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Best Equestrian Camping near Pleasant Valley, NY

45 Reviews

North-South Lake Campground accommodates horses with designated equestrian campsites arranged for privacy through natural foliage barriers. The campground features spacious sites suitable for horse trailers, with each site including a fire pit, picnic table, and access to clean facilities. Sites in the lower 100s loop offer good separation between neighbors with ample tree cover. The campground implements strict bear management protocols requiring proper food storage. North-South Lake provides both drive-in and walk-in access options with tent and RV camping available. Though no dedicated horse corrals are present, the large campground layout allows sufficient space for portable containment systems.

Positioned minutes from multiple trail networks, North-South Lake serves as an ideal base for equestrian day trips throughout the Catskills region. The campground connects directly to the Catskill Escarpment trail system with various terrain options suitable for riders of different experience levels. Water access includes two lakes for horse watering, though the water sometimes appears slightly tinted after heavy rainfall. The campground operates seasonally from May 19 to October 22, requiring early reservations for prime waterfront sites. The location provides convenient access to Kaaterskill Falls, approximately one mile from the campground entrance. Trailer parking areas accommodate various sizes, though the driving paths within the campground can be narrow, requiring careful navigation with larger horse trailers.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Pleasant Valley, New York (2)

    1. North-South Lake Campground

    43 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 589-5058

    $22 - $44 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Country Campsites

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    Cairo, NY
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 634-7005

    $55 - $195 / night

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Pleasant Valley, NY

45 Reviews of 2 Pleasant Valley Campgrounds

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 29, 2024

    North-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.
    May. 21, 2018

    North-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.

  • Lena L.
    Jun. 14, 2018

    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.

  • nThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2021

    North-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!

  • R
    Aug. 26, 2018

    North-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!!

  • M
    Jul. 3, 2019

    North-South Lake Campground

    Great family campground

    This place is enormous. This is a NYS park run by DEC. They are very strict with quite hours which are from 10pm to 7am. The had a truck come around many times after 10pm to make sure everyone was quite. This is a great spot for young kids. I was warned about high black bear activity in the region and even had to sign a waiver acknowledging their presence and all the rules associated.

    Each site had a fire pit with a grill on top of it and a picnic table. Sites are very close together but that didn’t bother me. There are bathrooms and showers, both very clean in every loop. Attached to the bathroom area is a large sink to wash dishes.

    The north lake is under construction so there is not beach front there. Beware of staying in Loop 6 as you will probably hear the construction noises.

    The north lake does however have a nice path alongside it and a spot to deploy a non motorized boat.

    No cell service anywhere in the park or close by.

    I highly recommend staying here.

  • L
    Jun. 24, 2022

    North-South Lake Campground

    Lake, creek and waterfalls!

    Beautiful. Our site had a creek close behind it and only a short walk to the lake. We were there in middle of the week and it was very quiet. Most sites a shady and private. Loved it, hope to visit again sometime.

  • Brian H.
    Aug. 31, 2016

    North-South Lake Campground

    camp here if you love hiking

    the hiking here is phenomenal! easy and walking distance from your site

  • Reneé Rose B.
    Sep. 13, 2021

    North-South Lake Campground

    A perfect visit

    The campground was active but not crowded. There is a variety of water sources with multiple camp sites abutting them. Each site is spacious and is tucked nicely into the woods giving optimal privacy. The sites do not have water or electricity but there’s a water tap nearby the sites. The sky is open and brilliant at night.

Guide to Pleasant Valley

Horse camping in New York offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the scenic trails.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites and access to trails

  • At Country Campsites, you'll find ample space for your horse and easy access to nearby riding trails.

Tips for equestrian camping near Pleasant Valley, New York

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy the beautiful landscapes and trails at North-South Lake Campground, where you can ride through scenic areas and explore the natural beauty of the Catskills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Pleasant Valley, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Pleasant Valley, NY is North-South Lake Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 43 reviews.

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