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Equestrian Camping near Middle River, MD
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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area offers equestrian camping opportunities near Middle River, Maryland. While not all campgrounds in the region accommodate horses, Fair Hill provides access to over 80 miles of maintained trails suitable for horseback riding. The campground features basic amenities including drinking water, electric hookups, toilet facilities, and trash collection. Campsites can accommodate tents and RVs, though they lack dedicated horse corrals or stalls. Horse trailer parking is available near designated camping areas. Riders must bring their own containment systems for horses, as the park does not provide permanent equine facilities at individual campsites.
The trail network at Fair Hill connects to broader regional riding routes, making it popular among local equestrians seeking multi-day riding experiences. Trail maps are available at the ranger station, where camping reservations are also processed. Primitive equestrian camping requires advance booking, especially during peak riding seasons from spring through fall. Tuckahoe State Park, located within driving distance, offers additional horseback riding trails though without overnight horse camping facilities. Riders are required to clean up after their horses and follow established trail etiquette. Water access for horses is limited to natural sources along the trails, so campers should plan accordingly and bring sufficient water supplies for both themselves and their horses.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Middle River (8)
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 this 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. Camp Meade RV Park
4. Martinak State Park Campground
"Though I live in Texas now, Maryland will always be home for me. Whenever I get the chance to head back, I almost make sure to check out some of the local fishing spots."
"Park is that the Electric loop (B) has all of the sites on the outside of the drive loop so you are not looking across the road at other campers."
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $77 / night
5. 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
6. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
7. Finksburg Forest
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $100 / night
Drive Time
- 15 min from Baltimore, MD
- 52 min from York, PA
- 54 min from Washington, DC
- 1 hr 18 min from Lancaster, PA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Middle River, MD
121 Reviews of 8 Middle River 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.
LegendMartinak State Park Campground
Quiet camping in the woods.
This is a great little state park tucked away in the woods. Campsites are pretty spacious and have nice shade. The campground has two loops, each with a bathhouse located in the middle. Our site (Butterfly Loop #3) was long enough for our motorhome and tow car. The roads are paved, as was our camping pad. The only utility at our site was 30-amp electric. There are water spigots located throughout each loop and we were close enough to fill our water tank. For the most part, the park is big-rig friendly but we did brush against some trees on our way around the loop. Campsites do vary in length so make sure you include your length when booking. We reserved online and were instructed to just go to our site which was nice and convenient. They sell firewood onsite and have a self-pay station which we loved. There is a nice boat launch and the kayak launch has a platform to assist you getting in and out and there are plenty of places to fish from the bank. There is a nature center (which was not open during our stay), playground, picnic pavilions, amphitheater, The bathrooms could use some more attention. The shower curtains were pink meaning they have not been properly cleaned in a while. Needless to say, we did not shower there. The dump station was closed while we were there but we were told we could use the dump station at Tuckahoe State Park (about 10 miles away). We really enjoyed the short hiking trails and paved trail which allowed us to log about 3 miles without having to leave the park. The campground is a really relaxing place to be. We did drive (about 40 minutes south) to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, both of which we recommend. It is also worth a drive to St. Michaels to see the quaint seaside town and visit the maritime museum (plan on spending half a day at the museum). The only downside is that the park is not gated and open for day use so a lot of people just drive through the campground looking around.
- Nancy W.Legend
Lums 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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Guide to Middle River
While most equestrian camping near Middle River, Maryland centers around Fair Hill, several additional options exist within a 40-mile radius. The Eastern Shore offers flat terrain with sandy soils, while northern Maryland provides more varied elevation with some rolling hills. Summer temperatures average 85-90°F with high humidity, making spring and fall the preferred camping seasons when temperatures range from 65-75°F.
What to do
Kayaking and boating: Tuckahoe State Park offers access to Tuckahoe Creek and Lake. "There's a kayak launch between sites 46 and 48. The walk to Tuckahoe Creek from the parking area is very short, and the creek leads to Tuckahoe Lake with more of the creek on the other side of the lake," notes Mary S.
Fishing opportunities: Several parks in the region provide fishing access. At Martinak State Park Campground, water access is a key feature. "Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports," reports Laura M. The park connects to a network of river trails when the boat ramp is open.
Hiking and biking trails: Beyond equestrian trails, the area offers hiking options. Lums Pond State Park Campground features multiple trail systems. "There's a 7 mile hiking trail and 8 mile multi purpose trail," explains Sandy E. The trails connect to broader networks allowing for varied outdoor experiences.
What campers like
Well-maintained bathhouses: Campers frequently mention clean facilities. At Tuckahoe State Park, "The bathroom/showers are the cleanest I've ever seen, especially since we stayed in the hottest time of the year," writes Bill G. This attention to maintenance extends to other amenities throughout the park.
Spacious sites: Blackbird State Forest Campground offers particularly roomy camping spots. "The camp sites are spaced out a good amount so each site has good privacy. Each site has a fire pit, a grill, and two tables with a decent amount of space for tents," notes a camper identified as Blind.
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds in the region provide a peaceful experience. At Tuckahoe, despite being "booked for the Memorial Day weekend, this campground was quaint and very quiet," according to Regina C. The wooded settings contribute to this sense of seclusion even when campgrounds are full.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most parks require advance bookings, especially during peak seasons. For Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, note that "There are two primitive youth group camping areas. There are specific rules that need to be followed and the guidelines are on the website," explains Gen F.
Site limitations: Some campgrounds have restrictions on vehicle size or site features. At Tuckahoe State Park, one camper warns, "The web site does not say site 21 is extremely small. We have a 25' camper, and it barely fit, length and width were an issue. The firepit was about 3-4 feet from our door."
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds operate seasonally. Martinak State Park operates "March to November," while Tuckahoe State Park is open "March 25 to November 27." Plan accordingly as facilities shut down during winter months.
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