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Defenitly in the woods!
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!
Best Equestrian Camping near Grafton, NY
Luzerne Campground, located 43 miles from Grafton, maintains campsites with equine stalls for horseback riders. This New York Department of Environmental Conservation facility accommodates horses with dedicated stalls adjacent to standard campsites, allowing riders to camp with their animals. The campground provides both wooded and lakeside camping options with sites suitable for tents and RVs. Horse owners note the convenience of having stalls directly connected to camping areas, eliminating the need for trailer supervision during overnight stays. The country store across from the entrance stocks basic supplies for both campers and equestrians.
The campground connects directly to nearby bridle trails, making it the only facility in the region designed specifically for horse riders. Trails wind through forested terrain with varied difficulty levels suitable for different riding abilities. Riders access the trail system directly from their campsites without needing to trailer horses to trailheads. Luzerne operates seasonally from May 19 through September 10, with peak summer months offering the best trail conditions. Trail riders should note that water access points are available along routes for horses, though bringing supplementary water is recommended during drier periods. The campground's horse facilities remain uncrowded compared to more commercialized equestrian destinations, providing a more natural riding experience with direct forest access.
Best Equestrian Sites Near Grafton, New York (6)
1. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
18 ReviewsGansevoort, NY34 milesWebsite+1 (518) 793-0511$20 - $75 / night
"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."
2. North-South Lake Campground
43 ReviewsPalenville, NY49 milesWebsite+1 (518) 589-5058$22 - $44 / night
"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."
"Loved that trailheads are walking distance from the sites. But we felt very close to campers next to us, not a lot of shrubbery between sites to feel somewhat private."
3. Luzerne Campground
13 ReviewsLake Luzerne, NY45 milesWebsite+1 (518) 696-2031$22 / night
"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."
4. NV Farms Outfitters and Cabins
Be the first to review!Townshend Lake, VT42 milesWebsite+1 (802) 289-1618$125 - $500 / night
5. Country Campsites
Be the first to review!Cairo, NY44 milesWebsite+1 (518) 634-7005$55 - $195 / night
6. Arcadian Pastures Equine
Be the first to review!Sloansville, NY46 milesWebsite+1 (518) 603-2964$25 - $150 / night
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Grafton, NY
75 Reviews of 6 Grafton Campgrounds
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!
- Tara L.
TravelerNorth-South Lake Campground
NYS camping.
North South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge.
Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds.
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nina M.ScoutNorth-South Lake Campground
Beautiful grounds but…
Gorgeous campgrounds, friendly staff, and spectacular facilities. Loved that trailheads are walking distance from the sites. But we felt very close to campers next to us, not a lot of shrubbery between sites to feel somewhat private. Fire pits are very nice but more catered to cooking instead of being able to sit around in a circle. Also, we picked a site hoping we’d have a nice view of the lake but it’s hard to see from the site and a good walk away. Overall, beautiful grounds but I’d take less facilities to have a more “woodsy” vibe but that’s just my preference!
- Lena L.
GuideNorth-South Lake Campground
Family friendly
Had a great time at this campground- surrounded by many returning campers which gave the whole experience a good community vibe. Ice cream truck comes around each evening in the summer. Sites are tucked away in the trees for privacy. We set up our 6 person tent and two hammocks comfortably. Long walk to the beach from our site but enjoyable anyway. Nice little hiking trails nearby.
- RRosie R.
RangerNorth-South Lake Campground
Love this place
The sites are spacious and private and there are lake side sites available too. Perfect for groups!! We were able to maximize our lake experience by bringing an inflatable kayak. I was able to explore many different parts of the lake and do a decent amount of fishing. There were a few hiking trails walking distance of the campground that were fun to explore. We will def come back!!
- 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.
Guide to Grafton
Luzerne Campground provides equestrian facilities 43 miles from Grafton, New York with dedicated horse stalls adjacent to campsites. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation operates this seasonal facility from May 19 through September 10, making it the only equestrian-focused campground in the region. Sites vary from wooded areas to lakeside options, with terrain suitable for tent camping and recreational vehicles.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Luzerne offers excellent fishing conditions with multiple access points around the campground. Visitors can rent boats or bring their own for a day on the water. "Great little lake for kayaking and fishing. Minutes away from Lake George village," notes Dan H., who camps regularly at Luzerne Campground.
Horseback riding trails: The bridle trails connect directly to campsites and wind through varied Adirondack terrain. "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!" reports Brittnay B. about the equestrian facilities.
Swimming beaches: Luzerne features swim-at-your-own-risk beach areas with no lifeguards on duty. "Cute campground. Large sites. Secluded. Clean bathrooms. Nice swim area," explains Matthew L. about the water access points available to campers.
Nearby adventures: The surrounding area offers activities beyond the campground boundaries. "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," recommends Troy H. from Moreau Lake State Park Campground.
What campers like
Clean facilities: The shower buildings receive consistent positive feedback for cleanliness and privacy. "The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too," shares Antoinette W., who has returned to the same site at Luzerne for 15 years.
Secluded atmosphere: The campground maintains a natural feel with well-spaced sites. "We loved our weekend stay! My husband and I spent the weekend and loved it! We loved being deep in the woods!" explains Emily B. about her experience at Luzerne.
Country store access: The convenience store located across from the entrance provides easy access to supplies. "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!" notes Emily B.
Family-friendly environment: North-South Lake Campground offers another option for horse riders seeking family camping. "Large family friendly campground with all the amenities - boating, showers, great hiking," recommends Becky G.
What you should know
Limited motorboat use: The lake restricts motorized watercraft. "Love being on the far side of the lake with the private beach and no motorboats allowed," explains Dan H., highlighting the quieter water experience.
Reservation requirements: Book well in advance for equestrian sites and lakefront locations, especially during peak summer season. "We always get the same site, for 15 years. We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim," advises Antoinette W.
Seasonal considerations: Moreau Lake State Park Campground operates May 6 to October 13, offering a longer season than Luzerne for horse camping near Grafton. "The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful," notes Robert L.
Varying site privacy: Some campsites offer more seclusion than others. "Campsite was a little creepy but the scenery and attractions around the area were amazing," reports Katarina M. about her Luzerne experience, suggesting researching specific site locations before booking.
Tips for camping with families
Beach activities: The swimming areas provide natural entertainment for children. "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!" recommends Amy M. about Luzerne Campground.
Bicycle-friendly routes: Multiple bike paths throughout the property make for safe family riding. "Tons of bike riding options. Great little lake for kayaking and fishing," explains Dan H., highlighting the variety of activities available for different age groups.
Nearby attractions: Lake George village provides additional entertainment options within a short drive. "Lake george is right down the road and it is also across from an adventure/tubing area," notes Katarina M., pointing to off-site excursion possibilities when staying at Luzerne.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Not all sites accommodate larger rigs, so verify dimensions when booking. At North-South Lake Campground, campers note: "Always packed, but always beautiful. Awesome access to the Catskill Escaprment trail from here," advises Maribeth W., suggesting booking non-holiday periods.
Limited hookup availability: While some sites offer electric, water and sewer connections, availability varies by location. "Older camp facilities but well maintained, nice swim at your own risk beach (no guards), boat rentals, good fishing," reports Robert L. about Luzerne's amenities for vehicle-based camping.
Off-season advantages: Consider shoulder-season visits for lower crowds. "NYS camping. North South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge. Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds," recommends Tara L.
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