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Hell Creek Ranch & Campground in Pinckney provides direct access to the Pinckney State trails system with convenient connections for riders. The campground features sites suitable for horse trailers with water and electric hookups, though no dedicated horse corrals are present on the property. Heavenly Horse Stables operates on the grounds, offering riding lessons, guided trail rides, and meet-and-greet opportunities with their horses and other barn animals. The campground accommodates both RVs and tents, with concrete pad sites available for larger rigs. Campers appreciate the clean facilities and reasonable pricing, with both water/electric and full hookup options available for extended stays with horses.
Located near the recreation areas of Hell and Chelsea, Michigan, the property connects to an extensive network of riding trails throughout the Waterloo-Pinckney Recreation Area. Trailer parking is available on the spacious sites, though riders should contact management in advance regarding specific equestrian needs as the facilities primarily focus on general camping rather than specialized horse accommodations. The campground's position provides strategic access to multiple trail systems while offering amenities like a swimming pool, shower house, and basketball court for relaxation after rides. Horse owners should bring portable containment systems as permanent corrals are not available. Despite being primarily an RV-focused destination, the campground's location makes it valuable for riders seeking access to Michigan's scenic trail networks.
"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."
"Nice campgrounds easy to get around and my children loved it"
"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 $32 - $37 / night
Check Availability"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 $35 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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"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"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 $32 - $37 / 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."
from $20 / 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."
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
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.
GuideHad the pleasure of visiting first weekend in February, on the coldest weekend of the year! Nice little cabin set in about 800’ from where you park. It has a table, wood stove, and 4 sets of bunks in a back room. 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! Pro tip for cold nights is to block the back room and sleep in the main area-
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.
TravelerThis was our first time camping. 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. Our spot #18 I felt was spacious and not to close to the people next to us and trees behind us. We had privacy and it was quiet. The people we did talk to were all very friendly. We heard the showers were decent but we used our own. I would stay again.
Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park sits on level terrain just off I-94 near Willis, Michigan, offering easy access for equestrians exploring local riding areas. This location serves as a strategic base for horse enthusiasts seeking trail access across southeastern Michigan, with several campgrounds accommodating riders and their mounts within 30 miles. The region experiences typical Midwestern seasonal patterns with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and frequent afternoon thunderstorms during peak camping season.
Trail riding at Pinckney State Recreation Area: Several campgrounds provide direct access to the extensive trail network. At Brighton Recreation Area, one visitor noted, "A lot of trails for biking and hiking. The lake has water activities you can pay extra for if you would like to do that."
Swimming after rides: Cool off after a day on the trails at one of the area's lakes. At Bishop Lake Campground, campers appreciate the water features: "Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well! Big playground and nice bathrooms."
Boating and fishing: Many local recreation areas offer water activities for when you're not riding. "The campground has a private lake that's good for swimming and fishing. Plenty of hiking/biking trails easily accessed from the campground," writes one visitor about Seven Lakes State Park Campground.
Spacious sites for horse trailers: Most equestrian-friendly campgrounds offer larger sites. At Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park, "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."
Direct trail access: Riders value properties with immediate trail connections. "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," reports a camper at Wayne County Fairgrounds.
Clean facilities: Even horse-focused campgrounds maintain good amenities. At Addison Oaks County Park, "Park was clean, guests well behaved, staff helpful. We will be back."
Limited dedicated equestrian facilities: While several campgrounds accommodate horses, few have specialized amenities. "The sites are very close together and you can see all of your neighbors. It's what we like to call 'parking lot campgrounds,'" mentions one visitor about Addison Oaks County Park.
Seasonal availability: Many horse campgrounds near Willis operate seasonally. The Wayne County Fairgrounds notes seasonal closure: "I arrived for a 2 week stay in the area on 11/12. I discovered this campground was closed for the season."
Weather considerations: Summer thunderstorms can create challenging trail conditions. "Unfortunately, where we were was pretty muddy just after a light rain," reports a Wayne County Fairgrounds camper, highlighting the need for proper drainage when camping with horses.
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with activities for children when not riding. At Highland State Recreation Area, "Tenting at its finest... brother his wife and 5 kids my husband at the time and 4 kids reserved a group area and had a blast teaching and showing those who had never camped how fun it could be!"
Swimming options: Many area campgrounds offer swimming for cooling off after rides. Bishop Lake Campground features "Jump Island! It's connected but costs money. $15 for a 45 minute jump session. Follow on Facebook for coupons."
Educational opportunities: Some properties offer learning experiences with horses. Several campgrounds have nearby stables with riding lessons and demonstrations suitable for children of various ages and experience levels.
Site selection for large rigs: Choose carefully when bringing horse trailers. "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," notes a Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park visitor.
Hook-up locations: Electric connections can be far from parking pads. At Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, "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."
Space for multiple vehicles: Equestrian campers need room for both living quarters and horse trailers. "Nice long, level sites that will fit any RV," mentions a Wayne County Fairgrounds camper, highlighting the importance of adequate space when traveling with horses.
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