Best Equestrian Camping near Grosse Ile, MI

Looking for a rustic and comfortable horse camping experience near Grosse Ile? Finding a place to stay in Michigan while traveling with your horse is easy. These scenic and easy-to-reach Grosse Ile campsites are perfect for equestrian campers.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Grosse Ile, MI (8)

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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Grosse Ile

84 Reviews of 8 Grosse Ile Campgrounds


  • Ronald B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hell Creek Ranch & Campground
    Jul. 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Rebecca M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Brighton Recreation Area
    Jul. 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.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Jun. 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.

  • E
    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.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
    Apr. 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.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oakland County Addison Oaks
    Apr. 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.

  • Brad H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
    Mar. 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!!

  • p
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Oct. 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

  • Ryan F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Brighton Recreation Area
    Oct. 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.

  • Shannyn W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Sep. 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.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Sep. 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.

  • 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.

  • Matt J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Aug. 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.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Hell Creek Ranch & Campground
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

    Office Lied

    We were told if we arrived by 9 PM we could have a campsite. We arrived at 8:50 and the office was closed. We had no where to sleep due to the fact that we had trusted the person in the office who lied to us.

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

    Pontiac Lake 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

  • Ricky C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Bishop Lake Campground

    BRIGHTON RECREATIONAL AREA

    Great campground. We camped in the upper campground over looking the lake. The lower campground is more open and little shade. You have to walk a short distance to the beach but while worth it.



Guide to Grosse Ile

Horse camping in Michigan offers a unique way to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds equipped with horse-friendly amenities, you can experience the beauty of nature alongside your horse.

Tips for equestrian camping near Grosse Ile, Michigan

  • The Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park provides a welcoming environment for horse camping, featuring reservable sites and easy access for big rigs.
  • At Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, you can enjoy extensive horseback riding trails that are easily accessible from the campground.
  • Highland State Recreation Area offers a rustic camping experience with ample space for horses and a peaceful setting to unwind.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like riding trails

  • Bishop Lake Campground is well-reviewed for its proximity to trails suitable for horseback riding, making it a great choice for equestrian enthusiasts.
  • Addison Oaks County Park features a variety of trails for biking and horseback riding, ensuring plenty of exploration opportunities.
  • Hell Creek Ranch & Campground includes horse-friendly accommodations and access to scenic trails, perfect for a weekend getaway with your horse.

Equestrian campgrounds include spacious sites and essential facilities

  • Brighton Recreation Area offers spacious campsites with electric hookups, making it convenient for those traveling with horses.
  • Oakland County Addison Oaks features well-maintained sites with access to water and electricity, ideal for a comfortable stay while camping with horses.
  • Highland State Recreation Area provides a serene environment with private sites, allowing for a peaceful camping experience with your equine companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Grosse Ile, MI is Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park with a 3-star rating from 7 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Grosse Ile, MI?

    TheDyrt.com has all 8 equestrian camping locations near Grosse Ile, MI, with real photos and reviews from campers.