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Best Equestrian Camping near Colwich, KS

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Sand Hills State Park Campground offers over 600 acres of equestrian trails near Hutchinson, Kansas, approximately 40 miles northwest of Colwich. The park provides facilities for horse owners with accessible trails throughout the property. El Dorado State Park, located about 30 miles east of Colwich, includes an equestrian loop with multiple back-in sites suitable for horse trailers. The campground layout at El Dorado allows horse owners to park near the water while still maintaining access to riding areas. The parking pads at the equestrian sites are not completely level, requiring additional planning for trailer positioning. The campground allows pets and has fire rings, though their placement relative to trailer positioning can be inconsistent.

The equestrian loop at El Dorado State Park connects riders to extensive trail networks surrounding the lake area. Camping with horses requires advance reservations through the Kansas state park system, with fees ranging from $12-25 per night depending on the season and facilities needed. El Dorado offers primitive camping options in the equestrian section with pit toilets nearby, while shower facilities are available in the main campground areas. Winfield City Lake, another option approximately 50 miles southeast of Colwich, permits horse access but without dedicated equestrian facilities. Horse owners can hear waves hitting the shore throughout the night at waterfront sites. Trail access points are clearly marked throughout these parks, allowing for easy navigation between camping areas and riding trails.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Colwich, KS

33 Reviews of 5 Colwich Campgrounds

  • R
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Sand Hills State Park Campground

    Very nice low key. Easy to find. Friendly staff.

    State park. Reservations accepted. Horse friendly. Over 600 acres of equestrian trails

    tent and rv sites. Good, clean restroom/showers.

  • Brittany G.
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

    Peaceful stay

    My husband, our 2 dogs, and I stayed at the Equestrian Loop. We pulled in our PUP for a night sleep. The spot we chose to pop up was right near the water, and you could hear the waves hitting the shore all night long. A beautiful and peaceful sound.

  • T
    Sep. 19, 2020

    Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

    Beautiful and peaceful

    We stayed in the equestrian loop. All but a couple primitive sites are back-in. The layout of the fire rings, grills and picnic tables are all weird... Not consistent and usually on the wrong side of your trailer. The parking pad was nowhere near level, so you'll want to plan for that. The trees are lovely. You're very near the water and the breeze was beautiful. The toilet at the loop are pit. The bath house was not clean and many of the showers didn't work.. Water is lukewarm but water pressure was great. No stall doors on toilets or showers. We used the city of El Dorado dump station. The park is massive. Lots of amenities in El Dorado. And a quick jump to Wichita. We will be back.

  • Angie S.
    Jul. 20, 2018

    Walnut River Area — El Dorado State Park

    Big Oak Campground

    You'd think the Big Oak Campground in El Dorado State Park would be amazing. It's shaded with huge trees, nice sized sites some of which are very spread out, a quick walk to the swim beach and a quick drive to put your boat in the water. Unfortunately these pluses are far outweighed by the negatives. First the bathrooms were horrible. I realize they are older restrooms but they smelled awful, they were never obviously cleaned, the showers were not even a tiny bit private, the door to the restroom was broken and had to be propped open with a tree branch. Just over the bridge at the swim beach they were worse and some of the doors in the women’s room were missing. Yuck! Secondly basic campground rules were not enforced at all. The site across from us easily had 30 people camping and were up until 4am with loud music and a bright light on. I’m not kidding, my daughter was up around 3 to use the restroom and we walked by twice. The family in the site next to us had at least 4 cars and 2 tents set up outside the site on the walking path in addition to their two tents in their own site. The dog free swim beach had dogs on it. We camp with our dogs, one of which loves to swim and even I don’t want dogs on a public beach. Our camping weekend was negatively affected by poor camping etiquette and a sever lack of basic rule enforcement. We won’t be back to El Dorado State Park Big Oak campsite any time soon, at least not during the busy summer camping season. Cross Timbers and Fall River are much better!

  • Angie S.
    Jul. 20, 2018

    Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

    Walnut River Area, Big Oak Campground

    You'd think the Big Oak Campground in El Dorado State Park would be amazing. It's shaded with huge trees, nice sized sites some of which are very spread out, a quick walk to the swim beach and a quick drive to put your boat in the water. Unfortunately these pluses are far outweighed by the negatives. First the bathrooms were horrible. I realize they are older restrooms but they smelled awful, they were never obviously cleaned, the showers were not even a tiny bit private, the door to the restroom was broken and had to be propped open with a tree branch. Just over the bridge at the swim beach they were worse and some of the doors in the women’s room were missing. Yuck! Secondly basic campground rules were not enforced at all. The site across from us easily had 30 people camping and were up until 4am with loud music and a bright light on. I’m not kidding, my daughter was up around 3 to use the restroom and we walked by twice. The family in the site next to us had at least 4 cars and 2 tents set up outside the site on the walking path in addition to their two tents in their own site. The dog free swim beach had dogs on it. We camp with our dogs, one of which loves to swim and even I don’t want dogs on a public beach. Our camping weekend was negatively affected by poor camping etiquette and a sever lack of basic rule enforcement. We won’t be back to El Dorado State Park Big Oak campsite any time soon. Cross Timbers and Fall River are much better!

  • Jason S.
    Apr. 14, 2018

    Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

    Fun Area

    This Park is closer to home so just took my son on a quick fishing/camping overnigh for his birthday. Stayed at the Walnut River Area, the Blue stem area was still closed down for winter in April. Lots of good places to fish on this reservoir, fish weren't biting so we spent quite a bit of time riding our bikes around the area. There is a large playground for kids, a nice swim beach away from the main lake, an archery range, and they are building a pistol/ rifle range next to the ranger station for public use.

  • Z
    May. 27, 2018

    Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

    El Dorado State Park Bluestem for an easy, laid-back weekend!

    Restrooms with showers and dumpsters (for you campsite garbage) are widely available during camping season. The designated swim areas are great for the whole family because there is a wide and far out area that doesn't get too deep while being roped off. NO STICKERS IN THE GRASS AT THE DESIGNATED CAMP SITES!!!!! At some sites, you can fish just feet from your tent. Beware at the box turtle camp site though, a channel runs 3-4 feet out from the shore and drops about 12 feet QUICK so don't swim there! The general store and bait shop at Bluestem is wonderful. If you visit Kansas State Parks frequently, it pays to purchase an annual vehicle permit early in the year when they are discounted rather than pay per day every time you visit.

  • Kara S.
    May. 3, 2018

    Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

    Great Spot for a Short Trip

    We will stay here for overnight trips since it's only about 40 minutes from home. We usually stay on the Walnut River side as there is a large playground with tent sites close enough to keep an eye on the kiddos. They also have a swim area on this side. Bathroom and shower are next to the playground which is also convenient for us. There are some cool little hiking spots to explore. We just kicked off camping season last weekend here.

Guide to Colwich

Horse camping in Kansas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it an ideal destination for horse enthusiasts.

Campgrounds with Horse-Focused Amenities

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Campers Appreciate These Amenities for Horses

  • Battlehill RV Park is known for its pet-friendly policies, allowing horses to accompany their owners for a complete outdoor experience.
  • The Kansas State Fair RV Park provides electric hookups and sanitary dump stations, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and their owners.
  • Harvey County East Park features reservable sites with ample space for horse trailers, making it convenient for equestrian campers.

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