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    The LeGrand Reynolds Horsemen's Camping Area in the Arcadia Management Area provides limited equestrian camping facilities near Millis, Massachusetts. Located approximately 60 miles southwest of Millis in Exeter, Rhode Island, this primitive campground features tent campsites specifically designed for horse owners. The sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with access to basic toilets. Electric hookups, water connections, and sewer hookups are available at some sites, though the campground lacks shower facilities. Sites are reservable, allowing equestrians to secure space for their horses and camping equipment in advance.

    Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest offers another option for horse camping within driving distance of Millis. Located in Voluntown, Connecticut, about 70 miles southwest of Millis, this campground features drinking water access and toilet facilities suitable for overnight equestrian use. The campground allows tent and RV camping, though no hookups are available for recreational vehicles. Fire rings and picnic tables are provided at each site. Horse trailer parking is available, and the campground connects to an extensive trail network within Pachaug State Forest, giving riders access to miles of wooded terrain suitable for day trips from the camp. Riders appreciate the well-maintained trails and the campground's quiet atmosphere.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Millis (9)

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      1. Normandy Farms Campground

      4.7(40)10mi from MillisRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."

      "Not knowing how long we would be away from the campground that service was a great option. "

      from $50 - $200 / night

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      2. Ponkapoag Camp

      4.7(6)14mi from MillisRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      "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."

      from $20 - $65 / night

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      3. Jelena's Campground

      Be the first to review16mi from MillisRVs, Cabins, Glamping

      from $20 - $50 / night

      4. Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

      4.1(20)43mi from Millis210 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "My home away from home, I have been going to Myles Standish state forest to camp swim and critter catch since I was a little girl. Some of my fondest memories were made here."

      "Trails can be used summer and winter.it also has many equestrian sites."

      from $17 - $35 / night

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      5. Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

      4.5(4)38mi from Millis35 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Close to a small walking path and a larger intermediate hiking trail. Bathrooms were clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again."

      "Wished we had time to check out the hiking trails accessible from the campground."

      from $14 - $29 / night

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      6. River Bend Campground

      3.8(4)40mi from MillisRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There are kids everywhere on bikes and running around, so cars actually drive slowly throughout, which is nice. Sites are a bit close together."

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      7. The Preserve Club and Residences

      5.0(1)49mi from MillisRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping
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      8. Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest

      4.0(1)47mi from MillisRVs, Tents

      "It's hard to find much information about this equestrian, first come, first serve campground in Connecticut's Pachaug State Forest."

      from $17 - $27 / night

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      9. LeGrand Reynolds Horsemen's Camping Area — Arcadia Management Area

      Be the first to review45mi from Millis44 sitesTents
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    • Jean C.The Dyrt Pro User
      Dec. 18, 2020

      Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest

      Equestrian campground near trails in a state forest

      It's hard to find much information about this equestrian, first come, first serve campground in Connecticut's Pachaug State Forest. The best source I could find was https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Recreation-Information/Horseback-Riding---CT-State-Parks-and-Forests

      Campsites are located around a loop with a couple of composting toilets near the entrance. Water is available. There's space your your camping gear as well as a trailer and horseline. About half the sites were occupied in late October.

      Three horseback riding loops leave from the campground. There's also fishing and hiking available in the forest.

    • Kiye A.
      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

    • D
      Feb. 10, 2020

      Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

      Campgrounds that sure are : in "charge"

      My home away from home, I have been going to Myles Standish state forest to camp swim and critter catch since I was a little girl. Some of my fondest memories were made here. Love how you can choose from a variety of different ponds to camp next to, the place is huge, and smells of fresh pine trees and blueberries. I always loved seeing the horses out and about as there is not only options for tent sights, but equine and also cabin sites. My favorite ponds to camp off of are Barrett's, Curlew, and Charge pond sites. Forever will be one of my favorite places on this earth!

    • Lori-Ann D.
      Aug. 5, 2018

      Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

      In the Pines of Southeastern Massachusetts

      This campground is well maintained by the Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation. It has everything from Isolated sites to groups of sites where families and friends can take multiple sites and stay together. Scrub pines and cranberry bogs abound! Trails can be used summer and winter.it also has many equestrian sites.

    • Randy R.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 6, 2020

      Charge Pond Campground — Myles Standish State Forest

      Nice place, but Mass rules?

      When you are sitting by the campfire, sometimes, chilling with a beer or another adult beverage is nice. Not in Massachusetts State Parks. No alcohol allowed. Too bad. The place has nice level sites and close to the Cape.

    • Jordyn T.
      Jul. 1, 2019

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Busy but worth it

      Mostly geared toward families, especially with kids. Most of the campground is RV sites. There a a handful of tent sites in the back (no hookups). Bathrooms and showers are very clean, general store and pools are nice and convenient. It’s a perfect distance away from Gillette (a couple miles) if you’re looking for an alternative to staying in a pricey hotel. Definitely not a place I would go to “get away from it all.” You can hear the highway from the sites.

    • Andrew P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2020

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Glamping to the max

      I wasn’t sure I would like this level of glamping, but I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping. Maybe it’s covid, but it felt good to be “near” other people trying to find peace in a crazy world. So much positive about the resort, the snack bar has an awesome menu and cost is reasonable. Beer at the store wasn’t unreasonable priced. The clothing/swag was fairly priced. The facility is big enough to walk, bike, short run, the frisbee golf is the best set up I’ve ever used. I went recently(mid October) so the pools were shut down, but there was still lots of activities. The bath houses were very clean and there was music playing, another detail that sets this resort apart. The grounds, for a packed campground were actually well done with trees, and large stones around. You will hear other people at nearby sites, it didn’t bother me, in fact listening to all the various dogs barking at each other from their respective sites made me laugh. You can hear cars from 495, but once again, somehow it did not bother me. I’ve stayed at campgrounds up in NH that are dry camping, and I can hear cars on Rt 16 or on the Kanc. There is a catch, sites probably average $100/night or more, when all the amenities are up and running, it is well wort it. Shoot, I’ve stayed in hotels for $150/night with no amenities. This place has so much to do, or just sit by the campfire and drink beer and relax, or borrow a movie for free. Remember to return it or they will process the $20.00 hold. I’m definitely going back, kids had fun, I had fun. Pay ahead and get your gate codes, and you can drive right to your site, that was super convenient, see the positives keep showing up. Thanks for reading

    • 175 P.
      Sep. 26, 2021

      Wolf Den Campground — Mashamoquet Brook State Park

      Great place to camp

      Son and I stayed from Friday to Sunday. Easy to find the camp and the plot, well marked. Very nice sized lots. Large open areas for kids and adults to play during day and star gaze at night. Close to a small walking path and a larger intermediate hiking trail. Bathrooms were clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 31, 2017

      Normandy Farms Campground

      Huge park with lots of amenities and activities

      We planned a brief stop in the Boston area with the intent of seeing the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and Normandy Farms appealed to us for various reasons. One reason was the fact that they have dog walkers that will come to your site and take care of your precious pooch while you are away. Not knowing how long we would be away from the campground that service was a great option. As it turned out, we did not need to use this service but for some it would be a great perk if you were going to be gone all day. And with Boston traffic, we can see how that could happen. By the way, the library is well-worth it.

      When you enter Normandy Farms it is more like checking into a hotel than campground complete with a concierge and express check-in. The park is gated and a code is needed to enter and leave giving you a sense of security but I’m not sure it is necessary. Driving in you quickly realize how huge this park is with some 400 RV sites, tent sites, yurts, lean-to’s, safari tents, and cabins. 

      There are plenty of sites to choose from the “premium” full hook-up (50 amp) to basic with just water and electric and many others in between. Both back-in and pull thrus are available as are sites with shade and full sun. Premium sites have paved patios while other sites are gravel. Roads are paved and plenty wide enough for big RV’s to navigate. They offer cable television that yielded nearly 100 channels. Wifi worked well at our site and other places throughout the park. All sites come with a fire pit and picnic table. 

      We chose a paved full hook-up pull thru with paved patio (Site E1). Our site was easy to navigate in and out of and was definitely big rig-friendly with ample space for our motorhome and tow car. All utilities were well-placed and functioned properly. The site was level. At the time we were there in October the campground was not very busy but we imagine that things get a little crazy when the park is full. 

      There is a really long list of amenities for this campground….four pools (include an indoor heated one), fitness room (with elliptical, treadmills, bikes, machine and free weights), creative arts center, camp store, 20,000 square-foot activities building (with adult only lounge, pool table, arcade, games, wide-screen televisions, sauna, Jacuzzi), restaurant, huge off-leash dog park (you can reserve individual day kennels), BMX bike park, horse shoe pits, baseball diamond, volleyball, fishing pond, shuffleboard, disk golf, and playground, and probably a few more things I missed. During the busy summer months there is a long list of activities ranging from yoga to kids games.

      Normandy Farms is approximately 35 miles from Boston. If you don’t want to drive to the city, you can park at the nearby train or subway station and ride into the city. You are just five miles from Gillette Stadium (home of the New England Patriots) and Patriot Place (a hub for shopping and dining). About a mile from the campground is Foxboro State Park where you will find 20+ miles of hiking trails. Also within a five mile radius are plenty of restaurants, shopping, hardware store, grocery store, and more. 

      Some of the really good features are the huge dog park which has a dog washing station, water fountains for dogs and humans, agility-type obstacles for them to play on, dog kennels, and a bin with balls and Frisbees. I also liked (and used daily) the fitness center which had functioning equipment and a large television to help pass the time while working out – and was never crowded. The large community building has and adult-only lounge which serves as a nice place for people to get together and watch television or hang out without kids. With everything this campground has to offer you can see why it is a destination park for some people as their kids would be busy all day. 

      The downside really is the price and how many sites there are. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway this is not it.

    Guide to Millis

    Equestrian camping options near Millis, Massachusetts provide access to woodland trails and dedicated facilities for horse owners. The region features mixed terrain with elevations ranging from 200 to 500 feet above sea level. Horseback riding trails wind through deciduous forests that display vibrant foliage during autumn months, with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F and winter temperatures dropping to 20-30°F.

    What to do

    Trail riding opportunities: The 14,000-acre Arcadia Management Area offers extensive bridle paths connecting to the LeGrand Reynolds Horsemen's Camping Area. This primitive equestrian campground serves as a base for exploring trails that traverse varied terrain through Rhode Island's largest recreational area.

    Swimming and water recreation: For campers seeking water activities, Myles Standish State Forest provides access to kettle ponds. "We kayaked one morning and enjoyed watching the people catching good sized fish around us. The beach had a nice sandy section and a bathhouse," notes Kim R. at Charge Pond Campground.

    Hiking and nature exploration: Ponkapoag Camp offers trail access through wetland environments. "Hiking trails abound on the property. While none of the trails are steep, they all go through beautiful areas, with views of the pond, and interesting rock formations," writes Rita M. about Ponkapoag Camp.

    What campers like

    Natural privacy between sites: Campers appreciate the spacious layout at many campgrounds. "Sites are nice and level and large. Vegetation between sites for privacy," reports Amie C. about her stay at Myles Standish State Forest, noting they "were the only people in the loop for a couple of days."

    Equestrian-focused amenities: Horse owners value dedicated facilities at Frog Hollow Horse Camp. Jean C. explains, "There's space for your camping gear as well as a trailer and horseline... Three horseback riding loops leave from the campground."

    Proximity to urban areas with rural feel: Campers enjoy the accessibility of sites near Millis. Kiye A. describes Ponkapoag Camp as "superlatively convenient if you live in the Boston area" while offering "some natural peace and quite close to the city" with "lots of good berry picking and trails."

    What you should know

    Variable bathroom facilities: Bathroom quality varies significantly between campgrounds. At Myles Standish, Kim R. reports, "Each loop has one bathhouse. Ours, unfortunately, did not have hot water. We were told if we wanted it, we could go to any of the other loops."

    Reservation systems differ: While some campgrounds require advance booking, others operate on a first-come basis. Jean C. notes that Frog Hollow Horse Camp is a "first come, first serve campground" with limited online information available.

    Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the region have limited operating seasons. Wolf Den Campground at Mashamoquet Brook State Park operates from "May 26 to September 4" according to park information, though some campers have visited in autumn when "the park was completely cleaned up from any damage or debris, all in great shape."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Families appreciate dedicated play areas at several campgrounds. Jean C. notes that Wolf Den Campground features "a small playground in the middle of the loop" along with "a number of hiking trails throughout the park" and geocaching opportunities.

    Swimming options for children: Ponkapoag Camp offers family-friendly water recreation. Stacy mentions that "The kids can hang out in the clubhouse if it's raining or swim in the pond if it's hot," making it adaptable to changing weather conditions.

    Activity planning: Normandy Farms Campground offers extensive structured recreation. "It is a resort campground with pools, frisbee court and etc..." notes Kathleen S., while Douglas L. calls it an "Excellent family campground" that's "clean, fun and easy access."

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection considerations: RV campers should research specific loops and sites. Kyle C. advises about Myles Standish State Forest: "Some locations offer less space between campsites, some more," noting weekend capacity issues but midweek tranquility when "the 7 closest spots to us were empty."

    Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary significantly between campgrounds. At Normandy Farms, Matt T. notes it's "A true RV resort" where "Campsites are big and well spaced" with full hookup options, while Randy R. mentions Myles Standish has "nice level sites and close to the Cape."

    Accessibility for larger vehicles: Some campgrounds accommodate large RVs better than others. Nancy W. describes Normandy Farms: "Our site was easy to navigate in and out of and was definitely big rig-friendly with ample space for our motorhome and tow car. All utilities were well-placed and functioned properly."

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