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Best Equestrian Camping near Belfast, NY

57 Reviews

Allegany State Park near Belfast, New York offers limited options for equestrian camping. None of the nearby campgrounds provide dedicated horse corrals or specialized equestrian facilities according to available data. Red House Area within Allegany State Park permits pets but lacks specific horse accommodations. The park features extensive trail systems with some paths suitable for horseback riding, though riders must bring their own containment solutions. Sites at the Red House Area accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins with electric hookups, showers, and drinking water available.

Trails throughout Allegany State Park connect to various natural features including Thunder Rocks, a popular hiking destination with massive boulder formations. Horseback riders typically access trails from designated day-use areas rather than overnight camping locations. Darien Lakes State Park, located approximately 60 miles from Belfast, similarly allows pets but does not offer horse-specific amenities. Both parks maintain family-friendly environments with clean facilities and regular security patrols. Most campsites include fire rings and picnic tables, with some offering electrical hookups for those traveling with horse trailers, though dedicated equestrian camping with corrals would require traveling farther from the Belfast area.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Belfast, New York (4)

    1. Red House Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    13 Reviews
    Salamanca, NY
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 354-9121

    "Cabins are pretty large and have some great surounding areas, like creeks right next to the cabins. Great place for family camping with tons of different activites offered around the park."

    "We've been coming to this campground since I was a kid, and love the fact that you can have the amenities of home away from home."

    2. Darien Lakes State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Darien Center, NY
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 547-9242

    $24 - $33 / night

    "The lake is awesome, and great for all water activities. I really enjoyed stand up paddle boarding as well as fishing with my parents!"

    "I live local to the area and still find a time to setup the tent and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the noise of daily life. There are miles of hiking trails, nice "lakes" to fish and swim in."

    3. Lyman Run State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Galeton, PA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 435-5010

    $24 - $33 / night

    "Our trip was for astrophotography purposes, and Lyman Run is only a 10 minute drive away from the Cherry Springs viewing area. Totally worth it!"

    "Beautiful area all around. Up the road is cherry springs, known as our only Dark Sky Park in PA. The night sky is amazing. There is a lake to do many activities, and a beach there."

    4. Asaph Campground — Tioga State Forest

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    Gaines, PA
    50 miles
    +1 (570) 724-2868

    $10 / night

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Belfast, NY

57 Reviews of 4 Belfast Campgrounds

  • Kari M.
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Darien Lakes State Park Campground

    Loved the lake, super relaxing!

    This is a great place to come and relax with your family and friends. The lake is awesome, and great for all water activities. I really enjoyed stand up paddle boarding as well as fishing with my parents! My brothers really enjoyed riding their bikes on a small trail that was located nearby. The campground and surrounding areas is pretty big, with lots of trees and shaded area. The shade definitely saved us because it was very hot outside! I would also recommend bring bug spray, because the mosquitos ate me alive. My family forgot to bring spray, so needless to say we all had quite a few nasty bites. There are also a lot of other amenities and fun things that the park has to offer. There is a small basketball court, and you can also take horseback riding lessons. My family didn't venture off too much from our campsite, but definitely enjoyed the lake and making a fire at night and eating dinner and smores for dessert. There are also some picnic areas that you can use- we didn't have a table in our campsite, but my family did bring their own table which we used. They do have some great walking trails, which my mom and I used for our morning walks. The path was great, well marked and maintained and shaded the whole time. I would love to come back and stay here again, and maybe venture out and do more next time. Someone told us there was a theme park close by, and also a golfing range and mini golf nearby.

  • D
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Lyman Run State Park Campground

    Solid campgrounds, super close to Cherry Springs, but lacks privacy & store

    We stayed at Lyman Run because we needed electricity hookups, and Cherry Springs didn't offer it. Our trip was for astrophotography purposes, and Lyman Run is only a 10 minute drive away from the Cherry Springs viewing area. Totally worth it!

    The good: Daggett Loop sites 16 and 17 are pretty solid. They're the last two in the loop and next to 17 is a river trail just to yourselves. It's nice. The bathrooms are modern and clean. Electricity hookups work great and I was able to pull a consistent 80% of max load(~32 amps) the entire time without issue. Sites are well kept. No cell service on site, but a 10 minute drive and you've got it (the best, imo)

    The bad: The lake is a bit scummy/stagnant and was jammed pack with people (and since this review is written during COVID, no one was wearing masks or social distancing--disappointing). The sites are really close together with zero trees in-between sites. Bring your own privacy. PA has cross-county firewood ban, but the campsite doesn't have a firewood store. Had to drive 15 minutes off the campsite to find a random house selling firewood for $5 a bundle.

  • Katie S.
    Jul. 12, 2018

    Lyman Run State Park Campground

    Beautiful area to get away!

    Beautiful area all around. Up the road is cherry springs, known as our only Dark Sky Park in PA. The night sky is amazing. There is a lake to do many activities, and a beach there. ATV trails, hiking, beautiful overlooks. No cell service, so you really get to get away from everything.

  • Ashley L.
    Oct. 21, 2019

    Lyman Run State Park Campground

    Well kept

    Sites are pretty level and well kept. The bathrooms are great! Remote, cute little place! They maintain the place well! There are a few trails close by. Nothing crazy but nice to have something close. Not far from cherry spring. We stayed at site 25. We were right next to the bathroom. Convenient, but did hear some traffic from other campers but not bad.

  • J
    Sep. 1, 2018

    Lyman Run State Park Campground

    People and their pups will love this campground

    The sites are affordable, spacious, and they allow dogs. The campground is quiet at night and the stars are sensational. It's also super close to Cherry Springs if you want the full dark sky experience. The bathroom and showers were clean. Sink area outside for convenience, like a wash area, very handy. Little creek runs beside it for kids to play and explore. There's a beach with concessions stand and paddle boats on the lake with the prettiest skyline of surrounding the lake. Got an ATV? They have trails that run all over the place. Love this campground. Wish it was closer to home.

  • Kaitlin B.
    Feb. 4, 2020

    Lyman Run State Park Campground

    Amazing stay

    Stayed with my husband last fall for our first camping trip and have zero complaints. This place was perfect has everything you need. The surrounding area is loaded with things to do as well if you feel like venturing out. Cherry Springs Dark Park is just up the road but the view from our tent was just as good. We also stopped at the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Hiking trails were within walking distance from the tent. Looking forward to our next stay and some more camp food!

  • Gina M.
    Aug. 6, 2018

    Lyman Run State Park Campground

    Sites were a little too close together

    We booked a tent site, and there was only one small patch of grass where we could set up our tent. But the people next to us were in a big group and already had their tents set up very close to our grass, and we didn't feel comfortable camping that close to people. My brother had an RV site, so we went down to his and set up our tent there and it was much nicer. The fire pits are very nice, and the hiking trails in the park are great.

  • Jeremy H.
    Jul. 11, 2016

    Darien Lakes State Park Campground

    Quiet Escape

    This park is a nicely kept, clean and quiet gem. I live local to the area and still find a time to setup the tent and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the noise of daily life. There are miles of hiking trails, nice "lakes" to fish and swim in. There is a fairly new Frisbee golf course as well. This campground would be a good alternative to paying the high prices to stay at the theme park down the road.

  • M
    Jul. 15, 2021

    Lyman Run State Park Campground

    Summer Weekend

    Stayed for the weekend at site 25 at the lower campground. Site was next to the bathrooms but no problems noise. Nice and quiet overall. Bathrooms were very clean with nice hot water in the showers. There are pit toilets but they are well maintained and there was no smell even though it was hot out. Some good trail for hiking with a great scenic overlook on the Rock Run Trail. The concession stand by the beach only took cash while we were there, no cards. Cherry Springs right down the road. Recommend bringing chairs or a blanket to sit on if you drive over there for stargazing.

Guide to Belfast

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

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Belfast, NY is Red House Area — Allegany State Park State Park with a 4.9-star rating from 13 reviews.

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