Best Equestrian Camping near Posen, MI

Are you in need of a campground near Posen, MI? Posen is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Posen, MI. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Posen, MI

19 Reviews of 7 Posen Campgrounds


  • Dj W.
    Aug. 30, 2023

    Walsh Road Equestrian State Forest Campground and Trail Camp

    Small, clearcut all but destroyed, but very secluded

    It was logged off and is essentially destroyed. I think there's 6 "sites" and an open field for equestrian activities.

    Very secluded. Nothing of interest in the nearby area.

    Looks to be seldom used.

    No cell service. Verizon is the dominant service up here. 0 signal.

  • Lydia T.
    May. 13, 2024

    Big Oaks Equestrian State Campground

    A rustic state forest equestrian campground

    A horse campground located directly on trails. Rustic campground with lots of trees. Non horse campers stay in lots 1-8

  • V
    Jun. 11, 2019

    Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground

    Been going here since I was a kid, still love it.

    Entire camp is rustic with well pumps throughout, also all restrooms are vault toilets. Sinkhole trails within walking distance, beautiful lake with some nice fish. I believe it is a no wake lake so it doesn’t get too wild.

  • Stephanie C.
    Aug. 31, 2017

    Oscoda County Park

    No plans to return to this campground

    This campground is not my favorite, although my husband did not mind staying there. One of the reasons it is not my favorite is because the bathrooms were disgusting. I do not think that they were cleaned the entire four days we were there. They were super-hot and dirty. Another reason I did not care for the campground is because while we were there, my cousin’s dog was taken to doggy jail! We went on a kayaking trip down the Au Sable river and were gone a couple of hours. My cousin has a big dog that was tied to the tree. The dog had water, but must have knocked it over. The weather was not hot, it was in the low 70’s. My uncle’s site was right next door and he was watching the dog. My uncle was preparing dinner and went into the camper to grab what he needed to grill hamburgers and hot dogs. While he was making hamburger patties someone must have walked by and saw that the dog’s water was empty (because the dog knocked it over), that person went to the park attendant and they called animal control. My uncle came out of the camper and the dog was gone. My uncle said he was in the camper for about 20 mins making patties and getting food ready to grill outside. Apparently, it is not actually animal control that came to get him, it was a person down the street that takes the animals to his home on the weekend when animal control is not open. My uncle came out of the camper and the dog was gone. My uncle was frantic and walked around the entire campground and then went to the front desk. The lady was so rude to my uncle. My uncle is a very nice and funny man and he was just beside himself! My cousin came back from the kayaking trip and my uncle told him what happened. My cousin went to the man’s house that took the dog and had to pay $80 to get him out! It was quite the ordeal. My uncle felt bad because he wasn’t out there the entire time with the dog, but he wasn’t gone that long and it wasn’t that hot outside. My uncle would have seen that the water was empty and would have refilled it. The sites are HUGE and there are some trees, but I would not camp here again. That situation left a bad taste in my mouth and the bathrooms not being cleaned during our stay put me over the edge.

  • Juan A.
    Mar. 31, 2022

    McKinley Horse Trail Campground

    Amazing off grid retreat!

    This place is amazing if you just like to get away from everything. Surrounded by Huron and rarely many people there. Tons of privacy and more land to roam than you'll be able to. Highly reccomend for anyone looking to camp without ANY ammentities. Access is 4x4 only winter months.

  • Nicole V.
    May. 27, 2024

    Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground

    Big lake but no direct water sites

    Peaceful and quiet and close to the sinkhole pathway. Clean bathrooms and large mostly private sites. You can launch your boat and beach it near the campground and your campsite but no direct access that we saw.

  • Paul C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2023

    Pigeon River State Forest Campground

    Quiet and secluded

    Me and my son picked one of a few spots on the pigeon river. The river ran along the edge of our site. Highly recommend, but the current is strong so beware if you have little ones. I wouldn’t recommend for 6 and under.

  • I
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Pigeon River State Forest Campground

    Great overnight backpacking

    The shingle mill pathway in Pigeon River State Forest was a nice, quiet trail. Went on a Thursday in June and saw 1 other person over 2 days. If you hike about 6 miles the first day, you’ll find a nice dispersed campsite on the west side of grass lake. The only problem with this hike was the insane amount of ticks.

  • Kate K.
    Jul. 28, 2019

    Pigeon River State Forest Campground

    So pretty here!

    I love this area so much! So much to explore and not heavily trafficked at all. NCT runs through the state forest, so dispersed camping all around. There are a few rustic campgrounds, but we usually just stay at one of the dispersed sites because most of them have a sweet set up. Lots of awesome sink holes to swim in, and even elk sightings. If you can manage to find this place, you will love it!


Guide to Posen

Horse camping in Michigan offers a unique opportunity for equestrians to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the companionship of their horses. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse lovers, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Posen, MI is Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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