Horse campgrounds near Springfield, Louisiana offer diverse terrain for riders of all experience levels. Equestrians can access both day-use trail systems and overnight facilities where horses can be accommodated alongside campers. The area features a mix of sandy soil and clay trails that drain differently depending on seasonal rainfall, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F through September.
What to do
Wildlife viewing along trails: At Bogue Chitto State Park Campground, trails provide opportunities to spot native wildlife. Cat R. notes, "When my hubby rustled a bag, several alligators swam right up to our site! Our campsite #101 was right on one of the many lakes in the park." Beyond alligators, Tiffany M. reports seeing "plenty of wildlife such as turkey, deer, rabbits, turtles, alligators and birds."
River recreation: The Bogue Chitto River offers summer water activities. Connie M. shares that the park has "river tubing available" while Reagan S. mentions the diverse water features: "park has ponds, lakes, stream, river, beaches."
Biking on levee paths: At Farr Park RV Camground, cyclists can access the Mississippi River levee trail system. Michael T. explains it has a "bike path trailhead is there, with extensive pathways on the levee." Susan R. adds detail: "We used the back trail to get to the levee to ride our e bikes and went on about a 30 mile ride south past L'Auberge, and then we went on another 10 mile ride north toward the capital."
What campers like
Equestrian-friendly atmosphere: Horse enthusiasts appreciate dedicated facilities at Sweetwater Campground RV Ranch in Loranger. Charmon K. describes it as a "Peaceful setting with a pool! Wagon ride for kids, pond, ducks, mule was cute!"
Family-oriented activities: Land-O-Pines Family Campground offers recreational options for all ages. Farrah B. reports, "Staff is amazing. There is a lot of fun things to do for the whole family, from swimming, water slide to playing bingo and a lot more." David D. adds that "we went for Halloween weekend and there were alot of activities and trick or treating for the kids."
Clean, well-maintained facilities: James L. praises Bogue Chitto State Park's upkeep: "Very clean, well kept state park. Hiking trails, equestrian trails, tubing, camping... they've got it all. Campsites are neat, well maintained. We saw maintenance staff checking things several time per day."
What you should know
Wildlife considerations: Multiple campgrounds have wildlife encounters to consider. At New Orleans RV Resort & Marina, proximity to nature means occasional noise disruptions. Alex N. mentions "the ... Flight for life? Helicopter that keeps passing over." At Bogue Chitto, Larry warns, "This place is crawling with gators in the lower portion on the lakes. Hey this is south Louisiana."
Access challenges: Some campgrounds have challenging approaches. Alana F. describes the New Orleans RV Resort access: "The road to get here is rough though, it's through an industrial park and looks very concerning, but then you come and find this!"
Seasonal pricing fluctuations: Katherine D. notes, "They charge $69 per night, which is far too expensive for my budget. Could be holiday pricing but not sure since requested dates fall after New Years."
Tips for camping with families
Water features for kids: Multiple parks offer water recreation options. Nicole R. describes Land-O-Pines: "Older campground with small pool and older water slide but very homey. Shades and grass and dirt roads. Awesome creek that the kids have a blast in."
Splash pad access: Bogue Chitto State Park provides water play areas beyond natural swimming. Therese A. reports, "The grandkids loved the splash pad/water slide and easy access to the river."
Halloween festivities: Plan ahead for special events at Land-O-Pines. According to David D., "we went for Halloween weekend and there were alot of activities and trick or treating for the kids..great campsite great memories."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for horse trailers: When bringing horses to equestrian campgrounds near Springfield, choose sites with adequate space. David B. describes Land-O-Pines: "Stayed in pull-through campsite C69 which was shady and level. It was a gravel site. There was enough parking for my 34 ft TT and truck."
Dump station logistics: For those needing sewer hookups, note that some parks have limitations. David B. observes about Farr Park: "The dump station connection for your sewer hose is at a 45 degree angle and a bit above ground level. This creates sags in your hose. Also, there is no way to secure or screw in your connection to the sump station."
Hookup variations: At Bogue Chitto State Park, Reagan S. explains that sites vary by location: "full hookup in uperlanls just water and electric in bottomland." This affects site selection based on your camping needs.
