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Best Equestrian Camping near Blackduck, MN

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Grant Creek Horse Camp offers free camping for equestrians in Headwaters State Forest with unique sites designed specifically for riders and their horses. Each campsite features ample parking for horse trailers, picnic tables, fire rings, tent areas, and horse tie-up posts with adjacent grazing areas. The campground provides essential amenities including vault toilets and water available by pump. Sites are positioned along picturesque Grant Creek, creating a peaceful setting for overnight stays. Beltrami County's Natural Resources program maintains this specialized public campground with assistance from local horse clubs, ensuring well-maintained facilities for all visitors.

The campground serves as a trailhead to nearly fifty miles of riding trails that wind through the surrounding forest. These trails form an extensive maze of riding opportunities suitable for various experience levels. Camping operates on a first-come, first-served basis for both individuals and groups, making it popular with families, riding clubs, and 4-H groups. While camping is free, donations are accepted to help maintain the facilities. The campground's location within the forest provides a quiet camping experience with natural surroundings that appeal to riders seeking both recreation and relaxation. Trail conditions remain well-maintained through the efforts of area horse clubs that assist with ongoing campground maintenance.

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  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Grant Creek Horse Camp

    Happy Trails at Grant Creek

    This is a specialized public campground for trailriders and their horses. It is maintained as a recreational opportunity by the Natural Resources program of Beltrami County, within the Headwaters State Forest. Several area horse clubs assist in the maintanence of this campground, which is available on a first come first served basis to individuals and groups. Camping here is free, but donations are gladly accepted. The campground is uniquely set up to accommodate people, tents, vans, and horse trailers, every site having ample parking, picnic tables and fire rings, tent sites, and horse tie-up posts with grazing area. There are vault toilets and water available by pump. The campsites are well maintained and set by the picturesque Grant Creek, next to a trailhead for a maze of nearly fifty miles of trails for riding. This is a very nice camping experience for horseback riders, 4-H groups, families or riding clubs!

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2018

    Webster Lake Campground

    Quiet camping at Webster Lake

    This is a small rustic campground on Webster Lake. I arrived here on a Friday afternoon end of July, which should have been peak camping season, and the campground was half empty. Its a bit off the beaten path, the lake is not huge, and the campsites are simple so maybe the campground is not on many peoples radar. However, the lake is pretty and the fishing isnt bad, the lakeside campsites are fairly nice, and there are some interesting trails into the bogs around the lake. Supposedly it is most busy during fall hunting season, so for a quiet camping experience and wildlife wAtching it is probably best to come in mid to late summer. Early summer is also probably not the best time as the surrounding bogs are probably great mosquito breeding grounds!

  • SmallRVLifestyle V.
    Sep. 5, 2020

    Webster Lake Campground

    Quiet Campground In The Middle Of The Forest

    I saw the sign for a campground on the road and I thought I check it out. It's a campground by a lake with a hiking trail, pit toilettes, and boat launch. 

    People come here off-roading, fishing, boating, and hunting.

    I was visiting in September, Labor day weekend, and half of the sites were empty. I got a really nice, large spot on the lake. It's a primitive campground, with no any sort of electricity or even garbage service. First come first serve, there is an envelope stand at the entrance.

    Depending on what way you are coming from, you have to drive a few miles on gravel forest roads. It's not bad though.

    I did try the trail that goes around the lake, it's about 3.5 miles long. It goes through the forest mainly, not a very exciting trail, very easy. There is a place where you can walk on the bog and sit down on a bench for a nice view. That was the pretty part.

    So many mosquitos though, you better spray yourself before going on the hike. I forgot and bugs were chasing me. I couldn't stop at all, I was rushing through the trail.

    Overall, a nice National Forest Campground, quiet it's perfect for an outdoorsy weekend.

    I had a strong AT&T signal, enough to run Netflix and do online surfing.

Guide to Blackduck

Horse camping in Minnesota offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse enthusiasts.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Grant Creek Horse Camp, visitors enjoy well-maintained sites with horse tie-up posts and grazing areas, ideal for equestrian groups.
  • Cut Foot Horse Campground provides a rustic experience with ample space for horse trailers and easy access to nearby trails.
  • Big Falls City features electric hookups and a picturesque setting, making it a great choice for those traveling with horses.

Equestrian campgrounds include scenic trails and facilities

  • Grant Creek Horse Camp is located near a trailhead that connects to nearly fifty miles of riding trails, perfect for exploring the natural beauty of the area.
  • Big Falls City offers easy access to the Big Fork River, providing a stunning backdrop for both camping and riding.
  • Cut Foot Horse Campground allows for drive-in access, making it convenient for horse owners to set up camp and hit the trails.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like water and restrooms

  • Grant Creek Horse Camp features clean vault toilets and well water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
  • Big Falls City includes modern facilities such as showers and picnic tables, enhancing the camping experience for equestrians.
  • Cut Foot Horse Campground provides essential amenities while maintaining a rustic charm, making it a popular choice for horse camping.

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