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Best Equestrian Camping near Pine Plains, NY

45 Reviews

North-South Lake Campground in the Catskills region offers tent and RV camping with pets allowed but does not feature dedicated horse facilities. The campground lacks horse corrals, stalls, and designated equestrian sites. Located approximately 70 miles from Pine Plains, the grounds feature spacious sites separated by trees for privacy, with some positioned near creeks or lakeside. No specific horse trailer parking areas or equestrian accommodations exist within the facility.

The extensive trail network surrounding North-South Lake provides hiking options but has no marked bridle paths or designated horse trails. Country Campsites, another local option, similarly does not advertise horse-specific amenities. Campers report that North-South Lake enforces strict quiet hours and bear safety protocols, with generators permitted only during designated hours. The campground operates seasonally from May 19 to October 22. Trail riders seeking equestrian-friendly facilities near Pine Plains would need to look beyond these immediate options as neither campground indicates accommodations for horses, trailers, or related equestrian needs.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Pine Plains, New York (2)

    1. North-South Lake Campground

    43 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +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."

    "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."

    2. Country Campsites

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    Cairo, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 634-7005

    $55 - $195 / night

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Pine Plains, NY

45 Reviews of 2 Pine Plains Campgrounds

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 29, 2024

    North-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.
    May. 21, 2018

    North-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.

  • Lena L.
    Jun. 14, 2018

    North-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.

  • nThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2021

    North-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!

  • R
    Aug. 26, 2018

    North-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!!

  • M
    Jul. 3, 2019

    North-South Lake Campground

    Great family campground

    This place is enormous. This is a NYS park run by DEC. They are very strict with quite hours which are from 10pm to 7am. The had a truck come around many times after 10pm to make sure everyone was quite. This is a great spot for young kids. I was warned about high black bear activity in the region and even had to sign a waiver acknowledging their presence and all the rules associated.

    Each site had a fire pit with a grill on top of it and a picnic table. Sites are very close together but that didn’t bother me. There are bathrooms and showers, both very clean in every loop. Attached to the bathroom area is a large sink to wash dishes.

    The north lake is under construction so there is not beach front there. Beware of staying in Loop 6 as you will probably hear the construction noises.

    The north lake does however have a nice path alongside it and a spot to deploy a non motorized boat.

    No cell service anywhere in the park or close by.

    I highly recommend staying here.

  • L
    Jun. 24, 2022

    North-South Lake Campground

    Lake, creek and waterfalls!

    Beautiful. Our site had a creek close behind it and only a short walk to the lake. We were there in middle of the week and it was very quiet. Most sites a shady and private. Loved it, hope to visit again sometime.

  • Brian H.
    Aug. 31, 2016

    North-South Lake Campground

    camp here if you love hiking

    the hiking here is phenomenal! easy and walking distance from your site

  • Reneé Rose B.
    Sep. 13, 2021

    North-South Lake Campground

    A perfect visit

    The campground was active but not crowded. There is a variety of water sources with multiple camp sites abutting them. Each site is spacious and is tucked nicely into the woods giving optimal privacy. The sites do not have water or electricity but there’s a water tap nearby the sites. The sky is open and brilliant at night.

Guide to Pine Plains

Horse camping in New York offers a unique way to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the companionship of your equine friends. With various campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the scenic trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • North-South Lake Campground provides a welcoming environment for horse camping, featuring sites that accommodate both tents and horses, allowing for a true outdoor experience.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential facilities

  • Country Campsites offers electric hookups and sanitary dump facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers who need to maintain their gear and equipment.

Most campgrounds have access to scenic trails

  • Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy River is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby trails on horseback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Pine Plains, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Pine Plains, NY is North-South Lake Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 43 reviews.

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