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Best Equestrian Camping near North East, MD

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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area near North East, Maryland offers equestrian camping facilities across its 5,600+ acres of designated natural resources land. The campground features dedicated equestrian trails and riding opportunities throughout the property. Tent and RV camping options are available for visitors traveling with horses, though accommodations are primarily designed for group camping. The campground's location in Elkton provides convenient access to extensive trail networks that traverse meadows, forests, and open terrain suitable for horseback riding throughout the year.

Located along the Maryland-Delaware border, Fair Hill connects riders to over 80 miles of maintained trails suitable for both novice and experienced equestrians. The trail system features natural obstacles, stream crossings, and varied terrain that accommodates different riding styles and experience levels. Visitors should note that while the facilities are open year-round, the best riding conditions typically occur from spring through fall. Horse owners must bring their own portable corrals or use tie-outs as permanent stalls are limited. Nearby Lums Pond State Park Campground provides additional camping options with full hookups, though it lacks dedicated horse corrals and requires trailering to riding areas. Trail riders often note the well-maintained paths and clear signage that make navigation straightforward even for first-time visitors to the area.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near North East, Maryland (7)

    1. Lums Pond State Park Campground

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

    $17 - $32 / 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. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

    3 Reviews
    Newark, MD
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 398-1246

    3. French Creek State Park Campground

    81 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $20 - $90 / night

    "We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"

    "Activities See the photo that shows 35 miles of hiking trails. It's an excellent brochure! "

    4. Blackbird State Forest Campground - CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE

    6 Reviews
    Townsend, DE
    22 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."

    5. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 383-3812

    $15 - $50 / night

    "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."

    6. Tuckahoe State Park Campground

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

    $21 - $70 / night

    "The big draw here though is the water trail. Grab a canoe or kayak and have at it. One could reach places in the park deemed unreachable otherwise. The camping here is quiet."

    "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."

    7. Starlite Camping Resort

    6 Reviews
    Hopeland, PA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 733-9655

    "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."

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  • Bill G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    Small, a bit out of the way, but golden

    I’ll begin by saying Tuckahoe has little in the way of amenities. There is no swimming. The hiking is minimal, but very scenic. But the fishing is truly good. The big draw here though is the water trail. Grab a canoe or kayak and have at it. One could reach places in the park deemed unreachable otherwise. The camping here is quiet. The loops (2- one electric and one not) are tight with some tent pads (on the non electric site of course being much smaller that others. Still, some pads are large enough for our eight person tent we must bring because two adults, three to four girls and a dog or two need space. The night skies are dark. Done nearby city light on the darkest of nights seep through, but not too much. The small camp store( closed due to COVID at this time of writing) is located at the electric/RV loop. There is a large picnic area with an equally large playground. Add a frisbee golf course and a ball field too. Nearby are a few small towns with diners and such. Not far is Blackwater NWR and Cambridge, MD. Hen not sure if we want to go north , east to DE or south to OC or all three, this campground makes a good way station/ home base.

  • 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!

  • Amanda K.
    Aug. 14, 2022

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Reviews are misleading, they don’t offer what they use to

    I’m sure one point in time this use to be a 4-5 star campground. It is a far stretch from that today.

    PROS:

    AT&T / Cricket cell service Paved loops good for bicycles

    CONS:

    The large pool you see in pictures, is not operating.

    The kayak/canoe rentals is not operating.

    It is prohibited to take a swim in the lake.

    A majority of the campsites are small and stacked right on top of each-other. Ours, C15, was a rocky terrain making it difficult for our children to walk around.

    Loop A has many parking pads that are on a significant sloop making it very difficult to level your camper/rv

    The bathrooms don’t seem to be well maintained or cleaned.

    No camp store

    No place to buy firewood

    THE WORST PART - The park rangers are on the boarder-line of harassment. They constantly patrol the area and seek out reasons to write tickets. We have witnessed them rummaging around peoples campsites when they were away from their sites. It doesn’t take much to do something wrong. Your vehicle tires must be on the pavement pad, they cannot be touching the grass. If your vehicle cannot fit it must go in “over flow parking” which isn’t close by. Any evidence of alcohol is surly a fine.

    NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Hopewell Furnace Historical Site Birdsboro Preserve St. Peters Classic Auto Mall Museum Ryerss Farm for aged equestrians

  • 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!

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2021

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Feels crowded

    This PA state park felt, upon first impression, very tightly spaced and had an overall crowded feel in loop C, the only dog friendly electric loop. The sites that aren’t ADA have more space between them than we did.  Our site C41 was full hookup as are several others (1-7, 39-47). This is an ADA site, there are several of them. Perhaps this is why it’s crowded so they could fit extra ADA sites? They are very level and have paved pads, but also a paved picnic pad, and paved fire ring pad. Non ADA full hookup sites appeared to be the nicest though they were narrow and some weren’t level side to side. There were a lot of rocks embedded in the ground around and on many sites. Non ADA sites have only a paved pad for the RV. The picnic table and fire ring were behind our RV and when sitting at them, we were within view of sites 37, 39, and 40. I felt like I was in a townhouse setting. Non ADA sites varied as to where picnic and fire rings were set. Also many sites looked like there was quite a drop off at the edge of the already narrow pad so that you had a big step down off your last RV step. Site C42 is ADA and is a nice, semi private, spacious site. Though I’d choose from sites  #1-7 next time. ALL parking pads are 45’ long.

    Loop B has a mix of electric and non electric but doesn’t allow pets. That loop was more spacious and had trees between some  sites so it felt  more private. The sites appeared level. There are Yurts and mini cabins outside Loop C that had lots of space around them. Loop A is a pet loop but no electric. However, it’s closed now for what appears to be renovations. Loop D is non electric, no pets.

    The campground had no vacancy on this particular weekend. One car allowed per site and most had to park perpendicular. Sites were short (45’ long). 2nd cars are $5 a night but wouldn’t fit in most sites.

    The day use areas have frisbee golf, boat rentals, fishing, hunting, hiking, and a pool that overlooks the lake. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is adjacent to the park but was not fully open due to covid. It’s a large state park. The pool was nice looking but not open until Memorial Day. Boat rentals are available weekends in May and Sept. and daily all summer. These amenities were far from the campground and would require driving your car. Hiking trails were plentiful but most were labeled as “more difficult.”  Horse back riding is allowed on some trails. I didn’t see any trails that started at the campground loops. 

    Overall, it’s an adequate campground but not my favorite.

  • Christina S.
    Aug. 13, 2017

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Great local getaway

    We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes, there's a lake but unfortunately you can't swim in it, they have a public pool but we opted for hiking instead.

  • 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.

Guide to North East

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area provides equestrian camping opportunities across 5,600 acres in northern Maryland. The area features extensive trail networks with terrain suitable for multiple riding styles. Trails are well-maintained and open throughout the year, though spring through fall offers optimal riding conditions. Visitors must bring portable corrals or use tie-outs as permanent stall options are limited.

What to do

Explore water activities: At Tuckahoe State Park Campground, campers can access Tuckahoe Creek for kayaking and fishing. "There is opportunity to see a great night sky if the clouds stay away," notes camper Bill G. The park offers canoe/kayak rentals, fishing gear, and a dedicated launch point.

Visit historic sites: The region offers several significant historical landmarks within driving distance. Near French Creek State Park Campground, visitors can explore Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. "If you can't find enough to keep you busy at the campground or park there are a few attractions nearby," says Jen R., who recommends visiting the Daniel Boone Homestead.

Disc golf and archery: Several parks in the region offer specialized outdoor sports. Tuckahoe State Park features disc golf courses and an archery range. French Creek State Park also offers frisbee golf in a wooded setting, which "definitely makes it harder," according to one visitor.

What campers like

Wooded, private sites: Blackbird State Forest Campground receives praise for its secluded camping areas. "Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room," reports Sarah M. The forest setting creates natural separation between sites, enhancing privacy.

Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention facility cleanliness as a standout feature. At Lums Pond State Park Campground, visitors appreciate the maintenance standards. "Great bath houses, always super clean," notes Al K., though he points out tent campers face a longer walk to these facilities than RV sites do.

Trail access: Direct access to trail systems ranks high with campers. At Hibernia County Park, "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," shares Mark.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds in the region fill quickly, especially during peak seasons and weekends. At Hibernia County Park, the system works "on a first come first serve basis, which is fine if there are others close by," explains Jim N.

Limited hookups: Several campgrounds offer only partial or no hookups. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area has electric hookups but limited water access points. Hibernia County Park has "NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV," warns Jennifer S., advising campers to "come with a full water tank."

Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts trail conditions significantly. French Creek State Park remains open year-round, with Galit P. noting, "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great!" Most equestrian trails are optimal from April through October.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Starlite Camping Resort offers family-friendly amenities including "a community pool, general store, snack bar, playground area," according to Brie A. At French Creek State Park, visitors appreciate the "nice playground area and clean" facilities.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple water bodies throughout the region provide fishing access for all ages. At Tuckahoe State Park, Jessica K. notes they "have a really nice playground for kids" and you can "rent kayaks, canoes and fishing gear."

Site selection: When camping with children, choosing the right site matters. At Hibernia County Park, Anna reports, "We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. Very quiet at night. The park ranger this weekend was the nicest and very helpful with directions to walk to the playground and indoor restrooms."

Tips from RVers

Level sites: Finding level parking is crucial for comfortable RV camping. At Lums Pond State Park, Matt S. appreciated the "beautiful park setting with fantastic site—spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved." This park offers full-hookup sites with 50-amp service.

Size restrictions: Many campgrounds have limitations on RV length. Jennifer S. notes that at Hibernia County Park, "though at first glance the sites don't look big enough to house an RV, there are a few sites that will, including #3, #17 & #18 and plenty of sites will fit a small RV or pop up camper."

Dump station access: Plan for waste disposal if staying at parks without full hookups. Several campgrounds offer dump stations, while others require finding alternative solutions. At Tuckahoe State Park, Sean R. observed, "The pump out station was very nice."

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