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ScoutWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Sites are modest but it's. A nicely maintained area. Sites are nice and flat and the people in the office are very nice.
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Van Buren State Park Campground offers designated horse camping facilities with newly constructed pens that allow horses to remain untethered rather than tied up. The campground maintains a separate equestrian camping area distinct from the regular camping loops. Electric hookups are available at most sites, though some lack functional electricity. The campground is particularly suited for visitors traveling with horses, providing both camping accommodations and proper equine facilities. Horse owners note the campground stays relatively quiet without becoming overly busy or noisy. The grounds are clean and well-maintained, with a campground host described as friendly and helpful by multiple visitors.
Located approximately 70 miles southwest of Luna Pier, the horse camping area provides access to multiple trails suitable for horseback riding throughout the state park. The campground includes a combination of tent sites, RV spots, and cabins, with electric hookups available at most locations. The facility has pit toilets that are regularly cleaned but lacks shower facilities. The RV dump station requires driving to another section of the park. Horse campers appreciate the flat, shaded sites that offer comfortable camping conditions. The park features additional recreational amenities including a playground for children, basketball court, and tether court. Reservations must be made by phone or online, as the park does not accept walk-in campers.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Luna Pier (4)
1. Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
"Friendly 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."
"This isn’t a remote getaway, it’s a great spot that’s close to everything you need. Some reviews commented on the highway noise, I had no issues."
2. Van Buren State Park Campground
"Since Van Buren State park is an easy 20 minutes away from home for me, i visit there often. it is clean and quiet, they dont get too busy and loud."
"It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers."
38 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $35 / night
3. Adventure Bound Pleasant View
"The campground offers a pond for fishing , swimming pool , bounce pad , inflatable lake fun, dog park and mini golf."
"So there are no hiking trail and there is also a lot of golf cart traffic. They do offer a swimming pool , pond with inflatable slides , dog park , bound pad and miniature golf."
Check Availabilityfrom $76 / night
4. Meadow Brook Campground
"Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
Drive Time
- 7 min from Monroe, MI
- 12 min from Toledo, OH
- 37 min from Detroit, MI
- 48 min from Ann Arbor, MI
Equestrian Camping Reviews near Luna Pier, MI
30 Reviews of 4 Luna Pier Campgrounds
Mike J.
TravelerWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Great stop over
This isn’t a remote getaway, it’s a great spot that’s close to everything you need. Some reviews commented on the highway noise, I had no issues. Staff was friendly and helpful, facilities were clean. There’s an illuminated walk path that connects to the Walmart which is super convenient.
- CCindy S.Scout
Adventure Bound Pleasant View
Decent/not as advertised
Our stay was in an RV Sept 2026. I had specifically requested and paid extra for a spot on the fishing pond to fish. Not only was there a lot of long-term campers at this resort, but the fishing pond was covered in duck weed over 3/4 of the water where my site was at, and on the day we left it was 100% covered with duck week. The duck week invasion was not mentioned to me when I called and made the reservation to be on the water. In fairness, I will say I caught some fish at the clear end of the pond before it was 100% covered.
The park itself was clean, quiet and decent. The staff were very nice. The Aqua fun zones water is not clear blue as advertised, it is murky, the 9 hole mini golf is outdated and should be called mini-mini golf as it is very small. The swimming pool and playground were as advertised. I cannot answer to the other amenities as I did not see or utilize them.
In conclusion, this campground could benefit greatly from some updating especially of the amenities as they are not what the pictures portray.
Jeanette W.
GuideWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Large Campground With Good Facilities
This Fairgrounds Campground has several combinations of hookups. There were plenty of available sites when I booked Site 93.
This site is on neatly mowed grass and it has water and electric connections. There are no picnic tables or fire rings. There are no trees or other vegetation to separate sites
The bathrooms are modern with showers that have plenty of hot water. The bathrooms were very clean.
Bookings online are easy. We arrived after closing and my documents were taped to the office windows with directions to my site.
We used our Starlink Mini and it worked well on a nearly cloudless day with unobstructed access to the sky.
I would definitely stay here again.
- BBrendan V.Scout
Van Buren State Park Campground
Cozy
Some of the sites are small so you have to be careful which you site you reserve if you’re a tent camper. The outside of the circle is your best bet and there’s a few scattered in the middle. If you can get a good middle spot it’s nice if you have kids since there’s a playground, swings, basketball, and tether court. No running water for bathrooms if that’s important for you. The park is also just off a country road so traffic can occasionally be heard but it’s not excessive. Grounds are very well maintained and the hosts were very nice.
Shannon G.
LegendVan Buren State Park Campground
Small and peaceful
We stayed one night on our way to IN. We’ve never been here before and wanted to check it off our list. It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers. They were clean but I don’t think I’d want to do more than a weekend there. It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding. They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden. The check in cabin had ice and wood for sale but no store. Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end. The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents.
- JJohn G.Traveler
Meadow Brook Campground
Motorcycle Tent Camping
Very friendly staff and clean facilities. Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury.
- Bill S.Scout
Meadow Brook Campground
Meadowbrook Park
Park is clean and tidy. Bathroom was clean. Plenty of hot water. Sites are spacious and level. Manager was extremely helpful. My truck didn't want to start so he grabbed his tractor and put our trailer on site for us. No charge for the dump station. All in all a nice stay. Only draw back is the constant trains right across the street blowing their horns going in and out of town.
Rick M.ScoutAdventure Bound Pleasant View
Scam company
Place is a joke, ran by two little piece of shit trolls with a god complex to over come the lack of achievement in there lives. They have zero management skills and even less people skills. Must be overcompensating for something.
Guide to Luna Pier
Van Buren State Park Campground provides dedicated horse camping facilities approximately 70 miles southwest of Luna Pier, Michigan. The equestrian camping area features newly constructed pens that allow horses to remain untethered. This campground maintains flat, shaded sites with electric hookups available at most locations. The area receives moderate rainfall throughout spring and summer months, with temperatures typically ranging from 65-85°F during peak camping season.
What to do
Explore hiking trails: Van Buren State Park offers numerous trails suitable for both hiking and horseback riding. "I love this place. Its a smaller campground with only two loops of sites, but its flat, shaded, and comfortable. No showers, but clean and sturdy pit toilets with centralized well water," notes Joseph N. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Visit the wildflower garden: The park maintains a small wildflower garden that showcases native plant species. "They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden. The check in cabin had ice and wood for sale but no store," shares Shannon G.
Winter activities: The park remains open year-round with opportunities for cold-weather recreation. "I came cross country skiing here in early January and it was absolutely amazing. It is cold but the terrain is simple for first time skiers," writes Kevin T.
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Sites offer ample room for both camping equipment and recreational activities. "Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end. The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents," reports Shannon G. about Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park.
Quiet atmosphere: The campground maintains a peaceful environment without excessive noise. "Campground was clean and quiet, had electric hookups at most sites. Host was very friendly. They also have a camp area for horses," writes Nicole G.
Community garden access: Some campgrounds in the region offer unique amenities. "My favorite aspect of this campground is that they had a community garden that you were welcome to pick from. We got tomatoes, Swiss chard, peppers, broccoli, and more," shares Nancy W.
What you should know
Seasonal closures: Check operating schedules before planning your trip. "I arrived for a 2 week stay in the area on 11/12. I discovered this campground was closed for the season," warns Mike M.
Limited bathroom facilities: Most horse campgrounds near Luna Pier, Michigan have basic restroom options. "No running water for bathrooms if that's important for you. The park is also just off a country road so traffic can occasionally be heard but it's not excessive," explains Brendan V. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Campsite selection matters: Choose sites carefully based on your specific needs. "Some of the sites are small so you have to be careful which you site you reserve if you're a tent camper. The outside of the circle is your best bet and there's a few scattered in the middle," advises Brendan V.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Select sites near recreational amenities for convenience with children. "If you can get a good middle spot it's nice if you have kids since there's a playground, swings, basketball, and tether court," recommends Brendan V.
Family-friendly atmosphere: Many campgrounds welcome families with activities suitable for children. "Nice campgrounds easy to get around and my children loved it," shares Amber P.
Proximity to attractions: Consider locations that offer easy access to family activities. "Good location if you want to visit Ann Arbor and Dearborn. Close to interstate for easy access," notes Nancy W.
Tips from RVers
Site length and levelness: Most equestrian campgrounds accommodate larger rigs with level sites. "Long, level sites that will fit any RV," confirms Nancy W.
Hookup variations: Electric service may vary between sites. "Electric did not work at all sites. Pit toilets did not seem sufficient for all camp sites," cautions Alysha W.
Dump station locations: Plan for sanitation needs in advance. "Only criticism is you have to drive to another area of the park for an RV dump," mentions Nicole G.
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