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Best Equestrian Camping near Louisiana, MO

92 Reviews

Cuivre River State Park Campground offers equestrian-specific facilities about 70 miles northwest of Louisiana, Missouri. The park contains a dedicated equestrian camping area with access to over 16 miles of bridle trails through wooded terrain. Horse owners can use the campground's water sources, picnic tables, and fire rings while keeping their horses nearby. The camping area accommodates horse trailers with pull-through sites and ample parking space. Basic amenities include toilets, drinking water, and trash disposal. The park maintains clean facilities with sturdy fire pits and several sets of stairs leading from the campground to surrounding trails.

Trail riders access multiple interconnected routes directly from the equestrian camping area. The trail system loops around the park's lake and through surrounding hills, providing varied terrain for different riding abilities. Water crossings are available at designated points along the trails. Bridle paths are well-marked but can become buggy during summer months, requiring appropriate protection for both horses and riders. The campground remains open year-round, though water facilities may close during winter. Riders should bring their own containment systems as the park does not provide horse corrals. Full hookup sites accommodate RVs with horse trailers, making Cuivre River suitable for extended equestrian camping trips.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Louisiana, Missouri (7)

    1. Cuivre River State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Troy, MO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 528-7247

    $15 - $38 / night

    "Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section. Close to St."

    "Our site, though, was the smallest in the loop, tucked away in the weeds, and the only area to pitch our tent was on a slight slope."

    2. McCully Heritage Project

    5 Reviews
    Kampsville, IL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (618) 653-4687

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Nice hiking trails near. Watch for ticks. Don’t be alarmed if you see cats or the neighbors dogs roaming around the site. They are friendly."

    "There’s a house to rent or primitive camping trails have a map but need a little more marking on newer sections. Very well maintained. Neat look out points"

    3. Indian Creek Campground

    19 Reviews
    Stoutsville, MO
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 735-4097

    $10 - $125 / night

    "Though I grew up outside of St. Louis, I'd never been to this campground or to Mark Twain Lake.  Really enjoyed exploring the area and the campground was nice.  "

    "When I stepped out it felt like I was walking through a thousand spider webs everywhere. The bathrooms aren’t that clean either. That being said though, bugs are to be expected of a campground."

    4. Siloam Springs State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Liberty, IL
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (217) 894-6205

    "You can rent kayaks, canoes, and boats and fish in many locations. Great for horse back riders too!"

    "Not a bad State Park/Camp ground, theres an Amish store close by with ice and amenities. The map online is wrong when choosing a campsite though."

    5. Frank Russell Campground

    6 Reviews
    Perry, MO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 735-4097

    $24 - $30 / night

    "Great place to stay, doesn’t seem to have a lot of hiking trails. They do have nice secluded little spots mostly all electric. Bathhouse is pretty a long walk, but big and really clean."

    "Used their dump station and filled the water tank as we exited the park. Would recommend & would stay there again"

    6. Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    10 Reviews
    Hermann, MO
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 441-4554

    "When I first pulled in I kept going back further only to realize the spots were located right by the road side. I wish there would have been signs pointing them out more."

    "The best site (already taken, too bad) was set on the edge of the woods next to a fishing pond. The campers that were there let me take some pics of their site since it was so pretty."

    7. Whetstone Conservation Area

    1 Review
    Kingdom City, MO
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 815-7900

    "Several ponds and a larger lake but it was currently being repaired so it’s very low."

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  • J K.
    Aug. 6, 2019

    Cuivre River State Park Campground

    Beautiful park with everything you need!

    This is a perfect place to enjoy with the family. Plenty of gorgeous campsites and a lake to swim and kayak! And if you need a place to camp with your horse they have an entire equestrian section. Close to St. Louis but far enough out to enjoy peace and quiet!

  • Lindsey C.
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Frank Russell Campground

    Secluded place

    Great place to stay, doesn’t seem to have a lot of hiking trails. They do have nice secluded little spots mostly all electric. Bathhouse is pretty a long walk, but big and really clean. only 20.00 per night. It’s has an archery range and equestrian site.

  • Hannah S.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Siloam Springs State Park Campground

    Great place in the spring through fall!

    I love this camground! They have great hikes throughout the area. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and boats and fish in many locations. Great for horse back riders too!

  • Jessica The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 23, 2021

    Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    Small but nice

    When I first pulled in I kept going back further only to realize the spots were located right by the road side. I wish there would have been signs pointing them out more. It looks like I wasn’t the only one to continue on as there were tire tracks already and then turn arounds. It’s quiet and peaceful! The service is okay I have ATT and had 1-2 bars most of the time. It rained and got muddy but the road was dry rocks which was a great place for my dogs to walk without getting my car all dirty. All in all it was a good place. I was the only one there.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2020

    Daniel Boone Conservation Area

    Quiet and out of the way

    There are 10 or so primitive tent sites and an area that will accommodate about a dozen RV’s. There are no services here and no hook ups, but it’s free. The primitive tent sites are spread out along the main road through the conservation area, which means that in the daytime you will get road noise and dust, but its pretty quiet at night. Only a couple have picnic tables, but all seemed to have at least a level spot for the tent and a fire ring. I noticed some sites had a bit of trash in the fire rings, probably from day use or partiers. There is no trash service, so plan to pack out your trash. The best site (already taken, too bad) was set on the edge of the woods next to a fishing pond. The campers that were there let me take some pics of their site since it was so pretty. The only downside to that site was its proximity to the RV lot and their generators. There are some nice hiking trails here to explore.

  • Missy D.
    Aug. 19, 2019

    Cuivre River State Park Campground

    Not my favorite campsites

    We stayed in the full hookups. It’s a very uneven gravel pad to start with. The campfire sits right next to the camper and the sites are very close together. So the sites are far from glamorous. But there were two close by trails that were very nice. They had offered a class about Mo snakes and a class on how to build fire with flint that our kids really enjoyed. We didn’t make it to the beach because we enjoyed the creek so much. The kids loved using the net to catch small fish and crawdads, throwing rocks and playing in the water. It was fun to explore. So 3 stars cause the campsites were not great but lots of fun to be had on the actual campgrounds! We will still be going back.

  • Mike D.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Indian Creek Campground

    Cozy campground on Mark Twain Lake

    The rain was a pain but didn't ruin Mark Twain! Though I grew up outside of St. Louis, I'd never been to this campground or to Mark Twain Lake.  Really enjoyed exploring the area and the campground was nice.  Showers were a short walk and campsites had a decent amount of privacy.  The Loop we were on was really better suited to motor homes and we were tent camping.  We had two tents and had to set them up in kind of a odd location near the loop road. Some sites were better then others but I wouldn't come back to this exact site to pitch a tent. If you have a camper though, its great. 

    You are right on the lake here, though it's a bluff so when you get to the edge, there is a steep drop off. It's very pretty and my kids are 9 and 11 so I wasn't worried but if there were much younger I'd be concerned about letting them wander toward the lake as they could slip and fall in.  Since part of the reason I take the kids camping is to be able to let them explore, I'd go to another area with younger kiddos. 

    That being said, there was a trail that you could take for about 10 minutes that took you down to water level and is decent for swimming.

    We took a day trip to Hannibal, which is a fun little town. Took in the Mark Twain Museum and took a riverboat cruise. On another day, we rented a pontoon boat to explore the lake, which I'd recommend as well. 

    Once you get the to the campground, you are at least 30 minutes from any store, gas station, etc, to stock up.  

    We were there mostly during the week and it was very quiet.  As it got closer to the weekend, it started to really fill up and get more lively. Mostly families and such so didn't mind but just a heads up. 

    In the end, lovely area, really well maintained campground and would recommend.

  • Hannah W.
    Jul. 15, 2021

    Cuivre River State Park Campground

    Beautiful campground and warm showers

    The campsites and grounds are well-maintained. However, the campsites did not have designated gravel tent pads. Given that we had to set up in/right after a rain, our tarp was sitting in grass and mud. I never knew how much I appreciated a designated gravel tent pad until then. Having never camped here, we had reserved site 25 and had the whole loop to ourselves (it was a Monday night, though). Our site, though, was the smallest in the loop, tucked away in the weeds, and the only area to pitch our tent was on a slight slope. After walking the loop, I noticed that sites 26 and 29, offered more room and were better maintained. We probably could’ve changed sites had we not arrived so late and in the rain.

    Firewood is available for $5. We saw a nice playground at the entrance. There were plenty of showers (water was nice and hot!) and flush toilets in the bathhouse. The bathhouse could use some TLC, but the warm water made up for it. There are laundry facilities, though we didn’t use them.

  • Tracie S.
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Cuivre River State Park Campground

    Clean, nice size lots, one of our favorites close to us!

    We have been backpack camping here twice and RV camping once. It’s close to our house and there’s always something new to do each time. The bathrooms are well maintained and the campsites are fairly large and provide lots of shade. They have a large lake to swim in and you can kayak as well! Their trails are well marked and a pretty walk. This State Park is one of our favorites to visit.

Guide to Louisiana

Horse camping in Missouri offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of well-reviewed campgrounds that cater to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include great amenities

  • The Frank Russell campground features large concrete full hookup sites, making it easy to accommodate both horses and campers comfortably.
  • At Indian Creek Campground, you'll find electric hookups and well-maintained facilities, ensuring a pleasant stay for both you and your horse.
  • Cuivre River State Park Campground offers a variety of amenities, including picnic tables and sanitary dump stations, perfect for equestrian campers.

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