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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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Frontier Town Campground offers specialized equestrian camping facilities near Severance, New York. The campground features dedicated horse stalls alongside campsites, allowing riders to keep their horses nearby during overnight stays. The equestrian loop contains fenced areas and shared utility pedestals specifically designed for horse owners. Sites are spacious enough to accommodate large rigs and horse trailers, with some individual sites extending over 75 feet in length. The campground provides electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Campers note the equestrian-focused design sometimes makes standard RV positioning challenging at certain sites.
Located approximately 30 miles from Severance, Luzerne Campground is the only facility in New York State specifically designed to accommodate horseback riders with their animals. The campground provides campsites that come with horse stalls, creating a convenient base for trail riding adventures. The property connects to multiple hiking and riding trails accessible directly from the back of the campground. Luzerne offers a small lake perfect for fishing and kayaking after a day of riding. The campground maintains clean shower facilities and restrooms for campers. Sites near the lake provide easy water access, though the swimming areas are not officially recommended by staff. Reservations are advisable as this unique horse-friendly campground attracts repeat visitors who often request the same sites year after year.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Severance (7)
1. 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
Check Availability2. 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."
3. 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 - $40 / night
Check Availability4. 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 $24 - $95 / night
Check Availability5. Gifford Woods State Park Campground
"The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont. It has multiple lean-to sites which are in wooded areas."
"Each site had a fair amount of isolation and trees surrounding it, and the mosquitoes aren't too bad there either. 10 minutes away is the trail head for the Bucklin Trail (one of the most difficult trails"
6. AuSable Chasm Campground
"Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors."
"Pretty decent campground with lots of sites anod close by to some fun attractions."
7. 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."
Drive Time
- 36 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 19 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 25 min from Burlington, VT
- 2 hrs 4 min from Utica, NY
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Severance, NY
79 Reviews of 7 Severance 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.
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Butch K.RangerFrontier 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.
Levi M.GuideAuSable Chasm Campground
Cute and Quaint
Upon arrival, the front desk clerk was very nice and helpful. We found our way to the tent sites, nestled in the very back corner which for us was exactly what we like. Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors. Showers and restrooms were nearby and it being a weekday, there really wasn’t much traffic of campers or hikers. It was cozy and tucked into the woods with town only being a few miles away!
- 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.
Elena A.ScoutGifford Woods State Park Campground
Highway Adjacent But Good Hiking Access
When camping in VT it is usually our goal to hike, rest, cook, and relax at camp. We live in a busy/loud city so we really love a rural spot where we can just unplug and enjoy nature. Gifford Woods has great access to the AT and the Long Trail, nice bathrooms, and kind staff... but campers beware- it is wedged between two major highways. Initially we pulled up to the site "Poplar" after driving 4+ hours and I could have cried, this site faces a large DOT/Parks Dept. parking lot with a huge building and trucks everywhere. Luckily the (very sweet) staff said they understood that this was an issue and that they do get lots of complaints about that site. They moved us to T02 which was dramatically better. Unfortunately, you can still hear trucks/car honking/ambulances from that site and I assume all other sites. I understand now that people camp here just for AT access, but I would probably not go back due to the sheer volume of the neighboring highways and quieter camping options nearby.
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!
- SSarah K.Scout
Gifford Woods State Park Campground
Cleanest, friendliest VT state park!
I've stayed at 10 of the state parks of VT. Gifford Woods takes the cake in friendliness of its staff. The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont. It has multiple lean-to sites which are in wooded areas. Cool stone bathrooms and playing fields for kids but the highlight (for me) is access to the Appalachian Trail. The AT runs directly through this park. While on a 4 state section hike I traveled by foot through this park. The ranger gave me an ice cream, pointed me to the showers and then chatted with me for an hour about my hike so far. He also gave me a ride to the Inn at Long Trail to pick up a resupply box since I was a few days behind schedule and low on food. I'll always remember his kindness. Living just across the state line in NH, I have frequented Gifford Woods on 4 other occasions for day hiking with family. Enjoy! I sure did!
Guide to Severance
Equestrian camping opportunities near Severance, New York center around specialized facilities within the Adirondack region. Located in Essex County at approximately 1,100 feet elevation, this area experiences cold winters with significant snowfall and mild summers, making late spring through early fall the prime camping season. Several campgrounds within a 30-mile radius offer horse-friendly accommodations with varying levels of equestrian facilities.
What to do
Trail riding adventures: Multiple trails connect directly to Luzerne Campground, creating accessible riding routes. As one camper notes, "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!"
Scenic hiking paths: The forested areas surrounding Moreau Lake State Park Campground offer diverse terrain for day hikes. A visitor mentions, "The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful."
Water recreation options: Many campgrounds feature small lakes ideal for fishing and non-motorized boats. At Luzerne Campground, one regular camper shares, "Great little lake for kayaking and fishing. Minutes away from Lake George village."
Seasonal swimming: During summer months, several facilities maintain designated swimming areas. At Moreau Lake, visitors appreciate that "The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings."
Cross-country skiing: Winter visitors can explore the transformed landscape when snow covers the region. As one reviewer noted about Moreau Lake, "Hiking trails become nice XC skiing trails."
What campers like
Private, spacious sites: Many equestrian-oriented campgrounds offer larger sites to accommodate trailers. At Ausable Chasm Campground, a tent camper reported, "The site we had was quite large, I had booked an end site (#73) hoping it would be big!"
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain well-kept shower and restroom areas. A visitor to Frontier Town noted, "The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen so far and we do this full time."
Proximity to attractions: Severance area campgrounds provide convenient access to regional highlights. An Ausable Chasm visitor appreciated that it's "within minutes of Ausable Chasm, which offers great hiking trails and rafting/tubing."
Site privacy: Many campsites feature natural screening between neighbors. As one Moreau Lake camper observed, "The sites are shady and close together, but still feel fairly private."
Year-round accessibility: Some facilities maintain limited operations during colder months. Murphy Lake offers primitive camping options with a reviewer noting, "This leanto is worth the effort it takes to get there. And you have to earn it on foot, bike or other."
What you should know
Equestrian site layout considerations: Horse-focused campgrounds prioritize equine needs in their design. A Frontier Town visitor explained, "I drove through the equestrian loop and found it very confusing. Lots of fences and shared pedestals."
Seasonal pest awareness: Like many Adirondack locations, insect activity varies by season. One camper warned, "I will never go back in June" due to persistent biting insects.
Limited services: Some facilities operate with minimal amenities. A review of Murphy Lake Leanto cautions visitors to "be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but wind happens in the old growth forest."
Reservation requirements: Popular equestrian sites book quickly, especially during peak seasons. Luzerne campers often report, "We always get the same site, for 15 years."
Wildlife considerations: Bears are present throughout the region. A visitor to Branbury State Park warned, "Just make sure you put your food and trash away—there are black bears in the area!"
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain play equipment for younger visitors. At Branbury State Park Campground, families appreciate that "There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground."
Beach activities: Lakefront campgrounds offer water play opportunities. One family noted Branbury has a "wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn."
Recreational rentals: Many facilities provide equipment to enhance outdoor experiences. According to a regular visitor, "Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals" are available at some parks.
Nature programs: Educational activities help children engage with the environment. A Branbury visitor mentioned, "The day use section has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch."
Local attractions: Family-friendly outings complement camping experiences. Near Ausable Chasm, a camper suggests visiting "the Chasm to hike, Tube down the river, raft, rock climb, adventure course."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for large rigs: Horse trailers with living quarters require specific accommodations. At Frontier Town Campground, an RVer reported, "I was in site 43, it was long enough it could have fit two of the biggest RVs I have ever seen."
Remote work considerations: Some sites offer better connectivity than others. A full-time RVer at Frontier Town advised, "The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean" and noted "It's really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink."
Supply planning: Limited local shopping requires preparation. One camper warned, "Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it."
Road condition awareness: Access roads vary widely in quality. An Ausable Chasm visitor cautioned, "The road through the campground is dirt and rutted but the speed limit is 5 mph, so it wasn't that bad, but it would be a mess if it was raining."
Leveling challenges: Some campsites require additional equipment for comfortable positioning. As one RVer noted about site accessibility, "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."
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