Best Equestrian Camping near Blue Rapids, KS
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Blue Rapids, KS (8)
1. Randolph - Tuttle Creek State Park
Manhattan, Kansas3 Reviews•5 Photos•2 SavesThis recreation area is part of Tuttle Creek Lake
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Woodland Hills — Milford State Park
Milford Lake, Kansas6 Reviews•36 Photos•8 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Rock Creek Station State Rec Area
Fairbury, Nebraska4 Reviews•2 Photos•3 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$25 / night
4. Prairie View — Milford State Park
Milford Lake, Kansas5 Reviews•36 Photos•15 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Sunset Ridge — Milford State Park
Milford Lake, Kansas4 Reviews•10 Photos•27 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Cedar Point at Milford Lake State Park Campground
Milford, Kansas2 Reviews•22 Photos•10 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$26 / night
7. Banner Creek
Holton, Kansas6 Reviews•10 Photos•21 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
8. Rock Creek Station SRA - Horse Camp
Be the first to review!Fairbury, Nebraska- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Blue Rapids
30 Reviews of 8 Blue Rapids Campgrounds
- SSavannah
Traveler
Woodland Hills — Milford State Park
Cute place!
There’s a sewage dump station the next camping loop over (Hickory Hollow) if you can’t stay at a space with a sewage hookup. Pull through and back in spaces, decent amount of shade at almost every spot, primitive and RV/Camper sites. There’s even a firewood crate ($7). Close to trails and we even saw 2 deer on our way to park. Gorgeous fall leaves this time of year (October). Water has a slight sulfur smell, but who’s sink in KS doesn’t.
- AAlexandra J.Traveler
Rock Creek Station State Rec Area
Pretty Good!
Broadcasting this now because I was not aware when I showed up: there are only two designated tent sites in this entire campground. However, both these sites are clean, beautiful, and located near the trail that takes you to the (honestly very well-presented) adjacent historical park. Out of the two Nebraska state recreation areas I stayed at on my trip through the state, this one is definitely my favorite. I would give it 3.5 stars, but the coin-operated showers knock it down to a 3.
Kaylyn B.
Guide
Prairie View — Milford State Park
Great campground and lake
Great activities to do in lake and a fun splash pad for the kids. Lots of trails and equestrian trails to hike. Fishing was fun and I believe the lake is regularly stocked. Will stay here again.
- HHalynn S.Traveler
Woodland Hills — Milford State Park
Nice place to camp!
The spots are fairly small and close together, but the camp hosts were really nice people! we had a super pretty view near the water, pets allowed, decent price, and it was pretty quite!
Jen K.
RangerRock Creek Station State Rec Area
Clean, quiet campground
Favorite place to stay for early season bow hunting. Camp hosts are always kind and do a great job. Site #20 has best cell service.
No water after Nov. 1 and have to fill from well pump.
- Caitlin R.Guide
Banner Creek
Peaceful with beautiful grounds
Several loops to pick from but all of them have beautiful grounds! Spacious between campers and water hookups!
- JJohn A.Guide
Rock Creek Station State Rec Area
Nice quiet campground
Quiet camp area with paved back in sites for RV/Campers. Our site had a standard 30A electric hookup, with 20A duplex outlet as well. Nice shade in the early and later part of the day for most sites.
Equestrian camping loop is separate from the main camp area and appeared a bit more rustic.
Interpretive center related to the Pony Express and Oregon Trail in the adjacent Historical Park. Paved road access to the park from both the north and the south from US HWY 136 or NE HWY 8.
Stacy Z.TravelerBanner Creek
Fireflies and cool breezes
Bob and Diane were wonderful hosts!!! So kind and helpful!!! Sites were beautiful!!! We had a spot right near the grassy area with the woods right behind us!! Fireflies at night wonderful!! Great water hook up and electric site! They even came back with ice for us twice!!! Everything is very clean and well kept! The grounds and water are awesome!!! Site was a nice gravel pull in with good space away from other sites. Wonderful winds on hot nights!
- Chris S.Guide
Randolph - Tuttle Creek State Park
Nice State Campground
Stayed here for a couple nights, its a nice campground but fairly busy with close proximity to Manhattan and Fort Riley as well as the ORV park. Predominantly RV campers and off road rigs. We were able to snag a drive up tent spot and had no neighbors which was nice and relaxing.
BLURDVSNTraveler
Sunset Ridge — Milford State Park
Perfect for the night
Covered pavilion with a view of the lake. We happened on it thru Dyrt on our way out to Yellowstone and it fit our needs exactly. Close to I-70, but you felt away from everything. Highly recommend.
Donna H.RangerRock Creek Station State Rec Area
Thumbs down...
We looked and looked for this place and never found any campground or signs for it. The roads were all narrow dirt and bumpy. Found unlit dirt parking in the wildlife management area where we able to turn around and go back. Ended up spending the night in the square of Geneva, NE.
- Shannon G.
LegendWoodland Hills — Milford State Park
Beautiful sunsets
Woodlands Hills campground has both primitive and electric and water sites available. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring are are nice and spacious. There are ADA sites available. This campground has water access and a beach area. I think it’s so neat how they have life jackets hanging in case you didn’t bring any. There are clean restrooms and shower house, a dump, and access to trails. There are group sites near by with extra long tables, volleyball,basketball,horseshoes,and trails.
- Shannon G.Legend
Sunset Ridge — Milford State Park
Nice shady campground
Sunset Ridge is a small tenting campground along side sunset cabins. Sunset ridge is nicely shaded. Each site has a covered picnic shelter and grill. The sites are nice and spacious. The cabins to have large shelters with tables and grill. There are 5 cabins all with horse breed names and there is one that is ADA.
- Shannon G.Legend
Prairie View — Milford State Park
Some great water views and sunsets
We really enjoyed Prairie View campground. We were in site 116, which our camper door faced a cove of the lake and the boat ramp. It was like there was no one else camping by us. We were able to launch our kayaks a few feet from our campsite which was nice. Each campsite was equipped with electric and water, a fire ring,and a picnic table. The sunsets over the water were beautiful. The restrooms and shower were ok. There was a sign that stated it was only as clean as the last person who used it. Was t to excited about that during Covid. We were able to see a few blue heron and a Golden and a bald eagle. We will definitely be back as it was very peaceful
- Shannon G.Legend
Prairie View — Milford State Park
Beautiful lake-Good fishing
Milford lake is a large beautiful lake near Junction City Kansas. There are 8 different campgrounds around the lake,3 cabin areas, multiple marinas and day use areas and swim beaches. There is an equestrian campground with stalls and trails. We really like Prairie View with our camper door facing the lake. Loved the wild life too
- Shannon G.Legend
Cedar Point at Milford Lake State Park Campground
Spacious primitive sites
Cedar point has some very spacious primitive and tent sites. There are also some with electric and water. Some of the sites in this campground have nice water views. Most have fire rings and tables. There are restrooms, bath house, trash receptacles and a dump. There is also a swim beach and a hiking trail. It’s a very pretty area and this park has wildlife to view like the large flock of turkey vultures who live in the dead trees of cedar point.
- MMichelle S.Guide
Cedar Point at Milford Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful lake and campgrounds
This was a beautiful clean campground with a nice lake. Only complaint is that several of the restrooms were still closed due to a flood in 2019. We were able to find a lovely primitive camp site for hammock camping!!!
- JJessica C.Traveler
Randolph - Tuttle Creek State Park
Sunflower and butterfly galore!
My husband and I stayed in a site with beautiful trees and sunflowers growing all around us. The monarchs must have been migrating because they were all over the trees. You can drive down to the water. We didn’t see a lot of campers but there were quite a few people fishing off the shore. Bring bug spray, as the mosquitoes and chiggers were biting! Very quiet stay for a couple nights!
- FFred B.Guide
Woodland Hills — Milford State Park
Milford Lake State Park
Nice clean campgrounds. We stayed lakeside at one of the primitive sites. Nice lake view, and quite. It was late July so pretty buggy outside the tent. Reservations were easy and the scenic drives around the lake are beautiful. Junction City is 10 minutes away for all your needs.
Crystal C.LegendPrairie View — Milford State Park
Campground Flooded With Limited Site Availability (as of September 2019)
When visiting Milford State Park one of the first camping loops you find is Prairie View Campground which is why many find it so appealing. It has great cell signal, close proximity to the front office and highway and borders upon the lake. But with that lake access also comes a very scary reality during rainy season. This campground is prone to lower sites flooding when rains are abundant. However no one could have prepared for massive rains which took an already vulnerable large campground and turned it into a very small limited access site.
Of the campgrounds available at Milford Lake this is one of the few which remain open despite waters swelling and swallowing the majority of the camp during the 2019 season.
Campsites offer electricity and picnic tables with a variety of styles of sites including pull through and back in. However with man of these underwater it is hard to find a site currently that feels safe and high enough to merit camping here.
This campground has a lot of promise with their facility. There is plenty of shade in the area making for a very comfortable stay when not experiencing rising waters. There is firewood available from the campground host as you enter the campground and 2 loops for camping offer plenty of options during peak season.
Currently there are less than 10 sites available at this location, road is barricaded and the waters are literally in the backyard of all sites as it has created a peninsula.
Typically there is shore access for fishing in this campground.
TIPS:
- Call ahead before visiting this park as a whole to check conditions. With limited locations for camping currently available you will be happier by checking in advance rather than coming and experiencing being turned away.
- Book online or pay at the pay station with cash. No cards are accepted at the pay station and mostly of the time there is no one in the check in booth at the gate.
- EEvan G.Traveler
Sunset Ridge — Milford State Park
Yes
Beautiful cabins
- DDavid W.
ScoutBanner Creek
Great area lots of room. Very clean
South side of the lake has great view of the lake
- tterri C.Scout
Banner Creek
Great campground
We wanted some place close for a relaxing weekend. This was the perfect spot! Campsites have plenty of space between sites, beautiful views and camp hosts were very helpful. Mostly pull through sites.
Jim H.RangerBanner Creek
Very nice campsite...great lake-side views
Very nice campground just west of Holton and about a 35 minute drive north of Topeka. Not many primitive campers there at the time but plenty of RV'ers.
- AAlyn M.Guide
Woodland Hills — Milford State Park
The best around.
We go camping here every year. The camp spots are well maintained with plenty of wooded area to explore.
- Christa C.Guide
Woodland Hills — Milford State Park
Right in the water sites. Amazing.
Great spot to fish swim or boat. Set up tent in the dark and woke up to an amazing view.
- TTARA S.Guide
Randolph - Tuttle Creek State Park
Equestrian sites. Water and showers, but not much shade!
Nice campgrounds for horse people, although there are hiking trails, as well. Water is available. Showers and toilets are nice. This is on the north end of Tuttle.
Guide to Blue Rapids
Horse camping in Kansas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it an ideal destination for horse enthusiasts.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Rock Creek Station State Rec Area, you can explore scenic trails that are perfect for horseback riding while enjoying the historical significance of the area.
- Randolph - Tuttle Creek State Park provides access to off-road vehicle parks and fishing spots, making it a versatile location for both horse and outdoor lovers.
- The Rock Creek Station SRA - Horse Camp features equestrian trails that allow you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Nebraska while riding.
Tips for equestrian camping near Blue Rapids, Kansas
- Make sure to bring plenty of water for both you and your horse, as some campgrounds, like Woodland Hills — Milford State Park, have limited water access.
- Check for designated horse camping loops, such as those found at Rock Creek Station State Rec Area, which offer a more rustic experience tailored for equestrians.
- Be prepared for the elements; some sites may lack shade, so consider bringing a portable shelter for your horse at places like Randolph - Tuttle Creek State Park.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites
- Cedar Point at Milford Lake State Park Campground offers spacious primitive sites with water views, ideal for those who want to camp close to their horses.
- The Sunset Ridge — Milford State Park features covered picnic shelters and grills, making it a comfortable spot for equestrian families.
- At Banner Creek, you’ll find well-maintained sites with ample space between campers, ensuring a peaceful environment for both you and your horse.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Blue Rapids, KS is Randolph - Tuttle Creek State Park with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
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