Best Equestrian Camping near Wahpeton, ND
Hankinson Hills Campground features a dedicated loop for horse camping separated from the regular camping loop. The campground provides multiple sites with fire rings and picnic tables where equestrians can set up camp near their horses. Water is available via hand pump, and the campground maintains multiple vault toilets that are regularly cleaned. The sites are well-spaced with trees providing shade at many locations. A 5-6 mile hiking and riding trail circles the campground through the oak/grass prairie ecosystem. Most spaces have trees for shade, and the campground roads are accessible for vehicles pulling horse trailers. The $10 per night fee applies to all campers. Riders should be aware that biting flies and mosquitoes can be abundant during summer months.
Jorgen's Hollow Campground in the Sheyenne Grasslands offers half its sites specifically for people with horses. The North Country Trail runs directly through the campground, providing immediate access to riding opportunities in the surrounding grasslands. Campers can choose from sites in sun or shade, with varying levels of privacy between locations. Parking areas accommodate vehicles with horse trailers, and the gravel access road is reported to be smooth and well-maintained despite being 3 miles from the main road. Hand-pumped water is available, though riders note it contains some particulates. The campground features vault toilets at each end of the camping area. Horse owners should be prepared for typical prairie conditions - beautiful sunsets over the grasslands and abundant wildlife including woodpeckers and coyotes that can be heard calling at dusk.
