Equestrian campers near Factoryville, Pennsylvania can access dedicated trail networks and accommodations across several state parks and forests. The region's diverse terrain in northeastern Pennsylvania ranges from gentle valleys to Pocono Mountain foothills, with elevations varying from 650 to 1,900 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 65°F to 85°F, with cooler nights even during peak season.
What to do
Lakeside recreation: Lackawanna State Park offers water activities beyond horseback riding with a swimming beach and boat rentals. "The swimming beach looked nice. They do have boat rental. Our site and the others we saw were nicely shaded," reports Lackawanna State Park Campground visitor Amy V.
Seasonal water sports: Several campgrounds maintain swimming beaches alongside their horse facilities. At Keen Lake Resort Campground, Shannon C. notes: "Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake. It was awesome. The kids had fun riding bikes on the road, which was off the main road."
Hiking trail exploration: Promised Land State Park features accessible trails for both riders and hikers. "The Conservation Walk on the island is short, easy, and beautiful. Well-marked," explains Alaina Z. about her experience at Pickerel Point Campground, adding that "all sites have little trails down to the water."
What campers like
Lakefront campsites: Many equestrian campgrounds offer waterfront sites. According to Carolyn M. at Pickerel Point Campground: "Mine overlooked the water and had a gorgeous sunset. There was a beach nearby that was an excellent place to gaze at the stars."
Clean facilities: Horse-friendly campgrounds maintain their bathroom facilities regularly. "Bathrooms were clean and so was the site. Sites were a good size and not on top of each other," shares Siobhan D. about Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area.
Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds near Factoryville combine horse facilities with family recreation. Emily Z. from Keen Lake Resort notes: "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake," adding "this is a great place to bring an RV. Great for families."
What you should know
Site selection matters: When booking equestrian sites, location affects your experience. Emily Z. advises at Keen Lake: "Get a site on the lake. You won't have a ton of privacy but you'll have space for your stuff. If you don't want to drive during your stay, camp on the side w/ the beach and pool."
Pet policies vary: While most horse campgrounds allow pets, rules differ by campground. Nancy L. from Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area shares: "Certain sites allow pets. My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there."
Site terrain considerations: Many equestrian campgrounds have varied terrain. Alaina Z. cautions: "Chunky bluestone gravel on the sites, so bring a sleeping pad!" She also mentions "sites have nice sizable fire pits, but they are very tall. It's difficult to cook over them."
Tips for camping with families
Activities for children: Horse campgrounds typically offer programming for kids. At Keen Lake Resort, one camper reports: "My step son enjoyed the crafts and organized activities," while another states: "They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day!"
Safety considerations: Equestrian areas maintain security for family campers. "The security is great and patrol to make sure quiet hours are quiet to be courtiers to other campers that want quiet time," shares Mike H. about his experience camping with family.
Year-round options: Some horse campgrounds near Factoryville operate throughout winter. Mara S. from Lackawanna State Park notes: "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers."
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Equestrian sites typically offer various hookup options. "We had full hookups (20/30/50 amp, water & sewer). There's no cable but we were able to pickup about 6 channels with our digital antenna," shares Debbie W. about her RV experience.
Site leveling: Some horse campground sites require adjustment. "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained," cautions David from Lackawanna State Park.
Weather preparedness: RVers at equestrian campgrounds should plan for variable conditions. One visitor at Lower Lake Campground states: "We stayed one night when it happened to rain all evening. So, we stayed inside our camper," highlighting the importance of having shelter options.
