Horse enthusiasts will find dedicated facilities at this state recreation area campground, which includes both camping spots and a staging area specifically designed for equestrian use. The site provides rustic vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings for basic camping needs. While the campground itself focuses primarily on horse camping, the surrounding recreation area offers lake access and trail systems that extend beyond the immediate camping zone.
Campers exploring places to camp near Ortonville Recreation Area will find this location works best for those traveling with horses, though the broader area's water access and trail networks serve other outdoor activities as well.
Description
Ortonville Recreation Area with 5,400 acres contains high wooded hills and a wide range of recreational activities.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEquestrian Campground is located in Michigan near Ortonville
Directions
The equestrian campground is located on Fox Lake Rd. Take M-15 to Ortonville. Go east on Oakwood 3 miles, north on Hadley Road, west on Fox Lake Rd to park entrance.
Address
5779 Hadley Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
Coordinates
42.89590939 N
83.41015327 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 23 min from Flint, MI
- 50 min from Detroit, MI
- 55 min from Saginaw, MI
- 59 min from Ann Arbor, MI
