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Best Equestrian Camping near Millersburg, PA

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Ferryboat Campsites offers horse stables on site for equestrians camping near Millersburg. The campground accommodates various camping styles including tent, RV, and cabin options while maintaining dedicated space for horses. Most tent camping sites are located in an open field area, with water-only tent sites available in the upper field. The campground fills quickly on weekends with a mix of kayakers, fishers, and horse enthusiasts. Full hookup sites for RVs are positioned along the Susquehanna River with reasonable rates and discounts available. The ferry at this location has been in continuous operation for over 100 years, providing a unique historical element to the equestrian camping experience.

Michaux State Forest permits horse camping at its designated motorized parking lot sites, which remain open year-round and require a free online permit. Several hitching posts and a two-step mounting block are available at the Teaberry site specifically for equestrians. These parking lot areas serve dual purposes as both vehicle sites and equestrian camping zones. The forest contains mixed deciduous and coniferous sections with some open prairie/meadow areas suitable for riding. Trail access varies throughout the property, connecting to the northern terminus of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cell service fluctuates significantly throughout the forest, with some areas having full coverage while others have none. When camping with horses, riders must keep their animals under control at all times, as the forest maintains a strict policy about pets not disturbing other visitors.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Millersburg, PA

43 Reviews of 15 Millersburg Campgrounds

  • Avery M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Ferryboat Campsites

    Great little site with lots of seasonal residents.

    This is a wonderful little campsite primarily catering the seasonal RVer. With that said they do have primitive camping spots next to the putt putt course and water only tent sits at the upper feild. There are also water/electric sites in a loop behind the honeymooner cabins, and they have teh best shade and set up for hammock camping.

    The ferry here is real, and has been in operation for the last 100+ years

    There is a small goat petting zoo, with very friendly pigmy goats and the camp is extremely pet friendly as long as they are on a leash.

    There is the typical camp store, and in addition there is the icecream store next to the river. Across the street is a local winery with the best views of the river around.

    The campsite fills quickly on the weekends, kayakers and fishers, and motorboats use this as the weekend home and mini family vacation spots.

    The showers are located in the RV section of the campground, so you will have to walk a bit if you are tent camping.

    There are horse stable available as well on site.

  • B
    Sep. 1, 2022

    Michaux State Forest

    Motorized and Primitive Sites, but double check info.

    Some reviewers have confused nearby State Parks with the actual State Forest, resulting in inaccurate information. Despite their proximity, Caledonia and Pine Grove Furnace State Parks are NOT considered State Forest land, and have completely different amenities, availability, and regulations.

    Michaux State Forest sites fall in to 4 categories:

    1. Designated motorized sites, which require a free online permit and are open April 2 until the 3rd Sunday after Thanksgiving

    2. Designated motorized parking lot sites, which require the same free online permit but are open year-round

    3. Primitive backpacking sites, open year-round (no permit required, should be at least 1 mi from a trailhead, and only 1 night per site allowed)

    4. Primitive Cabins, which are on State Forest land but are managed by and booked through the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.

    None of the sites available in Michaux have:

    -electric or water hookups. If you used/saw one, you were in a State Park, not Forest.

    -drinking water available at sites (some have a creek or springhouse, which must be treated first)

    -restrooms (a very small number of sites have outhouses within 1/4 mi or so, but don't count on it)

    All designated sites have some sort of fire ring, whether stones or metal.

    Some, but not all, designated sites have picnic tables.

    Cell service varies greatly. Some sites will have none without a decent drive or hike, while others have 4 bars.

    Fires are not permitted at all from March 1 to May 25, and are also banned when fire danger is deemed too high.

    Alcohol is permitted, except in picnic areas.

    Designated motorized parking lot sites also serve as equestrian sites, and horse camping is allowed here. Teaberry has a few hitching posts and a two step mounting block available.

    Pets are allowed as long as they are under control at all times and are not disturbing others. If your dog's recall is anything but perfect, they haven't earned the privilege. Use a leash or long line; remember that if your out-of-control dog gets into a fight with an aggressive but leashed dog, the fault is yours. It's not worth two sets of vet bills.

    This is my go-to local place for camping and hiking alike. Michaux sits on the northern terminus of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and though they are scarcely more than foothills here compared to their majesty in more well-known areas like TN, NC, and VA, it is a place of peace and beauty all the same. Like much of the state, it's a young mixed deciduous and coniferous forest, with some open and sparsely wooded prairie/meadow sections.

  • Casey L.
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Colonel Denning State Park Campground

    Favorite Park of the Season

    Amazing!!! Cleanest facilities of the year so far, amazing large flat sites, dog friendly and great stream right behind the sites. If you stay in lower sites you are near the water and will have to walk up a large hill to get to bathrooms. Trail head close to site and was a very difficult hike with amazing views!! Wide open area to swim that was very clean and well kept. Hope to revisit soon!

  • Craig F.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Starlite Camping Resort

    Relaxing, Friendly, and Spacious!

     We had a great family camping weekend at Starlight and will definitely return in the future. Yes, it is quite hilly throughout the campground, but the individual sites are very level to park the camper with almost no blocks needed. 

    We had two sites this trip with water and electric, but they do have quite a few full hook-up sites. Overall the sites were large, with trees between, providing additional privacy. Except for the Plateau sites, which have the amazing view, the rest of the campground had a great tree cover! Too often private campgrounds attempt to squeeze as many sites as possible and end up with campers on top of their neighbors, but at Starlight, the sites felt very secluded. Water pressure and electric were both great throughout the stay. There is no internet, but we had good cell phone service. 

    The employees in the camp store are amazing and go out of their way to make you feel welcome! I felt everyone went above and beyond to help me from the reservation process through check-in. The camp store is well stocked and also serves hand-dipped ice cream. 

    Starlight is a nice campground to relax or explore central Pennsylvania.

  • Tiff T.
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Colonel Denning State Park Campground

    Awesome!

    We had a great time visiting the park! We stayed in site 28 which was a walk-in site, this was perfect for us since we wanted to be further away from people and the light from the bathroom/shower facility. The site was not far from our parking spot, maybe a hundred yards but there was a slight hill. There are even more isolated campsites further up the hill.

    The park itself is definitely on the smaller side but packs in a lot. Lots of great trails and the beach would be great( close due to bacteria overgrowth) the michaux forest is 30 minutes away and has a lot more outdoor activities.

    Will stay here again in the future.

  • Rick W.
    Aug. 15, 2022

    Colonel Denning State Park Campground

    Tent camping sites

    Walk in sites have picnic table and fire ring. Tent pads are level and smooth. Showers and restrooms are close to sites. Strongly recommend...

  • Craig F.
    May. 20, 2019

    Little Buffalo State Park Campground

    A Hidden Gem In Central PA

    The campground has approximately 35 sites, most with water and electric, which is rare for many PA state parks. The sites are mostly level, gravel, and good sized for averaged sized RV’s. Larger rigs may have some issues with site length on a few sites, so check ahead of time, but there are a couple pull through sites. Fire rings and picnic tables are at each site, but no wifi in the campground area. We did have cell phone service at our campsite.

    The sites along the outer side of the look are more wooded than the inner sites.  The bathhouse is modern, very clean and well maintained. A playground is near bathhouse in the campground, along with several hiking trails. The dump station is easily accessible. Firewood is also available for purchase at the campground.

    The campground is located across the road from the actual state park, which is beautiful and well maintained. A large lake is the centerpiece surrounded by multiple hiking trails, picnic areas, and a large swimming pool/aquatics area (in season). The road going to the park and campground is well maintained, with very wide shoulders for easy access, biking, and running. Fishing and boat rental are available on the lake.

    We had a wonderful weekend at LBSP and plan to include it on our “Go-To” places to visit and camp.

  • Casey L.
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Little Buffalo State Park Campground

    Great people!

    We went to Little Buffalo State Park for Labor Day weekend and had a blast! Great neighbors, lots of kids to play with, good playground and very clean facilities (cleaned daily). The driving path is gravel with a steep hill at the end so if you can help it I would avoid sites 32,34,36 as they are VERY difficult to back into with larger rigs. People’s trucks kept sliding down the gravel hill as they tried to back in. Overall, lots to see and do, beautiful hikes and views of the lake, will revisit!

  • E
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Ferryboat Campsites

    Great place to stay close to water

    Lots to do very close to water and many things to do in and around camp ground. Stayed for a few days would go back.

Guide to Millersburg

Millersburg sits along the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania at an elevation of 384 feet, where the surrounding ridge-and-valley landscape creates varied camping terrain. The area receives around 41 inches of precipitation annually, with summer temperatures averaging in the mid-80s. State forests and parks near Millersburg offer primitive to full-hookup sites, with seasonal closures typically from late November through March.

What to do

Hiking trails: Little Buffalo State Park Campground offers multiple trails for all experience levels. "There are trails with some neat little obstacles to work out on and the historical mill was well worth the trip. By the far the highlight of ours as well. Especially since they engaged the wheel and actually ground corn!" notes Chelsea K.

Water activities: Take advantage of the Susquehanna River at Ferryboat Campsites where water recreation is the main attraction. "We enjoyed our stay here — but mostly because we liked being right on the water. If it weren't for that this would not be the campground for us. The weather was hot so lots of tubing and fishing and kayaking in the river," explains melissa.

Winter camping: For cold-weather enthusiasts, Michaux State Forest allows year-round primitive camping. "Every January for the last few years some friends and I have gone and camped along the Appalachian Trail. These trips are what gave me the experience, and confidence, to go from tent camping to tarp camping," shares John S.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms at Colonel Denning State Park Campground. "Amazing!!! Cleanest facilities of the year so far, amazing large flat sites, dog friendly and great stream right behind the sites," writes Casey L.

Spacious sites: Campers consistently mention the generous spacing between sites at Starlite Camping Resort. "Overall the sites were large, with trees between, providing additional privacy. Too often private campgrounds attempt to squeeze as many sites as possible and end up with campers on top of their neighbors, but at Starlight, the sites felt very secluded," according to Craig F.

Free camping options: Budget-conscious campers can find no-cost options in state forests. "Camping is free in several areas throughout Michaux State Forest (as well as other PA State Forests), BUT you usually need to have a camping permit (also free) and you can only stay in designated campsites," explains Jen S.

What you should know

Permit requirements: For equestrian camping near Millersburg, Pennsylvania, state forests require free permits for designated sites. "Michaux State Forest sites fall in to 4 categories... Designated motorized parking lot sites also serve as equestrian sites, and horse camping is allowed here. Teaberry has a few hitching posts and a two step mounting block available," notes Bridget D.

Terrain challenges: The hilly terrain can impact camping comfort. "If you stay in lower sites you are near the water and will have to walk up a large hill to get to bathrooms," mentions Casey L. about Colonel Denning State Park.

Flooding risks: The Susquehanna River area can flood during heavy rains. "Storms with heavy rain in the area made the river rise. We were told the campground is susceptible to flooding, so check the weather when you come!" warns Robin at Ferryboat Campsites.

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