Top Horse Camping near Ann Arbor, MI

Horse camping is the perfect way to enjoy Ann Arbor. If you're an equestrian lover who prefers nature-based adventure, yet still wants comfort, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Equestrian camping is the best way to experience nature. Find Michigan equestrian campgrounds with ease on The Dyrt.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Ann Arbor, MI (11)

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106 Reviews of 11 Ann Arbor Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Hell Creek Ranch & Campground
    July 29, 2024

    Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

    Great Campground

    Great out of the way campground. It was nice and quiet. Bathrooms were clean and well kept. The gentleman that checked us in moved things around so we could all be together not on different sites well away frome each other. Would definitely go there again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oakland County Addison Oaks
    June 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
    April 29, 2024

    Pontiac Lake 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area
    February 24, 2024

    Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    Nice State Park Layout

    This was a campground that we stayed at on our way to the northern part of the state. This for me, was a place that I would like to come back to for a longer stay. The camp sites were nice, there was a nice swimming area in crystal clear water and a beautiful bathhouse. It had a more modern layout that could accommodate many campers. My only complaint, and the reason that I'll have a hard time talking my wife into going back was the mosquitoes were pretty bad the evening that we were there. Other than that I liked it a lot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brighton Recreation Area
    July 16, 2023

    Brighton Recreation Area

    Bring bug spray

    We stayed at lot M18 of the rustic site, Murray Lake. The site was large and had a picnic table and fire pit. There are TONS of mosquitos.

    Gas and convenience is not far away. I had spotty Verizon service but I did get all of my notifications. Internet use was slow.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    June 1, 2023

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Haven't camped, only fished.

    I have not camped here but had a family member use the campground while visiting the area. They spoke very highly of it. They have a large camper and stayed for a few nights.

    I've been here quite a few times to fish. Great fishing spot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Seven Lakes State Park Campground
    May 31, 2023

    Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    Fun Lake, small trees

    Sand Lake was our spot and the water was breath taking - it’s a small pond really, but great for kayaking. Crystal clear, clean water, a good public beach. Our site had “private” access and our boys just played in the water for three days.

    Clean bathrooms and showers.

    Trees and covered areas were skimpy - trees were still young.

    The campground itself was a small loop; so not so much bike/scootering unless the kids like a big circle.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hell Creek Ranch & Campground
    May 29, 2022

    Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

    Alpha male vibe

    Camp ground was adding new spots so there were lots of piles of dirt. Not many trees, nice pool, dirt roads. Camp ground attacks bikers.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
    April 30, 2022

    Pontiac Lake 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oakland County Addison Oaks
    April 14, 2022

    Oakland County Addison Oaks

    Great spot

    We love coming to Addison Oaks. It is a quick drive from home. But a great little get away spot. Very convenient now also with online booking.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
    March 19, 2022

    Pontiac Lake 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!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    October 21, 2021

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Quiet

    How far to stay at this Campground has been really nice is very quiet and the people here are very nice it does have showers that are really hot and steamy and it also has some pipes to grab some water and jugs if needed to

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brighton Recreation Area
    October 20, 2021

    Brighton Recreation Area

    Lake Murray Rustic Sites

    This was our first camping experience in Michigan, so we weren’t exactly prepared. My rating takes this into consideration.

    First of all, if it’s rainy or muddy, you might want to think twice about entering the rustic camping area. We have a 4Runner, so it was no problem but a few little cars did slide around and have trouble on the hill by our site.

    Our site wasn’t level, so we were rolling around a bit. If I went there again I’d try to find a spot towards the end of the loop by the exit. These sites were higher and some of them were private. I’d examine the map carefully because some of the sites were horrendously open and basically on the road. Maybe good for a vehicle with a rooftop tent or a trailer of some sort, but it would have been annoying for us. Site M22 was big and far enough away from other campers, but again not level. Probably a good location for a group of hammock campers.

    All that aside, the biggest problem was mosquito activity. The camping area sits on an inaccessible lake with a marsh area.

    When we rolled in the first thing we noticed was that everyone had screen houses set up.

    We didn’t have anything but our tent and a hammock with a big net so everyone got bitten up while cooking and hanging out by the fire. It was pretty miserable. Yes, I realize this is mostly our fault.

    I’ve since purchased a thermacell backpacker and some bug net hats and stuff. I’m looking into constructing an ultralight screen house that can be suspended from trees.

    The last problem was drunk campers hooting and hollering all night but that isn’t the camping areas fault.

    This place is super close to where we are living so I’ll probably schedule it next spring and come prepared. There are lots of nearby lakes and recreational trails so it’s a fun place to be with family.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    September 8, 2021

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Ehh

    It was alright. Our neighbors across from us had 30 kids using one fire pit. (They had 6 sites together) and were up past midnight running around. Our fire ring was so close to the road. The bathrooms are pretty far away as there is only one building. The lake and trails were great.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    September 5, 2021

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Pleasant Stay

    There are wooded sites on the upper area with shade and sunny sites on the lower area. Something for everyone. Just a couple of sites face the water. The beach is a modest bicycle ride on a nice and wide path. Or you can jump in a vehicle and make the drive to the separate beach entrance. Like other State Parks the lake is void of any homes which makes it a nice lake for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, floating, etc. A well established mountain bike trail is within the recreation area. The locals call it Torn Shirt.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Addison Oaks County Park
    September 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Seven Lakes State Park Campground
    August 31, 2021

    Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    Great waypoint when camping across the UP

    Vibe: Woodland getaway with no flash and really nice sites. 

    Cleanliness: Sites are above average. Vault toilets are…vault toilets. 

    Facilities: Nothing flashy. Wish there was a few additional water filling points and that the dumpsters were all located near the camp entrance/exit. But really nothing to complain about. 

    General spots: Large, very well treed, gravel, picnic table and fire ring. 

    Privacy: Can see neighbors through sites, but better privacy than most places. 

    Our site: 39. Could drive circles around inside it. Even has a tree in the middle of it with room to drive all the way around it(not with a trailer). Depending where you set up your rig, you may need an extra long extension cord. 

    Noise: Quiet. Occasionally hear wolves howling. Cell signal(Verizon): 1 bar. No internet loads. Text messages will send and receive. Sometimes immediately, sometimes hours later. Other: Wish we had a chance to explore the lakes. Sounds like the swimming and fishing is good. Saw several kids on bikes toting rods.



Guide to Ann Arbor

Camping near Ann Arbor, 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

  • Biking and Hiking: Many campgrounds have trails for biking and hiking. At Maumee Bay State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "There are miles of paved bike paths throughout the campsite and a short ride to the lake." This makes it easy to explore the beautiful surroundings.
  • Fishing and Swimming: If you enjoy fishing, check out Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Great fishing spot," highlighting the opportunities for anglers.
  • Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Harrison Lake State Park Campground are great for spotting wildlife. One camper shared, "The sites in the tent-only section were well sized and shady," making it a peaceful spot to enjoy nature.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and shower facilities. A review for McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area mentioned, "The bathrooms were clean," which is always a plus.
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campers enjoy the roomy sites. One visitor at Bishop Lake Campground said, "The campsites are big, secluded, wooded, and clean."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Groveland Oaks County Park are popular for families. A reviewer noted, "There’s lots for kids to do," making it a great choice for family outings.

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A camper at Harrison Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Mosquitoes were crazy no matter the bug protectants used."
  • Limited Cell Service: Some campgrounds have spotty cell service. A visitor at Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground noted, "Verizon service was basically non-existent other than at the beach."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. One camper at Groveland Oaks County Park said, "Gets crowded, especially during weekends."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. A reviewer at Holly State Recreation Area mentioned, "The playgrounds are new," which is great for younger campers.
  • Plan for Noise: Be ready for some noise from other families. One camper at Harrison Lake State Park Campground noted, "There were families on either side of us with little kids who were well behaved, albeit a little noisy."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks handy can keep kids happy. A visitor at Bishop Lake Campground said, "The lake and trails were great," so you can enjoy a picnic by the water.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Conditions: Some sites can be uneven. A reviewer at Holly State Recreation Area mentioned, "I wouldn't pick site 93 however as the pavement is sloped."
  • Fill Up Before You Arrive: Make sure to fill your water tank before heading to your site. A camper at Sterling State Park Campground noted, "The dump station is at the first buildings."
  • Watch for Raccoons: If you're camping at places like McGinnis Lake Modern Campground, be cautious with food. One camper warned, "Raccoons run this place! Don’t leave any food or garbage out ever."

Camping around Ann Arbor, MI, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat in nature.

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