is right next to the golf course so there is a lot of near by traffic, and people like to cruise on motorcycles and drive muscle cars through the twisty roads. The nice bathroom in the #300s camping area is a bit of a walk BUT has showers and really clean toilets. Some of the cleanest I’ve seen at a campground in Iowa. DO NOT USE THE “TOILETS” in the #400s area, they are dirty and basically a hole in the ground.

    Another downside is that things are pretty spread out, and with it being pretty hot out we weren’t able to walk miles to get to the different trails at the park. The short trails we did walk on were nice and up kept though.

Guide to Minburn

Brushy Creek State Recreation Area offers specialized equestrian camping options at both North and South Equestrian Campgrounds near Minburn, Iowa. Both campgrounds provide electric hookups with both fifty-amp and thirty-amp service, water hookups, and sewer connections for RV campers traveling with horses. The campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV camping, with drive-in and walk-in access available. Sanitary dump stations are accessible at both locations, making extended stays more convenient for horse owners. The campground facilities remain open from April 1 through December 31, providing nearly nine months of availability for trail riding enthusiasts.

Located in Lehigh, approximately 45 miles northwest of Minburn, Brushy Creek features extensive bridle trails connecting directly to the equestrian campgrounds. The South Equestrian Campground receives perfect 5-star ratings, reflecting the quality of its horse-friendly amenities and trail access. Each campsite includes a picnic table and allows fires, creating comfortable base camps for riders. While the campgrounds do not feature permanent horse corrals, the reservation system allows equestrians to secure adjacent sites for larger groups traveling with multiple horses and trailers. Showers are available for campers, though toilet facilities at the equestrian campgrounds are limited. The campgrounds accommodate large rigs, making them suitable for horse trailers and living quarter trailers commonly used by equestrians during extended trail riding trips.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Minburn, IA is Jester County Park with a 4.5-star rating from 30 reviews.

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