Top Horse Camping near Owosso, MI

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Owosso, MI (14)

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

    32 Reviews
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    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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    $25 - $101 / night

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    2. Bishop Lake Campground

    26 Reviews
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    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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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. 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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    4. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

    16 Reviews
    23 Photos
    118 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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    $22 / night

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    5. Covenant Hills Camp

    8 Reviews
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    12 Saves
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    6. Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

    10 Reviews
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    55 Saves
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    $20 - $35 / night

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    7. Waterloo SRA/Sugarloaf

    13 Reviews
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    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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    8. Holts RV Sites and Mobile Home Court

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    Are you looking for an affordable RV park to stay a few nights or longer? Holt's Mobile Home Court, Sales and RV Park has been serving the Flint, MI area since 1955, providing a clean and safe campground experience for the entire family. We offer RV hookups, so you can have access to electricity and water during your stay.

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    9. Brighton Recreation Area

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      10. Highland State Recreation Area

      4 Reviews
      36 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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    Recent Equestrian Reviews In Owosso

    130 Reviews of 14 Owosso 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.

    • Rachel P.
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      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.

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      Jun. 5, 2024

      Covenant Hills Camp

      Group camping for Sukkot

      We had a large group of families with varying ages and abilities.  We used multiple different styles of cabins and a few RV sites, as well as various buildings for activities.  All in all, it was an incredible time and I highly recommend it.  Staff was helpful with activities such as archery but, seldom seen if not directly helping with things.  It was nice to feel like we had the run of the place but, still know that help was available if we needed it.  The location is pretty great, off the beaten path but, within 30 minutes of major stores and conveniences. 
      Laundry facilities would have been awesome since we were staying a full week but, there was a laundromat only about 15 minutes away. 
      The food selection was about what you'd expect in a public school cafeteria and resulted in health-minded guests needing to make their own meals in the cabins and meals were VERY rushed, only allowing 30 minutes for our large group to get their food, eat and be out of the building. 
      The grounds were well maintained for a rustic campground but, bathrooms and meeting buildings were adequately upgraded and offered pleasant amenities, such as a game room, large gym and decent air conditioning.  

      We had a great time here and look forward to returning one day!

    • D P.
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      May. 13, 2024

      Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

      OK for last minute trips.

      I have stayed here over 100 times in past thirty years. Front camp sites are better than back. Staff are friendly. The only rude person here is the camp store owner. Fishing is great, boat, kayaks, trails for everyone. If it rains everything is mud if your in the back camp section.

    • Howard M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
      Apr. 29, 2024

      Pontiac Lake State 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.

    • J
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      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. 💯

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      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.

    • Mandy B.
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      Sep. 4, 2023

      Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

      Great spot for weekend camping with the family

      We camped here in our Coleman Lantern over Labor Day Weekend 2023. It was busy but everyone was respectful of one another. The community restrooms, dump station, and dumpsters were well maintained throughout the weekend. The camping store was well stocked for all of the things we forgot to pack but was expensive. The park is extremely sandy so be prepared. Overall it was a quiet, peaceful weekend in a great location. We will definitely be back!

    • 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

    • Rebecca M.
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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

    • 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

    • 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

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      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
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      Apr. 30, 2022

      Pontiac Lake State 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.

    • Brad H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
      Mar. 19, 2022

      Pontiac Lake State 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.



    Guide to Owosso

    Camping near Owosso, Michigan, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do:

    • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at Pinckney State Recreation Area. One reviewer mentioned, "The beach was a very nice place to spend the day," highlighting the great spots for outdoor activities.
    • Fishing: Head to Bishop Lake Campground for some fishing. A visitor noted, "Great fishing spot," making it a perfect place to cast a line.
    • Disc Golf: If you're into disc golf, Proud Lake Recreation Area is a great choice. One camper shared, "Had a great time. Clean campground, and activities to do."

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. At Bay City State Park Campground, a reviewer said, "Showers/restrooms are good, cleaned twice a day."
    • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites. A visitor at Holly Recreation Area mentioned, "The camp site was spacious but tucked back in a bit."
    • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. One review for Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground noted, "The people in the check-in stand are nice, friendly, and helpful."

    What you should know:

    • Construction Noise: If you’re camping at Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground, be prepared for some construction noise. A camper mentioned, "There was lots of construction noise."
    • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Pinckney State Recreation Area, have spotty cell service. One visitor noted, "With T-Mobile, Internet service was practically non-existent."
    • Wildlife: Be cautious of raccoons at Holly Recreation Area. A camper warned, "Raccoons run this place! Don’t leave any food or garbage out ever."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly activities. At Groveland Oaks County Park, one reviewer said, "There are lots of family activities like mini golf, kids bike courses, and playgrounds."
    • Safety First: Always keep an eye on your kids, especially around water. A parent at Bay City State Park Campground mentioned, "Beach, trails and children's solace pad, just an easy walk across the road."
    • Plan for Crowds: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Holly Recreation Area noted, "The campsites are big, secluded, wooded, and clean."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Levels: Make sure to check the leveling of your site. A reviewer at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area said, "Leveling would be more of the challenge."
    • Bring Extension Cords: Some sites may require longer cords for electricity. A camper at Bay City State Park Campground advised, "Recommend to have extension cord for some sites, as plug in can be far."
    • Dump Station Availability: Be aware of dump station locations. A visitor at Holly Recreation Area mentioned, "Always clean and well kept" for their dump station.

    Camping around Owosso, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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

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