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Equestrian Camping near Alstead, NH

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    Limited horse camping options exist near Alstead, New Hampshire. Tippicanoe Campground, rated 5 stars by visitors, features water and electric hookups, primarily catering to RVs with fewer tent sites available. The campground sits alongside Rand Pond, a spring-fed, sandy-bottom pond stocked with rainbow trout by the state. The grounds are meticulously maintained, with clean facilities including bathrooms, showers, and a clubhouse store. Pets are allowed, though specific horse facilities are not mentioned in the available data. Everything is immaculate from the bathrooms to the grounds so visitors can relax during their stay.

    Ramblewood Cabins and Campground offers spacious sites with scenic views and is known for its hospitality. Located in Pittsburg, NH, this campground accommodates tents, RVs, and provides cabin options. It features big-rig friendly sites, thirty-amp hookups, drinking water, and a sanitary dump station. While the campground is pet-friendly, it does not explicitly advertise horse corrals or dedicated equestrian facilities. Campers have noted the enjoyable experience of staying at Ramblewood multiple times. The property offers both drinking water and water hookups, with trash service, showers, and toilets available for all guests.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Alstead (4)

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      1. Tippicanoe Campground

      5.0(1)17mi from AlsteadRVs, Tents

      from $35 - $45 / night

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      2. Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      4.4(18)43mi from AlsteadRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont. It has multiple lean-to sites which are in wooded areas."

      "Each site had a fair amount of isolation and trees surrounding it, and the mosquitoes aren't too bad there either. 10 minutes away is the trail head for the Bucklin Trail (one of the most difficult trails"

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      3. NV Farms Outfitters and Cabins

      Be the first to review19mi from AlsteadTents, Cabins, Glamping

      from $125 - $500 / night

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      4. Ramblewood Cabins and Campground

      5.0(1)38mi from AlsteadRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $25 - $45 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Alstead, NH

    20 Reviews of 4 Alstead Campgrounds

    • Elena A.
      Nov. 6, 2025

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Highway Adjacent But Good Hiking Access

      When camping in VT it is usually our goal to hike, rest, cook, and relax at camp. We live in a busy/loud city so we really love a rural spot where we can just unplug and enjoy nature. Gifford Woods has great access to the AT and the Long Trail, nice bathrooms, and kind staff... but campers beware- it is wedged between two major highways. Initially we pulled up to the site "Poplar" after driving 4+ hours and I could have cried, this site faces a large DOT/Parks Dept. parking lot with a huge building and trucks everywhere. Luckily the (very sweet) staff said they understood that this was an issue and that they do get lots of complaints about that site. They moved us to T02 which was dramatically better. Unfortunately, you can still hear trucks/car honking/ambulances from that site and I assume all other sites. I understand now that people camp here just for AT access, but I would probably not go back due to the sheer volume of the neighboring highways and quieter camping options nearby.

    • S
      Jun. 23, 2016

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Cleanest, friendliest VT state park!

      I've stayed at 10 of the state parks of VT. Gifford Woods takes the cake in friendliness of its staff. The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont. It has multiple lean-to sites which are in wooded areas. Cool stone bathrooms and playing fields for kids but the highlight (for me) is access to the Appalachian Trail. The AT runs directly through this park. While on a 4 state section hike I traveled by foot through this park. The ranger gave me an ice cream, pointed me to the showers and then chatted with me for an hour about my hike so far. He also gave me a ride to the Inn at Long Trail to pick up a resupply box since I was a few days behind schedule and low on food. I'll always remember his kindness. Living just across the state line in NH, I have frequented Gifford Woods on 4 other occasions for day hiking with family. Enjoy! I sure did!

    • Kyle R.
      Aug. 6, 2018

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Awesome Campsite - Highly Recommend

      This campsite was amazing. Each site had a fair amount of isolation and trees surrounding it, and the mosquitoes aren't too bad there either. 10 minutes away is the trail head for the Bucklin Trail (one of the most difficult trails for Mt. Killington).

      Also, the campsite lies directly on the Appalachian trail, so for a shorter or less-intensive hike, walk about 2.5 miles to the Deer Leap Overlook for some incredible views of the mountain ranges nearby.

    • Katy Z.
      Sep. 26, 2022

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Loved this campground!

      Great campground with many hiking trails and a peaceful pond with fishing across the street. Clean bathrooms and showers and great cell service for people working while camping! Stayed at site 15 in the lower campground for a few nights and it was level and spacious but pretty close to neighbors compared to other sites. Then we moved to lean to ELM in the upper campground and it was a nice private site. It was perched on a hill but we were still able to park and sleep in our van next to the lean to. Highly recommend!

    • Peter G.
      Jun. 20, 2021

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Absolutely awesome! Edited!

      I will start with the ONLY drawback, and it is dramatic at best. For like 30 minutes a day at around 5pm (I was there Thursday to Monday) you would hear (pistol) gun fire. Its most annoying the first day, then you get over it.

      Moving on…

      This is absolutely the best kept and cleanest campground I’ve ever been to.

      The staff… ALL amazing, always cheerful, helpful and seemingly happy to be there! (I encountered cleaning, maintenance, desk, and store staff!)

      The smaller loop is newest, and if you can handle camps being tightly spaced, you’ll get prime access to the seemingly brand new facilities which i always found to be clean and tidy (and bug free with decent toilet paper). The showers were nicely sized, immediately hot and the cost/time is generous!

      The larger, upper loop has hugely spaced out spots that are more open due to less undergrowth, but still seem private as i walked by them on my way to the Appalachian trail access, halfway up the large loop.

      Simply awesome easy-ish trails in both directions. Expect a 2 mile trip either direction to see cool stuff (see bottom for notes)

      Wood is great, slow burning, large pieces for $6 a bundle, which are generous in size.

      NOTES I came across (polite and private) families and happy dogs (surprisingly mostly well behaved, one off leash on a trail but still friendly).

      Edit: Turns out my battery died while i was here AND THEY HELPED ME JUMPSTART IT! 🥰🥰🥰

    • Tara S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 23, 2020

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Quiet site with great hiking nearby

      The campground at Gifford Woods State Park is a hiker's campground for sure. The sites are large, private, and wooded, and there are clean restrooms with hot showers. The highlight is the hiking, both in the park and just outside of it.

      The Appalachian Trail runs right through the park and you can hike up to Deer Leep, around Kent Pond, or to Thundering Falls right from the campground. Nearby hikes include the Bucklin Trail to the top of Killington, Sherburne Pass to Pico Peak, and Canty Trail to Blue Ridge Mountain. So many choices!

      We stayed in the Elm lean-to, which sits up on a wooded hill. The only down side is that the lean-to opening faces the road instead of the woods, which would have been better for privacy. A minor issue, though.

      Apple and Hemlock are awesome lean-tos if you can get them!

    • Meghan B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 10, 2023

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Gifford Woods State Park - October 2023

      Plenty of space between sites. Decent bathroom situation--I've seen better and I've seen worse in Vermont. The (AT&T) cell phone reception was pretty good, but could be slow at times (which could be because of the area or because of the busy fall color season.)

    • Sarah E.
      Aug. 18, 2016

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Gifford

      Good trip. Wished there was better swimming nearby. Great trail to Deers Leap overlook. I think the Apple leanto site is the best in the camp!

    • L
      Sep. 30, 2023

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Perfect in Every Way

      From the drive to the park, to the friendliness of the manager Brittany, to the facilities, and the hiking trails, this park met our every expectation. 

      This was our first camping with our two adult pups. One can be a barker depending on certain triggers. So we stayed in one of the lovely rustic cabins. We love hiking and there is no shortage of hiking trails in and around the park, including the AT that runs right through the park. 

      I can't say enough good things about how well the park is maintained. Bathrooms were frequently cleaned and the park was meticulously maintained. We drove by another VT state park too, and maintenance crews were seen blowing the leaves etc. and in general taking good care of the parks.

      Gifford Woods is definitely on my list of must return to parks...We like to try new parks, but this one earned the spot to be a return spot.

    Guide to Alstead

    The horse-friendly camping options near Alstead, New Hampshire currently lack dedicated equestrian facilities such as horse corrals. Tippicanoe Campground offers camping on the shores of Rand Pond with full hookup sites including water, 50-amp electric, and sewer connections primarily designed for RVs with limited tent camping options. The grounds feature clean facilities including showers, toilets, and a camp store selling firewood. Campers report the immaculate condition of all amenities from the bathrooms to the clubhouse, with the property maintained by owners who take pride in its upkeep. The campground has a beautiful beach area and access to a trout-stocked pond with a sandy bottom.

    Ramblewood Cabins and Campground provides spacious sites with scenic views approximately 30 miles east of Alstead. The property accommodates tent camping, RVs with 30-amp hookups, and cabin rentals. Water access points are available throughout the grounds, and the facility includes amenities such as drinking water, showers, toilets, and a dump station. While horses are permitted at these campgrounds, specialized equestrian amenities like dedicated corrals, wash racks, or designated horse campsites are not present. Guests consistently note the hospitality of the staff and the ample space between campsites. Travelers looking specifically for equestrian-focused camping may need to bring portable corrals or other temporary containment systems.

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