Best Equestrian Camping near South Casco, ME

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Best Equestrian Sites Near South Casco, ME (2)

    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA

    1. Freeport / Durham KOA

    9 Reviews
    37 Photos
    28 Saves
    Pownal, Maine

    Explore beautiful Freeport, Maine from your closest KOA campground, just 6 miles away. You can enjoy excellent savings (see our 'Hot Deals') on early Spring and late Fall camping, as well as specials on monthly or seasonal stays. We are situated on 50 acres, so enjoy our spacious sites; completely wooded for the back to nature feel, tree-lined and nestled in the woods, or wide-open pull throughs. Try one of our unique dome cabins or glamping tents with kitchen, full bathroom and a private patio area, or our one or two bedroom cabins, each with a refrigerator, microwave, and heater. We invite you to socialize by enjoying our playground, horseshoe pits, basketball or beach volleyball courts, and baseball field, or take a refreshing dip in our pool and 37 foot waterslide. We also have pony rides! We welcome groups, (rallies, reunions, weddings, etc.) which includes the use of the recreation hall with kitchen and/or pavilion. We have many planned activities, pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and made to order pizza's in our new brick-oven! Do not miss out on our special "Theme Weekends", like Christmas in July, Haunted Weekend in August and Hawaiian Luau in September, to name a few! If nature is your passion, you may explore one of our half mile nature trails. We welcome you to enjoy our clean, remodeled facilities as you take advantage of the over 101 things to do within a 60 mile radius of Freeport, including the famous LL Bean, open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. As always, we believe you will find everything you have come to expect from a KOA.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
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    2. Gunstock Campground

    12 Reviews
    36 Photos
    162 Saves
    Gilford, New Hampshire

    Voted Best of NH 2023 by NH Magazine, Gunstock Mountain Resort's campground puts you in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, close to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, numerous lakes, a diverse assortment of recreational opportunities and small New England villages, Gunstock offers a rustic alpine setting for your visit to New Hampshire. Backed by over 80 years of camping experience, Gunstock's tradition of catering to recreational families ensures memorable vacations. Relax at your campsite and enjoy the natural habitat around the mountain or take a pleasurable drive to one of the many local attractions.

    Has winter camping.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $80 / night

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Recent Equestrian Reviews in South Casco

23 Reviews of 2 South Casco Campgrounds


  • c
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Gunstock Campground

    Peaceful and great location

    We enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!

  • Iris A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Aug. 6, 2023

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    Cute Family KOA

    This is a cute little KOA with lots of things for smaller kids to do. We visited during their Halloween weekend. They had costume making and trick or treating for kids (bring candy) and a renaissance fair/party for adults. There is a pool with slide, a playground, a basketball hoop, a disc golf net. They have hayrides and a nightly train ride for younger visitors.

    WiFi and cell service are both spotty.

  • Austin M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Oct. 11, 2022

    Gunstock Campground

    Gunstock campground

    This is an awesome campground! Lots to do with a nice pool and lots of land to walk the dogs. Seasonal camping is better here.

  • Carolyn S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Sep. 10, 2022

    Gunstock Campground

    Gunstock Mountain

    I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect. This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures.

  • Ryan P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Aug. 31, 2022

    Gunstock Campground

    Amazing stay

    Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    Boston/Cape Cod KOA Holiday

    Pro’s:

    • spacious, shady campgrounds (take a back-in site)
    • quite and relaxing
    • lots of entertainment and activities for all
    • large leash free dog zone Con’s:
    • bad WiFi and poor Verizon reception
    • laundry room was not operational (mid July! 🤨)
    • still 45 minutes from touristic sites (Portland, lighthouse)
  • Greg S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Jul. 8, 2022

    Gunstock Campground

    4.7 stars

    Fun place! The mountain coaster and chairlift were great for the little ones and the ziplines are epic! They give discounts to campers. We stayed in 255, which was really nice, wooded, and right by the creek. Site 254 next door us easily the best trailer site in the entire place. It is huge and has two levels and tons of creek frontage. These two sites are nestled in a quiet tent area. The grid RV area was not very impressive, but all of the tent sites in the woods were really cool. The open field rv area was really exposed but close to amenities. Our family stayed in the cabins and they are nicely situated for privacy. Rustic and no AC or bathrooms but clean and nice little porch. The pool was nice, two excellent playgrounds, and everything well kept. You get your own keycard for the gate. Epic views from top of mountain!

  • Tim P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Jul. 2, 2022

    Gunstock Campground

    Gunstock Mountain

    Mountain coaster, lift, and zip like courses were all amazing. Will come once a year because it’s so fun! Bonus points for site #202!

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Sep. 11, 2021

    Gunstock Campground

    Quiet and relaxing

    Very well kept and quiet grounds. The lot I was in was not wooded but still quiet. Check in was quick and friendly. All other guests were friendly as well. I’ll be back for sure.

  • Brooke F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Aug. 24, 2021

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    Awesome place!

    Very low key relaxed place. Facilities are new and clean! Staff is friendly and accommodating. Campsites are large. Full hook ups. Pool is clean and well maintained.

  • Melissa B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Gunstock Campground

    Cute campground, wooded sites are limited.

    This campground overall is very nice. The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in. Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well. There is a zip line course and a metal "slide" or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally. The wooded area back there is beautiful though so the sites definitely made up for it. Campground has a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Would definitely camp here again. I just prefer the wooded/shaded tent sites...which are limited at this place.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    May. 20, 2021

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    Halloween!

    This visit we had our hybrid camper in one of the wooded sites. The Halloween celebration is really well done- campers decorate their sites, there is an in-costume parade, and the central, bigger rigs are set up for trick or treating. The haunted house is scary enough that I waited by the exit! (This part is NOT for the little kids). The campground fills up for this event so make reservations early.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    May. 17, 2021

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    Great spot, great hosts

    Kid and pet friendly. Lots of activities for kids including a flashlight candy hunt, water slide, and s’more roast. We’ve been coming back for years and the addition of a glamping tent, cabins, and domes have made it even nicer!

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Apr. 16, 2021

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    Good Location, Clean, Lots of Camping Options

    I have a love– hate relationship with KOA campgrounds. They tend to be overpriced and not consistent. You will find one that has nice sites at a decent price. Then, there are the others which are complete opposite. This KOA is on my good side.  There are lots of site choices, cabins, yurts, and tent sites to choose from.  The location is good as it is about 10-15 minutes far from the town of Freeport(home to L.L. Bean and tons of outlet stores), the pretty coastal town of South Freeport, four craft breweries and a cidery, and Bradbury Mountain State Park. The owners and work campers are very friendly and the super welcoming. Normally I am not concerned how nice people are but they go out of their way to make sure you get all the discounts you can and put you in a site that you prefer. 

    We have stayed here a few times and are always impressed how well-cared for the grounds are and how and clean the common areas, bathrooms, and pool are. The grass is always cut, weeds trimmed, fire pits cleaned and there is no trash lying on the ground. There are lots of seasonal sites but they are in the back portion of the park with the transients being in the front. The park has nice super long 50 amp FHU pull-thrus in the front of the park which will fit any length RV and tow vehicle. Some of these sites are “buddy” sites with a shared patio, but are so wide that even if you don’t know your neighbors, it would not be a bother because you are far enough apart. The only downside to these pull thrus is there is no shade. We tend to be there in cooler months so shade is not a problem. However, the rest of the campground has a very park-like feel with over 50 acres there is plenty of room to roam and even a short nature trail through a wooded area. Many sites backup against the woods or are in wooded areas so keep that in mind when making your reservation. We give this park two thumbs up for their dog park which is ten times the size of the average KOA dog park. My lab had plenty of room to run and chase a ball and there were never any other dogs there which was nice. Plus, it was clean and free of dog poop! Normally, there are plenty of activities like s’mores by the fire, crafts, pony rides (yes, they have their own ponies on site), ice cream social, hay rides but this year they were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We don’t use those amenities anyway so that wasn’t a problem but can see that would be fun activities for kids. We were in a buddy sites with our friends and liked the shared patio. Since we were in the open area, we were able to get both satellite with our roof-mounted dome and some over-the-air channels from Portland which is about 45 minutes away. All of our hook-ups were in an accessible place but we were also in a long pull thru and could position the RV in the site accordingly. 

    Some of the cons for this park are the lack of cable, so-so wifi, and the dusty gravel roads and pot holes. There are a few restrooms buildings scattered around the park which may not be close depending on what site you are in.

  • Sara D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Gunstock Campground

    Pretty Decent Little Camping Spot

    Pros: Beautiful area, not a bad size campground, quiet nights (but this could be because 3 out of the 4 sites right near us were empty), free hot showers that are not dirty, lots of trails on edge of the grounds, lots and lots of tent sites, platform on campsite, pool and playground available, camp store, bike & Segway trails, quick access to some of NH’s most beautiful mountains. Staff is friendly. Cons: So many roots all over the sites, the platform did not fit our tent for 12 on it. More of the sites have very little separation from the neighboring campers near you. We explored the grounds & noted some sites that were a smidge more secluded and plan to return again sometime!

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    May. 19, 2019

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    Quite place

    We love the place this campground has a little bit for everybody there has a mini kid park and a pool ,they have wooded area plus they also have an open areas to camp ,always seems to be quiet well mannered Place ,staff is excellent to work with

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    May. 16, 2019

    Gunstock Campground

    Into the campground

    This was my first visit to the campground. The staff and everyone was friendly. I stayed in the woods and it was great being out in nature. I went in 2018 and this year I am being my sister and nieces. Love the Segway tour and the adventure zip lining and the coaster it’s a fun place and I can’t wait to return.

  • Amanda B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Apr. 15, 2019

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    Nice campground

    This was my favorite campground last summer. This campground is relatively quiet. It is in the country but very close to stores. The owners are very nice. I will definitely go back again. There are so many campsites. They have a nice store with a variety of items.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeport / Durham KOA
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Freeport / Durham KOA

    The campground is fantastic. Easy access, huge sites, very well maintained.

    Easy to get too and close to everything from shopping to the beach.

  • Kasey H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
    Aug. 8, 2018

    Gunstock Campground

    Very nice, lots to do.

    It has pretty spacious sites, they have an aerial obstacle course and a mountain coaster, places to swim, music festivals, hiking, etc.



Guide to South Casco

Maine offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with several well-reviewed campgrounds that cater to both riders and their equine companions.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • The Homestead by the River Campground provides a welcoming environment for horse camping, featuring spacious sites and access to scenic trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include unique activities

  • At the Freeport / Durham KOA, families can enjoy a variety of activities, including hayrides and a flashlight candy hunt, making it a fun destination for campers with horses.

Most campgrounds have horse-friendly features

  • The Gunstock Campground is known for its large campsites and access to nearby trails, perfect for those looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of New Hampshire with their horses.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near South Casco, ME?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near South Casco, ME is Freeport / Durham KOA with a 4.6-star rating from 9 reviews.