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Best 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.

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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 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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