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Equestrian Camping near Duanesburg, NY
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Arcadian Pastures Equine offers limited accommodations for horse owners in the Duanesburg area. The campground provides both tent and RV camping options with drive-in and walk-in access, though without electrical or water hookups. The grounds include basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and trash collection. While the campground does not feature dedicated horse corrals, riders arrange temporary containment using their own equipment. The remote setting allows direct trail access with adequate space for horse trailer parking. Most horse campers arrive prepared with portable corrals or high-lines due to the rustic nature of the facilities.
Located approximately 5 miles from local bridle trails, Betty Brook Camp serves as another option for equestrian camping near Duanesburg. This dispersed camping area sits alongside a stream with access to drinking water but lacks dedicated equestrian infrastructure. The primitive site accommodates both tents and smaller RVs, with fires permitted and pets allowed. Riders appreciate the remote setting that sometimes offers complete solitude. The campground connects to multiple forest roads suitable for trail riding with varied terrain. Horse owners must bring their own containment systems and follow leave-no-trace principles for manure management. The site works best for self-sufficient equestrians comfortable with minimal facilities and prepared for backcountry camping with their horses.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Duanesburg (8)
1. North-South Lake Campground
"Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home."
"This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."
from $22 - $44 / night
Check Availability2. Arcadian Pastures Equine
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability3. Betty Brook Camp
"I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road."
4. 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 $75 / night
Check Availability5. 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 - $40 / night
Check Availability6. 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."
7. Country Campsites
from $55 - $195 / night
Check Availability8. Artisan Hill Farm & Studio
from $20 - $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 18 min from Albany, NY
- 55 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 4 min from Kingston, NY
- 1 hr 4 min from Pittsfield, MA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Duanesburg, NY
83 Reviews of 8 Duanesburg Campgrounds
- MMaybe I.Guide
North-South Lake Campground
scenic campground
This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State. The campsites are well laid out, the surroundings are stunning, and the entire campground is very clean and well maintained. We visited in October, and it was pleasantly uncrowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful fall scenery made for a perfect camping trip. I'm not sure how busy it gets during the peak summer season, but our autumn visit was fantastic. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back.
- MMelissa O.
ScoutNorth-South Lake Campground
Beautiful grounds HORRIBLE STAFF
I don’t normally write reviews especially a negative one. We had a very upsetting experience at North-South Lake. We drove over two hours to visit my husband’s childhood campground for the first time with our three kids(ages 5, 7, and 9). When we arrived at the entrance, we were asked if it was a day visit, and we said yes, we were only staying for the day. We paid the fee, received a map, and drove in. My husband was so excited to finally share this place and create memories with our children. Looking for a place to park, we thought we were lucky to find an empty campsite in one of the loops where he used to camp as a child.
We parked the car hoping to enjoy the view of the lake, take a walk, and maybe make the kids a couple of s’mores before heading home.
At around 2:15–2:30 p.m., the “SUPERVISOR” in the white Kia approached us in an extremely rude and nasty manner, speaking as if we were committing a serious crime and comparing our situation to“sleeping in someone else’s hotel room.” She asked us if we had a reservation; we said no. She said,“Someone else reserved this spot.” We were very apologetic, embarrassed, and immediately put our stuff in the car. I said they could have told us; we would have moved right away. I’m sorry.
She said,“They aren’t supposed to talk to you; that’s why they send me here.” She told us we had ten minutes to leave, waited there while we put our chair, blanket, and s’more cookies in the car, and refused our 9-year-old daughter access to the bathroom while we packed up our three things, and even followed us out of the loop to make sure we didn’t park elsewhere. My daughter came to us crying because the lady told her she couldn’t use the bathroom and had to get in the car. Well, she had an accident in the car right as we were pulling out.
We were mortified and apologetic. My husband even offered to leave the firewood we had just purchased for the next campers, but she was dismissive and harsh about that as well.
The following day, I called and asked to speak with a manager to explain how we were treated. The manager was just as unfriendly and miserable sounding as the supervisor. I was told they had been looking for us“for hours” and that it’s“common sense” not to park in a campsite. She actually said it’s considered trespassing. So, a friendly warning for first-time visitors: Apparently, if you don’t know that“day use” doesn’t mean“park in any empty campsite,” just for the day, you’re officially a trespassing criminal, at least according to the manager.
Reading the website now, I see that check-in for people with reservations is at 2 p.m., which was the time we were trying to make a small fire, so unless someone left their site and returned, it’s unclear how they could have been looking for us“for hours.” We were right there at 2pm.
The website also states: Day Use• Anyone who is not camping is a day-user. Day-use hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day-users are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
We were not camping but didn’t realize we couldn’t park in an empty campsite. I think“common sense” would be to inform DAY USE visitors at the ENTRANCE to use public parking, especially for families or first-time visitors who may not be camping experts. Bottom line: this was my husband’s childhood family spot. We just wanted to take a beautiful fall drive and have a special day with our kids.
We understand now that we needed to reserve the parking spot ahead of time, and it was an honest misunderstanding. I would have even offered to pay for the campers’ stay for their trouble. What we wish for is that the staff had approached us respectfully and explained the situation instead of treating us like criminals. Imagine being such a miserable person and working in such a BEAUTIFUL and peaceful place for families.
This was meant to be a special family day, honoring memories of my father-in-law and creating new ones with our children. Instead, it became stressful and humiliating. Sadly, this is what our children will remember about the day and about North South Lake
Michi P.GuideMoreau Lake State Park Campground
One of the NIcest Parks
I love the spacious campsites. It’s very woodsy between sites, so it seems very private. Bathrooms and Showers are clean. Over 20 miles in hiking trails, this is one of the nicest parks, I’ve visited.
Cynthia K.
LegendNorth-South Lake Campground
New York
We were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.
North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!
There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.
There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear.
Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them.
The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.
There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.
This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.
The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.
There's 2 nice lakes with beaches.
The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!
- Emily F.Guide
North-South Lake Campground
Nice sites
I really love this campground each of the campsites in our loop which was in the lower 100s, has a lot of foliage around it, creating privacy between you and the site next to you. There is a lake with swimming, clean bathrooms, clean, clean showers. Picnic table and fire pit with grill top. There’s a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important. Definitely love it here for woodsy feel.
Luka M.
TravelerNorth-South Lake Campground
Fun place, good camp
Been there couple of times. Love it. Two lakes. Highly recommended.
- RRobert B.Scout
Betty Brook Camp
One of my favorite
Love to camp here all year long have been coming to the area for a couple of decades now. Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream. There is a couple of spots
- PPeterScout
Betty Brook Camp
Pretty good place
I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away. It's a small town, with just a gas station store. I would not recommend this for large trailers. The site is fairly small, but it's in state park, and there's tons of walking that can be done.
Guide to Duanesburg
Equestrian camping opportunities near Duanesburg, New York offer varied terrain access through the southern Adirondack foothills. Located at elevations ranging from 800-1,200 feet, the area experiences mild summers with average temperatures around 75°F and cooler nights, making it suitable for extended trail riding. The region's clay-loam soil provides good drainage after rain, reducing muddy trail conditions for horses during typical camping season from May through October.
What to do
Trail riding near Luzerne: Access dedicated equestrian paths through mixed hardwood forests at Luzerne Campground, the only New York campground with designated horse facilities. "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!" notes Brittnay B.
Swimming with horses: Several natural water access points allow supervised horse swimming in designated areas during summer months. "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!" shares Amy M. about Luzerne.
Technical trail challenges: Try the Murphy Bennett Trails for advanced riders seeking rugged terrain. "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 wind happens in the old growth forest," explains Tony F. about Murphy Lake Leanto.
What campers like
Remote stream access: Betty Brook Camp offers solitude alongside moving water. "Love to camp here all year long have been coming to the area for a couple of decades now. Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream," says Robert B. about Betty Brook Camp.
Spacious wooded sites: Many equestrian campsites provide ample room for trailers and portable corrals with good separation between camping neighbors. "Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed," notes Nancy W. about Moreau Lake State Park Campground.
Access to multiple recreation options: Campgrounds near Duanesburg serve as bases for diverse activities beyond riding. "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," mentions Troy H. about Luzerne Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal accessibility limitations: Many horse-friendly camping areas near Duanesburg have limited seasonal availability. "Cute campground. Large sites. Secluded. Clean bathrooms. Nice swim area," notes Matthew L. about Luzerne Campground, which operates "May 19 to September 10."
Supply planning requirements: Local equestrian camping requires self-sufficiency with supplies. "It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away. It's a small town, with just a gas station store," explains Peter about Betty Brook Camp.
Weather considerations: The region experiences significant temperature variations. "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," shares Nancy W. about North-South Lake Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Child-friendly water features: Several equestrian campgrounds offer swimming options for both horses and riders. "One of my favorite swimming spots. I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time," shares Lizz H. about North-South Lake Campground.
Multi-generational appeal: Some sites have long histories as family destinations. "I'm a native of the Catskills and spent many an afternoon with my family enjoying the facilities at North/South Lake. I've recently started going there again with my own family and it's great to see them take the same enjoyment I did," shares Chris D.
Local store access: Convenience stores near some horse campgrounds provide emergency supplies. "We loved being deep in the woods! 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!" mentions Emily B. about Luzerne Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for large rigs: Horse trailer combinations require careful campsite selection. "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)," warns Nancy W. about Moreau Lake State Park.
Hookup limitations: Most equestrian-friendly sites offer minimal or no hookups. "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," notes Nancy W.
Maneuverability challenges: Forest access roads may present difficulties for larger horse trailers. "Our campsite was spacious but required some maneuvering to avoid scraping trees with our RV," cautions Nancy W., highlighting concerns particularly relevant for horse camping rigs.
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