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Best Equestrian Camping near Arnegard, ND

67 Reviews

No horse-friendly campgrounds with corrals or designated equestrian facilities exist in the immediate Arnegard area according to the available data. Nearby Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers camping options but lacks specific equestrian accommodations. The Juniper Campground in the North Unit permits pets but does not have horse corrals or dedicated equestrian campsites. Buffalo frequently roam through the campground area, which would present safety concerns for horse camping.

The North Dakota backcountry does offer trail riding opportunities, though campers must provide their own containment solutions for horses when staying overnight. Little Missouri State Park Campground and Elkhorn Campground permit camping with pets but do not advertise specific horse facilities. Theodore Roosevelt National Park maintains trails accessible to riders, but visitors should contact park rangers regarding current regulations for bringing horses into the park. Horse owners need to bring all necessary equipment including portable corrals or high-lines as none of the listed campgrounds provide horse-specific amenities such as manure disposal areas or dedicated equestrian camping areas.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Arnegard, North Dakota (5)

    1. Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    32 Reviews
    Grassy Butte, ND
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 842-2333

    $30 / night

    "Especially against the terrain that surrounds it. The campground is low on amenities but high on scenery, and it is very clean.

    The hiking in the North unit is amazing. There is so much wildlife."

    "The weather was amazing. we spent the day in the town of Medora which has so much to do and so filled with history .back at the campground, which we located a spot right next to the river ,the boys went"

    2. Ccc Campground (Nd) — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

    17 Reviews
    Grassy Butte, ND
    17 miles
    +1 (701) 842-8500

    $10 / night

    "This campground offers beautiful panoramic views of the North Dakota Badlands. Additionally, you can access the Maah Daah Hey Trail and explore the Badlands from here."

    "When we visited the North Unit of Roosevelt National Park, their campgrounds were closed, so we had to seek one outside the park. This was extremely close to the park and had great views!"

    3. Magpie Campground

    9 Reviews
    Grassy Butte, ND
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 225-5151

    $6 / night

    "Small and private, only one other group there who were visiting with their horses. They said they had good trails, but we didn’t have much time to explore. Beautiful views and very peaceful."

    "The part I like most about this campground is the easy access to the world renowned Maah Daah Hey Trail: >100 miles of trail open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders."

    4. Little Missouri State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Killdeer, ND
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 794-3731

    "There are many amenities including electrical hookups, water, horse corrals vault toilets and pay showers. But the amenities aren't why you stay at this park. You stay for the views."

    "We were surrounded by miles of hiking in which we enjoyed about 13 miles of, but so much more we could’ve hiked!"

    5. Elkhorn Campground

    3 Reviews
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 225-5151

    "Close to clean pit toilet. Hand pump was hard to pump which produced light brown water which wasn't something we wanted to drink, so bring in your own water."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Arnegard, ND

67 Reviews of 5 Arnegard Campgrounds

  • H
    Sep. 22, 2020

    Little Missouri State Park Campground

    Off the beaten path

    We stayed at this park because the Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l Park North Unit campgrounds were closed for renovations. I mistakenly thought this park was close to the park, but it is actually a 90 minute drive. We had a reservation for 2 nights but only stayed one and moved to the CCC Campground to be closer to the park. The only real sites with a view are those that back-up to the Little Missouri River. All others are just looking at a prairie. This is also primarily a campground for horse people, which we are not. You do need to pay the additional North Dakota State Park fee if camping here.

  • B
    May. 12, 2019

    Ccc Campground (Nd) — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

    A Cheap Alternative

    A cheaper alternative to TRNP’s Juniper Campground. This campground offers beautiful panoramic views of the North Dakota Badlands. Additionally, you can access the Maah Daah Hey Trail and explore the Badlands from here. The campground is well kept and is typically pretty quiet. There are no showers, but there is toilets and accessible drinking water.

  • Matt S.
    Sep. 4, 2016

    Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Now I know why Teddy Roosevelt loved North Dakota! Check out Juniper to camp!

    I have already posted my review for the Theodore Roosevelt South campground - Cottonwood. I won't repeat myself too much. Believe it or not, but I would put the North unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park even ahead of Yosemite.

    The trees and the canopy in the Juniper campground is really cool. Especially against the terrain that surrounds it. The campground is low on amenities but high on scenery, and it is very clean.

    The hiking in the North unit is amazing. There is so much wildlife. Never have I been so close to so many animals in the wild. I saw a lot of wildlife in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, but not as much as I did here.

    I never thought I would ever want to visit North Dakota. Honestly, I cant wait to go back. This place will blow your expectations, especially if you take an adventure on a hike or two. In the North unit, I highly suggest stopping at the River Bend Overlook and hiking down to the CCC shelter for some amazing views. Then drive to the end of the road and take a quick hike to Sperati Point.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2020

    Little Missouri State Park Campground

    Cool spot

    It's more RV and equestrian focused but you can tent camp as well. Large grassy areas to set up camp. Fire pits, showers, bathrooms. Seems popular as well. Making reservations would be a good idea. I stayed at spot 31. It's at the end of the road that goes downhill. There are lots of flies because it has horse corrals and the mosquitos are vicious. They may be different at other spots. Nice spot for views and hiking. I would come back here.

  • Melissa B.
    May. 20, 2022

    Magpie Campground

    Great stop near the national park!

    We were headed to the north unit of TRNP and found this nice campground. Small and private, only one other group there who were visiting with their horses. They said they had good trails, but we didn’t have much time to explore. Beautiful views and very peaceful. Only downfall was the long drive on the rough/ unpaved roads. My Toyota Corolla isn’t the best “off roading” car, but we got there safely. Definitely would visit again!!! Paid $10 cash for the evening.

  • H
    Sep. 22, 2020

    Ccc Campground (Nd) — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

    Great Views - Close to TR National Park N Unit

    When we visited the North Unit of Roosevelt National Park, their campgrounds were closed, so we had to seek one outside the park. This was extremely close to the park and had great views! There are no hook-ups, and no dump station. The only water is a well that you have to pump yourself with a handle, so come with your black/grey tanks empty and water tank full. They do allow generators, but it would be nice if they didn't. We have solar panels so we always get annoyed with generators ruining the peace and quiet. The sites are large and mostly level. There must be horse trails out of this area as there were quite a few horse trailers camping. We would definitely consider this a good back-up in the future if the NPS campground is full.

  • Tonya T.
    Jun. 28, 2016

    Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Nature at its best

    Amazing! We took our two boys August of 2015. The weather was amazing. we spent the day in the town of Medora which has so much to do and so filled with history .back at the campground, which we located a spot right next to the river ,the boys went fishing. Then we drove around and saw 3 herds of wild horses. we saw Buffalo also. Though not as many as in the north unit. the bathrooms have running water and are immaculately clean. the campgrounds are clean and well kept and the oark rangers were friendly.

  • Jessica S.
    Mar. 18, 2017

    Little Missouri State Park Campground

    Little Missouri State Park

    This park is outstanding. There are many amenities including electrical hookups, water, horse corrals vault toilets and pay showers. But the amenities aren't why you stay at this park. You stay for the views. The horse and hiking trails are unbelievable. The campgrounds themselves are quiet. You'll experience starry skies and the howls of coyotes. The roads aren't paved and there aren't many trees in the campgrounds themselves.

  • Olson H.
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Little Missouri State Park Campground

    LOTS of hiking!

    We were surrounded by miles of hiking in which we enjoyed about 13 miles of, but so much more we could’ve hiked! The views were gorgeous, but there are oil drillers within view from our site and the hikes. At night the sky was lit from ND oil drilling gas release. The campground and trails are VERY accommodating to horse back riding, with many corrals and hay available. Toilets were a little bit dirty, however the showers (available through inserted quarters) were very clean and it was nice to use a full pressure and sized shower after a long day in the heat.

Guide to Arnegard

North Dakota offers some fantastic options for horse camping, allowing equestrians to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the great outdoors.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Equestrian campgrounds include scenic trails

  • At Magpie Campground, campers can easily access the renowned Maah Daah Hey Trail, which offers over 100 miles of trails suitable for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.

Tips for equestrian camping near Arnegard, North Dakota

  • When visiting Elkhorn Campground, be prepared for a bit of a drive on unpaved roads, but enjoy the solitude and beautiful views that come with it.

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