Top Horse Camping near Bedford, MA

Are you looking for a place to stay in Bedford with your horse? Finding a place to stay in Massachusetts while traveling with your horse is easy. With our help, you'll find the best Massachusetts equestrian campsites from scenic to easily accessible.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Bedford, MA (5)

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    1. Normandy Farms Campground

    38 Reviews
    123 Photos
    276 Saves

    Nestled deep in the woods between Boston & Cape Cod, Normandy Farms Campground is a luxury camping destination that has been a family tradition since 1971 and widely recognized as one of the premier resorts in the world. Relax and enjoy the unique seasons of New England in your RV, tent, or in one of our deluxe cabin or YURT rentals. We also have pop-up trailers and safari tents for those seeking an elevated camping experience. Normandy Farms Campground Special Amenities include: a bike park, creative arts center, disc golf, a dog park, a fitness center, laundry facilities, playgrounds, a store, volleyball, basketball, socutre, bocce, tennis

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Ponkapoag Camp

    6 Reviews
    28 Photos
    139 Saves

    AMC Ponkapoag Camp is located on the east shore of Ponakpoag Pond at the end of a gravel road. Access is granted through a locked gate directly across the street from the Canton Equestrian Center. Call the manager for the gate combination. Please be considerate of hikers and equestrian traffic on the access road. 20 cabins (sleep two to seven). Two tent sites. Bunks with mattresses (no linens provided). Wood stove (firewood is available for purchase, or may be gathered). No running water. No electricity in cabins. The main lodge is lighted during the evenings (summer only). Outhouses.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $65 / night

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    3. George Washington State Campground

    25 Reviews
    67 Photos
    143 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $14 - $35 / night

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    4. Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park

    4 Reviews
    14 Photos
    18 Saves

    Hidden Valley, a 1300 acre outdoor recreation area offers a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, a Par 3 golf course, and a secluded 300 site campground.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
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      5. Jelena's Campground

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      • RVs
      • Equestrian
      • Cabins
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Tent Cabin
      • Yurts

      $20 - $50 / night


    Recent Equestrian Reviews In Bedford

    71 Reviews of 5 Bedford Campgrounds


    • G
      Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
      Aug. 30, 2024

      Ponkapoag Camp

      Beautiful

      Had an amazing stay, cabin was perfect and comfortable. Water was nice and fish were biting. Can’t wait to come back.

    • aThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Jul. 8, 2024

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Very Enjoyable 1 night stay

      We enjoyed our tent site with a wooden lean-to. Overall very private and peaceful, however the only drawback is that people took frequent casual walks pass the area all day long. There's really no way around that.

      We did not get a chance to enjoy the amenities, but they all looked nice and well thought out.

      We will return.

    • Ryan A.
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      May. 15, 2024

      George Washington State Campground

      An OK Campground but not Great

      Camped out here for two nights after reading about this place in the"Best Tent Camping: New England" book. It's better than the other campgrounds in Rhode Island that I looked at (Burlingame, Fort Getty) but isn't my favorite campground. If you're not a Rhode Island resident the fee for most sites is$36/night. Is it worth it? Eh, probably not unless you're really jonesing to camp for a weekend in the Ocean State. 

      It does have some great things going for it, namely the hiking trails and views of the lake. There are some tent-only sites which are numbered T1-T5. I stayed in T5 and it was the best of the bunch because it had the most privacy and space, including a grassy area. The other tent-only sites were fairly small and if you go to any mixed use sites you run the risk of having an RV next to you. The A1-A7 sites are remote and hike in, but you're going to have to hike either 0.4 or 0.6 miles through some uneven terrain. The next best group of sites would be 19-24 which are on their own small loop near the lake. 

      The things I didn't like were the streetlights over the port-a-potties that shine all night. There is a manned gate where you check in and you have to get let into the campground during the day, but at night the gates are wide open and it seems like some people know this because there are a few oddballs around in the early morning. There is swimming at the lake but it looked way too dirty. 

      Overall the place was managed very well, the sites were cleanish and the grounds were taken care of. The employees drove by at least once an hour, I thought they were collecting trash from dumpsters but the only place with a dumpster is near the entrance. I couldn't figure out why they kept driving by so often. I had a good time, it was relaxing and scratched the camping itch.

    • Stephanie M.
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      Oct. 2, 2023

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Only one negative!!!

      Absolutely beautiful. When we drove in we fell in love with the grounds!! We were in site B9. We have a 25” B+ and basically had to park sideways and use a lot of leveling blocks to get our rig level. As we walked around we spoke to others who had similar problems with the sites not being level. We recommend this campground but just be prepared and bring plenty of leveling blocks! The office did provide us with additional blocks to level so they were very accommodating.

    • N
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      Aug. 27, 2023

      George Washington State Campground

      Top tier

      Very clean, not as busy, and has all the basics. Everyone complains about the local small wildlife getting into your food but basic practices can keep them out so it’s not a problem I had

    • Pam R.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 23, 2023

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Our Favorite Campground

      Normandy Farms is perfect. The grounds are beautiful, the staff is lovely. The sites are level, the bathrooms/showers are spotless with piped in music and hairdryers. It's one of the few campgrounds that really is a resort. This was our second visit and it just keeps getting better. They've added a huge covered area with a snack bar and a big TV over the fireplace next to the Recreation Lodge. It's not far from a park and ride area, so taking the train into Boston is easy.

    • M
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      May. 22, 2023

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Great place

      Absolutely love this campground.  It has so many things for the kids to do.  Everyone is so friendly.  Can't wait to go back for the 4th of July.

    • Lisa C.
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      Oct. 19, 2022

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Beautiful!

      Above average, nice sized spots, clean amenities, level plots, heated pool and hot tub, leave you alone if you want peace (which some nicer places don't!!), tons of activities for the kids .

    • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Aug. 5, 2022

      Normandy Farms Campground

      A smorgasbord of fun

      Normandy Farm has something for everyone and then some. 4 pools, an activity center lodge you could hold a beautiful wedding for a couple hundred in. From Dining, to an RC race track to a huge disc golf course to an awesome store and gift shop to large camp sites and lots of friendly guests from all over.

    • allison W.
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      Aug. 4, 2022

      George Washington State Campground

      Updated information! Good site.

      Okay, I will try to update this information on the Dyrt site, but I’ve had mixed success getting that to stick. So if you are confused about things like location, let’s knock that out first:

      This campground is located near 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814. It’s by Bowdish Lake, near the Connecticut border. This is a cool area of Rhode Island that I enjoyed getting the chance to explore a little bit. Great Italian restaurant if you don’t feel like cooking (Mr Z’s By The Lake) and some historical sites like a very nice covered bridge to the northwest.

      Full water and electrical hookup and a very unique and fun play area for kids. The lake access is excellent, obviously. Pay showers of varying degrees of cleanliness. Open to tents, but clearly preferred by the RV crowd.

    • N
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      Jun. 19, 2022

      George Washington State Campground

      Very clean bathrooms & Hot showers

      Sites were well spaced and provided some privacy depending on your site choice. Grounds were well kept, bathrooms were very clean with hot showers (bring quarters, $1.50 for 6mins). Staff was friendly and helpful, with park rangers making regular rounds.

    • Sonyia W.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 13, 2022

      Normandy Farms Campground

      This is it

      This is the place that will raise the bar for all the others

      Everything was fantastic. If I could pick ONE thing to improve it would be bigger shower stalls. But seriously. There is so much to do and so much amazing staff that you’d never have to leave.

    • Susan M.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 6, 2022

      George Washington State Campground

      Large shady sites

      This campground fronts on a lovely lake. The sites are spacious and most are fairly level. If I were coming in a large RV (and the sites are big enough to accommodate large RV’s) I would stick to the main road & avoid the loop roads. No hookups, but a really pretty campground. BTW: Your GPS may take you to a maintenance site about 2 miles west of the campground entrance. There is room to turn around! Just continue about 2 miles & you will get to the campground.

    • D
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      Nov. 28, 2021

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Our Maiden Voyage

      Newbies We booked 2 nights after Thanksgiving to take our 2004 Holiday Rambler for our first trip. I believe it’s the last week the park is open for the season. Water is off but we were made aware of this when we booked. It snowed briefly Friday night. Explored the grounds and imagine it’s a wonderful and busy park in season. Many amenities and convenient to Gillette and all the shops. We ate locally and enjoyed all the shops. We’ll be back- if we’re able to get a spot, I understand it’s tough to do.

    • s
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      Oct. 27, 2021

      Ponkapoag Camp

      Our Favorite Place

      We have always loved it here. It is rustic camping, no water or electricity and the bathroom is an outhouse and no showers. The people are friendly and we have always had a good time. The kids can hang out in the clubhouse if it’s raining or swim in the pond if it’s hot. Lots of hiking trails.

    • K
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      Oct. 1, 2021

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Wow.

      This is more luxury than campground, but if that is your style then you will love this place. Four pools? Sauna? Spotless campsites (even charcoal is removed from fire pit rings between guests!)? Arcade? Beautifully designed buildings? Yes, this place has it all and more. This campground also has two of the best playgrounds I’ve seen at any venue.

      That said, as a lover of campgrounds I would really give this a 4.5 because it is truly cramped. Some sites are just glorified parking spaces with a sewer hookup. There is tree cover in many places, but there is zero privacy at the sites.

      Long story short: if you are looking for pampered fun then go here. If you are looking for “real camping” go to a state park for 1/5 the price.

    • Courtney Lopes F.
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      Aug. 13, 2021

      Normandy Farms Campground

      This is what Glamping was made for

      First things first- no bugs!! That’s right I didn’t know what I was missing till I notice I wasn’t getting bit alive by mosquitoes!!! They spray for them!!! So you can enjoy the outside without the pesky bites that come with camping!

      Then of course there is the luxury of having two pools, a ton of fun activities for kids, (fishing , dog park, horseshoes, tennis, basketball, etc)! It’s probably my favorite spot in New England merely for all the luxuries that come with this site!!!

      Plus you are close to Gillette and shopping!! Can get better then that!

    • Martin G.
      Camper-submitted photo from George Washington State Campground
      Jul. 26, 2021

      George Washington State Campground

      Nice and quiet

      Nice camp ground with friendly but not nosey neighbors. Fishing was great for the grandchildren to get excited catching something, lots of small blue gill. Kids loved the bike riding. If you have a small craft or paddle boards the water adventures look fun. Life guard on duty kept safety high. Nights were so quiet you could hear crickets on the other side of camp. Water not to far from sites. Tenting was great.

    • O
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      Jun. 21, 2021

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Closest to Boston but pricey

      We needed a base camp for visiting Boston and this campground was the closest we could find. Staff is very nice and helpful. Campgrounds are large and well maintained.

      Was the most expensive RV park we ever stayed at.



    Guide to Bedford

    Camping near Bedford, MA, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

    What to do:

    • Hiking: Many campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, have trails that lead to stunning views. One visitor mentioned, "So many lovely waterfront sites, clean facilities, camp store and beach are great."
    • Water Activities: If you enjoy kayaking or swimming, Bear Brook State Park Campground is a great choice. A camper noted, "This site is close to the lake/beach area, hiking trail, bathroom/shower. It is very spacious and nice."
    • Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Wompatuck State Park Campground offer opportunities to see local wildlife. One reviewer shared, "You can take a trail from the campsite. Good sights while hiking, with good spots to have lunch or pause for water."

    What campers like:

    • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the large, private sites at places like Greenfield State Park Campground. A long-time visitor said, "If you like large sites in a wooded setting with many private ones this is the place."
    • Clean Facilities: Many campers rave about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. A reviewer from George Washington State Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms were very clean with hot showers."
    • Friendly Staff: Campgrounds like Normandy Farms Campground are known for their helpful staff. One camper noted, "The staff is lovely. The sites are level, the bathrooms/showers are spotless."

    What you should know:

    • Pet Policies: Some campgrounds have restrictions on pets. For example, at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, pets are only allowed on hiking trails, not in the campground or beach area during summer.
    • Crowded Weekends: Expect busier conditions on weekends. A visitor at Bear Brook State Park Campground noted, "The weekend was packed! Our neighbors were playing karaoke till 11pm."
    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Wompatuck State Park Campground, may not have markets or extensive amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "There is NO market."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. Normandy Farms Campground offers plenty for kids, as one parent said, "It has so many things for the kids to do."
    • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for family gatherings. A camper at Greenfield State Park Campground mentioned, "All sites are very private."
    • Plan for Mosquitoes: Bring bug spray, especially if you're near water. A visitor at Bear Brook State Park Campground warned, "Our dog got covered in ticks so watch for that."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Levels: Some sites may not be level, so bring leveling blocks. A reviewer at Normandy Farms Campground noted, "We have a 25” B+ and basically had to park sideways."
    • Electric Hookups: Ensure your chosen campground has electric hookups if needed. Minute Man Campground offers various site options, but some may be tight.
    • Reservations Recommended: Especially during peak seasons, make reservations ahead of time. A camper at Boston/Cape Cod KOA advised, "I recommend having reservations if you want to stay at this campground."

    Camping near Bedford, MA, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to check the specific campground rules and amenities to ensure a great experience!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Bedford, MA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Bedford, MA is Normandy Farms Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 38 reviews.

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