Top Horse Camping near Lansing, MI

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Lansing, MI (10)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park

    1. Sleepy Hollow State Park

    32 Reviews
    85 Photos
    143 Saves

    Located just 20 minutes north of Lansing, Sleepy Hollow State Park is an idyllic getaway for anyone needing some time away from the city. The 2,600 acre park is situation on Price Road off US-27 making it easily accessible to people passing through. That being the case, the park still maintains its charm and accommodates campers and visitors every day without issue. The Little Maple river can be found winding in and out of the forested geography, with Lake Ovid situated right in the heart, thanks to the clever placement of a dam. Visitors come from all over to enjoy the scenic landscapes, birdwatching opportunities, and Winter Snowshoeing. During the Spring, camp rangers host the weekly Sleepy Hollow State Park Nature program, which educates campers about local wildlife and the history of the surrounding regions. This is a great opportunity for families to spend some time together, especially after a long day of hiking and camping. Surprisingly, it’s during the winter that this park is most frequently attended. In fact, Sleepy Hollow is most recognized for the miles of snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails that run through the land. The trails are well-traveled, however there’s no shortage of privacy to get out and find peace and quiet within the confines of a forest muted by snow. Camping here is easily accessible. Michigan Residents can utilize their State Park Recreation Passport to get in for free. Otherwise, entrance rates are $11 for residents, and $16 for non-residents. If camping, full-service campsites start at $25/night, while walk-in rustic sites are only $17/night. Furthermore, if camping in a tent doesn’t sound like your thing there are onsite cabins available for rent at $68 per night. If you want electricity and a full-service cabin, Deluxe Cabins can be rented for $101 a night.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $101 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground

    2. Bishop Lake Campground

    26 Reviews
    62 Photos
    92 Saves

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area

    3. Fort Custer Recreation Area

    41 Reviews
    51 Photos
    126 Saves

    Fort Custer Campground at Fort Custer State Recreation Area is a 3,033-acre park located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. The park features three lakes, the Kalamazoo River, a campground, a swimming beach, boat rentals, more than 25 miles of multi-use trails, paddling and fishing opportunities, second growth forests and remnant areas of prairie. The trail system is popular with mountain bikers, equestrians, hikers and dog sledders. Originally farmland, the area was acquired by the federal government to establish Camp Custer, an induction and military training center for the U.S. Army during WWII. The land was deeded to the State of Michigan under President Nixon's Legacy of Parks in 1971. No alcoholic beverages allowed in park April 1 through Labor Day.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf
    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf
    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf
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    Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf

    4. Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf

    13 Reviews
    32 Photos
    52 Saves

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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      5. Eaton County Fairgrounds

      4 Reviews
      2 Saves
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      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      Camper-submitted photo from Hell Creek Ranch & Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Hell Creek Ranch & Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

      6. Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

      10 Reviews
      11 Photos
      55 Saves
      • Pets
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      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $20 - $35 / night

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      Camper-submitted photo from Brighton Recreation Area
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      7. Brighton Recreation Area

      5 Reviews
      10 Photos
      25 Saves
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      Camper-submitted photo from Seven Lakes State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Seven Lakes State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Seven Lakes State Park
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      Camper-submitted photo from Seven Lakes State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Seven Lakes State Park

      8. Seven Lakes State Park

      8 Reviews
      40 Photos
      94 Saves

      Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Scalley Lake Park Campground and Cabins

      9. Scalley Lake Park Campground and Cabins

      4 Reviews
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      21 Saves
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        10. Double RR Ranch RV Resort

        1 Review
        9 Saves
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      Recent Equestrian Reviews In Lansing

      143 Reviews of 10 Lansing Campgrounds


      • Rachel P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Aug. 5, 2024

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        Well Wooded but Buggy

        We just camped at the park this weekend, which was the opening weekend after the rebuild of the bath houses and some other improvements. First, we loved how wooded and beautiful the campground was. The spots were nice and secluded, and the whole place was very beautiful. There were a few things that we didn't enjoy. First, it was EXTREMELY buggy. If you weren't covered in Deep Woods bug spray the whole time, you were getting bit. Second, I don't feel that there were enough showers. There were 5 showers in each bathhouse, making 10 showers total for the entire campground. I found myself waiting in a line every time I wanted a shower. Lastly, I wish there was a walking trail that was more accessible from the campground itself.

      • 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.

      • Rachel P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park
        Jul. 15, 2024

        Sleepy Hollow State Park

        Decent

        We just got done with a 3 night stay at Sleepy Hallow. The campsite itself was great, nice a roomy while also being wooded. The bugs were pretty intense, but bug spray helped. They are working on the natural gas pipeline nearby, so there was lots of construction noise. Verizon service was basically non existent other than at the beach. The dog beach was small and full of algae.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Eaton County Fairgrounds
        Feb. 29, 2024

        Eaton County Fairgrounds

        Wonderful quiet sites.

        My husband and I had a wonderful experience the website was well informed; pull in and pick your own site and the site manager will come by and collect your money for night stayed. In fact, we enjoyed it so much we called to ask for another night, without hesitation, and any disruption to our camping they came by later that evening, and collected for an additional night ( just as the website advised), Charlotte is a wonderful town with wonderful events. This fairground camp area very clean and well organized. Well done Eaton county, see you in May 2024. 💯

      • Joel K.
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Jan. 15, 2024

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        Really nice state park campground and rec area!

        This was our second trip to this property (1st was Sept 2021), and it was really nice.  We went Aug 25 - 27th (Friday - Sunday).  The property has something like 219 campsites, and that weekend every single one of them was full.  Noisy during the day with a few large groups and a LOT of kids, but they were quiet at night and it was not a problem.  Some of the campsites are very close together and it's hard to determine that from the map or choosing ahead of time.  The showers and bathrooms are fine, and I think they're being upgraded this season so I expect them to be quite nice for 2024 and beyond.  We took full advantage of the mountain bike trails which are very easily accessed from the campground.  We also took a trip into Battle Creek for a quick stop by CVS, so it's close and convenient for lost or forgotten items.   No problems with bugs or mosquitos, other than the normal for being a forested property. 

        On Saturday morning the camp host had coffee and donuts for a $1 donation.  And firewood was easily accessible on site. 

        Would not hesitate to stay here again.

      • S
        Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park
        Oct. 7, 2023

        Sleepy Hollow State Park

        Hike in Site “F” Private

        I took a day hike back about a mile to site “F”. It was pretty private with a day site about 75 feet away so if anyone hiked in to use the day site, you might have to contend with close neighbors. Otherwise, a great spot with water access.

      • D B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Aug. 22, 2023

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        Shady campground

        Huge beautiful campground. Lots of privacy. Needs extra access to the Kalamazoo River for kayakers. Make a campground near the beach. Gas is too expensive to be driving two and a quarter miles one way to the beach. The dump station needed a serious update.

      • Z
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Aug. 22, 2023

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        Another amazing experience!!

        Another great camping experience, site 210 has an amazing trail that leads directly to the showers at one end and at the other path went directly to running water, plus only a couple of yards from a great walking trail.

      • Sarah B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park
        Aug. 12, 2023

        Sleepy Hollow State Park

        Absolutely great time!

        Walk-in site F was literally the perfect campsite. Fully secluded (except a few curious hikers who stopped in around lunchtime), easy 1 mile walk from parking lot, can kayak right up to it on the calm lake, hammock posts, picnic table, fire pit, gorgeous night sky views. A+ and 10/10

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Aug. 10, 2023

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        Nice place to camp

        Nice sites, very well organized for privacy. Trees and shrubs dividing sites. The lake is a couple miles away from campground, only 20 miles per hour if I recall. No alcohol permitted

      • 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.

      • Laurianne H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf
        Jul. 15, 2023

        Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf

        Family campground with beach

        Nice campground. Sites are close together and sites 60-72 or so are really tent site, not level, and need extension cord for electric. No water hookups. No ATT service.

      • Z
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Jun. 15, 2023

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        One of the best places to camp in the area!!

        With plenty of space between each campsite, easy-to-locate bathrooms/water, and firewood available to purchase at the front office plus over 25 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails, plus more than one body of water to fish/swim in. It really is an ideal place to camp!!

      • 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.

      • A
        Camper-submitted photo from Seven Lakes State Park
        May. 31, 2023

        Seven Lakes State Park

        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.

      • Joanie C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Double RR Ranch RV Resort
        Mar. 18, 2023

        Double RR Ranch RV Resort

        Lots to do

        There is a river to explore and we always get a riverfront site. Rivers are just fun for fishing, throwing stones, canoeing. There is a campstore, Firepits, large trees, they do hayrides for kids, too. We enjoyed a reasonable trailride on horses thru a shallow part of the river. Very easy for inexperienced riders and kids. It is close to a town to get take out food if it rains. There are some larger vacation lodges to rent that ars nestled away in the woods, and a bunkhouse with rentals. My husband liked the golf course that came with renting spot. Seen lots of wildlife. Very relaxing time in our pop up not too far from Grand Rapids.

      • Northstorm T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Eaton County Fairgrounds
        Oct. 10, 2022

        Eaton County Fairgrounds

        Only $20 nightly, full hookup, nice wooded sites

        This is a fairgrounds RV and tent park. Very peaceful when there are no ongoing events. Large bath house with Showers. No office in park, so find a space and park. The manager will stop by to collect your $20. Confidently located a mile outside of Charlotte, with all the conviences of restraunts, walmart, Meijer etc.

      • Laura B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf
        Aug. 19, 2022

        Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf

        Nice area, but tiny sites!

        We loved the area around the campground. Waterloo is a great area! But... most of the campsites are tiny! Campers are crowded in together

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Jul. 10, 2022

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        Great campground !

        Great place to camp, our first trip there was the weekend after the 4th of July. Wish we would have came here yrs ago! Great sites, all divided by trees for some privacy. Will go back

      • Kevin N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Eaton County Fairgrounds
        Jun. 13, 2022

        Eaton County Fairgrounds

        Not good

        Absolutely no place to pay for camping permit was yelled at by a handicapped guy over there who told me I had to pay them $20 for camping and there’s no place to give them this money, they just want to harass people and provide them with no outlet to actually show up in camp. twenty dollars way too expensive for the way that you treat people there

      • 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.

      • Jason H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Apr. 24, 2022

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        Convenient but Cramped

        I can see why this place is so popular with the camper crowd. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just cramped, a bit noisy, and there's alot of traffic. Alot.

        I was only taking my son for a night to try his hand at tenting and some hiking. The hiking was nice but not as challenging as some of the other places I've been.

        I prefer rustic, somewhat challenging, and a semblance of solitude. You won't get any of that here. But if you're a family, especially with younger kids or older folks, who want a safe place to get outdoors, this is the place. The restrooms, showers, playground, and easy groomed trails will be great for you.

        If you're like me, you'll likely be looking north.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Fort Custer Recreation Area
        Dec. 11, 2021

        Fort Custer Recreation Area

        Awesome place

        Just bought our first camper this past summer and decided to take it to Ft. Custer to try it out! We absolutely loved this place. There are plenty of hiking trails and the fishing was great. Will definitely be back again!!!



      Guide to Lansing

      Camping near Lansing, Michigan, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakes to wooded trails, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at what you can do, what campers enjoy, and some handy tips for your next adventure.

      What to do:

      • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at Fort Custer Recreation Area. One visitor mentioned, “We took full advantage of the mountain bike trails which are very easily accessed from the campground.”
      • Fishing: Head to Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground for some fishing. A reviewer noted, “The lake is a couple miles away from the campground, only 20 miles per hour if I recall.”
      • Disc Golf: If you’re into disc golf, check out Proud Lake Recreation Area. One camper shared, “Stayed here for the DGLO Disc Golf tournament. Had a great time.”

      What campers like:

      What you should know:

      • Bugs: Be prepared for bugs, especially at Fort Custer Recreation Area. One camper warned, “It was EXTREMELY buggy. If you weren't covered in Deep Woods bug spray the whole time, you were getting bit.”
      • Limited Showers: Some campgrounds, like Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground, have limited shower facilities. A visitor mentioned, “I found myself waiting in a line every time I wanted a shower.”
      • Crowded Weekends: Expect larger crowds during weekends at places like Bishop Lake Campground. One reviewer said, “The property has something like 219 campsites, and that weekend every single one of them was full.”

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Spacious Sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, like Haas Lake Park RV Campground. A camper noted, “Great space and wonderful people. Price was competitive and the park was very clean.”
      • Plan for Activities: Make sure to check out family-friendly activities at Groveland Oaks County Park. A visitor said, “There’s and arcade and beach.”
      • Bring Bug Spray: Don’t forget bug spray, especially if you’re camping at Fort Custer Recreation Area. One camper emphasized, “If you weren't covered in Deep Woods bug spray the whole time, you were getting bit.”

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Site Levels: RVers should pay attention to site levels at places like Holly Recreation Area. A camper mentioned, “Any site above 80ish is very hilly and may be difficult to level an RV.”
      • Use Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds, including Bruin Lake Campground, offer electric hookups. A visitor noted, “Typical MI state park, sites are electric (30a and/or 50a) only.”
      • Plan for Limited Services: Be aware that some campgrounds may have limited services, like Yankee Springs Recreation Area. A camper shared, “You must hunt for the wood you want to burn in the pit.”

      Camping around Lansing, MI, has its perks and quirks. Whether you’re looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat, there’s a spot for you!

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        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Lansing, MI is Sleepy Hollow State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 32 reviews.

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