Luzerne Campground
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!
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Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson offers specialized facilities for equestrian camping near Hague, New York. The campground features an equestrian loop designed specifically for campers with horses, though some visitors note the site layouts can be confusing with shared pedestals and numerous fences throughout the horse area. Sites are exceptionally spacious, with some campsites long enough to accommodate multiple large RVs plus horse trailers. The campground provides electric hookups, water access, and sanitary dump stations for extended stays with horses. Clean bathrooms and shower facilities are maintained regularly by staff.
Trail access from Frontier Town connects riders to Adirondack Park's extensive network of equestrian-friendly paths. The campground serves as an ideal base camp for exploring the region from Lake George to Ticonderoga with horses. Best rustic camping experiences are found at sites on the west side of the road where morning sun filters through the old-growth forest. Camping is available for both tent and RV users with horses. Fire rings and picnic tables are provided at each site, and pets are permitted to accompany equestrians. The facilities are notably new and well-maintained, though seasonal considerations include intense mosquito activity during June that can affect both horses and riders. Weekdays typically see fewer campers than weekends, providing a more secluded experience for those seeking quieter trail riding opportunities.
"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 Availability"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."
"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 Availability"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 Availability"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."
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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,.
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.
Equestrian camping opportunities near Hague, New York provide direct access to Adirondack Park's extensive trail systems. The region sits at approximately 320 feet above sea level along Lake George's northern basin, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. Horse-friendly campgrounds in this area typically require negative Coggins tests and health certificates for equine visitors.
Trail riding from Middle Lake: Access multiple technical trails through old-growth forests from Murphy Lake Leanto, where campers report "passing by two other bodies of water, Bennett and Middle Lakes, you pass through rocky, rooted terrain and pine tree barrens" on the challenging Murphy Bennett Trails.
Swimming at designated beaches: Branbury State Park Campground offers "a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available," making it ideal for hot summer days.
Fishing in multiple lakes: Cast your line at Luzerne Campground where campers note it has "good fishing" with "a nice swim at your own risk beach (no guards), boat rentals," though some mention "fish number and sizes are limited due to number of people fishing it on a regular basis."
Spacious equestrian sites: The region's horse campgrounds feature exceptionally large camping spaces. One camper at Frontier Town Campground noted their site "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."
Clean facilities: Campground bathhouses receive regular maintenance throughout the region. One camper at Frontier Town highlighted that "the bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen so far and we do this full time," though they also mentioned "the hot water doesn't get very hot in the shower."
Remote setting with conveniences: Many horse-friendly campgrounds balance wilderness with basic amenities. At Luzerne Campground, campers appreciate that "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!"
Bug activity varies seasonally: June brings heavy mosquito presence in the Adirondacks, especially in horse camping areas. Visitors to Frontier Town warn "I saw the bugs, some of them clearly mosquitoes... But I ended up with two lower legs and two forearms that constantly itch like mad. I will never go back in June."
Wildlife awareness required: Black bears are active throughout the region. At Branbury State Park Campground, rangers remind campers to "put your food and trash away - there are black bears in the area!"
Varied site layouts: Some equestrian campgrounds have complex layouts that can confuse first-time visitors. One camper noted about Frontier Town that "I drove through the equestrian loop and found it very confusing. Lots of fences and shared pedestals."
Look for educational opportunities: Moreau Lake State Park Campground offers nature programs for children. The park has "a nice playground for kids to enjoy" and provides an excellent base for family activities.
Choose sites with play areas: Family-friendly campgrounds often include recreational facilities. At Branbury State Park, families enjoy "hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground."
Consider proximity to attractions: Position your horse camping trip near family-friendly destinations. Moreau Lake "is close to Saratoga Springs as well" and "conveniently located 20 minutes from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs," allowing for day trips.
Satellite connectivity: For those working remotely while camping with horses, choose strategic sites. At Frontier Town, one full-timer noted their site in "the equestrian camping area is really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection."
Supply planning: Stock up before arriving at equestrian campgrounds. Campers at Frontier Town advise to "get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it."
Maneuvering challenges: RVs require careful navigation at some horse campgrounds. At Moreau Lake, campers report "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)."
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Hague, NY is Frontier Town Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.
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