Best Equestrian Camping near Springfield Center, NY
Springfield Center's surrounding area offers limited horse-friendly camping options. Arcadian Pastures Equine provides established camping for equestrians, though reviews mention no dedicated horse corrals on the premises. The campground allows fires and provides firewood and picnic tables, but lacks drinking water, hookups, showers, and toilets. Campers must bring their own water for horses and humans. Bear Spring Mountain, located about 90 minutes south, provides more developed facilities for equestrian camping with nearby horses, though riders often detect barn odors while camping.
Riders access multiple trail networks from these campgrounds, connecting to the broader Catskill region trail system. At Bear Spring Mountain, campers find standard bathhouses and grills alongside the horse-riding facilities. The campground is surrounded by woods offering endless hiking opportunities and beautiful streams. Sites are clean, private, and quiet according to frequent visitors. Betty Brook Camp, another primitive option in the region, sits alongside a stream with camping spots that occasionally attract other visitors but remains largely remote. For equestrians seeking amenities, traveling to established campgrounds with dedicated horse facilities may require driving farther from the immediate Springfield Center area.
