Best Equestrian Camping near Frankfort, KY
Kentucky Horse Park Campground accommodates horses with 260 sites, located near Lexington, 35 miles from Frankfort. While no dedicated horse corrals are available on campground property, campers have direct access to the adjacent Kentucky Horse Park where equestrian facilities can be used during events. The campground offers water and electric hookups (20/30/50 amp) for RVs and tent sites with spacious, level paved areas suitable for horse trailers. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings with most offering shade from mature trees. Sites in B Loop tend to be smaller than the more spacious A Loop. The campground maintains clean bathhouses, laundry facilities, a camp store, and multiple playgrounds, though some sites can flood during heavy rainfall.
The Legacy Trail connects the campground to downtown Lexington, providing a paved 12-mile route for cycling and walking, while equestrians can access trails within the Kentucky Horse Park grounds. Logan-Hubble County Park in Lancaster (about 30 miles south of Frankfort) offers additional horse-friendly camping with electric hookups and water access. Horse owners staying at Kentucky Horse Park Campground receive discounted admission to the Kentucky Horse Park itself, where visitors can watch horses grazing in fields, visit barns, tour museums, and participate in trail rides ($25 per person for ages 7 and older) or pony rides for younger children. The campground remains busy during horse show seasons with numerous golf carts and visitors, creating a festive atmosphere during events.