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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!
Best Equestrian Camping near Schenectady, NY
Arcadian Pastures Equine provides designated camping areas for horse owners near the riding trails. Located approximately 30 miles west of Schenectady, this campground accommodates tent and RV camping with spaces for horse trailers. Campsites include fire rings, picnic tables, and trash service. Riders have access to open pastures and wooded trails on the property, making it convenient for those traveling with horses. The terrain features rolling hills and varied woodland trails suitable for different riding skill levels. Large groups can reserve adjacent sites to create a communal equestrian camping experience.
Betty Brook Camp offers primitive horse camping along a scenic stream in Delaware County. The campground provides access to drinking water but has limited facilities, making it ideal for experienced equestrians seeking a more rustic experience. Campsites are situated along West Kill Road with stream access for horses. The remote location creates opportunities for peaceful trail riding without crowds or noise. Sites can accommodate smaller horse trailers but are not suitable for large rigs. Local riders appreciate the quiet, secluded nature of the camping area and its proximity to wooded trails. The campground remains open year-round, though access may be limited during winter months due to snow conditions. Reservations are not required, operating on a first-come, first-served basis.
Best Equestrian Sites Near Schenectady, New York (8)
1. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
18 ReviewsGansevoort, NY31 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."
2. North-South Lake Campground
43 ReviewsPalenville, NY42 milesWebsite+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."
"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."
3. Luzerne Campground
13 ReviewsLake Luzerne, NY39 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."
4. Arcadian Pastures Equine
Be the first to review!Sloansville, NY21 milesWebsite+1 (518) 603-2964$25 - $150 / night
5. Betty Brook Camp
2 ReviewsWest Fulton, NY35 miles"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
1 ReviewWells, NY39 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."
7. Country Campsites
Be the first to review!Cairo, NY33 milesWebsite+1 (518) 634-7005$55 - $195 / night
8. Artisan Hill Farm & Studio
Be the first to review!Stamford, NY46 milesWebsite+1 (607) 431-0444$20 - $40 / night
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Schenectady, NY
78 Reviews of 8 Schenectady 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.
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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.
GuideNorth-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!
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.
Guide to Schenectady
The southern Adirondack region near Schenectady offers diverse terrain for equestrian camping experiences. Trail systems range from gentle forest paths to more challenging routes through rolling hills. Winter temperatures typically drop to 10-20°F, while summer averages 70-85°F with moderate humidity, creating variable conditions for horse camping throughout the year.
What to do
Trail riding at diverse elevations: Murphy Lake Leanto provides access to technical trails through old growth forest. "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.
Swimming with horses: Luzerne Campground offers lake access suitable for both riders and horses. "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. The campground provides dedicated facilities specifically designed for equestrian needs.
Seasonal riding options: Trails near Betty Brook Camp remain accessible during different seasons. "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," says Robert B., highlighting the year-round accessibility for horse owners.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Moreau Lake State Park Campground provides vegetative screening between campsites. "I love the spacious campsites. It's very woodsy between sites, so it seems very private. Bathrooms and Showers are clean. Over 20 miles in hiking trails, this is one of the nicest parks, I've visited," says Michi P.
Proximity to local amenities: Locations near small towns provide convenient access to supplies. Peter notes about Betty Brook Camp: "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."
Access to water features: North-South Lake Campground offers multiple water bodies for horses and riders. "Two lakes. Highly recommended," states Luka M. succinctly. The dual lakes provide varied terrain and water access points suitable for equestrian camping needs.
What you should know
Trailer access limitations: Horse campgrounds near Schenectady vary in their ability to accommodate different trailer sizes. "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," Peter mentions regarding Betty Brook Camp.
Seasonal maintenance varies: Trail conditions fluctuate throughout the year. "The area is maintained, but wind happens in the old growth forest. Well marked with blue Trail Blazers, the trail snakes its way through the wilderness. Passing by two other bodies of water, Bennett and Middle Lakes, you pass through rocky, rooted terrain and pine tree barrens," explains Tony F. about the Murphy Lake area.
Advance reservations recommended: Popular equestrian campgrounds 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," shares Antoinette W. about Luzerne Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with nearby attractions: Locations with multiple activity options work best for families with varied interests. "Very close to great escape. Hiking available too," notes Antoinette W. about Luzerne Campground, highlighting how the area combines equestrian facilities with other recreational opportunities.
Consider sites with beginner-friendly horse trails: Some areas offer gentler terrain suitable for young riders. "The campground provides access to open pastures and wooded trails with varied terrain suitable for different riding skill levels," explains a visitor to Arcadian Pastures Equine.
Choose campgrounds with convenient stores nearby: Country Campsites and similar locations offer proximity to necessary supplies. "The little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs and have the best homemade chocolate cream pie," shares Antoinette W., emphasizing the convenience of nearby provisioning options.
Tips from RVers
Prepare for tight access points: Navigating horse trailers through campground roads requires planning. "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," says Nancy W. about Moreau Lake State Park.
Verify hookup availability for longer stays: Equestrian-friendly campgrounds offer varied amenities. "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," reports Nancy W., providing important information for RVers planning extended stays with horses.
Research dump station locations: Many horse campgrounds near Schenectady have limited waste disposal facilities. "Nicely treed sites and cabins with a pretty lake. Hiking, biking, swimming, boat/canoe/paddleboard rentals. No hookups but does have dump station. Pets allowed. We really like it here," explains Nancy K. about Moreau Lake State Park Campground.
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