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Best Equestrian Camping near Lexington, KY

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Kentucky Horse Park Campground provides essential facilities for equestrians near Lexington, with 260 sites equipped with water and electric hookups. The campground connects directly to the Kentucky Horse Park facility, allowing campers convenient access to the park's equestrian amenities and events. Sites accommodate both tent and RV camping with ample space for horse trailers. While the campground itself doesn't feature dedicated horse corrals, its proximity to the Kentucky Horse Park makes it an ideal base for horse enthusiasts. Sites are generally level on paved pads with grassy areas, though some campers note that front-to-rear leveling can be challenging.

Located along the Legacy Trail, the campground offers excellent opportunities for riders to explore the 12-mile paved path connecting to downtown Lexington. Daniel Boone National Forest White Sulphur Horse Camp, approximately 50 miles east, provides a more rustic horse camping experience with toilet facilities and trash service but no hookups. Red Hill Horse Camp in Livingston offers basic electric and water hookups specifically for equestrians, operating seasonally from May to October. The Kentucky Horse Park itself features trail rides for visitors ages 7 and older ($25 per person) and pony rides for children 12 and under ($5 per person). The surrounding Bluegrass region offers numerous bridle trails through scenic rolling hills and historic horse farms, making this area a premier destination for equestrian camping enthusiasts.

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110 Reviews of 8 Lexington Campgrounds

  • Joshua R.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    Nice place

    Clean and quite. Nice bathrooms. Great place if you want to go the the horse park. Not far from Lexington.

  • Lisa S.
    Apr. 6, 2019

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    Great Place to Relax and Unwind

    Over 250 full hookup sites, great shade, beautiful trees, good size lots, however, some are on a grade making leveling difficult. Electric and primitive sites available. Great for equestrian trailers, convenient location off Interstate and right next to Kentucky Horse Park. Bathhouse, game room, laundry, camp store available. Numerous playgrounds and basketball courts for the kiddos. Swimming pool and for the avid hikers a trail that takes you to downtown Lexington.

  • Tonya D.
    Aug. 12, 2019

    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    Quiet, bathrooms lacking.

    We had a pretty decent time at Taylorsville Lake. The spots were spacious, and very nice picnic tables. We did a trail which was nice and went down to a boat ramp to see the lake. You can also rent boats there as well. The bathrooms in my opinion needed a major cleaning. They were nice just not very clean. We most likely won’t visit here again but was nice to hit a Kentucky campground. I have found that camping in Kentucky is much cheaper than in Indiana. Definitely worth a checkout.

  • Marissa G.
    Apr. 12, 2021

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    Nice Campground Right between Lexington and Georgetown

    I'll preface this with the fact that I am a Lexington, KY Native and have always lived close to the Kentucky Horse Park and Kentucky Horse Park Campground, but have never stayed there until this weekend. 

    We stayed on Loop A in site #38.

    First, site #38 was a great large and fairly level site with 50AMP hookups and Water. There were no sewer hook ups, but the park has 2 dump stations that accommodate 2 RV/Trailers being dumped at one time. The site had a large amount of space between ourselves and our neighbors and we had a lot of extra space behind out paved site that was grassy. A great area for the kids/pets to run around. 

    The park has 2 playgrounds (one was closed due to COVID and the sanitizing that would have to be done. The park said they didn't have the staff to sanitize the playground further from the office/store). There is a community pool (it was closed because it isn't memorial day yet and the staff is still trying to determine if it will open this season after being closed all of 2020 due to COVID).

    You're able to bring your Golf Cart if you would like but you must get a permit from the campground office/store. They say there is a rule that no one under the age of 16 or anyone without a valid drivers license is allowed to drive the golf carts, but this is clearly not enforced, as my kids were nearly run over (more than once) by young kids speeding around on the gold carts. 

    The park is great for bike riding and you can travel just a short distance to get to the Legacy Trail (a 12 mile paved trail great from biking/running that runs from the horse park into downtown Lexington). It rained most of the day on Saturday while we were there but in the evening, we got to get the bikes out and go see the horses as they were grazing in the fields. 

    Right next door, you have the World Famous Kentucky Horse Park. Their trail rides are back open (Ages 7 an older $25.00 per person) and they also have their Pony ride for kids 12 and under ($5 a person) opened back up. You can go visit the different barns, go to the museums, etc. 

    Just 1 exit north on I75 you have  a Camping World, for all of your camping needs and then 1 exit after that you have a Walmart and Lowes for other things. Many food options as well. 

    There is a gas station just down Iron Works pike for all of your fuel and and snack needs. Attached to the gas station is also a liquor store. 

    Your smack in the middle of Georgetown and Lexington which both offer several family friendly Craft Beer Breweries/Taprooms, a lot of great local eating options and bars/nightlife options. 

    On Holidays now, at the Horse Park Campground, you have to have 5 day minimum stay, which can get a bit pricey. 

    All around though, great little campsite with easy access to I65/I64.

  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 12, 2021

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground, KY

    Kentucky Horse Park is a working horse farm and educational center. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 the tours were unavailable when we visited. Regardless, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The sites were spacious and well maintained. They all come with a picnic table, fire pit and full hook-ups. The bathrooms, showers and laundry room were clean and also well maintained. The staff was friendly and accommodating. A great location, especially if planning to visit Lexington during your stay.

  • Tim F.
    Oct. 27, 2018

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    State Park Campground

    Only water and electric. Dumpstations available. Sites are pave but rarely level front to rear. Next to horse park with many events thru the year. Close to Lexington and the Ark encounter. Lots to do and see.

  • T
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    Great biking

    The horse park has good sites. The inner loops keep you close to the pool, basketball,…. The outer loops have nice backyards. Nice bike riding. You can take a trail all the way to Lexington. They won’t allow you to go the the horse stables while COVID is still around, but there are still plenty of paths. Site 165 was a little out of level from front to back. Camped in a class c (24’).

  • M
    Oct. 24, 2019

    Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground

    Decent campground

    Nice campground. Not very big though. The do have some pull through sites for equestrian trailers. Good horse trails. Clean facilities.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2018

    Kentucky Horse Park Campground

    Great camping for all ages

    Much like the name says there are horses but this campground is much more than horses. I noticed that whenever I pulled in the campsites are large and spacious. Great for RVs or tent campers alike. I was very excited to stay in this area based on the location it’s self. This location is close to the Bourbon Trail and very close to Lexington it self and all of the activities that await you while there. Their local he is a mail which mills their own flower with a water wheel that still runs from the early 1900s. My site was Both level and grassy it made for a great night and despite the fact that the camp was pretty full it didn’t seem overly crowded.

Guide to Lexington

Horse camping in Kentucky offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities, making it an ideal destination for equestrian enthusiasts.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like electric hookups and picnic areas

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • The S-Tree Campground is known for its peaceful surroundings and access to multiple riding trails, perfect for a day of exploration.
  • Campers at Red Hill Horse Camp can enjoy the beautiful landscapes while engaging in horseback riding activities.
  • Lago Linda Hideaway offers a serene environment with opportunities for hiking and fishing, complementing the equestrian experience.

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