Best Equestrian Camping near Marcellus, NY

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Marcellus

20 Reviews of 2 Marcellus Campgrounds

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  Russel M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 18, 2024

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  Turning Stone has lovely

  Turning Stone has lovely locations and is kept up nicely. Over Memorial Day weekend, the weather is gorgeous for spring. Every fully equipped site, with complete shade or full sun. been visiting for more than 25 years. Nearby are a golf course, food options, a casino, and @geometry dash online .

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  Sarah A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 18, 2023

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  Weird vibe but great property

  The property is beautiful and quiet. Cute market at check in. Plenty to do. Neighbors keep to themselves and kind of stare le us down when we pulled in and during dog walks…maybe just an outlier experience? Staff very kind. We just stayed one night so we were an easy in and out. Super buggy.

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  Carl G.

  Guide

  

  May. 27, 2023

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  Great weekend

  Turning Stone is well maintained with nice sites. Memorial day weekend the weather is beautiful spring weather. All full hook up sites from full sun to full shade. Been coming here for 25 + years. There is the casino, dining, golf course and more near by.

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  Ian A.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2021

  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!

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  Jen O.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 23, 2021

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  Great One Night Stop - Would Have Stayed Longer!

  We scheduled a pull through for 1 night last minute due to an unexpected change in plans. We are a full-time traveling family (2 kids - 8 & 13) and 2 English Bulldogs. We have a Class A motorhome and flat tow a Jeep. The campground was beautiful and easy to get in and out of. The sites were level and great size with nice spacing in between. The location was nice too! We did head over to the casino briefly and enjoyed that. We also took a drive to the University of Syracuse to tour the campus. Clean and wonderful park. Would definitely recommend.

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  Frank M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 12, 2021

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  A pleasant evening

  Very pleasant and knowledgeable staff, well maintained and pleasantly arranged spaces. There ere a lot of campers set up when we were there but we never felt crowded.

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  Frank M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 12, 2021

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  A very pleasant evening

  We were very pleased with the knowledgeable and friendly staff, we had no problem getting a nice paved spot for our 34' class A, and they even provided a small treat for our Schnauzer.

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  Keri

  Guide

  

  Aug. 23, 2020

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  Nice clean park

  Sitesare spacious, lots to do for kids, facilities are new and clean.

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  Boomer B.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 13, 2019

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  Beautiful Park. Well kept.

  Spacious FHU sites. Pull thru and back ins

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  Heather D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 5, 2019

  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.

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  Jessica D.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 19, 2019

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  So peaceful

  One of my favorite campgrounds in NY. Its so peaceful at night. My favorite time to come is August during the meteor showers.

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  April L.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 4, 2019

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  Beautiful

  Convenient to the highway with 24 hour shuttles to the casino 5 minutes away, yet quiet and beautifully maintained. Offers a pool, playground, hiking trail, fishing pond, paddleboat rentals, camp store, very clean bath houses throughout, maintained sites, fire rings at each site and organized in loops to offer wooded and full sun sites depending on what you are looking for. Visited at least once a year since 2016 with our most recent visit being June 2018. Hoping to visit again this season.

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  Madeleine W.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 24, 2018

  Shady Pines Camp at CBG Farm - CLOSED

  Beautiful spot for relaxing

  I stayed at Charles’ farm with a friend of mine. We had a great time! Charles was there to greet us, he was a little quiet in the beginning but we had a great chat. We bought some kabob meat from him and cooked it up on the fire pit with some corn for dinner. There isn’t a heap to do once you’re on the actual farm, but if you want a place to walk through pastures, relax, watch the sunset, see the stars, and be outside, this is the place for you. There are fish in the pond, but we didn’t do any fishing this time so I’m not sure if you have to bring your own gear or not. Make sure you bring long pants if you want to walk through the back pasture to avoid burrs in your legs! We pitched our tent near the pond next to the cabin. It was a great spot with a fire pit right there, plenty of wood provided, a lovely bench to watch the sunset from. The outhouse is small but functional. After we left the farm we went and picked apples at nearby Deer Run Farm. Overall we had a wonderful time. Thank you Charles for having us!

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  Lena L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2018

  Shady Pines Camp at CBG Farm - CLOSED

  A backpacking experience without having to backpack!

  This is a gorgeous environment! I’ll start by saying that when we go back, we’ll throw all of our stuff into our packs so that we can walk in all in. Kind of like the shortest backpacking trip! I actually think this would be the perfect environment for someone who wants to test their skills staying ‘alone’ in the ‘backcountry’ without really being either. It’s a nice in between for those who are looking for more solitude than the average campground provides but without having to hike into a back country site.

  When you arrive at CBG farm, Charlie (and if you’re lucky, his friendly dog Drift) will meet you at the meat store and then show you the way (a 2 minute drive around the corner) to the Shady Pines camp. You’ll park in the grass across from cornfields, and then ride with Charlie around a path through the woods and fields to check out the sites. We chose to stay near the “lake”, a pond that Charlie put in, and stocks wth fish.

  It’s a gorgeous spot. We set up a hammock, put our tent out in the field, used the wooden table to cook our dinner, and made a fire. The cows were nearby and we could occasionally hear them mooing, but a friend asked if it smelled like cows, and it really doesn’t! It actually smells like apples. You can still hear a few cars drive by but they’re mostly drowned out by the crickets.

  Theres a cabin and an outhouse a short walk away, and an incredible outdoor kitchen that we didn’t need to use but would love to grill some burgers next time we go.

  We truly loved this spot and can’t wait to bring some friends next time! Anyone in the Central NY area needing a night away should check out Shady Pines!

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  Michael O.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 23, 2018

  The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

  Very nice high-end camp resort for RV's and full timers or weekend warriors

  This is a nice campground. I mean really nice. Very well thought out. All sites are full hookups (i think) and paved. Definitely geared towards the RV or trailer crowd.

  Very well kept up, bathrooms are very modern and well stocked. Staff are attentive and useful, and they operate a great store with lots of options.

  For activities, there are some great hikes around the campground, as well as excellent playgrounds, fishing, an awesome pool, and of course, free shuttle rides to the Turning Stone Casino right up the street.

  The only real negatives would be the proximity to some railroad tracks, which can be somewhat active and very audible in some spots (you'll want to stay towards the south / front of the park if this kind of thing bothers you). That and some sites aren't that close to a bath house, so if you're not planning on duecing in your box, you might be looking at a longer walk than others based on where your site is.

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  Christina G.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 22, 2018

  Shady Pines Camp at CBG Farm - CLOSED

  Beautiful farmland!

  Charles has beautiful property! Acres and acres to explore and admire! The most accessible is a patch of pines with several tent sites, a small cabin, stone outdoor stove and a cool clear pond that is stocked with fish! Follow the corn on foot or an 4 wheel drive vehicle to the back pasture a more open area with apple trees and another small pond, further out is more land and wooded area Charles is happy to offer to you! I stayed 3 nights with my daughter and dog and had a wonderful time! This is a perfect for a quick quiet getaway, or to camp and explore apple orchards in the area! Charles sells fresh meat on site and it is amazing!!! I highly recommended this property, Charles is a wonderful host willing to help with anything, very family friendly and dog friendly to boot!!!

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  Gavin B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2018

  Shady Pines Camp at CBG Farm - CLOSED

  A quick weekend trip

  Charlie's farm was an awesome way to escape from city life without going very far. Very happy being able to roam the property and design the campsite how we saw fit. Nice pasture and farmland views. Charlie was very nice and is willing to help make the stay enjoyable however you need. The sirloin steak we bought from him was definitely a highlight of the trip.

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  renee M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2018

  Shady Pines Camp at CBG Farm - CLOSED

  Rustic and beautiful

  After meeting up with the owner we went down to the parking area. A dirt trail and park on the side in the grass. You have to walk in about 2 minutes on a trail. The owner has a golf cart with a small wagon and transported our stuff to the campsite and back when we left…he was really nice and very helpful.the trail opened to open grassy areas with surrounding trees where we pitched our tent…a small table and fire ring w grate provided. Also firewood.you get water back up at the barn but the owner was nice and brought us a 5 gal. Jug. Pond stocked with fish…catch and release. We caught some nice bass and bullhead…kids had a blast. Past the pond is the cabin with sitting spots and an open cement fire stove and oven also a fire pit. Theres an outhouse behind the cabin w a seat over a bucket w chemicals…papertowels tp hand sanitizer and disenfectant wipes nicely provided. We did have cellphone signals. Overall a really nice spot to relax and commune w nature.

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  Brenley R.

  Scout

  

  May. 29, 2018

  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

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 1, 2017

  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.