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Arcadian Pastures Equine offers primitive camping for riders seeking direct trail access in eastern New York. Located near Newtonville, this established campground accommodates both tent and RV campers with horses. Campground features include fire rings, picnic tables, and firewood availability. Riders should note there are no electric or water hookups on the grounds, requiring self-contained camping setups. While dedicated horse corrals are not provided, the property allows ample space for portable corrals and highlines. Campers must bring water for their horses as drinking water facilities are limited. The grounds maintain trash disposal but lack sanitary dump stations for RVs. The rustic nature of this campground appeals to experienced trail riders seeking simple accommodations with good trail access.
Trails accessible from Arcadian Pastures connect to broader regional riding networks through wooded terrain and open fields. Campsite reservations are required before arrival to ensure space for horse trailers, which can be parked adjacent to camping areas. The property maintains level areas suitable for overnight horse containment systems including portable corrals. Campers should bring all necessary feed and tack storage containers as facilities are minimal. Campground rules prohibit loose horses and require owners to clean up manure from common areas. Most riders appreciate the convenient location situated within reasonable distance of Newtonville while still offering rural trail experiences. Weather conditions can affect trail access during spring thaw and after heavy rains, so checking trail status before arrival is recommended. The campground operates seasonally with limited availability during winter months.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Newtonville (7)
1. North-South Lake Campground
"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."
"This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."
from $22 - $44 / night
Check Availability2. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
"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 $75 / night
Check Availability3. 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!"
"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 - $40 / night
Check Availability4. Betty Brook Camp
"I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road."
5. Arcadian Pastures Equine
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability6. Country Campsites
from $55 - $195 / night
Check Availability7. Murphy Lake Leanto
"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."
Drive Time
- 7 min from Albany, NY
- 35 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 51 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 54 min from Kingston, NY
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Newtonville, NY
80 Reviews of 7 Newtonville Campgrounds
- MMaybe I.Guide
North-South Lake Campground
scenic campground
This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State. The campsites are well laid out, the surroundings are stunning, and the entire campground is very clean and well maintained. We visited in October, and it was pleasantly uncrowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful fall scenery made for a perfect camping trip. I'm not sure how busy it gets during the peak summer season, but our autumn visit was fantastic. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back.
- MMelissa O.
ScoutNorth-South Lake Campground
Beautiful grounds HORRIBLE STAFF
I don’t normally write reviews especially a negative one. We had a very upsetting experience at North-South Lake. We drove over two hours to visit my husband’s childhood campground for the first time with our three kids(ages 5, 7, and 9). When we arrived at the entrance, we were asked if it was a day visit, and we said yes, we were only staying for the day. We paid the fee, received a map, and drove in. My husband was so excited to finally share this place and create memories with our children. Looking for a place to park, we thought we were lucky to find an empty campsite in one of the loops where he used to camp as a child.
We parked the car hoping to enjoy the view of the lake, take a walk, and maybe make the kids a couple of s’mores before heading home.
At around 2:15–2:30 p.m., the “SUPERVISOR” in the white Kia approached us in an extremely rude and nasty manner, speaking as if we were committing a serious crime and comparing our situation to“sleeping in someone else’s hotel room.” She asked us if we had a reservation; we said no. She said,“Someone else reserved this spot.” We were very apologetic, embarrassed, and immediately put our stuff in the car. I said they could have told us; we would have moved right away. I’m sorry.
She said,“They aren’t supposed to talk to you; that’s why they send me here.” She told us we had ten minutes to leave, waited there while we put our chair, blanket, and s’more cookies in the car, and refused our 9-year-old daughter access to the bathroom while we packed up our three things, and even followed us out of the loop to make sure we didn’t park elsewhere. My daughter came to us crying because the lady told her she couldn’t use the bathroom and had to get in the car. Well, she had an accident in the car right as we were pulling out.
We were mortified and apologetic. My husband even offered to leave the firewood we had just purchased for the next campers, but she was dismissive and harsh about that as well.
The following day, I called and asked to speak with a manager to explain how we were treated. The manager was just as unfriendly and miserable sounding as the supervisor. I was told they had been looking for us“for hours” and that it’s“common sense” not to park in a campsite. She actually said it’s considered trespassing. So, a friendly warning for first-time visitors: Apparently, if you don’t know that“day use” doesn’t mean“park in any empty campsite,” just for the day, you’re officially a trespassing criminal, at least according to the manager.
Reading the website now, I see that check-in for people with reservations is at 2 p.m., which was the time we were trying to make a small fire, so unless someone left their site and returned, it’s unclear how they could have been looking for us“for hours.” We were right there at 2pm.
The website also states: Day Use• Anyone who is not camping is a day-user. Day-use hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day-users are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
We were not camping but didn’t realize we couldn’t park in an empty campsite. I think“common sense” would be to inform DAY USE visitors at the ENTRANCE to use public parking, especially for families or first-time visitors who may not be camping experts. Bottom line: this was my husband’s childhood family spot. We just wanted to take a beautiful fall drive and have a special day with our kids.
We understand now that we needed to reserve the parking spot ahead of time, and it was an honest misunderstanding. I would have even offered to pay for the campers’ stay for their trouble. What we wish for is that the staff had approached us respectfully and explained the situation instead of treating us like criminals. Imagine being such a miserable person and working in such a BEAUTIFUL and peaceful place for families.
This was meant to be a special family day, honoring memories of my father-in-law and creating new ones with our children. Instead, it became stressful and humiliating. Sadly, this is what our children will remember about the day and about North South Lake
Michi P.GuideMoreau Lake State Park Campground
One of the NIcest Parks
I love the spacious campsites. It’s very woodsy between sites, so it seems very private. Bathrooms and Showers are clean. Over 20 miles in hiking trails, this is one of the nicest parks, I’ve visited.
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!
- Emily F.Guide
North-South Lake Campground
Nice sites
I really love this campground each of the campsites in our loop which was in the lower 100s, has a lot of foliage around it, creating privacy between you and the site next to you. There is a lake with swimming, clean bathrooms, clean, clean showers. Picnic table and fire pit with grill top. There’s a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important. Definitely love it here for woodsy feel.
Luka M.
TravelerNorth-South Lake Campground
Fun place, good camp
Been there couple of times. Love it. Two lakes. Highly recommended.
- RRobert B.Scout
Betty Brook Camp
One of my favorite
Love to camp here all year long have been coming to the area for a couple of decades now. Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream. There is a couple of spots
- PPeterScout
Betty Brook Camp
Pretty good place
I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away. It's a small town, with just a gas station store. I would not recommend this for large trailers. The site is fairly small, but it's in state park, and there's tons of walking that can be done.
Guide to Newtonville
Equestrian camping near Newtonville, New York offers access to the eastern foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, where elevations range from 300 to 2,000 feet. The area experiences all four seasons distinctly, with camping typically most popular from May through early October when average daytime temperatures range from 60-85°F. Trail networks in this region feature mixed hardwood forests and connect to broader regional trail systems through state forest lands.
What to do
Horseback riding trails: Nearby Luzerne Campground offers designated equestrian areas within reasonable driving distance from Newtonville. "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.
Swimming and beach access: During summer months, North-South Lake Campground provides lake swimming with designated beach areas. "I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time," notes Lizz H. Most swimming areas open from late June through early September, with typical hours from 10am to 6pm.
Hiking opportunities: The region features trails for all skill levels within a 30-minute drive. "Hiking trails become nice XC skiing trails," notes Amber A. about Moreau Lake State Park. Trails range from easy 1-mile loops to challenging 8+ mile routes with significant elevation gain.
Winter activities: While most horse camping occurs during warmer months, winter transforms many of these same areas into seasonal recreation spaces. "Older camp facilities but well maintained, nice swim at your own risk beach (no guards), boat rentals, good fishing," explains Robert L. about Luzerne, which remains accessible for day use in winter.
What campers like
Private camping spots: Moreau Lake State Park Campground offers secluded sites for those seeking privacy. "Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed," notes Nancy W. Sites typically measure 30-40 feet in depth, accommodating standard equipment with room for horses to be secured nearby.
Trail access variety: Equestrian campers appreciate direct connections to different terrain types. "Great location! Small state run campground in the SE Adirondacks- plenty to do: tubing and white water rafting (spring) great hikes, horseback riding, canoe/kayaking," reports Troy H. about the regional offerings near Luzerne.
Consistent water access: Betty Brook Camp offers stream-side camping. "You camp on the stream. There is a couple of spots," explains Robert B. Water access points allow for both recreation and horse watering needs without long walks from campsites.
Clean facilities: Where facilities exist, campers report good maintenance. "The showers are so nice and private and clean," notes Antoinette W. about facilities at Luzerne. This contrasts with more primitive locations where pack-in/pack-out procedures are required.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Unlike Arcadian Pastures, other nearby camping requires advance planning. "Reserve very early for waterfront," advises Rachel G. about North-South Lake, highlighting competition for prime sites during peak season from June through August.
Variable facility quality: Murphy Lake Leanto represents the more primitive end of the spectrum. "This leanto is worth the effort it takes to get there. And you have to earn it on foot, bike or other," explains Tony F. Site accessibility varies significantly across the region, with some requiring 4WD or high-clearance vehicles.
Seasonal considerations: Weather patterns affect trail conditions significantly. "Weather conditions can affect trail access during spring thaw and after heavy rains," applies to most locations in the region, not just Arcadian Pastures.
Site selection tips: Look beyond waterfront. "I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road," notes Peter about Betty Brook Camp, highlighting that roadside sites may offer better trailer access than more secluded options.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Country Campsites and similar established campgrounds offer family-friendly amenities not found at equestrian-specific sites. "Large family friendly campground with all the amenities - boating, showers, great hiking," explains Becky G. about North-South Lake, which provides facilities within 45 minutes of Newtonville.
Swimming options: Supervised swimming areas offer safer alternatives for children. "Clean and well run campground with beautiful lakes and surrounded by trails. perfect Hudson getaway," explains Rachel G. Most designated swimming areas have weekend lifeguard supervision between 11am-5pm.
Multi-generational appeal: Some locations bridge different camping experiences. "I'm a native of the Catskills and spent many an afternoon with my family enjoying the facilities at North/South Lake. I've recently started going there again with my own family and it's great to see them take the same enjoyment I did," shares Chris D.
Emergency services access: When camping with children, note proximity to medical facilities. Most established campgrounds maintain first aid stations, while primitive sites may be 30+ minutes from emergency services.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many equestrian camping areas lack formally leveled pads. "The sites are shady and close together, but still feel fairly private," notes Harry H. about camping south of the Adirondacks. RVers should bring leveling blocks for potentially uneven terrain.
Limited hookup availability: Prepare for dry camping at most horse-friendly locations. "This is dry camping so there are no hook-ups but there are restrooms and shower," explains Nancy W. Water tank capacity becomes especially important when supplying both human and equine needs.
Access road conditions: Approach routes may challenge larger rigs. "I would not recommend this for large trailers. The site is fairly small, but it's in state park, and there's tons of walking that can be done," advises Peter about Betty Brook Camp. Measure total length including horse trailer before booking.
Dump station locations: Plan waste management carefully, as many sites lack sanitary stations. Travel with tank capacity to last your entire stay or research public dump stations in advance.
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