Best Equestrian Camping near Nazareth, MI

Are you an equestrian lover who prefers a more rustic experience when you visit Nazareth? Camping with horses is a beautiful way to experience nature. The Dyrt can help you find the perfect equestrian sites that are scenic and easy to access.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Nazareth, MI (6)

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    1. Fort Custer Recreation Area

    41 Reviews
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    Augusta, Michigan

    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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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday

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    Covert, Michigan

    Vacation close to the shore of the Great Lakes when you stay at our campground in Covert, Michigan. Make memories lounging on the sandy shores, exploring downtown attractions, touring lighthouses and splashing in the ocean waves. Covert / South Haven KOA Holiday is also near Silver Beach County Park, named one of the top 10 beaches in the United States.

    Our RV Sites offer peaceful locations to gather for family activities around the campfire and enjoy a delicious BBQ and s'mores, take part in a card game or watch the activities on the lake. Traditional tent camping provides an outdoorsy experience with stargazing and falling asleep to the sound of nature. The luxury of Deluxe Cabins offers a glamping experience with cozy beds, air conditioning, restrooms and kitchen options. Our RV SitesTent SitesDeluxe Cabins, Glamping Tents, and Camping Cabins also all include Wi-Fi access, so you can stay connected with faraway friends and share your fantastic trip photos with them. Tents are not allowed on RV sites, shade canopy is okay.

    Ready to plan your trip camping in South Haven, Michigan? Call 269-764-0818 or reserve your site online today! Your adventure awaits.

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    3. Pokagon State Park Campground

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    Angola, Indiana
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    4. Ely Lake Campground

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    Fennville, Michigan
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    5. Silver Creek County Park

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    Allegan, Michigan
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      6. Eaton County Fairgrounds

      4 Reviews
      2 Saves
      Charlotte, Michigan
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    Recent Equestrian Reviews in Nazareth

    120 Reviews of 6 Nazareth Campgrounds


    • Skip C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ely Lake Campground
      Aug. 29, 2024

      Ely Lake Campground

      Hidden gem

      Been coming here since I was little, took a 25 year hiatus from camping. Went back there recently and loved it just like when I was a kid!

    • 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.

    • SEO K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ely Lake Campground
      Jun. 4, 2024

      Ely Lake Campground

      Good Place If you play Super 9 game

      The place is very good. But the entertainment is fulfil when you play your favourite game. My favourite is Super 9 Game which I played in this game. The game is very unique and full of enjoy. Download it enjoy yourself. The game will refresh you. So, Try it now.

    • 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.The Dyrt PRO User
      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.

    • Dan W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday
      Oct. 17, 2023

      Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday

      Had everything

      Sites weren’t too tight. Campstore had everything incredible ice cream and pizza that could be delivered to your site. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Perfect for kids activities. Close to adulting fun, food, and shops in South Haven.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Cynthia K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Pokagon State Park Campground
      Jul. 21, 2023

      Pokagon State Park Campground

      Old campground

         This state park was established in 1925, so almost 100 years old. The campground must be the original layout. There's a maze like quality to it. The roads are narrow & you may be driving off the road for a big rig. 

         Some sites are level, some aren't. Some can accommodate larger rigs, most can't. Check the site descriptions carefully & to be doubly sure, call the office & ask.

         There's water stations that look very old. They have wooden, shingled roofs. There's 2 dump stations located in loops 3 & 4. IN THE CAMPGROUND! NEXT TO CAMPSITES!!!!

       There's 5 loops to the main campground.

       100 loop is small & closer to the lake than the other loops. It's the loop we chose this time.

          The sites are on the small side. There's 3 campsites that are close to the lake. 115, which is a larger site. 117 & 119 which have clear views of the lake. 117 is more a tent or popup site & is small. 119 is the best of the bunch. A large pad & a large site. There's no privacy bushes. These sites have a view of the lake with trees & brush & are on a ridge overlooking the lake. They aren't ON the lake. 

      On either side of 117 & 119 are 2 trails that lead to the lake. There's benches & a dock to tie up your boat. 

         The rest of the sites are a mixed bag. Some are level, some have an incline. If you have a big rig, be aware that the road to the 100 campsites branches into one way. Leading into the campsites, the road is narrow & has a ravine on one side!

          200 Loop is non electric

          300 Loop is the biggest loop & seems like the best bet for larger rigs. As stated above, some sites are better than others. There's a uniformity here that's missing from the other loops.

        Stay away from sites 393& 395!!! These sites are literally right on top of the dump station! As always watch for pit toilets near the sites. 

         400 loop is a smaller loop next to the 200 loop. There's only one shower house for both loops. Avoid site 444 & probably site 454. These sites are VERY close to the dump station. 

        500 loop is also smaller& has some nice sites tucked by themselves in the trees. There seems to be more privacy brush on this loop with SOME sites.

         512 is close to the shower house. 511 & 513 were somewhat secluded.

          If you have a boat you want to tie up at the dock, go for the 100 loop. If you can't get it, be aware there's no parking near the trails to the lake. You can park by the bathhouse & walk. 

         The shower & restrooms are atrocious!!! Worst looking buildings since Spring Mill SP! Dirty & need an entire overhaul. In fact, raze the buildings & build new ones! They're "cleaned" once a day. Suuuuuure they are. There was actual poop on the door of one of the women's toilet stalls the whole time I was there. Mold & spiders& dirt in the corners. Looks like the last upgrade was in the 50s.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Ely Lake Campground
      Jul. 9, 2023

      Ely Lake Campground

      Hidden gem

      Been coming here since 1969 when I was 4 yrs. old. Nothing changed, just good ole wilderness camping! Try to up there a couple times a year. Love it.

    • Cory W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Ely Lake Campground
      Jul. 6, 2023

      Ely Lake Campground

      Off the grid camping

      Drive to a place where you are truly, disconnected from society. No cell phone service, no internet, no electricity, and no showers. But who needs any of that when you're camping.

    • 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!!

    • 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.

    • Katie M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Pokagon State Park Campground
      Aug. 11, 2022

      Pokagon State Park Campground

      Quiet and laid back.

      Lovely little quiet campground and spacious park with plenty to do for 1-2 days. Staff is non-intrusive, and the site has plenty of room to camp about and roam. Find your own little quiet corner and unplug for a few days. It's better than Ohio's only National Park!

      Note: the DNR trail maps are inaccurate but well worth your time, so research your trials well or you'll get a bit lost. Trail signs are also very confusing. Bring plenty of water as posted 'mile' hikes quickly turn in 5 mile hikes. I recommend walking the 'Wetlands' trail around dusk.

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Whitley K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Pokagon State Park Campground
      Mar. 29, 2022

      Pokagon State Park Campground

      Visit in Winter for Tobagganing

      Equestrian trails and campgrounds are popular here. Horse rides sold on site. There is a nice hotel that sometimes hosts events actually located in the park. Come tobagginging and ice fishing in the winter and then pamper yourself in the hotel, or visit in the summer and have a beach day or easy hike with the family. Great spot for Pokémon Go because of the available cell service.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      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!!!

    • Ivana B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Pokagon State Park Campground
      Oct. 24, 2021

      Pokagon State Park Campground

      Recommend

      Enormous park, very clean and grassy. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We stayed there for 1 night only. The bathrooms are nice and clean, also has a nice shower.


    Guide to Nazareth

    Horse camping in Michigan offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

    Tips for equestrian camping near Nazareth, Michigan

    • At Silver Creek County Park, you'll find spacious sites equipped with high lines for your horses, ensuring a comfortable stay.
    • The Eaton County Fairgrounds provides a peaceful environment with wooded sites, ideal for relaxing after a day of riding.
    • Fort Custer Recreation Area features well-maintained trails that are accessible for horseback riding, allowing you to explore the beautiful surroundings.

    Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

    Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

    • The trails at Silver Creek County Park are well-marked and maintained, providing excellent riding opportunities.
    • Ely Lake Campground is perfect for those looking to disconnect, with no cell service or distractions, allowing you to focus on your riding adventures.
    • Fort Custer Recreation Area features mountain bike trails that are easily accessible, offering additional outdoor activities for the whole family.

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

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Nazareth, MI is Fort Custer Recreation Area with a 4.3-star rating from 41 reviews.

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