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TravelerKentucky Horse Park Campground
Busy place on a Saturday in late Oct. Not my kinda place. Lots of kids. TVs. Noise. Golf carts. I think most families with small kids would have fun.
Equestrian Camping near Lancaster, KY
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Several horse-friendly campgrounds provide equestrian accommodations near Lancaster, Kentucky. The Kentucky Horse Park Campground in Lexington features 260 water and electric hookup sites suitable for both RVs and tent camping. The campground connects directly to the Kentucky Horse Park, offering convenient access to equestrian events, trail rides, and horse exhibitions. Sites are spacious and level with mature trees providing ample shade. Campers note the grounds are well-maintained with flat parking areas that easily accommodate horse trailers. While the campground itself doesn't have dedicated horse corrals, its proximity to the Horse Park facilities makes it popular with equestrian campers attending competitions or exploring the park's extensive grounds.
S-Tree Campground in McKee provides primitive camping particularly suited for trail riders. Located within Daniel Boone National Forest, this campground offers access to multiple riding trails through wooded terrain. The campground features large, spread-out sites with fire rings and picnic tables, ideal for camping with horses and trailers. No electric hookups or running water are available, making this a true primitive equestrian camping experience. Trail riders appreciate the direct access to forest trails without needing to trailer horses to riding areas. Little Lick Horse Camp near Somerset similarly caters to equestrians with primitive camping facilities and immediate trail access. Both locations allow campfires and accommodate various camping setups, though riders should bring their own water for horses as drinking water facilities are limited at these primitive sites.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Lancaster (11)
1. Logan-Hubble County Park
2. Kentucky Horse Park Campground
"Great for equestrian trailers, convenient location off Interstate and right next to Kentucky Horse Park. Bathhouse, game room, laundry, camp store available."
"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"
45 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $35 - $38 / night
3. Lago Linda Hideaway
"This big campground is a hidden gem near Red River Gorge. The road getting to the campsite is mostly one lane so is you are in an RV, go slow."
"The trail around the lake was very nice, short but hilly so a good morning walk. It rained the first evening which led to some pretty little waterfalls the next day."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $12 - $999 / night
4. Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground
"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."
"The do have some pull through sites for equestrian trailers. Good horse trails. Clean facilities."
38 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $45 / night
5. S-Tree Campground
"A very well-developed camping area that caters to the off-road community. There are 2 loops for camping; loop B is still being upgraded."
"They aren't right next to the fireplace shelter, rather just around the corner. Had the place completely to myself on a thursday night/friday morning."
6. My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground
"Located very close to Bardstown and a lot of distilleries on the bourbon trail, the campground is great, very small fills up fast."
"My Old Kentucky Home State Park Campground is a small campground, clean, and friendly staff. There is a golf course on site. Plenty to see, including My Old Kentucky Home, the tour was amazing."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $45 / night
7. Green River Lake State Park Campground
"Campground is surrounded by lake. Has a beach for swimming and playgrounds for the kids."
"Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $38 / night
8. Little Lick Campground
"Bring your horse, bring your trail bike, bring your dogs. You might want to bring a generator too."
"Take an awesome little ferry across the river (or drive around). Tent sites vary in privacy. Great simple site, clean. No trails on site but we did a pretty one nearby (forget the name)."
Check Availabilityfrom $2 - $15 / night
9. Red Hill Horse Camp
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $30 / night
10. Daniel Boone National Forest Little Lick Horse Camp
"You will drive and drive and drive...and drive on the gravel road. However the road is good and the signage will get you there!"
Drive Time
- 38 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 27 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 30 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 54 min from Cincinnati, OH
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Lancaster, KY
155 Reviews of 11 Lancaster Campgrounds
Maddie L.TravelerLago Linda Hideaway
Quiet, Relaxing Hideaway with Great Ownership
This place could not have been more accommodating. There’s a restaurant that serves all 3 meals! Good for all types of campers - excellent tent spots, RV spots, and cabins. Some of the RV spots are difficult to get into but they more than made up for it with everything else. Would stay again for sure!
Brandee Leigh L.TravelerGreen River Stables
Expensive, period. Dishonest, period. Crazy. Not quiet. Drunks and unsuperv
Prioritize money over safety of guests, period. Focus on seasonal money over long-term gas period management has literally said, we don't like these people, we realize you don't like these people, but we need their money, so get along with them. This is what they tell their permanent people to deal with during the summer when there are drunks. Literally had golf carts with unsupervised kids going past the house, over 300 notifications. Normal traffic is about 100, just on the weekend. Drunks on boats. Management is two-faced. They are so focused on making it a bougie place since they took over four and a half, five years ago, that they no longer care about making sure that they have a community that cares about each other. They have three communities. They have permanent communities who care about the park and get together and look out for each other. Then they have seasonal people who are drunk, don't care, don't follow the rules. And then they have work groups who they prioritize over residents and people who have picked up, cleaned the park, cared about the park, and don't want to see toddlers get run over by kids on golf carts like last summer. Every summer, it is nuts. There's no quiet anytime anymore, even in the dead of winter. This place is nuts. Overpriced. If you get anything in permission, like I did, get it in writing or management will use it to throw you out. I had permission for what I was doing. I'd done it for three years, and they prioritized a group of project workers that will be gone in a few months over a long-term resident who is disabled, not available to meet, not arguing with a neighbor who's a child, and lied three times in the middle of our own private conversation and ran to management with lies.
- CChristopher M.
GuideGreen River Lake State Park Campground
Just passing through
A beautiful well maintained state park. Would have got 5 stars but no electricity at sites due to flooding and the warnings online made it sound like it was just a few sites affected but we had a generator so it all worked out definitely worth a visit
- SScott D.
RangerLago Linda Hideaway
Love Lago Linda
This is my “go to” campground when I need to get away for a few days and reset in nature. Hosts are great! You can pay via Venmo when you arrive / super easy. There is tons of primitive camping and quite a few sites with electric and water. There are plenty of bathrooms and showers. Love this place!! Will be back!!
- Kaitlin R.Traveler
Kentucky Horse Park Campground
Clean, spacious campground
Each lot has a small paved "driveway" for the camper to sit on, and the lot itself is very grassy and has lots of trees around. Bathrooms were very clean, seemed quite new and in good repair. Everyone staying at the campground was quiet and polite. 10/10 would stay here again!
- SScott D.Ranger
Lago Linda Hideaway
Great Getaway
This is a great campground! The owners are awesome. Plenty of sites (some with electric and water, some with nothing). Bathrooms and showers. Even has a lounge with books/TV and a cafe. Also has cabins on a lake.
Sam C.
ScoutS-Tree Campground
Well maintained and quiet.
This is a nice place. I've got about two bars 4G through verizon via xfinity. I don't know if there's usually a fee, but there's not one right now. It's got gravel lots with picnic tables and fire pits.
Lisa M.
LegendKentucky Horse Park Campground
Beautifuly kept and right next to the amazing horse park
We spent two nights here and were pleasantly surprised that most of the campsites had probably at least 50 to 60 feet between each one and lots of grass and trees. The campsite we stayed in, 140, was a pull through so that was bonus. Most of the campsites look like they had at least water and electric and I think there might have been some sites that had sewer as well. Right next-door to the Kentucky Horse Park, which is a must see. Very interesting museum and lots of barn with different types of horses in them to visit. If you buy your ticket at the campground, you would get five dollars off the admission fee.
Guide to Lancaster
Equestrian camping near Lancaster, Kentucky provides direct access to extensive trail systems through Daniel Boone National Forest. Located in the eastern part of the state at approximately 1,000 feet elevation, this area features a humid subtropical climate with distinct seasons. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions favorable for horse camping and trail rides.
What to do
Trail riding at S-Tree Campground: Access multiple riding trails through wooded terrain in Daniel Boone National Forest. "Multiple trials to venture on. The campsites are huge with available fire pits and restrooms. First come first serve basis. This is a free campsite with no electricity available," notes Wayne H. at S-Tree Campground.
Attend equestrian events: Visit Kentucky Horse Park for scheduled competitions and exhibitions. According to Jeff C., Logan-Hubble County Park offers "a beautiful medium size lake in the park plus standard county park amenities. Does have a disc golf course" for days when you're not riding.
Explore forest riding trails: Little Lick Campground connects directly to trail systems. Tombo T. describes Little Lick Campground as "Campers paradise, with a FREE campground. Campsites are spacious depending on which one you get, and well spread out. Be wary of shy bears and bobcats."
What campers like
Wide, level sites for trailers: Taylorsville Lake State Park features spacious campsites suitable for horse trailers. "We camped there in July for my son's birthday party. We were near the restroom facilities which were very clean. The camping area was recently mowed. Plenty of parking for guests and tents," reports Heather K. at Taylorsville Lake State Park Campground.
Trail variety for different skill levels: Experienced riders appreciate challenging trails while beginners find easier options. Jill R. explains, "Taking the horses out here was a wonderful experience, it was great having so many different trails to go on in order to not only train the new horses how to trail ride, but also take the more experienced horses on tougher trails."
Quiet, wooded settings: Many campsites offer seclusion and natural surroundings. "Dark and starry skies, quiet and woodsy...The sites are big enough for more than one tent or hammock," writes Shelly S. about Daniel Boone National Forest Little Lick Horse Camp.
What you should know
Limited facilities at primitive sites: Many horse-friendly campgrounds lack amenities. Andy M. notes that S-Tree Campground has "several sets of vault toilets, but no running water nor trash pickup, even though they have built a pad for a dumpster."
Accessibility considerations: Some campgrounds require travel on gravel roads. Andrew G. warns, "The northern road in isn't all that bad, but the south road is what I NEEDED to use to get to my various destinations, and it was a rough one."
Seasonal variations: Weather affects trail conditions significantly. "We stayed at this beautiful park in early November. There were only a few other campers so it was peaceful and very pretty. We enjoyed the lake views and fall colors everywhere," reports Joey about Green River Lake State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas near campsites. Heather K. mentions, "Playground was close and perfect for everyone to go run and play" at Taylorsville Lake State Park.
Swimming options: Lakes provide alternatives to horseback riding. According to Carol, "Check in was easy and friendly, a fair number of open sites, the lake is really pretty, the showers were pretty decent."
Educational opportunities: History-focused sites complement outdoor activities. Lisa S. describes My Old Kentucky Home State Park as having a "beautiful mansion to tour. Amphitheater open during the summer. A great family-friendly place to visit."
Tips from RVers
Site selection concerns: Some campgrounds have challenging access for larger vehicles. M&P M. caution, "Very small campground and narrow roads. Many sites were not level and some sites were very short so make sure you review the site description."
Hookup availability varies: Check specific amenities before booking. Doug and Terri C. note about Green River Lake State Park, "Easy check in and nice level sites close to the water. The newer section has very few trees for shade. The older section had plenty of shade and nice sites."
Shade considerations: Tree cover differs significantly between campsites. Bethany W. advises that sites are "a bit uneven and water and electric is about 40 feet away. Make sure to have levelers to handle 7+ inches. Site 28 seems to be the best. Site 30 is also very nice."
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