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Best Equestrian Camping near Sullivan, MO

234 Reviews

Several horse-friendly campgrounds near Sullivan, Missouri offer facilities for equestrians and their mounts. Greensfelder County Park provides electric hookups at sites designed specifically for horse trailers, with a standing stall barn, round pen for turnout, and mounting blocks throughout the camping area. The park maintains separate trails for equestrians, hikers, and mountain bikers, with most trail users yielding appropriately to horses. Brazil Creek Recreation Area offers primitive camping with horse tie-out areas and trailer parking space. The campground connects directly to the Berryman Trail system and features hitching posts for horses throughout the area.

The Berryman Trail system provides 24 miles of multi-use paths accessible from both Brazil Creek and Berryman campgrounds. Riders can access crystal clear streams just deep enough for horses to cool off after trail rides. St. Francois State Park campground includes sites specifically designed to accommodate equestrian needs with larger spaces for horse trailers. The park features separate equestrian trails away from hiking paths, creating a safer riding environment. Most equestrian campgrounds in the region require reservations, particularly during weekends and peak seasons. Vault toilets serve the primitive horse camping areas while more developed campgrounds offer shower facilities within walking distance of the equestrian camping loops.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Sullivan, Missouri (16)

    1. Ozark Outdoors-Riverfront Resort

    21 Reviews
    Leasburg, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 245-6837

    "Positives: quiet time starting at 11:00 pm, we didn’t hear cursing, loud music, or anything else that disturbs little ones once they go to sleep, close to the river, clean restroom and shower house, shaded"

    "They have a family section if you prefer to be away from the louder bunch."

    2. Blue Spring Ranch

    6 Reviews
    Bourbon, MO
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 732-5200

    "We park close to the creek, we drive to the Meramec River and sometimes enjoy petting a horse or goat. Last year we zip lined. It’s close to the caverns and other awesome sites."

    "It's up by the cabins/cottages and you definitely need to drive there. Get there early in the morning to set up your chairs in the river to get a good spot."

    3. Bass' River Resort

    12 Reviews
    Leasburg, MO
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 786-8517

    $11 - $16 / night

    "This go around we pulled our popup down and chose a site with out hookups. (545) only negative things to say about the site was that it was very densely populated with trees."

    4. Berryman Trail & Campgrounds - Mark Twain National Forest

    16 Reviews
    Davisville, MO
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 438-5427

    "It's remote and off the beaten path. A small campground with only 8 spots, some big enough for RVs. No hook ups or water. Pack it in and pack it out. Each site had enough space from each other."

    "Pavillion, parking and horse tie out area adjacent trailhead.

    Excellent place to bring the kids if you want to unplug them from the media world. Trails and bugs and things that go bump in the night."

    5. Huzzah Valley Resort

    9 Reviews
    Steelville, MO
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 786-8412

    "One we used, and many other we saw, had small trees outlining the edges of the sites. 

    We had a group of people next to use who were very loud on Friday evening until past midnight ."

    "We took a couples float during the week to get away from our busy lives and relax. The huzzah resort is always top notch."

    6. Brazil Creek

    5 Reviews
    Potosi, MO
    18 miles
    Website

    "This camp site is along the berryman trail so you can stay here if youre backpacking said trail."

    "Primitive horse sites in your own little haven in the woods. Have an actual map handy and make any calls before you get here because your phone will do you no good."

    7. Brazil Creek Camping Area

    4 Reviews
    Potosi, MO
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 364-4621

    "Good access to the Berryman Trail. There is a creek running along the camping area with a road along the opposite side. Park for the day or camp overnight to get an early start."

    "Miles and miles of trails for Mountain Biking, horse riding or just hiking, and you can ride your ATV on the roads but you need an orange triangle."

    8. St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA

    30 Reviews
    Eureka, MO
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (636) 257-3018

    "Our site was gravel to park on with grass around it. Close to train tracks and highway, but didn’t notice with AC on in the camper. Close to 6 flags."

    "This campground is fairly close to downtown and very close to lots of shopping. A great place to stay to stock up on supplies before heading west."

    9. Lost Valley Lake Resort

    3 Reviews
    Owensville, MO
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 764-3605

    "indoor pool, hot tubs, and sona, an outdoor pool and hot tubs, inflatable jump pillows, concerts almost every weekend, full hookups, plenty of tent camping sites as well, two swim beaches and several lakes"

    "Summer time swimming at 1 outdoor pool and 2 swimming beaches at the lake. You can rent paddle boats, canoes, kayaks and fishing boats."

    10. Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

    56 Reviews
    Black, MO
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (573) 546-2450

    $11 - $32 / night

    "Johnson Shut-Ins State Park is located on the Black River in Missouri, just south of St. Louis. This makes it a popular location on hot summer days, especially weekends."

    "It is located on the Black River, and the water flowing through the shut-ins is crystal clear and cool."

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234 Reviews of 16 Sullivan Campgrounds

  • iloveitontop R.
    Sep. 13, 2016

    St. Joe State Park Campground

    Great place if you are boating or ORV.

    Nice park with a large camp sites with premiere off-road vehicle area. The park also features four lakes, two swimming beaches, equestrian trails, a hiking and bicycling trail and picnic sites, as well as two campgrounds capable of accommodating campers with ORV or horse trailers.

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 3, 2016

    St. Francois State Park Campground

    St. Francois SP is Fair to Average.

    This campground was packed, but it started off on the wrong foot. The entrance comes up quick and is right off a state highway with traffic moving between 65-80 mph so of course I passed the entrance and had to double back.

    When I pulled into the park there was bunch of construction. There were a few trails but honestly it really seemed like an RV park with very few tents. The showers and bathrooms were clean but there were too many people, it was very crowded.

    I should add as a positive that here were equestrian trails and a large parking lot to park your horse trailer.

    St. Francois State Park is close to St. Louis so it is probably a popular destination, it just didn't feel like camping. I'm sure it will improve a little when the construction is completed, but I doubt it will be above three stars.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2017

    Greensfelder County Park

    Ranger Review: Greensfelder County Park Camping

    Campground Review: This is a nice little hidden gem outside St Louis in a great county park. If you are a Six Flags kinda person, the amusement park sits at the southern entrance to Greensfelder. The park itself has some great hiking and biking trails, but the big draw is equestrian in nature (including eventing jumps along some of the trails). This campground caters to the horse-set, with more campsites attached to the equestrian park than not, which means you should make reservations in advance as it is a busy little campground. The equestrian camping area has a standing stall type open barn, a round pen for turn out, and large campsites designed for horse trailers. All of the sites with electric are meant for horse trailers as there are no amenities for RV's. The showers and toilets are in the horse camping portion of the campground. The non-horse camping area seemed to be an afterthought, and is along side a park artery leading to a boarding barn and more trails. I did like that there were two trail heads on opposite sides of the camping lot, and the trails were well marked. Expect this campground area to be busy as it is the staging area for equestrians who use the park.

    Product Review: In July I won some gear from Primus for reviewing some campgrounds I visited earlier this summer. This was the first opportunity I had to try out my Primus Profile Camp Stove. This is a nice car camping stove; at eleven pounds, it isn't something to carry far. Things I liked about it include the wind guards, the latching lid, and the fairly thin profile when collapsed. For a two burner stove, it really didn't take up much room in my trunk and it is sturdy enough that I wasn't worried about piling gear on top of it. However, while new out of the box, the igniter didn't work. Glad I always pack a lighter. It's not going to boil water in record time, but certainly held a steady flame and was easy to adjust. I have other stoves, but this one seems like it will be my go to when car camping with friends as I can cook more on two burners than one. https://primus.us/collections/camping-stoves

  • Grant M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 27, 2021

    St. Joe State Park Campground

    Good for ATV’s, also good for horses and people.

    So, as one of Missouri’s atv parks, this can be a load one. But, you can camp at campground 2, and you’re dealing with a MUCH more classic camping scenario. The park is big enough you don’t hear the small engine vehicles over here.

    The campground 2 sites are set up for horses, something I know almost nothing about, but they make the sites larger to accommodate equestrian needs and that’s nice. Hiking, MTB, and horse trails are separate from the atv trails. There’s even a nice 11 mile long paved trail that has some hills but will work for kids/strollers/etc.

    There are a number of more interesting parks in the area for what I think of as a true camping experience, but this is a good one if you’re also on the pokemon plan (gotta camp ‘em all). If you like atv/utv/dirt bike stuff, man, campground one is for you, and it looks like a blast, read up on the lead mine tailing warnings.

  • Sterling M.
    May. 28, 2019

    Hazel Creek Campground

    Secluded, quiet, and friendly locals

    Enjoyed my stay and hikes on the equestrian trails. At the time no horses were around, only other tent campers, one of which gave me their extra camp wood.

    Hazel creek is a picturesque crystal clear creek that is near the campground, featuring tons of wildlife and peaceful views.

    The campsites are flat and clean gravel fill or dirt, the grass is usually tamed, each with a campfire ring with a grill and a picnic table and lantern pole. Densely wooded, full shade.

    The access road was rough but my wife’s tiny compact car didn’t have any trouble, but I’m sure it’s a mess when wet.

  • Matthew H.
    Mar. 6, 2021

    Greensfelder County Park

    Rvs and trailers

    Small campground ground ram by saint louis county parks. We were the only ones here. Heavy equestrian park, it’s not required (to have a horse) to stay here. A few piles of horses droppings but very well maintained. We stay about 30 feet to the right of the horse pin, and behind it where they dump the horse stuff really can’t smell anything. Only sites 20-29 have electric and 28 can’t be reserved. Pro -Most sites are great for trailers 26’ or less and 1 slide (sites 24-26 can fit a fifth wheel probably no bigger than 36-38 ft) -2-20 amp plugs and 1-30amp plug -Not to many trees hanging over your camper that would drop branches -site 29 where we stayed can fit a 40’ fifth wheel -a lot of room to back in -showers and restrooms year around -frost free water at both ends of the campground -usual fire pit, picnic table and grill -park campers on grass to be closer to one side or another of your site -sites are reservable

    Cons -no water at sites -no 50 amps -no dump but KOA and RV dealer 5-7 mins away

    -site 29 only have 2-20 amp plugs no 30 didn’t realized till we parked. Only this one doesn’t have 30 -horses traffic on Saturday eventually from what the ranger told me once Covid is better -most sites back up to main road(mostly light traffic and none at night)

  • Ashley Y.
    Aug. 8, 2016

    St. Joe State Park Campground

    Great multi use campground

    I only rated this a 3 because of location. Its located next to odd Monsanto property but great vineyards. I know. Weird. Anyway great multi use if you enjoy hiking, mountain biking ATV and horses. My husband and I went to check out cave vineyard which is exactly what it sounds like and is not to be missed. The facilities at this campground were top notch and the the sites were huge! Missouri always does a great job and its a great place to camp. A few minutes drive from the popular st. Genevieve.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 18, 2019

    Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

    Make a reservation !

    Johnson Shut-Ins State Park is located on the Black River in Missouri, just south of St. Louis. This makes it a popular location on hot summer days, especially weekends. If you plan to go, make a reservation by calling toll free 877-ICampMO (877-422-6766). This is a State Park with about 80 walk-in, basic, electric, sewer/electric/water and equestrian campsites. Some of the sites have wooden platforms. The park also has a small store located in the center of the campground. Swimming is popular at the park. The “shut-ins” are rock formations where the river is limited by hard rock that it is cutting through. In these shut-ins, the river cascades over and around smooth-worn rock, creating a natural water park. There is also hiking and rock climbing.

  • Olivia S.
    Jul. 20, 2020

    St. Joe State Park Campground

    Reviews on Campground #1 & #2

    I’ve camped at both campgrounds offered at St. Joe. In the fall of 2018, we stayed at CG#1, the spot has a nice gravel tent pad with border, picnic table, and a fire pit. The spot also offered a concrete section for a camper and cars. We had a pop-up and one tent and it was very spacious. A great spot with a minute walk to a very well kept shower house and bathroom. We really liked this spot at CG#1.

    CG#2 is located about 2-3 away from the main campground, this includes the shower house and main bathrooms. There is no shower house at CG#2. I stayed at CG#2 about a week ago. Very similar in design to the sites at CG#1, it also offers amenities for those with horses. We had a spot with electric and no water, water is located close by the vault toilets. The site has a gravel parking area rather than the concrete one at CG#1. We had two tents, two cars, and five people, just as spacious. If you want more seclusion and don’t really care about being right next to the showers, I would suggest CG#2.

    Also, there was a trail located right by our spot at CG#2, it’s a good hike!!

    Two clean and well kept swimming areas, great trails, good camp sites, and great bathrooms/showers!

Guide to Sullivan

Horse camping in Missouri offers a unique blend of scenic trails and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

Tips for equestrian camping near Sullivan, Missouri

  • The Berryman Trail & Campgrounds provides direct access to the Berryman Trail, ideal for horseback riding enthusiasts looking to explore the area.
  • At Brazil Creek, you'll find hitching posts for horses, making it convenient for riders to secure their mounts while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
  • Hazel Creek Campground features a picturesque creek nearby, perfect for cooling off after a long ride, along with ample space for setting up camp.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Ozark Outdoors-Riverfront Resort is big rig friendly and allows pets, making it a great choice for those traveling with horses and larger trailers.
  • Bass' River Resort offers a variety of accommodation types, including horse camping, ensuring that equestrians have comfortable options during their stay.
  • Blue Spring Ranch has facilities for horseback riding, along with a general store for any supplies you might need while camping with your horse.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

  • Lost Valley Lake Resort features horseback riding opportunities along with multiple lakes for a variety of outdoor activities.
  • Huzzah Valley Resort is known for its party atmosphere but also provides access to trails suitable for horseback riding, making it a versatile destination.
  • Brazil Creek Recreation Area offers a remote setting with access to trails, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle while enjoying nature on horseback.

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