Best Equestrian Camping near Pine City, MN

Wild River State Park Campground features equestrian camping with dedicated horse trails throughout its 35-mile trail system. The campground accommodates horses with spacious sites designed for trailers and equipment. Riders frequently encounter deer and other wildlife while traversing the oak savanna and riverside paths. The equestrian campground area remains separate from standard camping loops, providing a quieter experience for those camping with horses. Vault toilets serve the horse camping area, though no electric hookups are available at equestrian sites. The park runs along the St. Croix River, offering beautiful riverside trails accessible to horseback riders. Trails are well-maintained and clearly marked for horse use.

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park offers an equestrian campground with basic amenities for horse owners. The campground accommodates larger rigs and trailers with pull-through sites specifically designed for horse transport vehicles. Picnic tables and fire rings are standard at each site, with vault toilets nearby. Reservations are required for the equestrian sites, which fill quickly during peak summer months. The park connects to an extensive trail network through hardwood forests and valley waterways, providing varied terrain for riders of different experience levels. Horse trails wind through diverse landscapes including open grasslands and wooded areas. Water access points along the trails allow horses to drink and cool off during rides.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Pine City, Minnesota (10)

    1. Wild River State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "This is a big park with a diversity of hiking, equestrian, and canoeing options. Since the park runs along the St. Croix, there are beautiful river-side walks to be had."

    "Nice park, scenic trails, horses on the way in."

    2. Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    10 Reviews
    Danbury, MN
    21 miles
    Website

    "Site 207 was especially tucked in but it's a tight spot, so probably best for a van or tent. 

    The park itself has a lot to offer being right on the St."

    "This is Minnesota’s largest state park and has over 200 camp sites. But where we were, we were secluded from most people. Not from the mosquitos. You had to defend against them. But clean park."

    3. Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park

    7 Reviews
    Danbury, MN
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 280-7880

    $25 - $35 / night

    "This is one of my favorite state parks for last minute camping trips due to its proximity to home."

    "There is a modern restroom and shower, it is also located near a nature store."

    4. Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Isle, MN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 676-8763

    "Right on Lake Mille Lacs, one of Minnesota’s largest. Walking distance from the bakery and bar! Newer, updated facilities. Boat access. Lake side sites (if you book early enough)."

    "Smaller sites and a little privacy in the lake campground. The ones next to the waters edge have a nice view and are more completely in the shade. The inner sites have more sun."

    5. Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

    7 Reviews
    Cambridge, MN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 444-9626

    $40 - $75 / night

    "Nice river nearby canoeing swimming pool fireplaces and little store for treats."

    6. Ann Lake

    22 Reviews
    Zimmerman, MN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 878-2325

    $15 - $17 / night

    "There are no reservations for the regular sites (although I do think they might take reservations for the equestrian and group sites)."

    "Lots of close camp sites for larger groups near the entrance. The further back you go on the road, the more spread out sites get. There are a few walk-in sites that I absolutely love."

    7. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 862-4970

    $20 - $32 / night

    "I was very happy with the trails and accommodations available to me, during my stay."

    "It has a golf course, a restaurant is on the grounds, there is a stable with horses/ponies that you can take guided trail rides on, a water park(it is called The Beach, which was very confusing for us"

    8. Saint Croix State Forest Boulder Campground

    2 Reviews
    Danbury, MN
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 384-6591

    $17 / night

    "The sites are spaced out and although it is a long drive in from the tar and gravel, it's worth the trip. A beautiful lake and lots of trails."

    9. Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    14 Reviews
    Isle, MN
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 532-3523

    "Stayed in Petaga (drive in) spot #52."

    "This is one campground in Minnesota that offers a handful of electric hookups for winter camping."

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  • Erik R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 5, 2025

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Camping in Spring snow

    Well, it snowed … in late March. I stayed in the campground in late March, 2025. This is a big park with a diversity of hiking, equestrian, and canoeing options. Since the park runs along the St. Croix, there are beautiful river-side walks to be had. There are also Oak Savanna trails. Several trails are for horses, but that isn’t my scene. I stayed in the campground for two nights. It was cold, rainy, and that turned into 5” of snow. Like many MN State Park campgrounds, you are close to your neighbors with no real private offerings. I stayed in site 66e. It was a typical site with nothing bad nor special about it. The hike to the former Dam site is the neatest thing about the park. I recommend reading the historical information at the site of the dam. Having been here once, I see no reason to come back.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 3, 2021

    Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    First solo experience

    This was my first solo tent camping night in June 5, 2020. There were some horse flies when I parked but they didn't seem to hang out in the shade of my campsite. There was a very loud bird making calls until about 1am... Maybe a whip-poor-will. Otherwise a serene spot tucked back in the walk in site.

    Directions to the walk in sites were a bit unclear when driving in but I eventually made it there.

  • Andrea S.
    May. 19, 2018

    Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    Great getaway from the city

    Right on Lake Mille Lacs, one of Minnesota’s largest. Walking distance from the bakery and bar! Newer, updated facilities. Boat access. Lake side sites (if you book early enough). You can hit Mille Lacs State Park if you want to knock them both out on one trip! This park seems to attract a lot of long term campers, as I’m sure it’s pretty reasonable to stay at the lake all summer. We went mid-July I think and the trees were literally raining caterpillars… it was tough to want to hang out in our tree canopy-covered site. Sooo.. we ventured outside of the park more at this one.

    There was a festival going on in a town west of here that had a couple rides and a really fun patio bar. If you do decide to venture out at night, ask the bartender for the limo driver’s number; he’s the city’s “uber”!

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    Great Area

    Smaller sites and a little privacy in the lake campground. The ones next to the waters edge have a nice view and are more completely in the shade. The inner sites have more sun. The beach is long and rocky but ample enough to swim in. It is a busy place because of its location close to the cities and other areas up there. The electric hook ups were well maintained. Bathrooms were nice and clean and vault toilets are scattered throughout the park. Trails are there to hike and walk. Water to swim and plenty of bike paths. 

    Maple grove is the more primitive site and lots more coverages between camp sites.

  • Kenan R.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Bunker Hills Regional Park

    Camping Near Civilization

    I was very happy with the trails and accommodations available to me, during my stay. There are park pavilions and a water park connected to the campsite, a gold course nearby, and shops, too - - but the actual campsite, bike/walking/horse trails make you forget all of that. The temperature was COLD the first night, but perfect the rest of the week. Absolutely loved the experience, and I will go again.

  • Emily H.
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Ann Lake

    Nice Rustic Campground

    This campground is on a first come, first serve basis. There are no reservations for the regular sites (although I do think they might take reservations for the equestrian and group sites).

    I highly recommend the walk-in-sites for the most private tent camping experience. The walk from the car isn’t far, but the sites are off the road and in the pines. If you like to have your car at your site, you’ll find some sites with nice long driveways that can accommodate multiple cars, or even a truck with a boat/trailer. The beach is nice and private, but it’s a bit of a hike from the campsites. I’d recommend just hopping in the car and driving over if you’ve got young kids with you.

    There is no store or firewood sold at the campground, so you’ll have to haul your own in from an approved vendor.

  • K
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Great spot not too far from the Cities

    Stayed in Petaga (drive in) spot #52. The spots were pretty private - the surrounding campsites were definitely visible through the trees, but there was plenty of distance so you weren't overhearing everyone's conversations or anything. The site was very roomy! It was a short walk to the bathrooms, water was nearby. The paths to the overlooks on the Rum River were close as well. The inner campsites are RV hookup sites, and the sound definitely carried when someone came later at night to set up their RV. We lucked out with great weather, and bugs were not bad (some mosquitoes but not overwhelming). Campsites have easy access to the trails that connect to the west interpretive center. Some things were closed due to COVID (including the fire tower), but bathrooms were open. No boat rentals right now either, but the river looked like a great, calm spot to kayak.

  • Joslyn H.
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Lots of good memories

    I have been coming to Wild River since I was a kid. Nice park, scenic trails, horses on the way in.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Serene times at Wild River

    Stayed for two nights at a drive-in double site here and found it ideal for autumn camping. We didn’t think we would get colors, but they came out a little early, adding a few splashes to the hiking and river view.

    Site was private enough, the woods surrounding dense enough to obscure others while still feeling open. Also open enough to spot three white-tail deer.

    Hike to the Nevers Dam lookout was easy enough for a five year old to walk (most of it) — featuring some very cool fallen trees and a wonderful winding staircase — and the adjacent sandy beach was a pleasant and peaceful surprise.

    One complaint is that the nearby vault toilet reeked of amonia and was unusable so we had to walk to the adjacent loop for bathroom. Silver lining is that we discovered the free little library near that bathroom and grabbed a copy of ‘Ramona the Brave’ for the kiddo. We went back and left a copy of ‘Amira’s Picture Day.’


Guide to Pine City

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Pine City, MN is Wild River State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 44 reviews.

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