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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!
Equestrian Camping near Watervliet, NY
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Arcadian Pastures Equine caters to visitors with horses, permitting campfires and offering firewood and picnic tables at its campsites. The established campground requires reservations and provides trash disposal services. The grounds accommodate both tent and RV camping with drive-in and walk-in access options. While pets are not allowed at this location, its primary focus remains on providing appropriate space for equestrian visitors. Located approximately 45 miles west of Watervliet, the campground's reservation system helps manage the limited number of available sites.
Located in Gansevoort, Moreau Lake State Park Campground extends beyond typical camping amenities to welcome equestrians seeking recreation opportunities. The park features spacious, shady campsites with good separation between neighboring sites, providing privacy for campers with animals. Over 20 miles of trails wind through the hilly wooded terrain, making it suitable for day rides. While the campground does not offer dedicated horse corrals, its proximity to hiking paths and natural surroundings creates an appealing destination for riders. The park maintains clean facilities including restrooms, showers, and offers electric hookups for RVs requiring power during their stay. The campground operates seasonally from May through mid-October with varying levels of crowds depending on the time of year.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Watervliet (7)
1. North-South Lake Campground
"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."
"This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."
from $22 - $44 / night
Check Availability2. 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 - $143 / night
Check Availability3. 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 Availability4. 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."
5. Country Campsites
from $55 - $195 / night
Check Availability6. Arcadian Pastures Equine
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability7. 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
- 9 min from Albany, NY
- 39 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 46 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 51 min from Kingston, NY
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Watervliet, NY
80 Reviews of 7 Watervliet 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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Maybe I.
GuideNorth-South Lake Campground
scenic campground
This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State. The campsites are well laid out, the surroundings are stunning, and the entire campground is very clean and well maintained. We visited in October, and it was pleasantly uncrowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful fall scenery made for a perfect camping trip. I'm not sure how busy it gets during the peak summer season, but our autumn visit was fantastic. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back.
- nnina M.Scout
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!
- Lena L.Guide
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.
- 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.
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 Watervliet
North-South Lake Campground and Moreau Lake State Park offer two premier equestrian camping destinations near Watervliet, New York. Located in the foothills of the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains, these areas provide varied terrain for trail riding across elevations ranging from 500 to 2,000 feet. Most equestrian campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through mid-October with limited site availability during peak summer months.
What to do
Swimming and water recreation: The lake at North-South Lake Campground provides excellent swimming opportunities. "I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time," notes Lizz H.
Hiking with varied difficulty levels: Trails near campgrounds offer options for all skill levels. "Hiking trails become nice XC skiing trails," reports Amber A. about the multi-use trails at Moreau Lake State Park Campground.
Horseback riding on designated trails: Several campgrounds accommodate equestrian visitors with appropriate facilities. "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!" writes Brittnay B. about Luzerne Campground.
Fishing in stocked lakes: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access. "Good fishing," notes Robert L. about the angling opportunities at Luzerne.
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Many campers appreciate the layout of sites. "The campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed," reports Nancy W. about her stay at Moreau Lake.
Clean facilities: Visitors consistently mention well-maintained amenities. "Clean and well run campground with beautiful lakes and surrounded by trails," Rachel G. shares about North-South Lake Campground.
Proximity to attractions: Location near popular destinations adds convenience. "Minutes away from Lake George village. Great little diners and shops in town of Hadley/Luzerne also," mentions Dan H. about Luzerne Campground.
Family-friendly environment: Several campgrounds cater well to families with children. "Large family friendly campground with all the amenities - boating, showers, great hiking," notes Becky G.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most established campgrounds require advance booking. At Betty Brook Camp, reservations are not needed as it's dispersed camping, but "It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road," according to Peter.
Seasonal crowds: Popular campgrounds can become busy during peak times. "Always packed, but always beautiful. Awesome access to the Catskill Escaprment trail from here," shares Maribeth W.
Limited availability: Sites fill quickly, especially waterfront locations. "Reserve very early for waterfront," advises Rachel G.
Weather considerations: The region experiences variable conditions throughout the camping season. "This campground has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman," Robert L. notes, adding versatility regardless of weather.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access for children: Lakes with swimming areas provide entertainment. "My daughter loves it here. We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim," shares Antoinette W. about her experiences at Luzerne Campground.
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