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Nearby horse-friendly recreation areas offer extensive trails for equestrians in Redford's surrounding region. Highland State Recreation Area features rustic camping with spacious sites that accommodate horse trailers, though no dedicated horse corrals are available onsite. The campground connects to an extensive network of horseback riding trails winding through forests and fields. Sites remain well-maintained and private, providing ample room for equestrians to set up alongside their animals. The natural scenery includes fields of flowers and woodlands where riders commonly encounter wildlife including wild turkeys.
The trail system at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area provides multiple options for horseback riding with access points near camping areas. Equestrians can navigate wooded paths connecting camping loops to other recreation areas through a one-mile trail leading to the lake. The campground offers spacious sites that can accommodate vehicles with horse trailers, though riders should note that hookup locations may be distant from designated parking pads. Horseback riding trails intersect with mountain biking routes throughout the recreation area, requiring awareness from all trail users. Both Highland and Pontiac Lake maintain seasonal operations with varying amenities, providing equestrians opportunities for day-use riding and overnight stays within an hour's drive of Redford.
"Great hiking and world class mountain bike trails. Nice big lake. Only drawback is you must drive to the lake or hike 1.8 miles through the woods on a trail to get there. No camp store."
"An extensive horse back riding trail system and MTB trails are easily accessible."
from $20 - $80 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"Campground Review: Bishop Lake is a great campground located in the middle of the Brighton Rec Area. The upper and lower campgrounds are both modern, with every site including electric."
"Great family place with paved and dirt biking/hiking trails. Very nice beach with grass and sand. There are 2 areas of inflatables, one of them is for the little kids 48 in. and under."
from $35 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Great time to unplug and just enjoy our surroundings and begin to learn our own creativity!"
"This is one of our family's favorite close to home sites. Extra large camp sites, lots of room for the kids to run around. Extensive trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding."
from $20 - $186 / night
Check Availability"The park has a beautiful 2.5 mile trail around the lake that makes this campground great. We brought our own kayaks but they do rent boats. We saw deer and rabbit."
"Always a great local retreat away from our hectic daily life. Don’t have to travel far to find some nature. Most sites generously sized, hookups available, clean restrooms."
"There are over 20 sites, about half of which are located lake side (not directly on the lake, but there are little paths that lead you there and you can somewhat see the water from these sites.)"
"Wish there was a few additional water filling points and that the dumpsters were all located near the camp entrance/exit. But really nothing to complain about. "
from $35 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Addison Oaks is a campground that features hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, cabins, disc golf course, and a lake for boating."
"The grounds are huge with bike/hike trails, a lake and a disc golf course. Mountain biking seems to be very popular there are dirt trails off the paved hiking loop."
"As an added plus a horse barn (Heavenly Horse Stables) right on property offering riding lessons, trail rides and meet and greets with their houses and other barn animals, my daughter wanted to move here"
"Direct connections to the Waterloo Pinckney trail system. Near Hell, Michigan and Chelsea, Michigan. Large pool in season. Priced reasonably."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Lots of trails within reach and a horse riding stable if that is your thing. Heard lots of wolves, saw lots of tracks but no animals. I’d like to go back in the spring and hike around some more!"
"It is usually easy to get multiple sites next to each other with reservations.
There is a decent sandy beach here with a playground and volleyball net."
from $38 - $43 / night
Check Availability"The campground here is actually a quite popular equestrian campground. There is a campground and a staging area. Rustic vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings."
from $20 / night
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LegendThe campground here is actually a quite popular equestrian campground. There is a campground and a staging area. Rustic vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground itself isn’t really much to write home about (unless you have horses that is). The lakes and launches are however very nice and there are some great trail systems through the area.
GuideVery nice sites. Wooded and up north feel. Great hiking and world class mountain bike trails. Nice big lake. Only drawback is you must drive to the lake or hike 1.8 miles through the woods on a trail to get there. No camp store. Equestrian trails and I hear they have a remote control airplane field and shooting range.
TravelerFriendly 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.
ScoutWhat started as a little get away turned into not wanting to leave! A swimming pool and playground with basketball court to keep my kids entertained and clean facilities convinced me I had made the right choice. As an added plus a horse barn (Heavenly Horse Stables) right on property offering riding lessons, trail rides and meet and greets with their houses and other barn animals, my daughter wanted to move here. Other perks to this campground: Openings to Pinckney State trails right on property and all sorts of lakes, parks and small town downtown areas for food and shopping nearby, H.C.R.C. was a hidden gem.
LegendThis is a typical fairground campground with open grassy areas for campsites surrounded by barns and tracks. The fairgrounds is located just off I-94 which makes for easy entrance and exit to the campground, but, means there is lots of road noise. Close by are plenty of stores, restaurants, gas stations, etc. In fact, there is a gap in the fence that runs around the fairgrounds allowing you to walk to a Walmart, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and more.
We arrived without a reservation and the women in the office was very helpful providing a map with all available sites during our stay and letting us choose which one we wanted. One of the first things you notice is that a number of people are here long-term so we went to the back area hoping it would be quieter and less crowded. A number of the campsites are “buddy” sites meaning your patio opens to your neighbors so be careful which one you pick. This is pretty undesirable when the neighbor is a total stranger so we chose a site where we didn’t have anyone next to us.
They offer 50 amp full hook-up sites, 50 amp/water, and 30 amp/water sites with pull-thru and back-in options. There is a dump station located in the middle of the park which is easy to get to. The roads are wide and a lack of trees makes this campground accessible for any size RV. The sites are level but some lack grassy making the patio pretty dusty or muddy. Unfortunately, where we were was pretty muddy just after a light rain. This campground works best for RV’s and not tents. For tenters there is a designated section that is set in a corner of the park with large trees for shade but not much privacy between you and others. A water spigot is in the tent area and there was one picnic table. The camp office sells firewood but we only saw two fire pits in the whole park. Be aware that noise from the interstate and nearby train tracks may make for a restless night. Bathrooms are centrally located in the campground and were old and tired but relatively clean. On-site laundry is available.
Apparently, management is having some issues with campers not obeying some of the rules. One of the sad things about this campground is that campers have to be reminded to clean up after their dogs. Apparently, it is such an issue that we got a letter stating that if you don’t pick up your dogs poop you would be asked to leave. How sad is that? There is free WiFi which worked pretty well. Upon checking in, we had to sign a piece of paper stating that we would not download copyrighted material or stream movies or we would be asked to leave.
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. Overall, this campground was fine for the few nights we were here and close to the attractions we wanted to visit. We never felt unsafe even though it was close to major cities. We chose this campground because we wanted to go to Ann Arbor and Dearborn and it was a very convenient location.
Pros:
· Good location if you want to visit Ann Arbor and Dearborn
· Close to interstate for easy access
· Long, level sites that will fit any RV
· Community garden you can pick from vegetables
· Stores and restaurants are nearby (some within walking distance)
Cons:
· Lots of road noise from I-94
· No trees for shade or privacy
· Would not recommend for tent camping
· Many campers are long-term
· “Buddy” campsites with patios facing each other
GuideThis is another great scout ing campground with cabins, rustic camping, tent sites, lakes, horses to ride, this is one HUGE camp ground for scouts to enjoy and learn..
ScoutA 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.
TravelerThis was our first time staying here. Great private campground with rustic, elec, water/elec (30 amp), and concrete pad sites. Very clean campground with nice shower house. Owners are very friendly. Direct connections to the Waterloo Pinckney trail system. Near Hell, Michigan and Chelsea, Michigan. Large pool in season. Priced reasonably.
ScoutThis is a fabulous campground! There are over 20 sites, about half of which are located lake side (not directly on the lake, but there are little paths that lead you there and you can somewhat see the water from these sites.) There is a boat launch on one end of campground and the amazing beach on the other. The water is clear and warm (perfect lake for swimming) and there is both sand and grassy areas on the fairly large beach. The beach also offers picnic tables and benches. The only negative aspect I can see about this campground is that the sites are right on top of each other, so if you have a loud group or a generator next to you, it is noisy. But most campgrounds have sites set real close together, so you will find this pretty much everywhere. Def camp here! About an hours drive from a Pictured Rocks National Park. There are no showers or running water. Camp hosts were very nice, helpful, & welcoming.
Equestrian camping near Redford, Michigan offers access to over 4,000 acres of recreation land within a 30-mile radius. The terrain consists primarily of mixed hardwood forests, small inland lakes, and gently rolling hills with elevations ranging from 750 to 1,050 feet. Spring camping conditions often feature muddy trails, while summer brings humid temperatures averaging 75-85°F with frequent afternoon thunderstorms.
Trail riding loops: 10-26 miles at Brighton Recreation Area with varied difficulty levels. "The trail system at Pontiac Lake provides multiple options for horseback riding with access points near camping areas," notes one regular visitor. Riders should plan for 3-5 hours to complete longer loops.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Seven Lakes State Park features seven interconnected lakes for shore or boat fishing. "Seven Lakes has a great hike that takes you all around the lake, as well as smaller loops. You can find challenging hikes or an easy path," explains Maggie M. Bass and bluegill are abundant May through September.
Mountain biking trails: Hell Creek Ranch & Campground offers direct connections to extensive trail systems. "Direct connections to the Waterloo Pinckney trail system. Near Hell, Michigan and Chelsea, Michigan," says Jason F. The main trail system includes 15+ miles of marked paths suitable for intermediate riders.
Swimming at designated beaches: "The lake has water activities you can pay extra for if you would like to do that," mentions Melissa M. about Brighton Recreation Area. Many parks charge a daily fee of $8-12 for beach access, with some offering rental equipment during peak summer months.
Private camping experiences: Highland State Recreation Area offers secluded rustic sites. "The sites are very private and spacious in the primitive camping area. The natural scenery is STUNNING with fields of flowers and trees," reports Adrienne C. Most sites are spaced 50-75 feet apart with natural screening.
Clean facilities: "The park has a beautiful 2.5 mile trail around the lake that makes this campground great. We brought our own kayaks but they do rent boats," says Karen C. about Addison Oaks County Park. Most campgrounds have shower facilities cleaned twice daily during peak season.
Family-friendly activities: Bishop Lake Campground offers extensive programming. "I have been visited bishop lake family campground since I was a little girl. My mom brought us here every summer to have the time of our lives!" shares Kayla Q. Weekend ranger programs run May through September with nature walks and evening presentations.
Site layouts accommodate trailers: "Sites have electricity and water and are well spaced out," notes Richard T. about Oakland County Addison Oaks. Most equestrian-friendly sites provide 20-30 feet of clearance for trailers and adequate parking for multiple vehicles.
Mosquitoes are prevalent: Bug protection is essential from May to September. "There are tons of mosquitoes and ticks, so make sure you bring bug spray. Also make sure that all food and garbage is secure at night, the raccoons have no fear," warns Kristina J. about Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area.
Seasonal closures affect services: "I arrived for a 2 week stay in the area on 11/12. I discovered this campground was closed for the season," reports Mike M. about Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park. Most equestrian facilities close from November through March, with limited winter trail access.
Reservation requirements: Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern and most other campgrounds require advance booking. "It is usually easy to get multiple sites next to each other with reservations," explains Mike B. Reservations open 6 months in advance with equestrian sites filling quickly on summer weekends.
Trail conditions vary seasonally: "We arrived without a reservation and the women in the office was very helpful providing a map with all available sites during our stay and letting us choose which one we wanted," shares Nancy W. Trail maps are available at most park offices with current conditions posted.
Plan for varied weather: Temperatures can change rapidly in spring and fall. "Nice hike to the lake. Large sites and great biking area," mentions Wendy K. about Pontiac Lake. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of forecast.
Choose sites with amenities: "Nice flat campsites near the beach area. It has a very nice play area for the children and clean bathrooms," Debra B. says about Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern. Family-friendly sites typically include larger tent pads, proximity to bathrooms, and flat areas for games.
Consider modern campgrounds: Seven Lakes State Park offers modern facilities with playgrounds. "The campground has a private lake that's good for swimming and fishing. The sites are decently sized with most being easily gotten into with an RV," notes Holly S. Modern campgrounds provide flush toilets and hot showers.
Pack extra recreation equipment: "The camp site was nice with blacktop pad and once parked felt very secluded and could barely see site past truck in parking spot. Great for getting away and seeing the night sky," shares Daniel about Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area. Frisbees, yard games, and fishing gear extend entertainment options.
Extension cords required: "If you are hoping to hook up to electrical, bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad," advises Mary H. Many sites have electric posts located 25-50 feet from parking areas.
Limited pull-through options: Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park offers easier access. "They take you to the campsite and assist guiding you in. Full hook ups are available, as are partial h/I's and tent spaces," explains David J. Most horse-friendly sites require backing in.
Check site leveling: "Site 71 wasn't the most private but still nice. The spots are all pretty private due to trees and vegetation. Nice fire pit. Water hookup and dump on site," says Sam H. about Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area. Many sites require leveling blocks, particularly in rustic campgrounds.
Varying hookup availability: "Only downfall is no water hookups on site," notes Martin W. about Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern. Equestrian campgrounds typically provide electric hookups but may lack water or sewer at individual sites.
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