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Limited equestrian camping options exist near Henderson, Kentucky. Harmonie State Park Campground, located in nearby New Harmony, Indiana, does not offer dedicated horse corrals but maintains day-use horse trails that attract equestrian visitors. The 200-site campground provides electric hookups with spacious campsites set among mature trees. Many sites accommodate horse trailers with ample parking. The park maintains both primitive camping and RV sites, with cabin rentals available for those preferring indoor accommodations. Bathroom facilities include four clean shower houses distributed throughout the campground.
The extensive trail system at Harmonie State Park offers multiple options for horseback riding on designated day-use trails. These wide, well-maintained paths wind through forested areas and connect to various sections of the park. Riders must bring water for their horses as limited natural water sources exist along the trails. Lake Mauzy East, a primitive camping area in Kentucky, permits horses but lacks specific equestrian facilities. The campground provides basic amenities with toilets and picnic tables at most sites. Horse owners should bring portable containment systems as no permanent corrals or tie-lines are available. Trails near Lake Mauzy offer scenic riding opportunities with views of the surrounding lake and woodlands.
"It is located back in the hills, far off the highway. Very little cell phone signal. Very relaxing and enjoyable."
"Located in Southwest Indiana, about 40 miles from Evansville. This is a typical Indiana State Park. Some sites are pretty close together, some are spacious."
from $20 - $33 / night
Check Availability"Was looking for a quiet area, and not some drive-through campsite, this fit the bill."
"Lots of places to walk. Great views of the small lake."
"The tent pads are right by the water, offering stunning lake views. Each site comes equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and access to toilets—everything you need for a comfortable stay."
"Lake mauzy is very quiet. No hookups but if you want to boondocks this is a great place."
"On a gravel road, in the back country like most everything else on this side of Illinois , fill your gas tank up and your food locker or you will be driving back out a ways to refill. "
"It's super quiet despite the gravel road nearby. The vault restroom is kept very clean. It has easy access to the River to River trail, and I love the CCC stonework."
"deffinitly caters to equestrians, my only complaint is the shower houses. The potty area is clean but showers are usually kinda gross."
"High Knob is a Horse campground in Shawnee National Forest near Garden of the Gods off Il1. The entire area has extensive trails through some awesome, hilly, rocky, cliffy areas."
Guidedeffinitly caters to equestrians, my only complaint is the shower houses. The potty area is clean but showers are usually kinda gross. Love the sites most have a little shade and the stallsa are nice and safe. The trails are great maps available some trails need marked a bit better.
LegendHigh Knob is a Horse campground in Shawnee National Forest near Garden of the Gods off Il1. The entire area has extensive trails through some awesome, hilly, rocky, cliffy areas. There are some excellent things to see. The trail traverses some of the River to River trail that meanders through the area. There used to be an annual ride through “One Horse Gap” I don’t know if it’s still a thing.
The campground has options in addition to sleeping in your rig, cabins, travel trailers and a “hotel” . There’s also stalls and tie outs in the area you park in. A good staging area for Shawnee NF treks with several trailheads to pick from. Groups can set up in here and either stage or use it as base camp. Quiet , depending on who you are camping with, all amenities available on site too. (showers, laundry, store)
We enjoyed the trails though we went no where near as far as the horse people do. (There is so much to see, we have been going to Shawnee NF for over 20 years but I still find something or somewhere new almost every visit.)
LegendThis small, rustic camp is at the edge of Shawnee and only had a few campers staying multiple nights with us. Then the turkey hunting season came upon us and the sites filled.
We had site choices that ended up being along the gravel forest road that goes by camp. This put us away from other dogs but caused other issues. Every vehicle that went by generated dust which then coated everything in our camp. If you come here, we suggest taking the site that is furthest from the road (it's right next to the small forest road that heads off to the hiking trails. They had shade as well as sun and no dust.
The sites are large but there isn't any foliage between them. Luckily the dogs were in camps further away from our dog so she was able to relax. The water pump got frequent use and the twin vault toilets were plenty for the campground.
The hiking trails that headed out from the camp were wonderful. We even hiked down the forest road and found a hidden cemetery tucked away. The river to river trail heads out from camp too - we saw a group of backpackers leave their cars and head off for the night. Garden of the Gods area is a short drive away for more hiking options.
Choose your time wisely. Camp filled up with hunters who started generators at 3 in the morning to get ready to head out for turkey. Once we realized what was going on, we put our dog's bright shirt on. Everyone was wonderful and we had some interesting conversations. It was also morel mushroom time so some people were hunting for them.
ScoutThey do not accept tents, this is strictly a horse camp, they will rudly tell you so if you call.
TravelerHarmonie State Park is a nice campground. It has 200 sites, electric only, 5 bath houses and 2 pit toilets. There are also 11 cabins. They have a nature center in the middle of the campground that is open Thursday-Sunday in the summer. There are 3 playgrounds through out the campground. They have various events through the summer season with a big Halloween event in the fall. Most campsites are big and spacious, with several loops that allow campers to face one another. It is located back in the hills, far off the highway. Very little cell phone signal. Very relaxing and enjoyable. Olympic size pool open during summer-has water slide, diving boards, separate baby pool with shade awning, and concessions.
The state park is located on the Wabash River and has a boat ramp. They also have a youth tent area that is primitive, and day use horse trails.
LegendThis is a small state park in an out of the way part of the state. Located in Southwest Indiana, about 40 miles from Evansville.
This is a typical Indiana State Park. Some sites are pretty close together, some are spacious. There's electricity, but water is shared. Some sites have 50 amp, so when you're looking to reserve, check that out. IMO, the best site is site 39. It's at the end of the row, with somewhat secluded. It's a walk to the bathroom, but worth it. Site 22 is also a good site at the end of a row & has a trail from the site to the small pond.
Be sure to watch for the grade also. Some of the sites had a noticeable incline.
Bathrooms are pretty dismal. They smelled bad too. They need to start replacing these old, worn out comfort stations with something from this century! The nature center is in the campground & is pretty small. We enjoyed it though.
The camp store is in the park office& is ridiculous. Bring everything you need, cause you won't find it there!
8 trails the longest is 2.5 miles, the shortest.25 miles. There's also mountain bike trails & a 4 mile horse trail.
LegendCamp Cadiz in Shawnee National Forest was fun to find :) The GPS is a little off BUT it gets you in the area.
On a gravel road, in the back country like most everything else on this side of Illinois , fill your gas tank up and your food locker or you will be driving back out a ways to refill.
IL1/Ohio River Scenic Byway(in Illinois, who knew;) off the ferry from the Kentucky side, not much phone signal in these parts so bring the old fashion paper map.
There is a sign for Camp Cadiz, trust the sign. Stay right onto the gravel road at the Y and you will pass JJ’s.
This is a very cool little basic campground with two stone fireplaces and several other sites with shade. A pit toilet and water source that’s about it.
This is a campground you wanna use if you like being off the beaten path out on your own. Would also be a good group outing.
This is the Eastern trailhead for the River to River trail , there is also a shorter trail , Beaver. Good one to practice your backpacking skills on. Very dark at night, bring your headlamp. Good times to be had ;)
ScoutWas looking for a quiet area, and not some drive-through campsite, this fit the bill. Great groundskeepers, good trail for dogs, nice view of the pond from the main RV area, has decent showers and laundry room, and plenty of entertainment close by. If you don’t need full hookups, they have 30a’s in back and by an old ww2 bunker.
ScoutEverything was well kept and clean. Multiple bath/shower houses on each loop. Push button showers. Takes about a minute to get water hot, but good after that. Dated, but clean and functional. The lights stay on 24/7 so bugs are in the shower house.
Multiple walking trails and bike trails. Nice shelter houses and picnic areas. Multiple playgrounds. Nature center in the campground. Many events scheduled for summer. New Harmony (town) is close by and a must stop. Nature walks, lots of unique history you will find nowhere else, quaint shopping, coffee shops, wine bar, dining, etc...
The pool has been filled in at the park. Very disappointing.
I was demolished by mosquitos and was covered in deet. Tried picaridin too. If you get the biters off you, the gnats were all over me too. Not sure if just time of year or maybe always this way (did rain multiple times).
Couldn't use mountain bike trails and most hike trails as it was too wet.
Suggest calling before making reservations because many of electric sites are not level, at all. Ask which would be best.
Equestrian camping near Henderson, Kentucky offers options for both dedicated horse campers and those seeking general outdoor recreation. The region features a mix of state parks and wildlife management areas within driving distance of Henderson. Winter temperatures typically range from 27°F to 44°F, while summer averages between 68°F and 89°F with moderate humidity levels throughout the year.
Trail riding on marked paths: High Knob Campgrounds in Shawnee National Forest maintains extensive riding trails through hilly, rocky terrain. "The trails are great maps available some trails need marked a bit better," notes Alicia B., who appreciates the safe stalls and partially shaded sites.
Water activities at nearby lakes: Lake Mauzy East in Morganfield provides camping with lake access. "Absolutely beautiful! Been traveling 150 days, 23 states plus DC, ...THE most pretty state! We lucked out and got an amazing spot... well they're all great!" shares Adrianne, who enjoyed the peaceful setting just 30 minutes from Henderson.
Hiking connections to larger trail networks: Camp Cadiz Campground serves as an access point to regional trail systems. "The hiking trails that headed out from the camp were wonderful. We even hiked down the forest road and found a hidden cemetery tucked away. The river to river trail heads out from camp too," writes Art S., noting its connection to the River to River trail.
Spacious sites with privacy: Harmonie State Park Campground offers ample room between campsites. "Nice clean campground. Most sites are pretty large," confirms Kristene B., who enjoyed the overall experience but noted a desire for better walking trails.
Family-friendly amenities: The campground's recreational facilities appeal to families with children. "Our family has been coming here for several years. Great spots and very well maintained. They have a fun fall festival around halloween. Nature center and nice swimming pool for the kids," Keith M. reports about the park's attractions.
Primitive camping with views: Lake Mauzy East provides basic sites with scenic surroundings. "This is an amazing spot for free camping! The tent pads are right by the water, offering stunning lake views. Each site comes equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and access to toilets," writes Richy R., who appreciated the remote feel despite being just 12 minutes from supplies.
Wildlife encounters common: Campers should secure food and garbage properly. "Our only problem was 1 or more raccoons kept coming into our site. We shooed them away but they kept coming back. I'm sure they were just looking for food," cautions Barbie G. about her experience at Harmonie State Park.
Water availability varies by location: Camp Cadiz Campground offers basic facilities with limited amenities. "The water pump got frequent use and the twin vault toilets were plenty for the campground," notes Art S., who recommends choosing sites away from the gravel road to avoid dust on your equipment.
Seasonal considerations important: Some campgrounds become busy during hunting seasons. "Camp filled up with hunters who started generators at 3 in the morning to get ready to head out for turkey. Once we realized what was going on, we put our dog's bright shirt on," explains Art S., highlighting the importance of checking local hunting calendars.
Playground access: Harmonie State Park Campground features multiple play areas throughout the grounds. "Harmonie State Park is a nice campground. It has 200 sites, electric only, 5 bath houses and 2 pit toilets. There are 3 playgrounds through out the campground," details Olivia S., who also mentions the nature center that operates Thursday-Sunday during summer months.
Swimming opportunities: The park pool provides a supervised water recreation option. "Nice pool with water slide. They just need better walking trails," writes Kristene B., appreciating the balanced amenities for different age groups.
Special events calendar: Fall festivities attract families with themed activities. "We stayed the weekend before Halloween. We missed reserving the weekend they have the campground trick or treating, which was the weekend before, but this was just as fun," shares Nichole M., who described the trunk-or-treat and hayride events available during autumn visits.
Site selection considerations: When booking at Union County Fair, note that camping may be limited to event periods. "I stayed here and camped for a bike rally. I think you can only camp during an event. And cost is different from each event. Nice place," advises Denton T., who attended the Kentucky Bike Ralley.
Electric-only hookups available: Harmonie State Park provides partial hookups for recreational vehicles. "No full hookups but there is a dump station," explains Dave C., who found the campground well-maintained with paved roads suitable for biking.
Camp store conveniences: Seasonal supplies can be purchased on-site. "Campsite located deep within Harmonie State Park. The park has a swimming pool that is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day along with a small camp store. They sell ice and wood for campfires, just in case you run out," recommends Renee T., who regularly returns throughout the camping season.
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