Best Equestrian Camping near Ford City, PA

Moraine State Park near Ford City provides cabin accommodations with limited camping options for visitors. The park features organized group tenting areas that must be reserved in advance through the park office, though standard individual campsites are not available within the park boundaries. According to visitor reports, the group camping areas are quiet, secluded, and located conveniently near restrooms, bike trails, and water access points. The rustic cabins offer an alternative lodging option for those seeking more shelter than tent camping provides.

For backpackers, Moraine State Park maintains Adirondack shelters along the North Country National Scenic Trail that runs through the park. These shelters require advance reservations and are primarily intended for hikers traversing the trail. Visitors note that the shelters can be mouse-infested, and water access requires a 2-3 mile round trip to the nearest facilities. The park itself features a large lake with numerous recreational opportunities including fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and motor boating (15hp or less). Bicycle trails, sailing, swimming areas, and snowmobile trails in winter round out the available activities. Though the park offers beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation, those seeking traditional campgrounds with RV hookups will need to look at private facilities in surrounding areas as Moraine specifically prohibits standard camping within park boundaries.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Ford City, Pennsylvania (4)

    1. Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    9 Reviews
    Prospect, PA
    30 miles
    Website

    "It is right next to the bike trail and has access to the lake. I have enjoyed my time at Moraine and will enjoy it every time I visit."

    "In fact my family used to own property near by. This park has an awesome trail system for walking or biking"

    2. Danner Primitive Campground

    1 Review
    Kennerdell, PA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 226-1901

    "The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."

    3. Big Country Campground

    1 Review
    Sigel, PA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 849-8016

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Lots of activities, tons of nearby attractions, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Great store and owners, a nice place to visit."

    4. Starr Farm

    1 Review
    Polk, PA
    46 miles
    +1 (412) 628-0118

    $50 / night

    "This campsite was close to an archery tournament for me. It is a huge campsite that is remote and peaceful. I will try to get this place again next year."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Ford City, PA

12 Reviews of 4 Ford City Campgrounds


  • Casey L.
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Danner Primitive Campground

    Nice Primitive Campground

    I have not yet camped here but passed it on my hike the other day and knew I hadn’t seen it in the Dyrt yet, so I wanted to add it for others. This is a hike in or paddle in only campground. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also. This is meant more to be a stop along a paddling or hiking trip than a destination camping trip - you must get a permit to stay more than one night. They are first come first serve. There are 8 sites spread out along the edge of the river, some being closer together than others. They are level and clear, each with a new picnic table and nice fire rings with adjustable grates. A few of the sites had stairs to the water for paddler access. The first 2 sites had wheelchair friendly picnic tables, so I'm not sure if you can arrange to be able to drive back for that situation or what other reason they would put them there. That's nice if the case, I'm just not sure as there is a gate locked at the trailhead that's only opened during hunting season. Plus there's no pavement or gravel down at the sites so I imagine it could be difficult to access. But something to investigate. There are vault toilets that were clean and well maintained, with hand sanitizer. There is a spring for water which says to boil before drinking. There is also a big display board with state forest info and maps. Another thing to note, while the travel in makes it feel very remote, there are cabins all along the opposite site of the river, including directly across from the campsites.  This could be a positive or negative depending on your thoughts, I personally would like it because it would make me feel a little safer. All in all, it’s a nice little campground, in better shape than some of the regular bigger campgrounds I’ve seen.

  • M
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    Beyond the Great Outdoors

    I have been camping at Moraine State Park since I was 5 years old (so about 14 years). While I was in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts we used the 5 Points Group Camping Area a lot. It is right next to the bike trail and has access to the lake. I have enjoyed my time at Moraine and will enjoy it every time I visit.

  • Jim  L.
    Jun. 26, 2020

    Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    Great park but no rv sites

    This is a great place just of interstate 79. Been going there since I was a kid. In fact my family used to own property near by. This park has an awesome trail system for walking or biking

  • M
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    No campground, though shelter sites accessible for backpacking

    Moraine is a really large state park with a huge lake, nice beaches, and tons of trails.  The north country trail runs for over a dozen miles from end to end.  This review is of the shelter sites, of which there is one, for backpacking along the trail.  There are three shelters which are all very mouse infested.  I believe this is because the site does not have a bear pole or bear box, so I think most people probably don't hang their food like they should and thus the mice move in to forage.  Of the 3, the Hilltop shelter 2, which we stayed in is the nicest and private.  There is a rustic vault toilet but no water at the site.  I asked the lady at the park office if there was water nearby and she said yes, just hike down to the access road and over to the group tenting site to fillup.  I'll tell you, this is not close - easily a 2-3 mile round trip.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Starr Farm

    Very relaxing place

    This campsite was close to an archery tournament for me. It is a huge campsite that is remote and peaceful. I will try to get this place again next year.

  • Brian S.
    May. 6, 2018

    Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    Only Two Ways to Tent Camp at Moraine...

    Moraine is a great park, but camping here is limited. As I understand it, this park was created so that Pittsburghers would have a place to go sailing--so camping has never been its primary draw. But it's a scenic park that has a beautiful, meandering lake with lots of coves and estuaries. There are bike trails and hiking trails all throughout, plus a bike rental shop, and two swimming beaches. The North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) has an Adirondack shelter and small tenting area within the park that's reserved for backpackers. But what's to say you're not just a one-day backpacker, doing a small portion of the trail, who needs a place to spend the night? You could hike into the backpacking campground known as the Link Road Overnight Shelter and set up your tent. It would have to be primitive camping; there are no facilities of any kind. The only other way to camp at Moraine is to reserve one of the two rustic group tenting areas--which are actually very pleasant despite the absence of showers. In order to see if your group qualifies to use the group tenting area, go to this website.

  • Michael L.
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Big Country Campground

    Family Friendly Relaxation

    Lots of activities, tons of nearby attractions, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Great store and owners, a nice place to visit.

  • M
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    No Camping

    "Camping is prohibited in the park." (That is directly off the DCNR website.)

    I am not reviewing Moraine State Park (which is awesome). I am reviewing the CAMPING options at Moraine State Park. Which brings me back to the DNCR website. It says "No Camping" and "Camping is prohibited in the park. Private campgrounds nearby offer camping."

    It DOES list cabins, group tenting, and a backpacking shelter, which is available by reservation only.

    But this park is not where somebody looking for CAMPING would want to be.

  • Mitchel R.
    Apr. 29, 2019

    Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    Beautiful Scenery, Great Camping Areas, Alot of Fun

    • Group Tenting
    • Cabins
    • Kayaking/Canoeing
    • Motor boating 15hp or less
    • Sailboats
    • Bike Trail
    • Great Fishing Spots
    • Swimming Area
    • Snowmobile Trail

Guide to Ford City

Horse camping in Pennsylvania offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine companions. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to unwind and connect with nature.

Tips for equestrian camping near Ford City, Pennsylvania

  • Consider staying at Moraine State Park, where you can access trails suitable for horseback riding and enjoy the scenic beauty of the park.

Equestrian campgrounds include Danner Primitive Campground

  • At Danner Primitive Campground, you can experience a hike-in camping adventure with your horse, surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like Starr Farm

  • Starr Farm provides a peaceful setting with ample space for horse camping, making it an ideal choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Ford City, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ford City, PA is Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 9 reviews.

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