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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area offers primitive camping for equestrian groups in the Bel Air region. The management area provides two youth group camping areas with specific guidelines that must be followed according to their website. Campers should verify current availability since policies and facilities may change. The campground features drinking water, electric hookups, picnic tables, and trash disposal. Fire rings are available, allowing campers to have controlled fires in designated areas. The management area maintains toilets and sanitary dump stations, though showers are not provided on-site.
Located approximately 30 miles northeast of Bel Air, Maryland, Fair Hill is known for its extensive trail network suitable for horseback riding. The property encompasses over 5,000 acres of rolling countryside with multiple trail options connecting to camping areas. Water crossings and varied terrain provide diverse riding experiences for equestrians of all skill levels. Spacious trailer parking accommodates vehicles of various sizes, though the campground is not designated as big-rig friendly. While no dedicated horse corrals are listed in the amenities, the camping areas are designed with equestrian needs in mind. The management area operates year-round, making it accessible for horse camping throughout all seasons. Camping reservations are recommended as the facilities receive positive reviews from equestrian groups who appreciate the clean, family-friendly environment.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Bel Air (9)
1. Lums Pond State Park Campground
"There are some equestrian and tent sites as well. Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking."
"I took her older cousins to the fishing pier, and we didn't even get a nibble, but I think it was too cold for panfish that close to shore."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $45 / night
2. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Those can be found at the campground entrance. Each loop has a wood shed and clean, well-appointed bathhouse. There are water pumps along the road for refills."
"We were looking to explore Maryland's Eastern Shore and picked Tuckaho because they had electric sites available. We were so pleased with our stay."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $70 / night
3. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
4. Blackbird State Forest Campground
"The only thing about this site specifically is the trail was close by so you’d occasionally see people walking by but not enough that it didn’t still feel secluded."
"I was only one in the forest ATM but saw some hikers occasionally throughout the day walking by."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 / night
5. Hibernia County Park
"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $50 / night
6. Camp Meade RV Park
7. Starlite Camping Resort
"The campground is in a great location with easy access to Lancaster, Hershey and many other places to explore."
"There is also a great view of the surrounding countryside because it’s up on a big hill. If you’re hauling a big camper you’ll need power for the hills."
8. Finksburg Forest
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $100 / night
Drive Time
- 29 min from Baltimore, MD
- 49 min from York, PA
- 56 min from Lancaster, PA
- 1 hr 26 min from Gettysburg, PA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Bel Air, MD
110 Reviews of 9 Bel Air Campgrounds
Mary S.ScoutLums Pond State Park Campground
Lums Pond campground
First time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
Nancy W.
LegendLums Pond State Park Campground
Clean, big-rig friendly, large sites.
Overall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
- SShannon D.Scout
Lums Pond State Park Campground
Lums Pond
Bathrooms are clean and staff is nice
- SSarah G.
GuideLums Pond State Park Campground
Spacious, Well Maintained, and Top Notch
This campground has everything. Conveniently located, short drive to Dover, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore. The sites were very large and spacious. Sites can accommodate any type of trailer or vehicle. Plenty of site hookups, areas for tents. There is a camp store, several washer and dryers. The best private, individual shower booths and even a pond to go fishing in.
- CCatherine M.
TravelerLums Pond State Park Campground
You want peace ??
This is the most quietest campground. Perfect when you need to go somewhere to think. The people here are very nice. The wildlife is amazing
- SShawn
RangerTuckahoe State Park Campground
Excellent for hikers
Lots of trails to hike. Beautiful, peaceful. Some sites not level.
Matt S.LegendLums Pond State Park Campground
A Gem Among State Campgrounds
We spent a long weekend with family at Lums Pond State Park Campground and so glad we did.
We paid $46 per night plus fees for a FHU 50 Amp Back-in site(#56).
This place is a gem, even among nice state parks.
THINGS I LIKED:
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Easy access from I-95
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Beautiful park setting with fantastic site— spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved
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Friendly and helpful staff
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Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
- There’s nothing we didn’t like about this place
WOULD WE COME BACK?
- Absolutely, this is a nice place with plenty to do
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Adam and Suzanne B.GuideTuckahoe State Park Campground
meh
The campground is wooded and only has electric hookups available. The sites are well spaced. The bathhouse is dated and was clean enough to use. There isn't much to do in the park but it was an ok jumping off point to visit St. Michaels. Good dump station and potable water fill. Spigots throughout the campground.
Guide to Bel Air
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area offers dedicated facilities for horseback riders looking to camp in the Bel Air region. Located about 30 miles northeast of Bel Air, this 5,000-acre conservation area features a variety of terrain including meadows, forests, and streams. Trail riders can encounter elevation changes ranging from 300 to 500 feet throughout the property, with summer temperatures typically reaching 80-90°F during peak season.
What to do
Trail riding opportunities: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area maintains extensive trail networks specifically designed for equestrians. According to one visitor, the area provides "clean family friendly environment with tons of extra curricular activities for all."
Water activities: Lums Pond State Park Campground offers paddling opportunities for those who want to mix horseback riding with water recreation. A camper noted that the park has a "large pond that you can rent paddle boats and small v-bottom boats" where they "saw a few cranes" and enjoyed fishing.
Fishing excursions: Multiple locations near Bel Air offer fishing opportunities alongside equestrian trails. At Tuckahoe State Park Campground, a visitor mentioned that "access to the Tuckahoe River for fishing and kayaking" is available, and another camper highlighted the "Children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing."
What campers like
Well-maintained facilities: Equestrian camping areas near Bel Air receive positive feedback for their upkeep. At Hibernia County Park, a visitor shared that the "porta potties are very clean and don't smell and are lit with a street lamp" while noting that "each site has a large picnic table and a fire ring with a built in grill."
Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds offer good separation between camping areas. At Starlite Camping Resort, one camper observed that "the sites were large, with trees between, providing additional privacy" and that "the sites felt very secluded" compared to other private campgrounds that "attempt to squeeze as many sites as possible."
Convenient location: Hibernia County Park provides easy access to equestrian trails from camping areas. A visitor commented that "there are a half dozen, easy trails, the longest is around 2 miles" and another noted that "walking/hiking trails and the lake were super peaceful."
What you should know
Limited amenities: Some equestrian camping areas have minimal facilities. At Blackbird State Forest Campground, a camper reported that "there are a couple portapotties in the camping area, which are a few feet from one campsite, or a few blocks from another. There is one water pump."
Reservation requirements: Many camping areas near Bel Air require advance planning. One visitor to Tuckahoe State Park warned that "we stayed here on a Thursday when the campground was almost empty, but there was a reservations list that showed the campground would be full for the Columbus Day weekend."
Site selection: Choose your site carefully based on your camping style and equipment. At Starlite Camping Resort, a visitor mentioned that "it is quite hilly throughout the campground, but the individual sites are very level to park the camper with almost no blocks needed."
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