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Defenitly in the woods!
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!
Equestrian Camping near St. Johnsville, NY
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Luzerne Campground accommodates horse riders with specialized equestrian camping areas in Lake Luzerne, New York. The campground includes stalls for horses alongside regular campsites, making it the only facility in the region that caters specifically to trail riders with horses. Trailer parking is available for equestrians bringing their own horses, with sites arranged to accommodate both camping gear and horse equipment. The campground offers both tent and RV sites with multiple access options including drive-in and boat-in access. Campers can make reservations for sites that include picnic tables and fire rings. The campground maintains modern shower facilities while providing a rustic camping experience among wooded surroundings. Very secluded, horse-friendly sites characterize the camping environment.
The bridle trail system connects riders to surrounding forest areas for day rides directly from the campground. Horse owners have access to the small lake for watering their animals, with the lake also providing fishing and kayaking opportunities when not riding the trails. The campground operates seasonally from May 19 to September 10, requiring advance planning for equestrian campers. Trail riding opportunities include paths through dense forests with natural terrain suitable for various riding skill levels. Located near Lake George village but removed from heavy tourist traffic, the location balances seclusion with access to services when needed. The campground consistently maintains its horse facilities, with visitors noting the helpful staff and clean amenities. Riders particularly appreciate the wooded setting that provides natural shade for horses during summer months.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near St. Johnsville (8)
1. 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 Availability2. The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone
"For activities, there are some great hikes around the campground, as well as excellent playgrounds, fishing, an awesome pool, and of course, free shuttle rides to the Turning Stone Casino right up the"
"Pool and walking paths were well kept. Dog waste stations were available but the park didn't have a dog park. Bummer for fino."
from $65 - $75 / night
Check Availability3. 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."
4. Limekiln Lake Campground
"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."
from $20 / night
Check Availability5. 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."
6. Arcadian Pastures Equine
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability7. Charles E. Baker State Forest
"Only found one designated campsite, which was available, but there’s a lot of good space for dispersed camping right nearby. Access at the end of a long, but well maintained, dirt road."
"Beautiful forest with miles of trails. I found this spot passing through on my bike and had no problem pitching a tent in a secluded spot in the woods."
8. Artisan Hill Farm & Studio
from $20 - $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 25 min from Utica, NY
- 48 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 11 min from Syracuse, NY
- 1 hr 16 min from Glens Falls, NY
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near St. Johnsville, NY
42 Reviews of 8 St. Johnsville Campgrounds
- MMichael O.
GuideThe Villages RV Park at Turning Stone
Very nice high-end camp resort for RV's and full timers or weekend warriors
This is a nice campground. I mean really nice. Very well thought out. All sites are full hookups (i think) and paved. Definitely geared towards the RV or trailer crowd.
Very well kept up, bathrooms are very modern and well stocked. Staff are attentive and useful, and they operate a great store with lots of options.
For activities, there are some great hikes around the campground, as well as excellent playgrounds, fishing, an awesome pool, and of course, free shuttle rides to the Turning Stone Casino right up the street.
The only real negatives would be the proximity to some railroad tracks, which can be somewhat active and very audible in some spots (you'll want to stay towards the south / front of the park if this kind of thing bothers you). That and some sites aren't that close to a bath house, so if you're not planning on duecing in your box, you might be looking at a longer walk than others based on where your site is.
- 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!
- AAntoinette W.
TravelerLuzerne 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.
- DDan H.Traveler
Luzerne Campground
My favorite place
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. Minutes away from Lake George village. Great little diners and shops in town of Hadley/Luzerne also.
Elizabeth D.ScoutThe Villages RV Park at Turning Stone
Excellent park
Space was adequate with both shade and some sun, trash service and shuttle service was a plus . Pool and walking paths were well kept. Dog waste stations were available but the park didn't have a dog park. Bummer for fino.
- 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.
Melissa T.GuideLimekiln Lake Campground
July 2018 Camping
This was our first time here and we loved it! The staff were very pleasant. Campground and facilities were clean. campsite were very nice. we were on site 98 (water site) as it was amazing. Wild life here is amazing! Keep in mind Black Bears are present and sssn on the campground during our stay. we were able to put our kayaks in the water at our site and the water area was sandy so we could go swimming right at our site. kayaking was great! 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. There is a wslking/hiking trail right off the camping grounds. There are plenty of places close by to get firewood. The campground sold ice right at the gate which was reasonably priced and very convenient. We did not have cell service at camp but they did have pay phones at the gate. The center of the Town of Inlet was only a short 10 minute drive and provided some great little shops. there was a market store, coffee shops, dIner, Icecream shop, and a couple other places to eat. The department store had everything you could need (gifts, clothes, hardware, camping, housewares, fishing)!
The town park/beach was beautiful! We still did not have cell service but the town had free WiFi (best reception at the park/beach). We were able to make phone calls over WiFi.- 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 St. Johnsville
Luzerne Campground sits within New York's Adirondack Forest Preserve at approximately 900 feet elevation. The campground operates from mid-May through early September, providing a specialized environment for equestrian camping near St. Johnsville, New York. Weather conditions in this region typically include summer highs around 80°F with occasional thunderstorms, while spring and fall bring cooler temperatures between 50-70°F.
What to do
Trail riding with horses: For equestrians, the trail system at Luzerne Campground offers direct access to wooded riding paths. "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!" notes Brittnay B.
Kayaking and canoeing: The clean waters at Limekiln Lake provide excellent paddling opportunities. "The lake is beautiful and quiet, very very clean water you can see the bottom. I have been to multiple lakes in Adirondack, you may confirm one of the cleanests," writes Murat H. about Limekiln Lake Campground.
Hiking nearby trails: Multiple forested trails surround the camping areas. "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," reports Lena L.
What campers like
Private horse-friendly sites: Equestrian campers appreciate the dedicated facilities designed specifically for those traveling with horses. "Defenitly in the woods! The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders," states a review from Luzerne Campground.
Family-friendly environment: The campgrounds create spaces where families can enjoy outdoor activities together. "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," shares Antoinette W. about Luzerne Campground.
Access to water recreation: The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone offers fishing and paddleboat options. "Offers a pool, playground, hiking trail, fishing pond, paddleboat rentals, camp store, very clean bath houses throughout, maintained sites, fire rings at each site," explains April L.
Stargazing opportunities: The minimal light pollution provides exceptional night sky viewing. "One of my favorite campgrounds in NY. Its so peaceful at night. My favorite time to come is August during the meteor showers," Jessica D. says about The Villages RV Park.
What you should know
Bear awareness: Some campgrounds have occasional bear visitors requiring proper food storage. "Enjoyed 3 nights here with no complaints. There is 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," Kevin C. mentions about Limekiln Lake Campground.
Seasonal insect conditions: Plan for potential bug activity, especially in early summer. "The flies and gnats were kind of bad, but we had a screen room to keep them at bay. Campground was lovely!! Nice variety of sites," Anna G. notes.
Varying shower facilities: Betty Brook Camp and similar rustic sites have minimal facilities compared to established campgrounds. "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," explains Peter.
Remote locations: Some horse camping options require planning for supplies. "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," Robert B. comments about Betty Brook Camp.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly biking areas: Look for campgrounds with safe cycling paths. "Really nice park kids got to ride their bikes everywhere is with minimal traffic," Jynee Z. shares about Limekiln Lake Campground.
Beach access considerations: Murphy Lake Leanto offers swimming but requires preparation. "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," warns Tony F.
Local attractions: Many campgrounds provide convenient access to nearby towns and activities. "We loved our weekend stay! My husband and I spent the weekend and loved it! We loved being deep in the woods! It was nice to have a little country store right across the street from the entrance of the campground," Emily B. mentions about Luzerne Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site size and accessibility: Charles E. Baker State Forest provides primitive but accessible camping. "Free primitive camping. Beautiful forest with miles of trails. I found this spot passing through on my bike and had no problem pitching a tent in a secluded spot in the woods," reports Matt A.
Hookup availability: Full-hookup sites are available at select locations for those needing utilities. "Spacious FHU sites. Pull thru and back ins," notes Boomer B. about The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone.
Leveling and positioning: Some sites require preparation for comfortable setup. "Turning Stone is well maintained with nice sites. Memorial day weekend the weather is beautiful spring weather. All full hook up sites from full sun to full shade," Carl G. observes.
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