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Equestrian Camping near Pattersonville, NY
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Arcadian Pastures Equine campground near Pattersonville provides open field campsites for tent and RV users bringing horses. The property features natural pasture spaces rather than constructed corrals, allowing horses room to graze while campers enjoy rustic accommodations. Firewood is available on-site, and campfire rings with picnic tables are provided at each site. The campground uses a carry-in, carry-out policy for most items, though trash service is available. Horse owners should note that trailer parking is available but requires advance coordination. The terrain includes both wooded areas and open fields, making it suitable for different camping preferences. Reservations are required as the property operates primarily as a working horse farm with camping as a secondary service.
The surrounding area offers multiple riding opportunities within reasonable trailering distance. Betty Brook Camp, located about 30 miles south, provides an additional horse-friendly camping option with drinking water access and pet-friendly policies. This more primitive site sits alongside a stream, offering natural water access for horses. The remote location means campers often have the entire area to themselves, creating a peaceful experience for both riders and horses. Trail access varies seasonally, with some routes becoming limited during wet weather conditions. Local riders recommend bringing portable corral panels or highlines as no permanent tie facilities exist at either location. Both campgrounds accommodate small to medium-sized horse trailers but have limited turnaround space for larger rigs. Most horse campers in this region come prepared with their own feed storage solutions and water buckets.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Pattersonville (8)
1. 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 $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability2. 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 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 / night
Check Availability4. Arcadian Pastures Equine
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability5. 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."
6. 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."
7. Country Campsites
from $55 - $195 / night
Check Availability8. Artisan Hill Farm & Studio
from $20 - $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 18 min from Albany, NY
- 52 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 54 min from Utica, NY
- 1 hr 5 min from Pittsfield, MA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Pattersonville, NY
79 Reviews of 8 Pattersonville 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.
- MMaybe I.
GuideNorth-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.
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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.Guide
North-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!
Guide to Pattersonville
Equine camping options near Pattersonville, New York provide access to the western edges of the Adirondack foothills. The terrain varies from rolling pastures to forested trails, with elevations ranging from 400 to 1,200 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-85°F, while spring and fall can bring significant temperature fluctuations between day and night.
What to do
Trail riding at Murphy Lake: Access multiple wilderness trails through old growth forest with varying difficulty levels. "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. The Murphy Bennett Trails is a technical challenge to hike, or bike in on," notes Tony F. about Murphy Lake Leanto.
Swimming and boating: Many campgrounds feature natural water access for both humans and horses. At Luzerne Campground, "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," says Antoinette W.
Hiking nearby: The region offers interconnected trail systems suitable for day hikes. "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," writes Nancy W. about Moreau Lake State Park.
What campers like
Secluded camping experiences: Many sites offer privacy from neighboring campers. Robert B. describes Betty Brook Camp: "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."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region maintain good standards for comfort. "The bathrooms were clean and had showers, which we did not expect," says Brittany W. about North-South Lake Campground, which is approximately 60 miles from Pattersonville.
Proximity to supplies: Local stores provide conveniences for forgotten items. "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. about Luzerne Campground.
What you should know
Weather considerations: The region experiences significant seasonal changes. Peter mentions about 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. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away."
Space limitations for trailers: Many horse-friendly sites have limited turning space. "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," adds Peter about Betty Brook Camp.
Reservation requirements: Popular equestrian sites fill quickly during peak seasons. "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," explains Antoinette W. about securing consistent accommodations at Luzerne.
Tips for camping with families
Bring water containers: Many equestrian sites have limited water access points. "Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream. There is a couple of spots," notes Robert B. about Moreau Lake State Park Campground, indicating water management planning is necessary.
Pack entertainment options: While horse activities dominate, children need alternatives. "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.
Select sites carefully: Horse campgrounds vary in comfort level for families. "Campsite was a little creepy but the scenery and attractions around the area were amazing. Lake george is right down the road and it is also across from an adventure/tubing area," warns Katarina M. about Luzerne.
Tips from RVers
Site positioning matters: When bringing horses and RVs together, strategic parking is essential. "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," shares Nancy W. about Moreau Lake State Park.
Prepare for dry camping: Most horse campgrounds near Pattersonville offer minimal hookups. "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," notes Nancy W. about conditions at Moreau.
Plan for generator use: Policies vary across facilities. "Generators are allowed but not too many people were using them. The few other campers around that used them were mindful of quiet hours," explains Nancy W., providing important information for RV campers bringing horses to the Pattersonville region.
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