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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!
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Luzerne Campground stands as the only horse-accommodating campground in the New York region with dedicated facilities for equestrians. The campground features campsites that come with stalls for horses, allowing riders to keep their animals close to their overnight accommodations. The wooded setting provides a natural environment for both campers and horses. Sites are spacious and secluded, offering privacy while maintaining easy access to riding areas. The small lake offers opportunities for fishing and kayaking when not riding. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections are available for RV campers, while tent sites provide a more rustic experience. Bathroom facilities with showers are maintained daily. The campground remains operational from May 19 through September 10. Horse owners particularly value the secure stall arrangements that come with designated campsites.
Located in proximity to both Lake George and the southern Adirondacks, Luzerne Campground connects riders to numerous trail networks throughout the region. The campground serves as an ideal base camp for exploring the surrounding wilderness areas on horseback. Trailer parking accommodates various sizes, with accessible pull-through options for larger rigs. Water access for horses is available throughout the grounds. The site layout thoughtfully separates equestrian camping areas from standard camping zones to minimize disturbance. Local attractions include tubing, whitewater rafting, hiking, and access to local breweries. Nearby Lake George offers additional recreational opportunities when not riding the trails. A small country store located across from the campground entrance provides supplies and necessities for both riders and their horses. Many equestrians return to this campground annually for its reliable horse accommodations and convenient access to regional riding trails.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Queensbury (5)
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. 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 Availability3. 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."
4. Branbury State Park Campground
"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. Frontier Town Campground
"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."
from $25 - $50 / night
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Drive Time
- 10 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 53 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 36 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 1 hr 48 min from Burlington, VT
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48 Reviews of 5 Queensbury 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.
- 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,.
- AAntoinette W.Traveler
Luzerne Campground
Best family campground
we have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here a a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here. 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. Also, the little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs and have the best homemade chocolate cream pie. Very close to great escape. Hiking available too.
Guide to Queensbury
Luzerne Campground remains operational from May 19 through September 10, providing the only dedicated horse-accommodating camping facilities in New York's southern Adirondack region. Located at 892 Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne, this campground serves as an ideal base for exploring both the wooded wilderness areas and the popular attractions of Lake George, just 20 minutes away. The campground features specific zoning that separates standard camping from equestrian areas to minimize disturbances, with specialized sites that include horse stalls adjacent to overnight accommodations.
What to do
Tubing adventures: Proximity to the Hudson River makes this region popular for summer water activities. "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, zip lines, great local food and breweries in the area. Check out adktubing.com for a tubing trip or plan your own!" notes Troy H. about Luzerne Campground.
Hiking with elevation: The surrounding mountain terrain offers trails for all ability levels. At Moreau Lake State Park Campground, "Over 20 miles in hiking trails, this is one of the nicest parks, I've visited," shares Michi P. The park's trail system connects to the larger Adirondack network, providing day-hike options.
Equestrian trail riding: Horse owners can access multiple trail systems directly from their campsites. "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!" explains Brittnay B. Trails vary from gentle forest paths to more challenging terrain with stream crossings.
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained facilities as a highlight. "The showers are so nice and private and clean," reports Antoinette W. about Moreau Lake State Park Campground. Daily maintenance keeps facilities functional even during busy summer weekends.
Private, spacious sites: The campground layout provides good separation between sites. "Large sites. Secluded. Clean bathrooms. Nice swim area," notes Matthew L. Sites along the lake offer water access while wooded sites provide more shade and privacy.
Year-round access: For more adventurous campers, Murphy Lake Leanto offers free primitive camping options throughout winter. "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., noting the technical challenge of the trail but rewarding solitude.
What you should know
No-alcohol restrictions: Some campgrounds in the region prohibit alcohol consumption. Always check specific rules for your destination before packing beverages.
Limited supply options: While there's a small country store opposite the campground entrance, selection is limited. "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!" shares Emily B. about her stay at Luzerne.
Bear activity: The Adirondack region has active black bear populations. "Branbury State Park Campground has bears in the area, so be aware and store all food properly," advises Lisa S. Proper food storage in vehicles or designated containers is mandatory at most campgrounds.
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with playgrounds: Several area campgrounds feature dedicated children's play areas. "The day use section has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available," shares Lisa S. about facilities at Branbury State Park Campground.
Consider booking sites near beaches: Waterfront access provides built-in entertainment for children. "We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes," explains Antoinette W., noting her family has returned to the same site for 15 years.
Check for equipment rentals: On-site boat and equipment rentals save packing space. "Love that we can rent boats too," notes Antoinette W., making it easier for families to enjoy water activities without transporting kayaks or canoes.
Tips from RVers
Reserve pull-through sites early: The limited number of pull-through sites for larger rigs book quickly during peak season. At Frontier Town Campground, Charles K. notes: "Stayed twice - first time at site 59 with a 28' travel trailer and second time at 56 with a tent. This is a great home base to explore from the Lake George region to Ticonderoga to day hikes or cycling."
Site orientation challenges: Some campgrounds have awkward site layouts. "Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get your camper into your site correct," cautions Sheri C. about Frontier Town Campground. Larger rigs should request specific information about site approach angles and tree clearance.
Seasonal water availability: Late season and early season campers should confirm water system status. Some campgrounds shut off water systems before closing dates if overnight temperatures drop below freezing.
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