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Equestrian Camping near Westville, NJ

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    Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Maryland offers access to equestrian-friendly facilities approximately 32 miles from Westville. The campground accommodates both tents and RVs with access to water hookups and electric hookups for campers with horse trailers. While dedicated horse corrals are not available, the natural resources area provides extensive trail networks specifically designed for horseback riding. The campground maintains toilets and trash collection, though no showers are available on-site. Many sites provide ample parking room for horse trailers with convenient access to trail connections.

    Located near the Delaware-Maryland border, the area connects to multiple trail systems that allow for extended riding opportunities through varied terrain. Trail access points begin directly at the campground, eliminating the need for additional transport after arrival. Drinking water is available for both riders and horses throughout the facility. Reservation requirements include specific arrangements for those bringing horses, as certain areas of the campground are designated for equestrian use. The absence of pets is strictly enforced at Fair Hill to maintain safety for horses and wildlife. Campground areas remain open year-round, allowing for seasonal riding opportunities with weather considerations affecting trail conditions during winter months. Most equestrian campers bring their own containment systems for horses as permanent corral structures are limited.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Westville (7)

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      1. French Creek State Park Campground

      4.1(84)42mi from Westville227 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"

      "Activities See the photo that shows 35 miles of hiking trails. It's an excellent brochure! "

      Available this weekend

      from $20 - $75 / night

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      2. Lums Pond State Park Campground

      4.5(53)38mi from Westville73 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "There are some equestrian and tent sites as well. Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking."

      "I took her older cousins to  the fishing pier, and we didn't even get a nibble, but I think it was too cold for panfish that close to shore."

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      from $27 - $45 / night

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      3. Brendan Byrne State Forest

      4.5(20)32mi from WestvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Campsite decent size, but some don't have clear boundaries to neighbors, and sometimes not optimally configured (e.g., the site next door's fire pit was placed on the edge of its site/right next to my"

      "First off, I will start by saying you have to drive a good amount of distance to get into the campground and that is something I really enjoyed!"

      from $3 - $60 / night

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      4. Turkey Swamp Park

      4.5(33)49mi from WestvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We stayed in New Jersey for our 5th campground on the East Coast: Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. This is a County park.

       Near some Revolutionary War battlefields.

       I really liked this park!"

      "Electrical and water are at the outer edge of each site so you might want an extension cord and/or hose."

      from $42 - $79 / night

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      5. Hibernia County Park

      4.0(8)39mi from WestvilleTents, Glamping

      "This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."

      "Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."

      from $15 - $50 / night

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      6. Blackbird State Forest Campground

      4.8(6)45mi from WestvilleTents

      "The only thing about this site specifically is the trail was close by so you’d occasionally see people walking by but not enough that it didn’t still feel secluded."

      "I was only one in the forest ATM but saw some hikers occasionally throughout the day walking by."

      from $25 / night

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      7. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

      4.5(2)40mi from WestvilleRVs, Tents
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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Westville, NJ

    205 Reviews of 7 Westville Campgrounds

    • M
      Oct. 27, 2026

      Turkey Swamp Park

      Water/power at the campsite, and and centrally located dump station. Lots of trees and nice separation of sites

    • D
      Sep. 26, 2026

      Brendan Byrne State Forest

      Just ok

      Restrooms are filthy with mold and mildew.

      Water puddled on the restroom floor.really gross.

      Cabin was mostly clean. The windows were full of dirt and bugs on the tracks.mattresses were terrible.The fireplace was nice. Kitchen was clean.

      Can t wait to move on to a cleaner park.

    • Adeline M.
      Sep. 5, 2026

      Brendan Byrne State Forest

      Beautiful campground, loud campers

      Beautiful campground but made the mistake of going on a holiday weekend, the campgrounds next to us were screaming and blasting music all day and throughout the night so we ended up leaving early. A beautiful campground when there aren’t noisy capers ruining it.

    • Mary S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 16, 2026

      Lums Pond State Park Campground

      Lums Pond campground

      First time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.

    • C
      Jul. 27, 2026

      Turkey Swamp Park

      Really nice campground

      Stayed three nights in a tent and enjoyed it very much. Sites have electrical hookups, shared water connections, large picnic table, and fire ring with adjustable grate. Electrical and water are at the outer edge of each site so you might want an extension cord and/or hose. Bathrooms are clean; showers have separate stalls but they’re clustered together (not the most private). There are hiking and biking trails, a lake, and archery park. Staff are friendly. Office is open through 9pm, and firewood, ice, and bait for fishing are available. Site C3 is in an okay spot; it’s close to the bathroom and laundry room, but also right next to the playground. We were able to visit the beach; easy 25 minute drive to Asbury Park.

    • AThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 12, 2026

      Turkey Swamp Park

      Great Park

      Beautiful park and very peaceful. Rangers are super friendly. This is exactly what camping should be.

    • Matt S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 24, 2026

      French Creek State Park Campground

      Quiet Park with a Tight Fit

      We spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night. 

      WHAT I LIKED: 

      • Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious. 

      • Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground. 

      WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

      • The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level. 

      • Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side. 

      WOULD WE COME BACK? 

      • Probably. While the site geometry required a little extra setup muscle, it’s hard to beat the location if you're visiting the area or catching the balloon festival.
    • Nancy W.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 3, 2026

      Lums Pond State Park Campground

      Clean, big-rig friendly, large sites.

      Overall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass. 

      All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day. 

      Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.

    Guide to Westville

    Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area provides equestrian camping options 32 miles from Westville. The area connects to multiple trail networks through varied terrain with trail access points from the campground. Located near the Delaware-Maryland border, the area offers separate camping areas for riders with horses while maintaining specific rules that prohibit pets to ensure safety for equines and wildlife.

    What to do

    Trail riding opportunities: At Brendan Byrne State Forest, riders can access pine barrens terrain. "There are probably hundreds of miles of trails through the woods and bogs to explore. Can't tell you how much I love it. Could spend a whole vacation just with these trails and never leave this state park," shares Benjamin K. These trail systems allow equestrians to experience genuine New Jersey woodlands.

    Fishing access: Many equestrian-friendly campgrounds offer fishing options where riders can rest between trail sessions. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," notes Jen R. about nearby French Creek State Park. Anglers can fish while horses rest at camp.

    Nature exploration: Horse camping areas often connect to wildlife viewing areas. "It's in the great NJ pine barrens. This place is fantastic! The smells, the sounds, the wildlife. Love it," reports Benjamin K. The region provides riders with multiple ecosystems to observe native plants and animals from horseback.

    What campers like

    Spacious parking areas: Lums Pond State Park offers sites that accommodate larger vehicles. "The sites are large and well spaced. Many are in full sun," notes Adam and Suzanne B. This layout gives equestrian campers room to maneuver trucks and trailers without tight turns.

    Clean facilities: Sanitation remains important for horse campers. "Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes," comments Jen R. about French Creek State Park. These amenities help riders maintain hygiene after dusty trail sessions.

    Trail connectivity: Direct access to riding trails ranks high for equestrian campers. "The park is far away from traffic noise. You can't hear any cars or any other noise from civilization at all," writes Benjamin K. This isolation creates safer conditions for trail riding without road crossings.

    What you should know

    Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts both camping conditions and trail access. "Campground areas remain open year-round, allowing for seasonal riding opportunities with weather considerations affecting trail conditions during winter months," notes a visitor to Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. Winter riders should check trail status before arrival.

    Reservation requirements: Most equestrian sites require advance booking. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises Ellen B. about Lums Pond State Park. Sites with appropriate trailer parking often book months in advance during peak seasons.

    Containment options: While some areas provide corral space, most require portable solutions. "Most equestrian campers bring their own containment systems for horses as permanent corral structures are limited," reports a regular visitor. Portable electric fencing or high-ties are recommended backup options.

    Tips for camping with families

    Family-friendly amenities: Turkey Swamp Park offers features that keep non-riding family members occupied. "Plenty to do over a 2 night stay. Archery, boating, fishing, and hiking," notes Dan W. These options allow family members who don't ride to enjoy their time while equestrians hit the trails.

    Playground access: Several equestrian-friendly sites include play areas. "Very nice playground area and clean," comments Jen R. about French Creek State Park, which provides structured play areas near equestrian camping zones.

    Hiking alternatives: Non-riding family members can use trail systems. "There are a ton of picnic tables too so you can take a lunch and just sit by the lake to relax and have a bite to eat," suggests Jen R. These alternate activities keep everyone engaged during multi-day stays.

    Tips from RVers

    Utility connections: Hibernia County Park warns about limited services. "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank," advises Jennifer S. Horse campers with living quarters trailers should arrive fully stocked with water.

    Leveling considerations: Most equestrian sites prioritize trailer parking over perfect leveling. "They aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix," notes Jennifer S. Bring extra leveling blocks for living quarters trailers to ensure comfort.

    Dump station availability: Some parks lack dump facilities. "There is NO DUMP STATION. There are a few nearby campgrounds that will let you dump for a fee," warns Jennifer S. Plan waste tank capacity accordingly for multiday stays with horses where facilities may be limited.

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