Top Horse Camping near Detroit, MI

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Detroit, MI (12)

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Recent Equestrian Reviews In Detroit

96 Reviews of 12 Detroit 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 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.

  • 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 Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
    September 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!

  • 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.

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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    August 19, 2021

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Grey's the job done

    Lots of sites, LOTS of things to do, great website, great Easter recreation. It's a little attorney, but the facilities are amazing, well-kept, and we'll managed. It's also pretty quiet, despite being pretty busy.



Guide to Detroit

Camping near Detroit offers a great escape into nature without straying too far from the city. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for a weekend getaway or a longer stay.

What to do:

  • Explore the trails: Many campgrounds, like Maumee Bay State Park Campground, have extensive bike and walking paths. One visitor noted, "There are miles of paved bike paths throughout the campsite and a short ride to the lake."
  • Visit local attractions: Campgrounds like East Harbor State Park Campground are close to Cedar Point Amusement Park, making it easy to enjoy a day of thrills. A reviewer mentioned, "Park on the lake and close to many amenities including Cedar Point Amusement Park."
  • Enjoy water activities: Many sites, such as Kelleys Island State Park Campground, offer access to Lake Erie for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. One camper said, "The park is beautiful! Lake Erie is beautiful! Lots to explore on the island."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Maumee Bay State Park Campground remarked, "The bathrooms were clean, they have showers and a pin code to get into the park."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds provide ample space between sites. A reviewer at Bishop Lake Campground noted, "The campsites are big, secluded, wooded, and clean."
  • Family-friendly atmosphere: Campgrounds like Lakeport State Park Campground are great for families. One camper shared, "There are trails to ride your bike around and two playgrounds to keep the kids busy."

What you should know:

  • Busy seasons: Some campgrounds can get crowded during peak times. A visitor at East Harbor State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are very tightly packed."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for raccoons and other wildlife. A camper at Holly Recreation Area warned, "Raccoons run this place! Don’t leave any food or garbage out ever or you will be robbed by a gang of raccoons."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A reviewer at Algonac State Park Campground noted, "The site was sizable... but the roads were inexcusable for a campground."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the right site: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. A camper at South Bass Island State Park Campground said, "The cliffside sites are absolutely beautiful... Bathrooms and shower house were good!"
  • Plan activities: Bring bikes and outdoor games to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Pinckney State Recreation Area mentioned, "The beach was a very nice place to spend the day."
  • Pack snacks: Having snacks on hand can help keep the little ones happy. A reviewer at Bishop Lake Campground suggested, "Avoid the vending machines."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site conditions: Some sites can be sloped or uneven. A camper at Holly Recreation Area advised, "I wouldn’t pick site 93... the pavement is sloped and the whole site is sloped quite steep."
  • Be mindful of space: Make sure your RV fits comfortably in the designated area. A reviewer at Sterling State Park Campground noted, "You have to guess, and hope your neighbor doesn't spread out."
  • Plan for dump stations: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A visitor at Lakeport State Park Campground mentioned, "The dump station is at the first buildings."

Camping around Detroit offers a mix of nature, fun, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's a spot for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Detroit, MI is Pontiac Lake Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 16 reviews.

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