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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!
Best Equestrian Camping near Pottersville, NY
Frontier Town Campground features equestrian-specific sites designed with horse owners in mind. The campground has a separate equestrian loop with sites that accommodate horses and their owners. Each equestrian site includes shared pedestals, spacious areas for trailers, and necessary facilities for horse care. Sites in the equestrian area are specifically built for horses and their riders, though some campers note the layout can make positioning trailers challenging. The only campground in the Pottersville region that accommodates backcountry riders, Luzerne Campground provides campsites with stalls for horses. Both campgrounds offer full hookup options for RVs, allowing equestrians to camp comfortably while keeping their horses nearby.
Trail access from both campgrounds connects riders to miles of Adirondack trails suitable for day rides or longer excursions. Luzerne Campground provides direct trail access to wooded routes perfect for horseback riding, with trails passing by Bennett and Middle Lakes. The surrounding forest terrain includes rocky, rooted sections and pine tree areas that create varied riding experiences. While riding near Frontier Town, equestrians should note that biting insects can be problematic in June. Both locations remain relatively uncrowded except on weekends, providing peaceful trail experiences during weekdays. The campgrounds' proximity to Lake George offers additional recreational opportunities for riders who want to combine horse camping with other outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, or kayaking.
Best Equestrian Sites Near Pottersville, New York (6)
1. Frontier Town Campground
4 ReviewsSeverance, NY15 milesWebsite$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."
2. Luzerne Campground
13 ReviewsLake Luzerne, NY26 milesWebsite+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. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
18 ReviewsGansevoort, NY36 milesWebsite+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."
4. Branbury State Park Campground
10 ReviewsSalisbury, VT39 milesWebsite+1 (802) 247-5925"The site was so scenic with a little waterfall and stream nearby. The camp staff was so nice. They kept the the bathrooms and areas so clean."
"Love to lake access, secluded camping, the hiking and remote area. Planning on revisiting next summer, even in august the nights get to a good sleeping temperature a vast majority of the time."
5. Limekiln Lake Campground
12 ReviewsInlet, NY48 milesWebsite+1 (315) 357-4401$20 / night
"We loved our stay at Limekiln Lake! We had site 270, which was close enough to walk down to the boat launch at night to look at the stars (and the Milky Way!)"
"a small water passage off the lake leads you to a beautiful queit kayak trip through lily pads ans if you follow it leads to a beaver dam. My son loved it."
6. Murphy Lake Leanto
1 ReviewWells, NY34 milesWebsite"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."
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Pottersville, NY
60 Reviews of 6 Pottersville Campgrounds
Chelsea B.
RangerFrontier 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.
GuideFrontier 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.
- BButch K.Ranger
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.
- 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!
Nancy W.
LegendMoreau 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.
- Lena L.Guide
Limekiln Lake Campground
Spacious tree covered sites on a beautiful lake
We loved our stay at Limekiln Lake! We had site 270, which was close enough to walk down to the boat launch at night to look at the stars (and the Milky Way!) but a little too far to walk to the beach. Our site was spacious, with room for two cars, 4 kayaks, and two tents. The site features a picnic table (great condition) and a concrete fire pit (not so great condition, but it worked). Site 270 is just around the corner from the bathroom and water spigot, and feels very private within the rest of the campground. Behind the site is wooded forest, and the campsites on either side are far enough away to feel secluded. Because the site is surrounded by trees, we hung up multiple hammocks for a very cozy weekend! We walked around the campground and would love to snag one of the lakefront sites in future years! We spent a good deal of time out on the lake in our kayaks. The flies are actually pretty horrible- not sure if it’s a late year for them or if they’re just particularly bad this year, but they were relentless. The lake this time of year is beautiful and clear and a very nice temperature for dunking in. There’s a lot to explore out on the kayaks. If we had had more energy, we would’ve loved to bring the kayaks out at night to look at the stars. The campground is dog friendly, and our pup had a great time. Additionally, there are best boxes at each site, which was nice to store our coolers and garbage bag in. Unfortunately, our friends left a couple of closed bags of chips in there, and mice got into them, we think through a tiny crack. The bathrooms were pretty clean and had ample soap supply in this weird time of COVID. We didn’t check out the showers, but they did have them further down by the beach. Overall we loved this site!
- Robert L.
TravelerMoreau 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,.
Guide to Pottersville
Equestrian camping near Pottersville, New York offers access to the southeastern Adirondack region, where elevation ranges from 800 to 1,400 feet, creating varied terrain for riders and campers alike. The area receives approximately 35-40 inches of annual precipitation, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during the day and 55-65°F at night. Seasonal weather patterns affect trail conditions, with early summer bringing more moisture and late summer offering drier paths.
What to do
Trail riding near Lake George: Luzerne Campground provides direct access to multiple wooded trails suitable for various experience levels. "My overall favorite place. Lover 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," notes Dan H.
Hiking with stunning views: The trail network surrounding Moreau Lake State Park Campground includes over 20 miles of paths. "This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There's a nice big lake and the Hudson River. We enjoyed the hiking trails and beach while camping, then went further north for the full ADK experience," says Harry H.
Swimming and water activities: Multiple lakes in the region offer cooling relief after trail rides. "Nice swim area at your own risk beach (no guards), boat rentals, good fishing," shares Robert L. about Luzerne Campground. The beaches provide space to relax and natural areas to cool down horses after rides.
What campers like
Spacious equestrian sites: Frontier Town Campground offers large areas designed specifically for horse trailers. "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," reports Chelsea B.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained amenities at horse-friendly campgrounds. "The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen so far and we do this full time," notes Chelsea B. about Frontier Town. This attention to cleanliness extends to equestrian facilities, making the camping experience more comfortable for riders and horses alike.
Quiet weekday camping: Most campgrounds in the region experience higher traffic on weekends but remain peaceful during weekdays. "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," shares Butch K. about Frontier Town Campground, allowing for more solitary trail experiences.
What you should know
Bear awareness: Proper food storage is essential when camping with horses in the Adirondacks. Limekiln Lake Campground provides bear boxes at each site. "There is a box to keep your garbage or food from the black bears which was nice," reports Murat H. The campground has had "a minor bear problem but they didn't do much besides sniff around. Rangers were always right on top of things when one would wonder around and sure to chance them off," adds Kevin C.
Insect preparation: Biting insects can be problematic in early summer. "The flies and gnats were kind of bad, but we had a screen room to keep them at bay," notes Anna G. about Limekiln Lake. Horse owners should come equipped with appropriate repellents for both themselves and their animals.
Limited cell service: Many areas have spotty reception. "There was no signal for Tmobile at this yard but the campground has pay phones where all in state numbers are free to call," mentions Murat H. about Limekiln Lake. Download maps and trail guides before arriving.
Tips for camping with families
Lake activities: Branbury State Park Campground offers family-friendly amenities alongside equestrian camping. "Spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. Theres a nature center with all kinds of information and activities," shares J L.
Playground access: Several campgrounds include play areas for children. "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," says Amy M. about Luzerne Campground.
Educational opportunities: Nature centers and ranger programs provide learning experiences. "Theres a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground. Volleyball and horseshoe pits," notes J L. about Branbury State Park, giving children alternative activities while parents tend to horses.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for large rigs: Murphy Lake Leanto area provides access to more remote trails. "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," explains Tony F. RVers can base at nearby developed campgrounds and trailer horses to this trailhead.
Hook-up availability: Full hook-ups are available at select equestrian sites. "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," notes Butch K. about Frontier Town Campground.
Navigating equestrian areas with RVs: Some campgrounds have specific layouts for horse trailers that may present challenges. "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," mentions Sheri C. about Frontier Town, suggesting careful planning when positioning both RV and horse trailer.
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