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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 Wells, NY
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Luzerne Campground offers full-service horse-friendly camping 43 miles southeast of Wells, accommodating both horseback riders and their mounts. The campground features sites specially configured for horse trailers with 30/50-amp electric hookups, water connections, and sewer hookups for extended stays. The only campground in all of New York specifically designed for back riders provides dedicated campsites that come with stalls for horses. Picnic tables, fire rings, and reservable sites make this location practical for riders planning overnight trail expeditions. The campground maintains shower facilities and a sanitary dump station, allowing equestrians to enjoy modern conveniences while staying with their horses. Open from May 19 to September 10, the location scores 4.4/5 stars from campers who appreciate the combination of secluded wooded sites and equine accommodations.
Multiple bridle trails connect to the campground, offering direct access to forest riding opportunities throughout the southeastern Adirondack region. Riders can enjoy both short day-trip options and more extensive backcountry routes that wind through the nearby wilderness areas. For those seeking alternative equestrian camping, Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson provides another horse-friendly option approximately 57 miles from Wells with similar amenities. Both campgrounds accept reservations, which are strongly recommended during peak summer months when horse campsites fill quickly. Trailer parking areas accommodate various rig sizes, though larger horse trailers may find access easier at Frontier Town with its more spacious drive-in sites. The Adirondack forests surrounding these campgrounds feature a mix of terrain suitable for different riding experience levels, from gentle woodland paths to more challenging mountain trails. Seasonal considerations include blackfly season in late spring and early summer, which can affect both horses and riders.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Wells (6)
1. 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."
2. 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 Availability3. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
"Moreau Lake has (in my opinion) superb facilities as far as state run campsites go."
"My partner and I stayed at Moreau Lake State Park and were not disappointed."
from $24 - $114 / night
Check Availability4. Limekiln Lake Campground
"We loved our stay at Limekiln Lake! We had site 270, which was close enough to walk down to the boat launch at night to look at the stars (and the Milky Way!)"
"My girlfriend and I came to limekiln lake to enjoy a weekend of Adirondack hiking. This campground was well maintained and the staff were beyond friendly."
from $20 / night
Check Availability5. 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 Availability6. Arcadian Pastures Equine
from $25 - $150 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 10 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 20 min from Utica, NY
- 1 hr 57 min from Pittsfield, MA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Wells, NY
50 Reviews of 6 Wells 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.
- BButch K.Ranger
Frontier 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.
- Robert L.
TravelerMoreau Lake State Park Campground
Awesome Facilities, LOTS of Downstate Tourists
Moreau Lake has (in my opinion) superb facilities as far as state run campsites go. The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings.The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful. The main issue is the fact that due to it's proximity to I-87 and being conveniently located 20 minutes from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs the park draws large crowds of downstate tourists, not itself a wholey bad thing but during the summer season I wouldnt go here expecting to have the park to yourself,.
- Allison H.Traveler
Moreau Lake State Park Campground
Great weekend getaway
My partner and I stayed at Moreau Lake State Park and were not disappointed. Tons of camping trails at varying distances, clean bathrooms with showers, well maintained sites, and a nice selection of activities. About a 20 minute drive from the southern tip of Lake George if you wanted to go off site. Will definitely be back!
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.
- 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!
Guide to Wells
Limekiln Lake Campground provides tent and RV camping 48 miles north of Wells, NY in the southern Adirondack region. The campground sits at approximately 1,800 feet elevation with a mix of wooded and lakefront sites. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-80°F with cooler evenings, while blackfly season peaks in May and early June.
What to do
Kayaking and canoeing: Limekiln Lake Campground offers boat rentals for paddlers wanting to explore the clean, clear waters. "The lake this time of year is beautiful and clear and a very nice temperature for dunking in. There's a lot to explore out on the kayaks," notes Lena L.
Night sky viewing: The minimal light pollution creates excellent stargazing conditions. "We were able to walk down to the boat launch at night to look at the stars (and the Milky Way!)," shares a camper who stayed at site 270 at Limekiln Lake.
Hiking nearby trails: Moreau Lake State Park Campground offers over 20 miles of hiking trails for various skill levels. "The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful," reports Robert L.
Local attractions: Several campgrounds provide easy access to nearby towns. "We were able to complete a number of hikes, having to only drive minutes down route 28! The village of inlet is less than a 10 minute drive and is quaint, cozy and has some of my favorite fudge!" writes Andrew M. about camping at Limekiln Lake.
What campers like
Equestrian facilities: Frontier Town Campground offers specialized equestrian camping areas with extra-large sites. "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. The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean," reports Chelsea B.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen so far and we do this full time. The trails are well marked and well maintained," notes a reviewer about Frontier Town Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Murphy Lake Leanto offers primitive camping with opportunities to spot local wildlife. "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," shares Tony F.
Site privacy: Campers consistently mention the good spacing between sites. "Our site was spacious, with room for two cars, 4 kayaks, and two tents. The site features a picnic table (great condition) and a concrete fire pit. Site 270 is just around the corner from the bathroom and water spigot, and feels very private within the rest of the campground," describes Lena L. about Limekiln Lake.
What you should know
Bear precautions: Bears are active in the region, requiring proper food storage. "There is a minor bear problem but they didn't do much besides sniff around. Rangers were always right on top of things when one would wonder around and sure to chance them off," notes Kevin C. about Limekiln Lake Campground.
Insects can be intense: Blackflies and mosquitoes are common, especially in late spring. "The flies are actually pretty horrible - not sure if it's a late year for them or if they're just particularly bad this year, but they were relentless," warns a Limekiln Lake camper.
Limited supplies nearby: Some campgrounds are remote with few stores. "Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it," advises a Chelsea B. about Frontier Town.
Waste disposal regulations: Rules about garbage disposal vary by campground. "The campground is very strict about the garbage though, which can be a problem because there are no garbage dumpsters all over the camp it is only at the entrance," warns Murat H.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access: Luzerne Campground offers family-friendly water activities. "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," recommends Antoinette W.
Multi-generational appeal: Some campgrounds have long histories of family tradition. "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. My daughter loves it here," shares a reviewer about Luzerne Campground.
Local conveniences: Small stores near campgrounds provide last-minute supplies. "The little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs and have the best homemade chocolate cream pie," notes a family camper at Luzerne.
Playground options: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "My best friend and I took the kids to this campground and we loved it! Beautiful beaches, lots of places to hike and lots of places to take a bicycle and go exploring!" reports Amy M.
Tips for RVers
Site selection: Moreau Lake State Park accommodates larger RVs in certain areas. "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)," advises Nancy W.
Site maneuvering challenges: Tree placement can make parking difficult at some campgrounds. "Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get you camper into your site correct," cautions Sheri C. about Frontier Town Campground.
Spacious equestrian sites: Horse campgrounds near Wells offer extra large sites that work well for RVs. "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," describes Butch K. about Frontier Town.
Off-season considerations: Many campgrounds in the region have limited operating seasons. Most campgrounds open mid-May and close by early September, with Moreau Lake staying open until mid-October for those wanting to experience fall colors.
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