Top Horse Camping near Byfield, MA

Are you looking for a place to stay in Byfield with your horse? Finding a place to stay in Massachusetts while traveling with your horse has never been easier. With our help, you'll find the best Massachusetts equestrian campsites from scenic to easily accessible.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Byfield, MA (3)

    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park

    1. 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
    Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp

    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

    • No image available

      3. Jelena's Campground

      Be the first to review!
      18 Saves
      • RVs
      • Equestrian
      • Cabins
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Tent Cabin
      • Yurts

      $20 - $50 / night


    Recent Equestrian Reviews In Byfield

    10 Reviews of 3 Byfield 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.

    • s
      Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
      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.

    • Shawn C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
      Sep. 16, 2020

      Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park

      Camp and Golf whats more relaxing

      Nice RV campground with alot of seasonal residents. Plenty of tent sites. On site general store with grill. Fishing and swimming on property along with a club house.

    • Asher K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
      May. 1, 2019

      Ponkapoag Camp

      So close to Boston

      Came here while in college at Brandeis University with my field Biology class. We explored all over the bog looking for interesting species of plants and animals and found so many amazing things. This is an amazing site to take anyone who is adventurous and loves to explore. It also doesn't hurt that it's so close to Boston. I agree with all the other reviewers and definitely suggest checking this site out.

    • Kiye A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
      Sep. 10, 2018

      Ponkapoag Camp

      Quick shot at this

      The guy above me gave you most of the skinny, so I can keep this short and sweet. This campsite is superlatively convenient if you live in the Boston area, especially so if you’re like me and you’re one of those “Boston kids who don’t cross the bridge,” both proverbial and otherwise. The area around Ponkapog is beautiful, showcasing a wetland climate that, while common, is an integral part of the Massachusetts ecosystem that many people don’t even realize is within a stones throw. Why spend a summer weekend baking like a sausage next to a big of townies when you can chill in the bog with bogey-bogmen?

      Highlights:

      serviceable and cheap campground with limited amenities

      some natural peace and quite close to the city

      lots of good berry picking and trails

      not far from the blue hills

      good family fun

      swimming

      Lowlights:

      bogmen

    • s
      Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
      Aug. 31, 2018

      Ponkapoag Camp

      Feels like Vermont yet 20 minutes from Downtown Boston

      Great People, Great Times.

      Ponky is a hidden jem! Minutes from Boston, feels Miles away. Love the cabins! Spending Friday & Saturday in one of the cabins (w/woodstove) is deal for a winter weekend adventure!

    • Carry M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
      Aug. 12, 2018

      Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park

      Pleasant staff, but campsite was unimpressive

      The staff were friendly and helpful. We spent one night and did not visit any of the facilities, but all looked clean and well staffed.

      Unfortunately, I can’t give high marks to our campsite. The water and electric were between our site and the next on one side and sewer between our site and the one on the other side. This made it difficult to place our trailer on the slanted site and reach all services. The site had very long grass, bare rock and mud. It was not a site we would have wanted to stay on any longer than the one night.

    • Rita M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ponkapoag Camp
      Jun. 13, 2018

      Ponkapoag Camp

      Wild Zora Foods Review at Hidden, Rustic Gem in the Boston Suburbs.

      I found this campground in a totally roundabout way, while searching for lodging during a field trip to Plimouth Plantation. After discovering it, I decided that we HAD to plan a trip here sometime soon.

      Ponkapoag Camp is run by the AMC. The camp is on a beautiful piece of wooded land surrounding a large pond/lake. There are about 25 rustic cabins, and a few tent sites dispersed throughout the camping area. There is a year round caretaker there to help folks check in, and she also sells firewood. Reservations are by mail only, although you can call the caretaker to confirm availability.

      Before I continue my review, it is important to note: THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY OR RUNNING WATER.

      We brought all our water from home, and it worked well. Make sure you bring campsuds or other eco-friendly soap since the toilets are just outhouses without running water much of the year.

      The Cabins:

      Each cabin has between 2-6 beds. The mattresses in our large cabin were brand new dorm style mattresses, which were slippery but comfortable. The cabins have assorted dressers and shelves for storage, and a table for dining on those bad weather days. The floors are wooden. Many cabins have wood stoves, which is great for the cooler parts of the year. We were there Memorial Day weekend, and needed the stove when it dipped to 40 degrees. Outside of the cabin is a pedestal grill, and a picnic table. My children found trees close by to hang their hammocks.

      Upon departure from the camp, you are required to sweep and tidy up the cabin.

      The Grounds:

      Hiking trails abound on the property. While none of the trails are steep, they all go through beautiful ares, with views of the pond, and interesting rock formations. Blue Hill is within hiking distance, and it is a favorite spot for seeing the sunrise. Apparently you can see all the way to Boston!

      The pond itself is a wonderful place for kayaking and canoeing. There are several rocky boulders poking out of the water that make fun spots to discover. The sunsets over the pond are spectacular to watch from the dock.

      Getting there: The driveway to the camp is totally unmarked. It is a gate studded with two american flags. When you confirm your reservation (by mail), the caretaker will give you the access code for the gate. We enjoyed being somewhere that was so close to people, but felt so remote and had no traffic.

      Downsides: One of the nights we stayed, the flight path to Logan International Airport was right over the campground. We all slept fine, but it was distracting. Thankfully, they change the flight path every night, so it should not happen every night!

      WILD ZORA FOOD review:

      As a Ranger with The Dyrt, I was given the opportunity to test out food from Wild Zora Foods. https://wildzora.com.

      This is a premade meal company, focusing on Paleo and Primal recipes. We tried out a sampler pack of their meat bars, and then two meal-in-a-bag freeze dried entrees. We ended up eating several meat bars while making the trip to the campground, since we were stuck in traffic and everyone was hungry. Our 5 children helped do the sampling. Out of the six flavors (Parmesan Beef, BBQ beef, Mediterranean Lamb, Curry Turkey, Chili Beef, and Taco Pork), our favorites were Parmesan Beef ad Mediterranean Lamb. The other flavors seemed a bit too sweet for our liking. However, the bars were a great substitute for junk food when everyone is hungry. Everyone enjoyed eating them. I liked that they used food such as dates and dried apricots as sweeteners. My children all wanted more. I'd say that one bar would be a good snack for an adult.

      We also cooked up a batch of a berry breakfast cacao bowl, and their Chicken Caldera Curry. Both meals were super convenient in their pouches that could be cooked and eaten in. We just poured boiling water in, and let them sit. The Caldera Chicken Curry was well seasoned, and very meaty. I was impressed by how filling it was without needing any rice. The texture was a bit chalky, but overall, it was a great option for a Paleo freeze-dried meal. The berry breakfast meal was less satisfying--but it tasted very fresh, and not overly sweet.

      It was fun to test these foods out. When camping with kids, it is often hard to have time to cook a camp meal each night, so having quick options can really make a trip go more smoothly. I recommend checking out Wild Zora if you are interested in a preservative free, high protein freeze dried meal option.

    • Christy C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park
      Jul. 1, 2017

      Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park

      Family-owned campground with lots to do

      This campground is 1300 acres owned and operated by the Simonsen family in Derry, NH. The main attraction of this campground is the golf course of 9 or 18 holes. There is a pro shop, golf cart rentals, etc. There are 300 camping sites with full hookups. Very reasonably priced at $40 per night. A lot of the campers are seasonal which is May - October each year. I did not see any tents there, only hard-sided units. The amenities are state of the art, clean laundry center, restrooms, bath house, grocery store, bar & grill, playground & 2 swimming beaches. We had interactions with both Drew & Lauri Simonsen (brother & Sister) during our 2 night stay. Our generator was down and we needed to pick up our friend at the airport. Lauri loaned us her minivan to go to the airport and Drew loaned us some tools to work on the RV. They were so helpful and treated us like family. The kids were given a lot of grace and hung out in the grill/game room area for hours on end to use the wi-fi. I can't say enough about the customer service here. Anyone in this area should check it out.



    Guide to Byfield

    Camping near Byfield, Massachusetts, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do:

    • Kayaking and Canoeing: Many campgrounds, like Pawtuckaway State Park Campground, have easy access to lakes for kayaking. One camper mentioned, "Lots of great spots on the water, easy to put a kayak in from."
    • Hiking: Trails abound in the area. A visitor at Bear Brook State Park Campground noted, "There are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest."
    • Beach Access: If you love the beach, Salisbury Beach State Reservation is a great spot. One reviewer said, "Perfect for a beach weekend or week."

    What campers like:

    • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at places like Wakeda Campground. A happy camper shared, "Every site is big. Clean. Store is reasonable."
    • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A visitor at Lorraine Park Campground remarked, "The sanitary building is clean with good showers."
    • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many campgrounds cater to families. One camper at Minute Man Campground said, "The staff was very nice to deal with... the rec room was impressive."

    What you should know:

    • Pet Policies: Some campgrounds have strict pet rules. A reviewer at Pawtuckaway State Park Campground mentioned, "Pets are NOT permitted in the campground or beach area during the summer season."
    • Crowded During Peak Season: Expect busy campgrounds in summer. A visitor at Winter Island Park noted, "It gets CROWDED."
    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground said, "The park itself is old and a bit rundown."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places with playgrounds and planned activities. A camper at Lorraine Park Campground mentioned, "There is a well-maintained playground for kids."
    • Bring Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially near water. A visitor at Bear Brook State Park Campground advised, "Bring bug spray!!"
    • Plan for Quiet Hours: Some campgrounds enforce quiet hours. A camper at Salisbury Beach State Reservation noted, "Loud neighbors after quiet hours."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Tuxbury Pond RV Campground mentioned, "Both times, the campground called us and cancelled because we didn’t fit in the sites."
    • Look for Full Hookups: If you need them, check for campgrounds with full hookups. A camper at Beach Rose RV Park said, "It has full hook-ups with laundry, showers and a heated pool."
    • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Wakeda Campground shared, "We could hear our neighbors loudly talking at 2 AM."

    Camping near Byfield, Massachusetts, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. 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 Byfield, MA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Byfield, MA is Hidden Valley RV and Golf Park with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Byfield, MA?

      TheDyrt.com has all 3 equestrian camping locations near Byfield, MA, with real photos and reviews from campers.