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Ortonville Equestrian Campground at Ortonville Recreation Area offers a dedicated camping experience for trail riders with horses. The equestrian campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, trash collection, drinking water, and picnic tables. Sites accommodate tents and RVs but lack electric hookups, water hookups, and shower facilities. The campground operates year-round with a rustic setting that prioritizes trail access over luxury amenities. Sites cannot be reserved in advance, requiring first-come, first-served arrival.
Located within Ortonville Recreation Area's extensive trail system, the equestrian campground connects riders to miles of bridle paths through wooded terrain and open meadows. Horse owners must bring their own portable corrals or highlines as the campground does not feature permanent stalls or corrals. Trail access directly from campsites allows riders to explore without trailering to separate riding areas. Alcohol is permitted within the campground, but pets are not allowed in the equestrian camping area. The campground maintains a 4-star rating from visitors who appreciate the trail access and natural setting despite limited amenities. Facilities remain basic by design, focusing on providing essential services for riders seeking direct access to the park's extensive trail network.
"Large play areas, dog run, basketball court, lots of walking trails, and family friendly."
"The location is pretty great, off the beaten path but, within 30 minutes of major stores and conveniences. "
"What can I say, I love the Michigan State Parks. I find they are the best, Sleepy Hollow is not different and it has so many things to do. "
"Quietly tucked into Clinton co Michigan. Sleepy is easily accessible. Its close to Lansing. There are shopping centers nearby. Country party store is closer!! Very large lake....Ovid is her name!"
from $20 - $160 / night
Check Availability"There are over 20 sites, about half of which are located lake side (not directly on the lake, but there are little paths that lead you there and you can somewhat see the water from these sites.)"
"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. "
from $32 - $37 / night
Check Availability"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."
"An extensive horse back riding trail system and MTB trails are easily accessible."
from $20 - $80 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"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."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Great time to unplug and just enjoy our surroundings and begin to learn our own creativity!"
"This is one of our family's favorite close to home sites. Extra large camp sites, lots of room for the kids to run around. Extensive trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding."
from $20 - $186 / night
Check Availability"This is another great scout ing campground with cabins, rustic camping, tent sites, lakes, horses to ride, this is one HUGE camp ground for scouts to enjoy and learn.."
"Addison Oaks is a campground that features hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, cabins, disc golf course, and a lake for boating."
"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."
LegendThe 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.
LegendWhat can I say, I love the Michigan State Parks. I find they are the best, Sleepy Hollow is not different and it has so many things to do. I would advise if you want to camp there on a weekend to make reservations well in advance. We stay here because there are only 2 campgrounds in the Lansing East Lansing Area this being one of them and the other does not have all full hook ups and charges more. When we visit our daughter at Michigan State University this is the place we stay, 20 - 30 minutes into the University depending upon the traffic.
It has large wooded sites only electric but you can fill up the water at the dump station. Each site has a picnic table and Fire ring. Each campsite has a asphalt pad. They sell fire wood at the campground office. Bring what you need or you can go into St. johns to the Kroger or Walmart. they have 2 main camping loops with 2 loops in each of the main loops and a shower restroom in each main loop. The restrooms are very clean and kept up. I love the showers hot water and for me that is hot and great pressure, I could shower all day. Sure beats our shower in the RV.
The State Park is on Ovid Lake and it is a beautiful lake, great for fishing, canoeing, paddle boards, kayak, and swimming. they have a shelter for you if you have a big party.
They also have a group campsite and a picnic area for large groups. d You can also bring your horses go to the Equestrian area and unload and get on the trail.
You can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and paddle boards. They also have a great play ground for the kids and a fishing pier. Bring Bikes or just hike on the trails and head down to the beach.
Travelerquiet campground during the day, short drive to the beach, biking and equestrian trails available. loud around the restroom at night, cleaning crew came through at 10 pm.
TravelerQuietly tucked into Clinton co Michigan. Sleepy is easily accessible. Its close to Lansing. There are shopping centers nearby. Country party store is closer!! Very large lake....Ovid is her name! Offers many species of fish for catching!! There are fishing docks, ONE IS NOT VERY ACCESSIBLE TO NON AMBULATORY PERSONS !!! THIS ONE'S IN THE CAMP AREA! The path is nicely groomed. The bea h is a long way from the parking lot a d there is no beach access from camp. The park is usually a clean family place...but for really young children or elderly persons it may. Ot be your first choice. I live nearby and have camped there zillions of times. I love it and shower bouses in camp are clean! Friendly staff a d they ate SERIOUS about quiet time! Bug spray required !!
GuideVery 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.
GuideI frequent this park if I am camping or not. decent disc gof course and access to Lake Ovid is great, miles of trails to hike/bike/ride horses. Hosts are very friendly and is always a joy to talk with the rangers
ScoutFun backpacking trails best trails close to state capital
fishing ,boating, disc golf, horse and bike trails,
Geocaching available.
GuideThis was our last stop on a trip where we camped in 6 different Michigan State Parks. This may be an older camp or the DNR was trying to save money when it was built. Most electrical posts are designed to accommodate at least 2 adjoining lots, and as many as 4. This in itself is not a concern until you realize the posts are way too far away to reach without an extension. We tried several lots and couldn’t reach any of the outlets. We finally met a couple who saId they had extensions at the office. So, we finally got set up with an extension cord from the camp office and decided to walk to the beach. Our site was adjacent to the path leading to the beach so we figured we could use a little walk. The path led to another path that led to a parking lot for the beach. After crossing the parking lot we still had to cross a large yard/park that finally opened onto the beach on this small lake. It was all very scenic, but we weren’t expecting a major hike to get to the beach. Showers are nice. They also have a neat ice cream vending machine that I had to check out for scientific purposes only. For a Michigan state park we were quite disappointed.
GuideAwesome campground, horse trails available, volleyball nets, beach, and trails! Don’t get too rowdy however because the DNR constantly patrols the area.
Ortonville Equestrian Campground provides rustic accommodations for horse enthusiasts in a natural setting. The 3,500-acre Ortonville Recreation Area features gently rolling terrain with hardwood forests, open meadows, and direct access to miles of bridle paths. Temperatures average 70-85°F in summer with moderate humidity. Camping facilities remain minimal, maintaining the focus on trail access rather than comfort amenities.
Trail riding access: At Ortonville Equestrian Campground, riders can connect directly to an extensive trail system. "The lakes and launches are however very nice and there are some great trail systems through the area," notes Kate K., who appreciates the recreation possibilities beyond the basic campground facilities.
Mountain biking routes: Outdoor enthusiasts find challenging paths at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, which maintains dedicated biking trails. Christie V. explains, "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."
Water activities: Many campgrounds in the region offer lakes for swimming and boating. Mary H. from Pontiac Lake Recreation Area recommends, "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)."
Natural settings: Visitors to Highland State Recreation Area appreciate the undeveloped landscape. Brett B. describes it as having "an almost magical feel to it. It's private, quiet, and full of wildlife." The primitive camping area features "very private and spacious" sites according to Adrienne C.
Wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse animal populations. Adrienne C. shares an encounter at Highland State Recreation Area: "We ran up on a group of probably 70 wild turkeys on the trail!" Tammy P. notes the opportunity to "just enjoy our surroundings and begin to learn our own creativity."
Spacious campsites: Oakland County Addison Oaks receives praise for its generous site dimensions. Richard T. comments that "sites have electricity and water and are well spaced out" in the more wilderness area D, which features "lots of trees and sites for tents or back-in trailers."
Limited amenities: Horse campgrounds near Burt focus on basic needs rather than luxury. The main Ortonville equestrian area offers vault toilets and hitching posts but lacks showers or electrical hookups.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds in the region operate on different reservation systems. At Sleepy Hollow State Park, Nathan V. notes, "Be sure to bring at least 100 feet of extension chord if you want electricity, because the power ports are not as accessible from some areas."
Seasonal considerations: Most equestrian facilities remain open year-round but with limited services in winter. Jennifer H. recommends Highland Recreation Area as "one of our family's favorite close to home sites" with "extensive trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding."
Weather preparation: Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with occasional thunderstorms. Nick W. from Sleepy Hollow State Park advises, "This may be an older camp or the DNR was trying to save money when it was built. Most electrical posts are designed to accommodate at least 2 adjoining lots, and as many as 4."
Kid-friendly activities: Covenant Hills Camp offers structured programming for younger campers. Carol M. says, "They take very good care of this campground. Lots to do for kids!" Another camper, C P., adds specifics: "Lots of things to do. climbing wall, zip line, swimming, fishing alot of pike."
Swimming options: Many area campgrounds include lake access for cooling off. Jennifer H. describes Highland Recreation Area as having a "lovely little no wake lake perfect for swimming, fishing or paddling."
Playground access: Some facilities maintain dedicated play areas. David B. notes that Covenant Hills Camp is a "Good, quiet campground (unless your on a site around the playground) lots to keep the kids busy, bonus ice cream store."
Biking opportunities: Paved and unpaved trails accommodate cyclists of different abilities. Richard T. observes that at Oakland County Addison Oaks, "Mountain biking seems to be very popular there are dirt trails off the paved hiking loop."
Site selection: When choosing spots at Seven Lakes State Park Campground, consider Edward C.'s advice: "Sites tend to slope towards Sand Lake so have leveling blocks if that's important to you."
Hookup access: Many campgrounds offer electric connections, but placement varies. Mary H. from Pontiac Lake Recreation Area warns, "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."
Pad conditions: Surface types differ between locations. Sam H. notes that Pontiac Lake Recreation Area has "nice fire pit. Water hookup and dump on site." Several campgrounds feature paved pads for easier leveling.
Size restrictions: Not all horse campgrounds near Burt can accommodate larger rigs. Kelsey P. cautions about Seven Lakes State Park: "The entire thing is wide open and there is little to no space between sites. No trees either to break up space between neighbors."
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