Jack D.
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ScoutWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Sites are modest but it's. A nicely maintained area. Sites are nice and flat and the people in the office are very nice.
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Van Buren State Park Campground features equestrian campsites with horse pens that provide a convenient alternative to keeping horses tied up. The campground includes both regular sites and a dedicated horse camping area. Most campsites offer electric hookups, though some sites may have non-functional electric service. The grounds are well-maintained with level areas for camping and shaded sites throughout. No shower facilities are available, but the campground provides clean pit toilets and centralized well water access. The sites are mostly flat with ample space for both camping equipment and horse trailers. Users note the horse camp is nice with some newer pens for keeping horses safely contained.
The park connects to a network of trails suitable for horseback riding within the 295-acre recreation area. Located 20 minutes from Findlay, Ohio, the campground offers easy access for riders looking to explore the park's terrain. The trails provide varied terrain through wooded areas and open fields. The campground layout includes two main loops of sites with the equestrian section specifically designed to accommodate horses and their owners. Reservations must be made online or by phone as no walk-in sites are available. The dump station for RVs is located in a separate area of the park, requiring a short drive. Campground hosts are described as friendly and helpful, making the check-in process smooth even for late arrivals. The park also features a playground, dog park, and small wildflower garden for additional recreation options.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Temperance (7)
1. Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
"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."
"This isn’t a remote getaway, it’s a great spot that’s close to everything you need. Some reviews commented on the highway noise, I had no issues."
2. Van Buren State Park Campground
"Since Van Buren State park is an easy 20 minutes away from home for me, i visit there often. it is clean and quiet, they dont get too busy and loud."
"It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers."
47 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $31 / night
3. Sugarloaf Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area
"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."Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $160 / night
4. Adventure Bound Pleasant View
"The campground offers a pond for fishing , swimming pool , bounce pad , inflatable lake fun, dog park and mini golf."
"So there are no hiking trail and there is also a lot of golf cart traffic. They do offer a swimming pool , pond with inflatable slides , dog park , bound pad and miniature golf."
Check Availabilityfrom $76 / night
5. Meadow Brook Campground
"Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
6. Rustic Equestrian Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
7. Farmlane Campground
Drive Time
- 12 min from Toledo, OH
- 19 min from Monroe, MI
- 44 min from Ann Arbor, MI
- 49 min from Detroit, MI
Equestrian Camping Reviews near Temperance, MI
44 Reviews of 7 Temperance Campgrounds
Mike J.
TravelerWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Great stop over
This isn’t a remote getaway, it’s a great spot that’s close to everything you need. Some reviews commented on the highway noise, I had no issues. Staff was friendly and helpful, facilities were clean. There’s an illuminated walk path that connects to the Walmart which is super convenient.
- CCindy S.Scout
Adventure Bound Pleasant View
Decent/not as advertised
Our stay was in an RV Sept 2026. I had specifically requested and paid extra for a spot on the fishing pond to fish. Not only was there a lot of long-term campers at this resort, but the fishing pond was covered in duck weed over 3/4 of the water where my site was at, and on the day we left it was 100% covered with duck week. The duck week invasion was not mentioned to me when I called and made the reservation to be on the water. In fairness, I will say I caught some fish at the clear end of the pond before it was 100% covered.
The park itself was clean, quiet and decent. The staff were very nice. The Aqua fun zones water is not clear blue as advertised, it is murky, the 9 hole mini golf is outdated and should be called mini-mini golf as it is very small. The swimming pool and playground were as advertised. I cannot answer to the other amenities as I did not see or utilize them.
In conclusion, this campground could benefit greatly from some updating especially of the amenities as they are not what the pictures portray.
Jeanette W.
GuideWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Large Campground With Good Facilities
This Fairgrounds Campground has several combinations of hookups. There were plenty of available sites when I booked Site 93.
This site is on neatly mowed grass and it has water and electric connections. There are no picnic tables or fire rings. There are no trees or other vegetation to separate sites
The bathrooms are modern with showers that have plenty of hot water. The bathrooms were very clean.
Bookings online are easy. We arrived after closing and my documents were taped to the office windows with directions to my site.
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.
- BBrendan V.Scout
Van Buren State Park Campground
Cozy
Some of the sites are small so you have to be careful which you site you reserve if you’re a tent camper. The outside of the circle is your best bet and there’s a few scattered in the middle. If you can get a good middle spot it’s nice if you have kids since there’s a playground, swings, basketball, and tether court. No running water for bathrooms if that’s important for you. The park is also just off a country road so traffic can occasionally be heard but it’s not excessive. Grounds are very well maintained and the hosts were very nice.
Shannon G.
LegendVan Buren State Park Campground
Small and peaceful
We stayed one night on our way to IN. We’ve never been here before and wanted to check it off our list. It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers. They were clean but I don’t think I’d want to do more than a weekend there. It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding. They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden. The check in cabin had ice and wood for sale but no store. Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end. The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents.
- JJohn G.Traveler
Meadow Brook Campground
Motorcycle Tent Camping
Very friendly staff and clean facilities. Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury.
- Bill S.Scout
Meadow Brook Campground
Meadowbrook Park
Park is clean and tidy. Bathroom was clean. Plenty of hot water. Sites are spacious and level. Manager was extremely helpful. My truck didn't want to start so he grabbed his tractor and put our trailer on site for us. No charge for the dump station. All in all a nice stay. Only draw back is the constant trains right across the street blowing their horns going in and out of town.
Jonah H.ScoutSugarloaf Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area
Excellent
We have been to this campground twice now. The property is very well maintained with a nice park and clean bathrooms. The campground has some nice full-grown trees, but isn't extremely wooded. It does not feel like you're up north, but I'm giving 5 stars because of how well it is maintained. The trees offer shade, but are spaced out enough that a group can pull their campers around for privacy
Guide to Temperance
Van Buren State Park Campground sits on 295 acres in northwest Ohio, approximately 20 minutes from Findlay. The campground operates year-round and features electric sites arranged in two loops. Winter visitors can access cross-country skiing trails when conditions permit, while summer campers enjoy multiple recreational options within the park boundaries.
What to do
Horseback riding trails: Van Buren State Park offers varied terrain for riders looking to explore on horseback. One visitor notes, "I came cross country skiing here in early January and it was absolutely amazing. It is cold but the terrain is simple for first time skiers," showing the multi-seasonal use of the park's trail system.
Swimming beaches: Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern provides water recreation opportunities with a clean swimming area. According to one camper, "There is a nice swimming area in crystal clear water and a beautiful bathhouse," making it a good alternative for those seeking water activities near Temperance.
Playground facilities: Many equestrian campgrounds near Temperance, Michigan offer family-friendly amenities. A visitor at Van Buren State Park mentioned, "It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding. They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden."
What campers like
Quiet atmosphere: Horse campgrounds in the region typically offer peaceful settings. One camper noted about Van Buren, "We stayed during the week for one night. Campground was clean and quiet, had electric hookups at most sites. Host was very friendly."
Level campsites: Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park provides flat, accessible sites. A reviewer mentioned, "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."
Community features: Some campgrounds offer unexpected amenities. At Wayne County Fairgrounds, "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."
What you should know
Seasonal closures: Check operating schedules before planning trips. One camper reported about Wayne County Fairgrounds: "I arrived for a 2 week stay in the area on 11/12. I discovered this campground was closed for the season."
Toilet facilities: Many horse campgrounds near Temperance have basic facilities. At Van Buren State Park Campground, "No running water for bathrooms if that's important for you. The park is also just off a country road so traffic can occasionally be heard but it's not excessive."
Site selection considerations: Pay attention to site location when booking. One camper advised, "Some of the sites are small so you have to be careful which you site you reserve if you're a tent camper. The outside of the circle is your best bet."
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Select sites near recreational amenities for convenience with children. A visitor to Van Buren noted, "Kids loved having the playground so close to the camper. Will be back soon."
Beach activities: Waterloo Recreation Area offers family-friendly swimming. One family reported, "Spent 4 nights and 5 days camping with my husband and 2 kids. We had fun and the kids had a blast. They rode bikes around the loop and loved swimming and the the playground."
Loop roads for cycling: Several equestrian campgrounds feature child-friendly riding areas. At Waterloo Sugarloaf, a camper mentioned, "There are enough loops here to go for walks as well," providing safe areas for children to ride bikes away from traffic.
Tips from RVers
Dump station location: Plan for separate dumping trips at some horse campgrounds. At Van Buren State Park, one RVer mentioned, "Only criticism is you have to drive to another area of the park for an RV dump."
Site configuration: Consider arrangement when booking. At Wayne County Fairgrounds, "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."
Electric reliability: Verify hookup functionality before setting up. A camper at Van Buren State Park noted, "Electric did not work at all sites. Pit toilets did not seem sufficient for all camp sites."
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