Best Equestrian Camping near Lake Luzerne, NY

Luzerne Campground accommodates horse riders with specialized campsites that include stalls for equines. The only campground in the Lake Luzerne area that provides facilities for horse owners, it offers traditional tent and RV camping with equestrian accommodations. Trail riding opportunities surround the campground, with connections to various hiking paths that double as bridle trails. The campground remains open from May 19 through September 10, allowing for seasonal trail exploration. Riders appreciate the secluded wooded setting that provides privacy for both campers and horses. Mosquito control measures are recommended during peak summer months when insects can be problematic for both riders and horses.

Connected trail systems make Lake Luzerne an appealing destination for equestrian campers. Horseback riding routes extend into the surrounding Adirondack forests, with varied terrain suitable for different skill levels. The campground's layout accommodates horse trailers with adequate parking space and turnaround areas. Nearby attractions include tubing and white water rafting in spring months, creating additional recreation options for equestrians planning longer stays. The campground operates on a reservation system, with sites often booking quickly during peak summer weekends. A country store located across from the entrance stocks essential supplies for both campers and basic horse needs. Water access points throughout the campground provide necessary hydration for horses after trail rides.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Lake Luzerne, New York (5)

    1. Moreau Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Gansevoort, NY
    9 miles
    Website
    +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. Luzerne Campground

    13 Reviews
    Lake Luzerne, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +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."

    3. Murphy Lake Leanto

    1 Review
    Wells, NY
    19 miles
    Website

    "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."

    4. Frontier Town Campground

    4 Reviews
    Severance, NY
    43 miles
    Website

    $25 - $50 / night

    "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."

    5. Arcadian Pastures Equine

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    Sloansville, NY
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 603-2964

    $25 - $150 / night

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  • B
    Oct. 18, 2018

    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!

  • C O.
    Aug. 22, 2017

    Mt. 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!

  • Chelsea B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Frontier 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.
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Frontier 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.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2024

    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.

  • H
    Sep. 30, 2017

    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.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2022

    Moreau 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.
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Moreau 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,.

  • A
    Jul. 16, 2018

    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 Lake Luzerne

Moreau Lake State Park Campground serves as a primary equestrian camping alternative 23 miles from Lake Luzerne. The park maintains over 20 miles of hiking trails that double as bridle paths through varied Adirondack terrain. Several campgrounds in the region offer seasonal accommodations with specific facilities for horses and riders from spring through fall.

What to do

Trail riding experiences: Multiple networks of forest trails connect throughout the Lake Luzerne region, with many accommodating both hikers and horseback riders. At 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!" according to Brittnay B.

Water recreation options: Visitors can enjoy various water activities within minutes of horse campgrounds. At Murphy Lake Leanto, "Once at the large Leanto, you will find a fire pit and ample room for many tents if needed plus a lake full of water, and a forest full of wood -if it hasn't rained," notes Tony F.

Seasonal outdoor activities: The Lake Luzerne area offers activities beyond horseback riding depending on the season. "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," reports Troy H. about the Luzerne region.

What campers like

Private beach access: Lakeshore areas provide quiet recreation spaces away from motorized boats. "My overall favorite place. Love 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," shares Dan H. about his experience at Luzerne Campground.

Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the maintained shower and restroom facilities at equestrian campgrounds. Emily B. mentions about her Luzerne stay: "We loved our weekend stay! My husband and I spent the weekend and loved it! 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."

Spacious campsites: Equestrian sites typically offer more room than standard campsites to accommodate both camping equipment and horses. At Frontier Town Campground, Charles K. notes, "This is a great home base to explore from the Lake George region to Ticonderoga to day hikes or cycling. Both times the bathrooms and showers were immaculate."

What you should know

Seasonal insects: The Lake Luzerne area experiences significant insect activity during summer months. At Frontier Town Campground, Butch K. warns, "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."

Limited amenities: Many horse-friendly campgrounds offer basic facilities rather than full 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. about the Murphy Lake area facilities.

Site availability: Popular equestrian sites book quickly during peak season around Lake Luzerne. "We have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here as a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years," shares Antoinette W. about securing consistent reservations at Lake Luzerne.

Tips for camping with families

Beach activities: Many campgrounds offer swimming areas suitable for children. "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," notes Antoinette W. about family activities at Moreau Lake State Park Campground.

Playground access: Some facilities maintain play areas for children. Nancy W. mentions, "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."

Proximity to attractions: Family-friendly destinations lie within short driving distances. "Very close to great escape. Hiking available too," adds Antoinette W. regarding Luzerne Campground's location near regional attractions that complement horseback riding experiences.

Tips from RVers

Site dimensions: RV travelers should verify site specifications before booking at equestrian campgrounds. At Frontier Town Campground, Chelsea B. reports, "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."

Navigation challenges: Some horse-friendly sites present unique layout configurations. Sheri C. cautions, "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."

Cell connectivity: Remote work capabilities vary by location within the Lake Luzerne region. Chelsea B. adds about Frontier Town, "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! Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Lake Luzerne, NY is Moreau Lake State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 18 reviews.

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