Top Horse Camping near Algonac, MI

Looking for a place to camp near Algonac with your horse? Whether you own a horse or are joining a tour group, equestrian camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. The Dyrt can help you find the perfect equestrian sites that are scenic and easy to access.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Algonac, MI (6)


Recent Equestrian Reviews In Algonac

34 Reviews of 6 Algonac Campgrounds


  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oakland County Addison Oaks
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Oakland County Addison Oaks

    Excellent camping

    This is the second time staying in these campgrounds in two weeks. Both times stayed in the more wilderness area D with lots of trees and sites for tents or back-in trailers. The grounds are huge with bike/hike trails, a lake and a disc golf course. Mountain biking seems to be very popular there are dirt trails off the paved hiking loop. Sites have electricity and water and are well spaced out.

  • D P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
    May. 13, 2024

    Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

    OK for last minute trips.

    I have stayed here over 100 times in past thirty years. Front camp sites are better than back. Staff are friendly. The only rude person here is the camp store owner. Fishing is great, boat, kayaks, trails for everyone. If it rains everything is mud if your in the back camp section.

  • Howard M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    A great getaway that's not too far

    A very quiet campground. The sites are spread out and only 2 vehicles per site are allowed. The East campground is more open and had 3 small cabins that can be rented. The West camping is more wooded and isolated. An extensive horse back riding trail system and MTB trails are easily accessible.

  • Mandy B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
    Sep. 4, 2023

    Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

    Great spot for weekend camping with the family

    We camped here in our Coleman Lantern over Labor Day Weekend 2023. It was busy but everyone was respectful of one another. The community restrooms, dump station, and dumpsters were well maintained throughout the weekend. The camping store was well stocked for all of the things we forgot to pack but was expensive. The park is extremely sandy so be prepared. Overall it was a quiet, peaceful weekend in a great location. We will definitely be back!

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Apr. 30, 2022

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    Nice Michigan State Park

    Camped here opening weekend of 2022 (April 29). Nice park with several sites for our bigger rig. Leveling would be more of the challenge. But, we eventually got to 145 which was pretty good and very doable from leveling Stand point. Large well kept grassy site. Nice fire ring. No water or sewer at site but fill and dump available in park. Our Verizon WiFi coverage was good as was our TMobile. Staff was very accommodating and helpful. Seemed there to serve. We experienced no issues with our 30 amp (20 & 30 only available). Didn’t need air conditioning but electric heat was our main heat source and worked fine.

  • Brad H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Mar. 19, 2022

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    I think it's a pretty good campground!

    I would go there for a weekend, or even a night to just get away from the Rick raff of work and stuff. I think it's very well maintained! You hear people say they are dissatisfied about this, or dissatisfied about that. It's a CAMPGROUND people! Not a hotel! If you want to be catered to; go stay in a hotel! I think this campground is one of the best I've stayed in! People should learn to be thankful, for the amenities that they're given. It's quiet there, it's more peaceful than HOME. You hear people complain about their time at campgrounds, but only a few people tell how good of an experience they've had! I think it was great there!! I'm going again!!

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    Sep. 2, 2021

    Addison Oaks County Park

    A little slice of wilderness in the siburbs

    Always a great local retreat away from our hectic daily life. Don’t have to travel far to find some nature. Most sites generously sized, hookups available, clean restrooms. Nice updated playgrounds for the kids, trails to bike, planned activities on weekends. Only wish there was a swimming lake, but alas, only for fishing and canoeing.

  • Lynn F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    Aug. 19, 2021

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Perfect

    My sister and I have made a long weekend at Addison Oaks an annual event! Well kept, clean bathrooms, peaceful hikes. Just perfect.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    Toto I don't think we in Kansas anymore

    The staff were very friendly and helpful. Other campers were also very friendly and helpful...We didn't get to experience much of the campground because we were only there long enough to set the camper up and really it wasn't even fully up when a tornado went through. Campground was basically not navigateable by foot or car. The beach had already been closed because of water conditions. The pads for campers seemed on the narrow side my small camper barely fit on it. I never made it to the rest rooms or showers to say anything about them.... It looked like the camp is well maintained when we got there but ......wellll....They did give refunds to everyone because they ended up closing the camp to clean up the mess

  • Corey O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Jun. 15, 2021

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    Nice sites close to home

    Close to the house if I need a quick camping fix. Very clean restrooms and hot showers. The campsites on the hilltop used to be our favorite in the fall. They put cabins on them last year which for us is disappointing. Lots of trails throughout. Have even hiked in from the beach to camp for a night.

  • Kate K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Oakland County Addison Oaks
    Mar. 20, 2021

    Oakland County Addison Oaks

    Great Local Campground and Trails

    Addison Oaks is a campground that features hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, cabins, disc golf course, and a lake for boating. The campground is RV and tent friendly and offers fire pits/ picnic tables. The trails are well maintained and heavily trafficked.

  • Tim & Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Friendly? Spacious lots of activities

    We stayed in area A in a water/electric site. It was a Boo Fest weekend. Lots of socially distanced activities for the kids and a scavenger hunt (finding clues on signs in park to solve a mystery). There 26 miles of bike trails and hiking. Many in park are paved. Also a disc golf course. Sites in our area were spacious.

    Park was clean, guests well behaved, staff helpful. We will be back

  • Renee R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Oct. 8, 2020

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    Camping close to home

    Clean campground and well maintained. Two different loops to choose from for camping. Only drawback is the distance from the lake. The lake is not within walking distance, you would need to drive.

  • Broccoli Boss B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Modern and quiet

    This is a great family campground. I’ve only stayed in section D with my tent. It is heavily wooded and I don’t see my neighbors in section D. Cell phone tower is close by. We especially enjoy the intermediate level mountain bike trails. Showers are hot. Lots of deer to see at dusk.

  • Kelly G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    Private camping

    Very private sites. I was surprised at how well each site was hidden from the others. Restrooms can be a bit far from some sites. Nice little dog park by the beach too.

  • Ron E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    Sep. 5, 2019

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Nice quick weekend retreat

    Nice quick weekend retreat campground. Cement pads, water, and electric. Loop C is spacious with some trees

  • Kate K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ortonville Recreation Area
    Aug. 24, 2019

    Ortonville Recreation Area

    2 Great Lakes & A Horse Camp

    The campground here is actually a quite popular equestrian campground. There is a campground and a staging area. Rustic vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground itself isn’t really much to write home about (unless you have horses that is). The lakes and launches are however very nice and there are some great trail systems through the area.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    Aug. 20, 2019

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Peaceful

    This was our first time camping. The park has a beautiful 2.5 mile trail around the lake that makes this campground great. We brought our own kayaks but they do rent boats. We saw deer and rabbit. Our spot #18 I felt was spacious and not to close to the people next to us and trees behind us. We had privacy and it was quiet. The people we did talk to were all very friendly. We heard the showers were decent but we used our own. I would stay again.

  • Mary H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    Quick get away

    Wonderful place for a quick get away. Park is clean. Beach is a 1.8 mile hike from the East loop in the campground but is well worth the walk. (Trail is not stroller/wagon friendly) If you are hoping to hook up to electrical, bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad. Extensive mountain biking trails and the lake is open to boating, kayaking, and other water sports. Park offers lots of private sites! We stayed in site 118 and could not see neighboring sites! The site was very spacious and offered picnic table, fire ring, paved pad, and electrical hook up. (hook up in this specific site was considerably far away.)

  • Christie V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    May. 29, 2019

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    Hidden Gem

    Very nice sites. Wooded and up north feel. Great hiking and world class mountain bike trails. Nice big lake. Only drawback is you must drive to the lake or hike 1.8 miles through the woods on a trail to get there. No camp store. Equestrian trails and I hear they have a remote control airplane field and shooting range.

  • Barb L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    Apr. 19, 2019

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Clean, quiet relaxed

    I've stayed at Addison Oaks campground many times over a few decades. It's clean and mostly quiet. A nice relaxing park.

    The park offers nice holiday activities - we were last there for Halloween camping.

    Would be nice to have a swimming option - I understand beach was permanently closed a few yrs ago.

  • Sarah P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    Oct. 15, 2018

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Family campground

    If what you're looking for is family fun, you can find it here! However, if you are like me and like more rustic camping, this is not the place for you. The sites are very close together and you can see all of your neighbors. It's what we like to call "parking lot campgrounds." There are plenty of activites for families and children like kayaking, bounce house, and disc golf.

  • Sarah P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
    Oct. 15, 2018

    Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    Private sites

    This campground is my FAVORITE in Oakland County. The sites aren't super far away from each other but there are trees between sites so from most of the sites you can't really see your neighbors. The camping loops also link to a one mile trail which will lead you to the beach if you like hiking!



Guide to Algonac

Camping near Algonac, Michigan, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at Algonac State Park Campground. “There’s a decent amount of trails on the property and also a bike trail that leads into Algonac,” shared a visitor. The park is known for its beautiful views along the St. Clair River, making it a great spot for outdoor activities.

  • Fishing: The waters around Lakeport State Park Campground are perfect for fishing. One camper noted, “The beach was rocky so don’t forget to pack some water shoes but the rocky beach comes with finding cool rocks to either paint or just collect!”

  • Disc Golf: If you enjoy disc golf, check out Proud Lake Recreation Area. A visitor mentioned, “Clean campground, and activities to do,” highlighting the fun you can have while camping.

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at McGinnis Lake Modern Campground. One reviewer said, “The campsites are big, secluded, wooded, and clean,” making it a favorite for those seeking privacy.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff at Haas Lake Park RV Campground. A visitor remarked, “Haas Lake is quiet, clean and has friendly staff who are ready to help anytime.”
  • Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and well-maintained grounds are a big plus. A camper at Addison Oaks County Park noted, “Clean restrooms. Nice updated playgrounds for the kids.”

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Algonac State Park Campground, do not have electric hookups. A camper mentioned, “You get electric, period,” so be prepared for a more rustic experience.
  • Mosquitoes: Be ready for bugs, especially in the summer. One camper at Algonac State Park Campground said, “The mosquitoes were extremely bad this year,” so bring plenty of repellent.
  • Crowded Weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy on weekends. A visitor at Lakeport State Park Campground noted, “It gets crowded, especially during weekends,” so plan accordingly.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly activities. At Groveland Oaks County Park, one camper said, “There are lots of family activities like mini golf, kids bike courses and playgrounds.”
  • Safety First: Keep an eye on your kids, especially around water. A parent at Haas Lake Park RV Campground mentioned, “It’s really sad how many new parks want to cater to only the RVers,” so ensure your family is safe and comfortable.
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Camp Dearborn shared, “They have a ton of soft-sided cabins for people without RVs,” which can be handy for families.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Conditions: Before booking, check the site conditions. A visitor at The Holly Campground warned, “The campground is NOT well kept,” so do your research.
  • Leveling Challenges: Be prepared for leveling issues. A camper at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area noted, “Leveling would be more of the challenge,” so bring leveling blocks.
  • WiFi Availability: If you need WiFi, confirm availability. A visitor at The Holly Campground mentioned, “They have WiFi in the store but no WiFi was available for our site,” which could be a dealbreaker for some.

Camping near Algonac, Michigan, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Algonac, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Algonac, MI is Addison Oaks County Park with a 4.5-star rating from 13 reviews.

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