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The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!
Equestrian Camping near Brant Lake, NY
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Luzerne Campground provides dedicated horse stalls for equestrians camping in the southeastern Adirondacks. The facility accommodates both horse owners and their mounts with sites designed specifically for trailer parking. Located near Lake Luzerne, this campground offers access to bridle trails through wooded terrain, making it ideal for trail riders seeking day excursions. The campground remains open seasonally from May 19 to September 10, with spacious sites for tents and RVs. Large trailers can access the grounds, though some reviews note the importance of arriving during daylight hours for easier navigation through the wooded setting. The campground maintains clean facilities, including showers and restrooms that receive daily maintenance.
Horseback riders can access multiple trail networks directly from Luzerne Campground, connecting to broader Adirondack riding routes. The campground sits approximately 30 minutes from Lake George, providing additional riding and recreational opportunities. Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson offers another equestrian-friendly option with specialized facilities for horses, including fenced areas. Sites at Frontier Town feature large, pull-through spaces that accommodate horse trailers and camping vehicles. The equestrian loop includes shared pedestals and adequate spacing between sites. Riders particularly appreciate the old-growth forest setting and proximity to trails. Water sources for horses are available, though seasonal restrictions may apply during dry periods. The facilities receive regular maintenance, ensuring clean conditions for both riders and horses.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Brant Lake (5)
1. Luzerne Campground
"The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!"
"We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too."
from $22 / night
Check Availability2. Frontier Town Campground
"We stayed in site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It’s really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection."
"It is definitely catered to the equestrian part of the camping. I won’t be going back there anytime soon."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability3. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
"This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake."
"Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability4. Branbury State Park Campground
"The site was so scenic with a little waterfall and stream nearby. The camp staff was so nice. They kept the the bathrooms and areas so clean."
"Love to lake access, secluded camping, the hiking and remote area. Planning on revisiting next summer, even in august the nights get to a good sleeping temperature a vast majority of the time."
5. Murphy Lake Leanto
"The Murphy Bennett Trails is a technical challenge to hike, or bike in on. And be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but windhappens in the old growth forest."
Drive Time
- 22 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 6 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 39 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 53 min from Utica, NY
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Brant Lake, NY
48 Reviews of 5 Brant Lake Campgrounds
Chelsea B.
RangerFrontier Town Campground
So clean!
We stayed in site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It’s really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection. The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean. The bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve seen so far and we do this full time. The only disappointment was that the hot water doesn’t get very hot in the shower so you better do some jumping jacks to get pumped before showering during colder temps! The trails are well marked and well maintained. Overall, this is a fantastic campsite. There’s even a brewery a ten minute walk down the road. We didn’t go but looks nice. Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it.
- Sheri C.
GuideFrontier Town Campground
Clean and New
Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get you camper into your site correct. It is definitely catered to the equestrian part of the camping. I won’t be going back there anytime soon.
- BButch K.Ranger
Frontier Town Campground
New, very nice, with killer bugs
I was in site 43, it was long enough it could have fit two of the biggest RVs I have ever seen. My 75 foot starling cable did not even reach all the way back out to the road. I drove through the equestrian loop and found it very confusing. Lots of fences and shared pedestals. I stayed in the next loop, stagecoach. Everything looked spic and span like it had just opened last month. The young man at the check in station said there were very few people there except on the weekends. I only saw three or four other rVs and two of them had to camp right next to me. I saw the bugs, some of them clearly mosquitoes and I never saw one get away with biting me. But I ended up with two lower legs and two forearms that constantly itch like mad. I will never go back in June.
- HHarry H.Ranger
Moreau Lake State Park Campground
South of the ADKs
This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake. The sites are shady and close together, but still feel fairly private. We enjoyed the hiking trails and beach while camping, then went further north for the full ADK experience.
C O.RangerMt. Kenyon Campground - CLOSED
Good central location to visit the ADK
Although the campground was right off the road, it's still in a forest with big pine trees and mossy boulders. It was easy to access from 87. Given the proximity to the road, there is road noise, so that doesn't allow for that super outdoorsy experience you might desire. At night though it would get very dark and quiet - there weren't a lot of campers there during our stay. The camphost lives in a home onsite and was mostly helpful. Be sure to mention the 5 nights for 4 deal on their website upfront, otherwise she won't reimburse. Upon working with her to extend our stay, she said people were scheduled to come into our spot. We moved and no one arrived, so that was a bit annoying.
To get to the sites, we had to take it a bit slow because there are some low hanging trees and a turn, but made it fine. Our first site, 22, was a back-in, 30 amp, full hook-up. It was a long site with plenty of room for our RV and SUV. We had to back it up to the very end to find the flattest option to level. With the way they have their sites set up, you need a 50 ft hose for water. This site was close to the showerhouse but next to a longterm trailer with crap everywhere and we weren't super thrilled that was our view from our windows in our living area. Our second site, 50, was also a back-in, 30 amp, full hookup. It was very pretty but hard to level. The site slopes up, so the backend was high. We tried about every way to sit our rig in there to level, but we ended up driving our front tires up on some leveling blocks and went up with the jacks as much as we safely could. We didn't get a perfect level, but we decided it was ok since we only had 2 days left. We had to wiggle our SUV in kind of sideways, but it worked.
There were some "residents" there in tents, which was interesting and a couple longterm trailers (with the typical cluttered lots you see at campgrounds that offer longterm stays). The campground is clean and the shower houses were faithfully cleaned everyday around 11a. Showerhouses were dated, but had super hot water for showers.
A few miles further down the road is the town of Lake Luzerne. We visited their small grocery which had the basics and we ate at one of the restaurants which had a view of the water (Upriver Cafe). The campground was in a perfect location to visit Lake George and surrounding area (Six Flags, outlet shops, putt-putt, restaurants etc). If you're wanting to explore even more you're only 1.5 hrs to Lake Placid and the Green Mountain National Forest.
Work was difficult with my husband dependent on AT&T. The Weboost got Verizon working fine, but AT&T was spotty. We had some issues with our RV that we were trying to get fixed locally which extended our stay, otherwise we would have left earlier due to this. The camphost told us that they had invested in some sort of mini Verizon tower for their personal use, so that was what was helping the Verizon signal. The campground offers wifi at the office/pool/rec room area, but when the "residents" come down, it brings it to a snails pace. My husband would go down there in the morning to work and had to go to Starbucks in Lake George at times when all the kids at camp decided to be on their devices at the same time.
Pool is not heated, so not many people were using it. They charge $2 per garbage bag to be put in their dumpster. They sell a few necessities in their office and firewood. They have laundry with 1 working residential washer $1 and 1 residential dryer $.75 and 1 industrial sized dryer $1. We did a couple loads with no issue. They are outside in a patio area.
Bring the bug spray. The mosquitos were as big as birds and tenacious!
Nancy W.
LegendMoreau Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful State Park
The road to our campsite was paved and in good shape but there were a few tight spots because of the trees that make it tricky for a big rig (Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs). Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation. We found it enjoyable just to hang out in the park rather than trying to find things to do in the area. After hiking and paddling, we loved relaxing out at our campsite with a campfire.
Our campsite was spacious but required some maneuvering to avoid scraping trees with our RV. Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed. Generators are allowed but not too many people were using them. The few other campers around that used them were mindful of quiet hours. Since it was still a little cool and our windows were closed and we never heard anyone’s generator. The park was not very crowded when we were there, but we can imagine it could get very busy and noisy in the busy summer season. The beach area seems to be a draw for people so the summer camping season is probably packed. The snack bar and gift/supplies shop at the sandy beach area were not open as we were there late in the season. There is also a nice playground for kids to enjoy.
This is dry camping so there are no hook-ups but there are restrooms and shower. Both were clean but the shower fluctuated between lukewarm, hot, and warm during my shower. Oh well, the shower felt good after our active days. There are two pavilions you can rent which are nice if big groups want to gather. Take note that only two pets are allowed per campsite, so plan accordingly if you are a pet owner.
Access is fairly easy, just off I-87, and there are plenty of signs directing you which way to go. Saratoga Springs and Lake George are nearby if you want to explore. We recommend visiting the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, if you have time. We would definitely stay here again.
- Robert L.
TravelerMoreau Lake State Park Campground
Awesome Facilities, LOTS of Downstate Tourists
Moreau Lake has (in my opinion) superb facilities as far as state run campsites go. The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings.The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful. The main issue is the fact that due to it's proximity to I-87 and being conveniently located 20 minutes from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs the park draws large crowds of downstate tourists, not itself a wholey bad thing but during the summer season I wouldnt go here expecting to have the park to yourself,.
- AAntoinette W.Traveler
Luzerne Campground
Best family campground
we have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here a a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here. We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too. Also, the little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs and have the best homemade chocolate cream pie. Very close to great escape. Hiking available too.
Guide to Brant Lake
Luzerne Campground sits in the southeastern Adirondacks about 30 minutes from Brant Lake, featuring a unique mix of wooded campsites designed for both traditional campers and equestrians. The facility operates seasonally from May through September and maintains dedicated horse stalls directly within the campground. The terrain around most horse-friendly campgrounds near Brant Lake consists of mixed hardwood forests with moderate elevation changes, creating accessible trail conditions for riders of various experience levels.
What to do
Lake activities: At Luzerne Campground, visitors can enjoy a variety of water recreation options. "Lover being on the far side of the lake with the private beach and no motorboats allowed. Tons of bike riding options. Great little lake for kayaking and fishing," notes Dan H.
Hiking trails: The southeastern Adirondack region offers numerous trail networks accessible from campgrounds. "We loved our weekend stay! My husband and I spent the weekend and loved it! We loved being deep in the woods!" shares Emily B. about her experience at Luzerne Campground.
Equestrian trails: Horse owners can access dedicated bridle paths from Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson. A visitor observed that "This is an old-growth forest area" which provides scenic trail riding through mature woodland settings.
Nearby attractions: Several recreation options exist within short driving distance. "Lake george is right down the road and it is also across from an adventure/tubing area," explains Katarina M., highlighting convenient access to additional activities from Luzerne Campground.
What campers like
Private, wooded settings: Moreau Lake State Park Campground offers secluded sites with natural screening. "Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed," reports Nancy W.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain regular cleaning schedules for comfort stations. "The bathrooms and showers were immaculate. The staff does a fantastic job of maintenance," notes Charles K. about his experience at Frontier Town Campground.
Local provisions: Convenient access to supplies adds to the camping experience. "It was nice to have a little country store right across the street from the entrance of the campground. They had anything and everything you might need or had forgotten!" reports Emily B. about her stay at Luzerne Campground.
Multiple recreation options: The diversity of activities keeps visitors engaged. "GREAT LOCATION! Small state run campground in the SE Adirondacks- plenty to do: tubing and white water rafting (spring) great hikes, horseback riding, canoe/kayaking, zip lines, great local food and breweries in the area," shares Troy H.
What you should know
Limited amenities at remote sites: For those seeking backcountry experiences near Brant Lake, Murphy Lake Leanto offers primitive camping without services. "This leanto is worth the effort it takes to get there. And you have to earn it on foot, bike or other. A two hour bike ride with a couple of breaks," explains Tony F.
Seasonal considerations: The peak camping season runs May through September, with some facilities closing earlier. "The snack bar and gift/supplies shop at the sandy beach area were not open as we were there late in the season," notes Nancy W. about her fall visit to Moreau Lake.
Insect preparation: Like most Adirondack locations, biting insects can be prevalent in early summer. "I saw the bugs, some of them clearly mosquitoes and I never saw one get away with biting me. But I ended up with two lower legs and two forearms that constantly itch like mad. I will never go back in June," warns Butch K.
Wildlife awareness: The Adirondack region has active black bear populations. "Just make sure you put your food and trash away- there are black bears in the area!" advises Nicole E.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access: Branbury State Park Campground provides family-friendly shoreline facilities across Lake Champlain in Vermont. "Spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. Theres a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground," explains J L.
Multi-generational appeal: Some campgrounds maintain traditions that span generations. "We have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here a a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here," shares Antoinette W. about Luzerne Campground.
Recreation variety: Having multiple activity options helps keep children engaged. "My best friend and I took the kids to this campground and we loved it! Beautiful beaches, lots of places to hike and lots of places to take a bicycle and go exploring!" reports Amy M.
Tips from RVers
Site navigation: Moreau Lake State Park Campground accommodates larger vehicles but requires careful maneuvering. "The road to our campsite was paved and in good shape but there were a few tight spots because of the trees that make it tricky for a big rig (Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs)," advises Nancy W.
Hookup availability: Most equestrian campgrounds near Brant Lake offer partial hookups. "Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get you camper into your site correct. It is definitely catered to the equestrian part of the camping," notes Sheri C. about Frontier Town's layout priorities.
Rig positioning: For optimal camping comfort, consider sun exposure when selecting sites. "This is an old-growth forest area to a site on the west side of the road gives best Morning sun - sites 57 and 59 are good examples," suggests Charles K.
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