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Ortonville Equestrian Campground in the Ortonville Recreation Area provides dedicated sites for horse owners camping with their animals. Located within an extensive network of horseback riding trails, the campground accommodates tents and RVs with spacious sites that include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water. The sites are particularly well-situated for horse trailers with ample parking areas. The equestrian campground features well-maintained toilets and trash collection services. Sites feel private and secluded due to strategic placement within wooded areas, creating a sense of being in a more remote location despite the campground's accessibility.
Trail access directly from the campground connects riders to miles of bridle paths throughout the recreation area without needing to trailer horses between rides. The trail system offers varied terrain suitable for different riding experience levels, from gentle paths to more challenging routes. Horse owners should note that while drinking water is available, there are no electric or water hookups at individual sites. Campground is open year-round, though trail conditions vary seasonally with spring often bringing muddy sections that may limit access to certain areas. The extensive horseback riding trail system and quiet atmosphere make this location particularly popular among equestrians seeking multiple days of riding without relocating. Nearby Pontiac Lake Recreation Area also offers extensive horse trails but doesn't provide dedicated equestrian camping facilities.
"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 $22 / 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. "
"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."
"Campground Review: Bishop Lake is a great campground located in the middle of the Brighton Rec Area. The upper and lower campgrounds are both modern, with every site including electric."
"Great family place with paved and dirt biking/hiking trails. Very nice beach with grass and sand. There are 2 areas of inflatables, one of them is for the little kids 48 in. and under."
from $17 - $90 / 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."
"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."
"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.."
"As an added plus a horse barn (Heavenly Horse Stables) right on property offering riding lessons, trail rides and meet and greets with their houses and other barn animals, my daughter wanted to move here"
"Direct connections to the Waterloo Pinckney trail system. Near Hell, Michigan and Chelsea, Michigan. Large pool in season. Priced reasonably."
from $20 - $35 / night
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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.
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.
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 !!
TravelerFriendly staff, clean park, close to supermarkets and other food locations. RV repair and sales nearby. I got lucky and woke up to a horse and dog competition at no extra cost to me.
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.
Ortonville Equestrian Campground serves horse owners with dedicated camping facilities for riders with their mounts. The campground area contains numerous sites that can accommodate horse trailers with level spots for parking. Located within Ortonville Recreation Area, the campground provides basic amenities for horse camping including rustic vault toilets and drinking water access. The campground connects directly to an extensive network of equestrian trails that wind through the recreation area's diverse terrain.
Hiking and biking trails: Seven Lakes State Park Campground offers over 20 miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts. "Seven Lakes has a great hike that takes you all around the lake, as well as smaller loops. You can find challenging hikes or an easy path," notes Maggie M. The trails vary in difficulty, making them suitable for different experience levels.
Water recreation: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area provides lake access for swimming and boating. "This is one of the best areas for hiking and biking and kayaking and swimming," according to Christine A. The recreation area features a swimming beach approximately 5.3 miles from the campground.
Disc golf: Addison Oaks County Park maintains a full disc golf course on the property. "Disc golf course" is mentioned in multiple reviews as a popular activity. The course winds through the wooded areas of the park, providing both challenge and scenic views.
Secluded sites: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area offers sites that create a sense of privacy. "Camp site was nice with blacktop pad and once parked felt very secluded and could barely see site past truck in parking spot," reports Daniel. Many sites feature strategic tree placement for additional privacy.
Lake activities: Seven Lakes State Park provides clear water for swimming and fishing. "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," says Andy B. The park has multiple lakes accessible for water recreation.
Trail access: Campers appreciate the direct access to trails from campsites. "Trail access directly from the campground connects riders to miles of bridle paths throughout the recreation area without needing to trailer horses between rides," states a review of Ortonville Equestrian Campground. Many campgrounds in the area feature trail networks directly connected to camping areas.
Bugs can be intense: Bug protection is essential when camping near Davisburg. "There are tons of mosquitoes and ticks, so make sure you bring bug spray. Also make sure that all food and garbage is secure at night, the raccoons have no fear," warns Kristina J. about Pontiac Lake Recreation Area.
Site privacy varies: Highland State Recreation Area offers rustic sites with varying degrees of privacy. "The sites are very private and spacious in the primitive camping area. The natural scenery is STUNNING with fields of flowers and trees," reports Adrienne C. Campground maps should be consulted when reserving to find more secluded spots.
Seasonal considerations: Spring often brings mud to horse trails and hiking paths. "Trail conditions vary seasonally with spring often bringing muddy sections that may limit access to certain areas," notes a camper about the Ortonville area equestrian trails. Fall and late summer typically provide the best ground conditions for trail users.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playgrounds for children. "Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well! Big playground and nice bathrooms," reports Mary O. about Bishop Lake Campground. Playgrounds provide entertainment when not engaged in water activities.
Beach distance: Consider the distance from campsites to swimming areas. "The 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)," cautions Mary H. about Pontiac Lake. Some campgrounds require driving rather than walking to reach beaches.
Kid-friendly activities: Many parks offer organized activities for children. "They have kids activities on the weekends, a lake for swimming, great playgrounds and everything is really clean," says Wendy K. about Addison Oaks County Park. Weekend camping often includes more programmed children's events.
Extension cord needs: Some electric sites have distant power connections. "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," advises Mary H. about Pontiac Lake Recreation Area. Standard 25-foot cords may not reach at some sites.
Leveling requirements: Hell Creek Ranch Campground provides sites with varying levelness. "The site we had was very large and pretty level. The price we paid was W/E $30/night," shares Lisa D. Bringing leveling blocks remains advisable for most area campgrounds.
Horse-friendly RV camping: For equestrian camping near Davisburg, Michigan, Ortonville Equestrian Campground accommodates both horses and RVs. "The campground accommodates tents and RVs with spacious sites," notes a reviewer. Sites are particularly designed to allow space for both living quarters and horse trailers in the same site.
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