Best Equestrian Camping near Kennedyville, MD

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area near Kennedyville, Maryland offers horseback riding trails with primitive camping options. The 5,656-acre park maintains multiple equestrian trails where riders can access varied terrain through forests and open fields. Camping facilities include basic amenities with toilets, drinking water, and electric hookups available at established sites. The campground accommodates tents and RVs, though sites lack designated horse corrals or stabling facilities. Riders should plan to bring portable containment systems for their horses during overnight stays.

Trail access directly from the camping area allows for convenient riding opportunities throughout the park's extensive trail system. The network connects to wider regional riding routes through the Maryland countryside. Water access points for horses are available along certain trails, though not at all camping locations. Trailer parking is provided near the camping areas, with enough space for standard horse trailers. Seasonal considerations affect trail conditions, with spring and fall offering optimal riding weather. The trails accommodate various skill levels with well-marked routes and good footing for horses. Advanced reservations are recommended as the limited number of sites can fill quickly during peak riding seasons.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Kennedyville, Maryland (6)

    1. Lums Pond State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Kirkwood, DE
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 368-6989

    $22 - $40 / night

    "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."

    2. Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Ridgely, MD
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 820-1668

    $21 - $70 / night

    "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."

    3. Blackbird State Forest Campground - CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE

    6 Reviews
    Townsend, DE
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 653-6505

    $25 / night

    "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."

    4. Martinak State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Denton, MD
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $77 / night

    "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."

    6. Camp Meade RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Odenton, MD
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 722-4237
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  • Wendy W.
    Jul. 4, 2020

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    Perfect First Family Camping Trip

    Tuckahoe is a hidden gem on Maryland’s mid-Eastern Shore region. With many of your standard amenities and a quiet atmosphere, it was a great spot for my first time camping with my kids.

    Our campsite was on the non-electric loop. We had a small creek and trail back up to our campsite. We only had a handful of neighbors and foot traffic at the time was almost nonexistent, so we practically had the park to ourselves.

    There is an electric loop with electric hookup, but no water or sewer. 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.

    There are 4 basic cabins on each loop and most sites are designed for RV and/or tent use. There are 3 sites that are tent-only on the non-electric loop.

    Multiple trails in the area are widespread. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a map! They also have equestrian trails with an equestrian center nearby. The lakefront boasts a picnic area with individual tables and grills, recycled tire playground, and kayak rentals (for a fee). Fishing is allowed, but no swimming (which was a bummer for us, but exploring some of the local creeks helped provide some relief from the summer heat).

    Nearby is Atkins Arboretum. Their 5 mile trail system covers around 400 acres. There are woods, “grasslands,” and “wetlands” to explore the various ecosystems of the Eastern Shore. They also had a goat area and garden play area for children. There is a fee through the Visitor’s Center which supports the center, but some of the trails can be accessed via other Tuckahoe trails.

    Centrally located, you’re still within easy access to a local town center (Denton), supplies, and dining. I can’t recommend Tuckahoe enough if you just want a quiet spot or you’re new to camping!

  • V
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    A Gem of a State Park

    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. The campground is well maintained and the sites are great. We have a small travel trailer and our site was pretty level and nicely private. We backed up to a hiking trail which was nice. There's lots to do here. There's a disc golf course and the camp store has discs available to use. We've never played before but had a blast learning, now we're hooked. We also enjoyed kayaking on the lake. If you enjoy birding this park is great, we saw so many cool birds. There's an arboretum and horse riding trails. We will definitely be going back!

  • Melissa C.
    Mar. 2, 2017

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    Really nice to kayak

    Tuckahoe State Park is tucked away onto the Eastern Shore of Maryland, close to the Chesapeake Bay. It features every kind of camping you can imagine. RVs, tents, youth group, etc. while I was only there for one chilly April night, my partner and I were looking forward to kayaking along the lake and creek. I was new to the sport and it was windy so the lake was a bit scary to kayak but the creek was perfect. With all the vegetation growing back, it felt like you were in Florida. There were interpretive signs all along the creek to teach about the birds, amphibians, and even beavers one might see. One of the downsides to the campground was that the bathrooms were small and far away from the campsites. That is, if we went to the right ones. Could have been user error.

  • Ellen B.
    May. 23, 2019

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Great place in the back yard

    We do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations.

    Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. 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. There’s an off leash dog park, equestrian center and boat ramp. Book early because it fills up fast!

  • Sam D.
    Aug. 29, 2016

    Martinak State Park Campground

    Great Fishing

    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.

    This is a great place to catch some good action fish. I've always had some success whenever I've been here. It's a fun place to spend a night or two and relax.

  • M
    Apr. 4, 2022

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Will be back again [when we can get a reservation]

    I understand why it is so difficult to get a reservation at Lums Pond.  I don't know if it's the host campers or the management, but they're definitely doing something right.  

    I have to say, Jim, the host camper by us was fantastic.  As it was our first trip after a long winter, I managed to forget to put the anode back in our water heater.  I went over and sheepishly asked him if I could borrow a 1 1/2" socket.  He not only lent us a socket, but asked if I needed help, and if I had teflon tape (which I did) and was willing to lend a hand.

    The site was fairly level, side-to-side, so I really only needed to level front to back.  That was a bonus.

    Our daughter really enjoyed the playground (which was excellent, by my standards). The only complaint I have is that the kiddie swings seem to be modeled after the seasickness machine that they had on Mythbusters (https://archive.org/details/MythBusters..Season.3..480p576P..DVDripHDTV..X265HEVC..O69..FIXED/Mythbusters+-+S03E26+-+Seasickness+-+Kill+or+Cure.mkv).  I could only go on the swing with her for a little bit before I started to turn green.  Other than that?  She fought us about leaving the playground, and really would have been content if that was all we did.

    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.

    The trails were well marked, and the day we took a hike, we ended up on the equestrian trail that runs all the way around the pond.  It was a long, but easy hike.

    The bath house was absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease.

    All in all, it was a fantastic trip, and I hope to go back soon.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Snall campground, big sites

    Nice smaller campground with large spacious sites. Very level and spaced apart from neighbor is you pick the right spots. We were in 17 which looked out to open space and woods. If it rains, some sites are flooded. Not much going on for activities in March. Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2021

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Small and Nice

    This was our first time here and it’s only an hour from home. I was hopeful for another nice DE state park and I wasn’t disappointed. All DE parks are nicely laid out. There were shaded spots and sunny spots. Bathhouse was clean. The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them. Sites do sit close to the road but are spacious side to side. There is a large field in the center and woods surrounding the loop. Site 33 was close to our back side but site 37 was far from us. There is one cross road with sites and those were closer together. Sites on pond side were more spread apart than the opposite side. The one tent area was behind and slightly surrounding an RV site which was weird. The other tent areas were separate from RV sites. I would recommend this campground.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 24, 2021

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Quaint State Park

    Our GPS wanted to take us to the main park entrance on Howell School Rd versus Red Lion Rd to the campground entrance on the other side of the pond. The gate and store were not open so we went directly to back-in site 26 with FHUs. Our reservation sheet and vehicle pass were on the post when we arrived. Back-in was okay with having to swing our F-450 and 39’ 5th wheel into the grass between sites across the street. Utilities were smartly placed at the middle of the pad. We had 2 to 3 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on AT&T. However, we had trouble with AT&T maintaining internet on our Weingard Connect. The CG is in two loops. Sites 1-30 make up the first loop and that is where most of the larger rigs camped. A rough estimate(double check site size online) is that sites 12- 18 will take larger rigs up to around 45’ but you’ll need to park your tow vehicle or toad angled in front of your rig. Our site was long enough for our 39’ fifth wheel but we had to park our truck at an angle as well. The second loop does have larger sites but is mainly suited for small rigs to include a tent area. Both loops have a large grass field in the middle that the sites back up to, which is great for playing outside games and without many trees so you could use satellite from almost all the sites. From a spaciousness point of view, the best site in the CG is 17, but it is near the walking trail. The shower house also contains a small laundry with 3 washers and 4 dryers that are reasonably priced, although one washer was out of service at the time. However, there was not a change machine. You could purchase firewood from one of the on duty camp hosts. A short drive from the campground to another Lum’s Pond State Park area there’s a really cool dog park where you can walk the dogs off leash down trails and with open play areas along the pond. One of the best features of this off-leash area is how secluded it is away from the main road. Supposedly this is known as a haunted campground, although we didn't see or hear anything out of the ordinary. If in the area, we would stay here again.


Guide to Kennedyville

The Maryland-Delaware border region offers campers diverse terrain with rolling hills, dense forests, and river access points. Most equestrian camping near Kennedyville, Maryland sits between 50-300 feet above sea level, with mild seasonal temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Campgrounds in this area typically experience moderate precipitation with annual rainfall averaging 45 inches.

What to do

Trail riding exploration: Nearby Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area provides extensive horse trails through various terrain types. "There are two primitive youth group camping areas. There are specific rules that need to be followed and the guidelines are on the website," notes camper Gen F.

Water activities: Martinak State Park Campground offers riverside recreation. Laura M. states, "Campsites and bathrooms are clean. Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports. No real hiking trails. Overall small quiet campground." The park maintains river access points for fishing and small watercraft.

Family recreation: Multiple playgrounds and structured activities await at various campgrounds. "We had a great time with our 3 little ones. They have lots of easily walked trails. Bath houses are kept clean. They have quite a few playgrounds throughout the park, which was a major plus for us," shares Bill F. about Martinak State Park.

Off-season exploration: Many trails remain accessible during cooler months when crowds thin out. Some campgrounds operate year-round, while others close for winter from late November through March. Early spring and late fall provide optimal weather conditions for trail riding.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Blackbird State Forest Campground offers secluded camping experiences. "Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room, very much enjoyed our stay and will return!" remarks Sarah M. The distance between campsites allows for quieter overnight experiences.

Clean facilities: Tuckahoe State Park Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "The bathroom/showers are the cleanest I've ever seen, especially since we stayed in the hottest time of the year," notes Bill G. Consistent maintenance makes for comfortable extended stays.

River access: Multiple campers praise the direct water entry points. "Spent a weekend in BO1, spacious campsite, grill, picnic table, firepit, parking for 2-3 cars plus overflow parking," writes John C. about Blackbird State Forest. Water proximity adds versatility to camping experiences.

Level sites: Terrain preparation at most campgrounds ensures comfortable parking. "Easy to navigate through with a trailer. Nice trails and playground. Bathrooms were like brand new. Water and electric on our loop," reports Rhonda S. about Martinak State Park.

What you should know

Limited availability: Horse-friendly campsites fill quickly during peak seasons. Reservations are essential, especially for holiday weekends from May through September.

Variable hookups: Lums Pond State Park Campground offers full hookups. "Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. There are some equestrian and tent sites as well," shares Ellen B. Other campgrounds may offer only electric or primitive sites.

Trail conditions: Seasonal weather affects trail usability for horses. Spring can bring muddy sections, while summer offers drier footing but more bugs. Fall provides optimal trail conditions with cooler temperatures and colorful scenery.

Advance planning required: Some campgrounds don't provide stabling facilities on-site. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises Ellen B. about Lums Pond State Park. Bring portable containment systems for overnight horse camping.

Shared trails: Most paths accommodate multiple recreational users. "20 miles of hiking trails are also open for biking and horseback riding," notes Mary S. about Tuckahoe State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Playground proximity: When selecting sites, consider distance to play areas. "The camp sites are laid out in a circle with the bathhouse in the center," explains Jessica K. about Tuckahoe State Park, making facility access convenient for younger children.

Educational opportunities: Camp Meade RV Park offers unique experiences. "Was great not to have to really worry about anything because you are securely on post. I forgot all about revielle 🤣. They reminded me," shares Elvin J. Many parks offer junior ranger programs for children.

Child-friendly trails: Select appropriate routes for younger riders. "They have lots of easily walked trails," reports Bill F. about Martinak State Park. Request trail maps at ranger stations to identify suitable paths.

Site selection strategy: Choose sites away from main roads for safety. "The firepit was about 3-4 feet from our door. No camp fires as it was not safe," cautions Buck P. about Tuckahoe State Park, highlighting the importance of evaluating site layouts for family safety.

Tips from RVers

Access considerations: Campground roads vary in quality and width. "We paid $46 per night plus fees for a FHU 50 Amp Back-in site(#56)," shares Matt S. about Lums Pond State Park, which offers well-maintained roads and sites.

Amenities available: "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," notes Adam and Suzanne B. about Tuckahoe State Park.

Site size limitations: Some campgrounds have restrictions on larger rigs. "I watched people with 25+ footers struggle to back into the sites," warns Buck P. Check maximum length specifications when booking.

Parking configurations: Site layouts affect convenience. "The site was fairly level, side-to-side, so I really only needed to level front to back," explains Mark about Lums Pond State Park, demonstrating the importance of understanding site grading.

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