Best Equestrian Camping near Fishers, NY
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Fishers, NY (2)
1. Darien Lakes State Park Campground
Darien Center, New York19 Reviews•35 Photos•105 SavesDarien Lakes State Park's terrain is hilly with woodlands, ravines, streams and 12-acre Harlow Lake. Darien Lake Campground has a total of 154 campsites, 141 with electricity and 13 primitive sites without. Also available are heated comfort stations and showers, a beach, playgrounds, fishing, hiking and horseback riding trails, picnic areas and a rustic bridge over the lake channel to Picnic Island. In winter, multiple-use trails are open for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Darien also has two picnic shelters available for a fee by reservation only.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Backbone Horse Campground
Hector, New York4 Reviews•8 Photos•22 SavesOverview
Backbone Horse Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground designed primarily for campers or picnickers that bring horses with them.
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Trash
- Toilets
$15 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Fishers
23 Reviews of 2 Fishers Campgrounds
Nate & His Reina Puertorriqueña H.
Guide
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
Great experience.
Check-in was quick and easy. Our site was spacious, clean, and pretty darn level. Bathrooms were dated, but pretty clean for the amount of traffic. Water was hot and had great pressure. We were there for @KingdomBound2024. The campground was 6 minutes from Darien lake Amusement Park. We will definitely be back next year.
RaD_TravelsGuideDarien Lakes State Park Campground
Clean/Quiet Campground
9/25-9/29/22- The park was nearly empty, perhaps 6 or 8 other campers widely spread out. It was immaculate and the sites well spaced apart. All site have a picnic table and fire pit. Ours had both 30A and 50A power, was pretty level left/right but about 6” high in front before we leveled our 34’ fifth wheel. The park has drinking water faucets at a variety of places throughout, but site#15 has a faucet directly next to it, so we had water available too. Both AT&T 4G and Verizon 5G had 3 bars reception. The dump station was clean and convenient. It looked like a great place for kids that included at least one (probably more) playground.
- Amanda K.
RangerDarien Lakes State Park Campground
Decent local state park campground
We visited in the fall as the leaves were changing color. Very pretty.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Lake Swimming area
Large field to fly kites
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Darien Lakes Theme Park
Ian A.
Scout
Backbone Horse Campground
Quiet and peaceful
Perfect quiet spot to star gaze and listen to the wildlife. We had perfect weather and it was a spectacular night!
Jody L.ScoutDarien Lakes State Park Campground
Retired campers
This is a beautiful place! Monday thru Friday the campground is quite and mostly empty. Friday brings the weekend families and their dogs, still very enjoyable and definitely entertaining!
- Artie C.Scout
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
Very beautiful place highly recommend
Definitely a family friendly place to camp
- Howie U.Scout
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
Relaxing
Great place to relax and have fun with the family , lots of pets , kids loved the beach and it's only minutes from 6 flags
- SSara H.
TravelerDarien Lakes State Park Campground
Great fun
The laser show was great. Some of the rides were down so that was annoying. But we all had fun!
- Heather D.Traveler
Backbone Horse Campground
We had the whole place to ourselves
This is a great little campground with fairly large sites. We were initially going to stay at Blueberry Patch however our tent was too large for the sites available. We see a posting that there were sites at Backbone that were for people with or without horses. More than half of the camp is designated for horses but only one horse trailer came into the camp the entire time we were there. The fire pits and picnic tables are very nice. Sites are first come first serve. Payment of the low fee is on the honor system and check in / out is very flexible. We seen maybe three people pass through the three days /two nights we were there. A Sheriff's truck did drive through Saturday morning just to patrol.
- BBenjamin C.Traveler
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
Great sites, be prepared for fireworks on weekends
I didn’t see a review mentioning that the park has a fireworks and laser light show from 10-11:30PM every Friday and Saturday. The show is right next to the campground. We had just gotten our two kids down to sleep when it started and of course everyone was back up again until Midnight. Other than that the campground was great, well maintained, and there are security trucks enforcing quiet hours, no one around us made a peep after 10, and we saw the guards snuff out a couple partys quickly and quietly. There was a HUGE line for the dump station on Sunday morning, definitely worth the couple extra bucks for full hookup so you can bypass that.
- Wesley J.Traveler
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
kids paradise
kids and parents will love this place as has lots of entertainment for all ages
- aashley B.Guide
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
love
usually pretty crowded but still such a fun place to camp!
- Brett A.Traveler
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
great weekend spot!
Short drive from Buffalo for a great weekend spot!
- Adam R.Traveler
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
Good park
if you like a park that is near an amusement park and not that quiet this is for you. You are still out in nature and have those aspects but you dont get that lost into nature here to me. All the facilities were nice and clean which is always a plus and you are not far from shopping or groceries if needed
- Dawn T.Guide
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
close to Niagara
We stayed at this campground when we went to Niagara falls. It's a small campground but has clean bath houses an a relaxing atmosphere. Not much to do but fish or walk trails but that's how we like it. Nice park to go to after a long day at the falls. Just relax by the fire.
- Brenley R.Scout
Backbone Horse Campground
Central Primitive Spot
We originally came down to the National Forest to stay at the Blueberry Patch Campground but it was full by noon on the Friday before Memorial Day. This was also the first day it was open. We ended up having to come to this location. It was actually perfect for our small popup, but the horse riders that camp here were not pleased with us. This campground is apparently ONLY for horse owners with their horses. After another camper made a passive aggressive comment about us being here without horse, we attempted to find another location. Of course that was not a success the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, so we stayed. No other comment has been made and we aren’t the only ones that don’t have horses. We made the moral decision to leave if the campground filled with horse rider, but it hasn’t even reach half. We were told by locals that the horse riders are upset about the new $10 camping fee and that has deterred them from coming like they usually would. Anyways, both locations are great with a small fee. You’re centrally located to do and see everything from waterfalls, trails, vineyards and so on. It’s primitive, but more than half the price of a state par
- JJim S.Scout
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
Clean and quiet.
I've camped here since I was a little kid. Always clean and well maintained. Also has a nice beach and all newly remodeled bathrooms.
- HHarry H.Ranger
Backbone Horse Campground
All year Finger Lakes camping with your horses
Large camp sites have room for all your horses and horse paraphernalia. Call Finger Lakes National Forest to make sure trails aren’t closed due to weather, spring melt, etc. You need a permit to camp here but the permit and site are free. You can camp without having horses but get ready to smell them.
- HHarry H.Ranger
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
New York State Park, not amusement park
Pretty little site, lots of green and water. Close enough to Darien Lake theme/amusement Park and concerts that you can combine them for a weekend. Choice of shady or sunny loops, most not too private. Clean and well cared for, some extra activities on site (don’t remember details, we just hiked). Small beach but we didn’t go in. FYI the nearby theme/amusement park also has a camping area but this one is 1000x better.
Robert D.ScoutDarien Lakes State Park Campground
A great getawey Darieb lake
Good swimming I only used Tent Camping wonderful hiking trails last time I went hiking Great place to take a family. amusement park around the corner to
Kari M.GuideDarien 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.
Leah W.
LegendDarien Lakes State Park Campground
Backpacked into the Lean To
We did some winter camping here. We backpacked into the lean to along the Conservation Trail. It was in good condition and we had a large clearing for activities. No issues with animals.
Jeremy H.GuideDarien 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.
Guide to Fishers
Horse camping in New York offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian enjoyment, with several campgrounds catering specifically to horse enthusiasts.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Backbone Horse Campground, visitors can enjoy peaceful stargazing and listening to wildlife, making it a perfect retreat for those looking to connect with nature.
Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities
- Backbone Horse Campground features large sites that accommodate both campers and their horses, ensuring ample space for all your equestrian needs.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails
- Campers at Backbone Horse Campground can access trails suitable for horseback riding, providing a scenic backdrop for equestrian adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Fishers, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Fishers, NY is Darien Lakes State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.