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    Lower Lake Campground Hemlock Hill Equestrian Area provides dedicated camping options for riders in Pennsylvania's Promised Land State Park. The equestrian area features sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups, accommodating both tents and RVs. Equestrian campsites include fire rings, picnic tables, and flat parking areas suitable for horse trailers. The campground allows pets, making it possible for campers to bring both horses and dogs. Sites can be reserved in advance through the Pennsylvania state park reservation system. The equestrian area maintains separate facilities from the standard campground areas, creating a more specialized environment for horse campers. The campground is typically less crowded than other sections of Promised Land State Park.

    The Hemlock Hill Equestrian Area connects directly to horse-friendly trails within Promised Land State Park. Riders can access multiple trail options directly from their campsites, with routes suitable for various experience levels. The park trails wind through wooded terrain and offer scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Most trails maintain good footing for horses throughout the camping season. Water access points along some trail routes allow horses to drink during rides. The park requires that riders clean up after their horses in camping areas and observe proper trail etiquette. While the equestrian campground doesn't feature dedicated horse corrals, campers can set up portable corral systems or use highlines at their sites. Trails remain accessible for riding from early spring through late fall, though summer weekends see the highest visitor traffic.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Rowland (12)

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      1. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park

      4.5(33)14mi from Rowland76 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Pros: beautiful new bathrooms -private lakeside walk-in sites -beavers! Far away but exciting nonetheless -the Conservation Walk on the island is short, easy, and beautiful. Well-marked."

      "Some sites are right on the lake, just put the kayak on the shore, and you're ready for an early morning paddle."

      from $20 - $44 / night

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      2. Keen Lake Resort Campground

      4.4(29)19mi from RowlandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020.  It was SO BEAUTIFUL.  We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. "

      "We didn’t have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone’s back yard lol. It wasn’t a big deal. The site was well maintained and flat which were the most important."

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      3. Stokes State Forest

      4.4(28)24mi from RowlandRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents."

      "* Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash

      • There are outhouses scattered around, or if"

      from $7 - $55 / night

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      4. Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area — Promised Land State Park

      4.5(6)15mi from Rowland101 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "3 hour drive from NYC, and a wonderful campsite with good weather in the summer - not too hot during the day and nice and cool overnight."

      "We stayed in lower lake beechwood site 323. Was decent site only downside was fire pit area was very un-level for camping chairs, otherwise it’s a nice wooded site with privacy."

      from $27 - $29 / night

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      5. Lower Lake Campground Hemlock Hill Equestrian Area — Promised Land State Park

      5.0(1)14mi from Rowland6 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $25 / night

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      6. Ocquittunk

      4.6(7)22mi from RowlandRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We stayed at site #T007 is was a short walk from the car to the site, but so worth it for many reasons."

      "The caping set up was nice and I enjoyed the proximity to available hikes in the area. The ‘lake’ however, was kind of a disappointment."

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      7. Lackawanna State Park Campground

      4.5(17)35mi from Rowland109 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network if hiking and horse riding trails."

      "The sites were a little close to each other and where we were in the park was a mixed use area. So we had an RV next to us with the Genny running all day."

      from $20 - $79 / night

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      8. Camp Mohican Outdoor Center — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

      4.3(3)30mi from RowlandTents

      "If you're there in the summer, I'd recommend taking a kayak around the lake and filling it with wild blueberries. Lots of hiking options as well."

      from $5 - $75 / night

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      9. Bear Spring Mountain — DEC

      4.4(7)45mi from Rowland35 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Went here with some friends who had never been outside NYC before. They were absolutely blown away. For me, it was a nice site but not exceptional. Bring or rent a kayak!"

      "I drove to NYC for a business trip and ended up driving 1 and a half hour to reach this place. I always carry a tent in the back of my trunk and decided to go camping."

      from $18 - $40 / night

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      10. Camp Starry Night at Gulyan Farms

      4.0(1)41mi from RowlandTents, Glamping

      "This location was about an hour and a half away from our home so it was far enough to feel like we were getting away but close enough that we could be home quickly in case of an emergency since we decided"

      from $125 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Rowland, PA

    132 Reviews of 12 Rowland Campgrounds

    • Amber A.
      Jul. 31, 2016

      Bear Spring Mountain — DEC

      Classic catskills

      Went here with some friends who had never been outside NYC before. They were absolutely blown away. For me, it was a nice site but not exceptional. Bring or rent a kayak! There is some pretty serious hiking on site and nearby. There was a lot of horse activity but I don’t know if you can hire them here. Lots of wildlife! There are two areas for camping, check out both though one smells kind of like a barn. Site was typical of state park campgrounds, all up to expectations. Obey bear rules!

    • Alaina Z.
      Oct. 13, 2020

      Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park

      Beautiful facilities, rocky sites

      Pros: -beautiful new bathrooms -private lakeside walk-in sites -beavers! Far away but exciting nonetheless -the Conservation Walk on the island is short, easy, and beautiful. Well-marked.

      Cons: -chunky bluestone gravel on the sites, so bring a sleeping pad! -has a beach but it's not much to look at -sites have nice sizable fire pits, but they are very tall. It's difficult to cook over them, and sitting around the campfire in the evening is a much less visually appealing experience than I'd like

      We stayed in site 157. Accessible via a path from the designated parking space to the site about 2 minute walk. Lakeside, but visibility not great due to vegetation. All sites have little trails down to the water.

      Site 174 by the road and less private, but prettily overhung by evergreens.

      The cabins look very nice inside.

    • E. M. V.
      Sep. 9, 2019

      Stokes State Forest

      Spacious and peaceful camping

      Enjoyed a great weekend at Stokes State Forest. We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents. Site came with bear proof bin for garbage and fire ring. Very comfortable site, quiet but still with plenty of amenities. Bathrooms and shower were all single stall and very clean, only a 5 min walk from our site. Two water sources nearby as well. We didn’t have direct views of the lake, but were within a minute walk to some quiet views of the lake. Also the location is amazing; there are trail heads near the campsites and longer trails, including access to the Appalachian Trail within a short 10-15 minute drive. You can also rent kayaks and SUP at the main office. Highly recommend Stokes.

    • k
      Jun. 17, 2016

      Bear Spring Mountain — DEC

      Bear spring

      I drove to NYC for a business trip and ended up driving 1 and a half hour to reach this place. I always carry a tent in the back of my trunk and decided to go camping. This campsite isn't the best but is still good. Thee is horses so you will smell them. There is a lake, grills restrooms and showers. This is one of the more fancy campsites and is definitely worth it for only 18 dollars. You can also do short day hikes

    • Christina H.
      Aug. 6, 2019

      Stokes State Forest

      Stokes State Forest: A nature-lovers dream (Review for Shotwell Campsite)

      I would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone wanting a beautiful, remote setting, but with all of the conveniences that the campgrounds offer. Anyone from a beginner to an expert would enjoy Stokes. Whether it be just a short, relaxing weekend trip or an adventure-packed week long trip, this place has the potential to be whatever you make it.

      Pros:

      • Has the perfect balance of feeling secluded without feeling completely alone in the middle of nowhere; the campsite we were specifically on was just far enough to be remote-feeling and fully private with trees surrounding it

      • Cute little pond right on the campgrounds

      • Our site had a fire ring, a picnic table, and a large sturdy pole with a hook for your lantern/mesh dry bag/etc

      • Even, rocky, yet soft enough ground to sleep on, many trees available for hammock camping

      • There was a huge, nasty storm one night that we stayed there, with terrible downpour and flash flood warnings, our site was elevated and did not get flooded

      • A lot of firewood and kindling in the area to be gathered, or you can buy firewood right from the office

      • Lots of stuff to do in the area for nature-lovers and outdoors-enthusiasts (Hiking trails, fishing/fly-fishing, sightseeing, mountain-biking, kayaking/paddle-boarding (rentals in the area if you do not own), hunting, swimming, horseback riding, waterfall-hunting, bird/wildlife watching (there are hawks, rabbits, owls, deer, toads, snakes, turtles, frogs, foxes, bats, salamanders, many interesting bugs, beavers, and bears in the area, you never know what you will see), lots of beautiful brooks and streams throughout the entire park, many awesome remote areas to set up your hammock and relax) Whoever said that there wasn't much to do here is just either not an outdoors person or straight up lying!

      • Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash

      • There are outhouses scattered around, or if you are really needing a clean restroom where you can wash your hands, the park office's restroom is always open and very clean

      • Can be buggy at night time however, I was pleasantly surprised to have experienced zero mosquito bites and ZERO ticks on ourselves and even our dog (however she did have a leech on her from playing in the brook all day). We moderately used bug spray on ourselves and the dog had her flea and tick topical on.

      • Beautiful view of the stars on a clear night (Which can be breathtaking especially to city folk or those that cannot see stars from their homes)

      Cons:

      • Can hear the traffic from 206, but generally gets much quieter at night

      • Campsites are close enough that you may occasionally hear other groups if they are being very loud (We were next to a group campsite that had a very noisy party crowd, but could really only hear them at their loudest, and we weren't bothered)

      • Tent sites are located just off the dirt road where people travel to get to their sites, which means other campers' cars will occasionally pass right through your area. If this bothers you, be sure to book a site as far back as possible. Ex: Site T137 should have no vehicle traffic but your own and is the most remote of that area

      • Water fill stations can be a bit busy at certain times

      • Our fire ring rack was bent, but luckily we came prepared with our own rack to place on top of it and it worked out

      • Lots of poison ivy in the area, if you are not immune to it be very mindful of where you are stepping!

      • Our neighbor warned us that they got a flat tire after arriving at their campsite, and after searching their site found a bunch of nails almost intentionally thrown about. It's not the park's fault and the rangers were made aware of it. Carefully check your site after arriving for anything out of place and report to the office if necessary to keep these campsites safe and enjoyable.

      Points of interest nearby the campsite:

      • Big Flat Brook - A beautiful babbling brook that runs all throughout the area. Has great fly fishing for stocked rainbow trout. Access to the brook was only a short but beautiful hike north from our site through some thistle fields and woodlands.

      • Buttermilk falls (Tallest waterfall in NJ), Tillman Ravine, Dingmans Ferry/Falls, and my personal favorite, Silver Spray Falls - Multiple gorgeous waterfalls and ravines just waiting to be explored, all within ~15-20 min by car. I definitely recommend checking them out while you are camping here especially if you live far away from the area.

      • Sunrise Mountain and Rattlesnake Mountain - Catch a beautiful sunrise or sunset on top of Sunrise Mountain, which is a pleasant, scenic car ride directly to the top where there is a small parking lot, a smelly outhouse, and a nice picnic table area with a great view. Rattlesnake Mountain is a part of the Appalachian Trail and is somewhat barren towards the top which makes for excellent views. Like its name, it's not uncommon to see many snakes in the area, rattlesnakes tend to hang out on the top and sunbathe on the rocks. Keep your pets on a leash and have a stick handy just in case, however, they will leave you alone if you keep your distance.

      • Lake Ashroe, Stony Lake, Lake Ocquittunk - Many lakes for multiple activities in the area such as fishing (trout stocked waters), kayaking, swimming (Stony lake has a beach area with lifeguards, restrooms, and picnic areas. Check their website for more info.)

      • Horseback riding - A few great horseback riding places nearby, some offering trail rides through the beautiful park.

      • Appalachian Trail - The widely-known Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only trail in the world, that runs all the way from Maine to Georgia goes right through this area. You may run into very interesting people from all over who are thru-hiking the AT.

      PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR VISIT. LEAVE NO TRACE. KEEP OUR PARKS BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU.

    • Kara L.
      Oct. 18, 2021

      Ocquittunk

      Beautiful Lakeside site

      We stayed at site #T007 is was a short walk from the car to the site, but so worth it for many reasons. The site itself is huge and we were able to position our tent facing the lake, it was beautiful!

    • Damia F.
      Aug. 23, 2024

      Stokes State Forest

      Campsites too close together and camping areas are greatly spaced out

      Stokes State Forest is a beautiful park with a lot of different trails to check out, though some of them are difficult to access due to parking. The camping areas are split between two different entrances. If you’re in Lake Ocquitunk, like I was, you don’t enter at the main entrance, you have to go past the main entrance about another mile on rt. 15 N. and enter by the YMCA. All the other camping areas are near the main entrance by the forest office. The campsites themselves are a little too close together in some spots with little coverage or privacy. There is a day parking area which is only accessible going through the main entrance by the forest office— if you visit during the week park entrance is free, but on the weekend fees can be a bit steep. I wasn’t super happy with my campsite as I wasn’t able to physically have my car on the site like I thought. I had to park in a small lot above my campsite and carry my belongings down a short slope to the site. I like to car-camp so this was a bit of a let down having my car separate from my actual campsite.

      The bathrooms were nice and had flush toilets, but the showers were out of service during my time. Bathrooms are extremely spaced out so you will have to walk a far distance unless you strategically choose a site next to one. I drove through the other campsite and only saw 1 set of bathrooms that had toilets and showers per campground, not including the outhouses I saw for those in the small cabins.

    • Ethan K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 1, 2018

      Ocquittunk

      Nice camping, but disappointing lake

      The caping set up was nice and I enjoyed the proximity to available hikes in the area. The ‘lake’ however, was kind of a disappointment. It was much smaller then I expected and a rather underwhelming. Of the camping options in Stokes State Forest, Lake Oqcuittunk and Steamill were each a bit closer to High Point which offers more hiking options. Each campsite was set up with a picnic table and a fire ring. One big positive was the covered picnic area which was a nice place to bring food and eat and hang out during the day to get out of the sun.

    • Dwight D.
      Sep. 26, 2021

      Stokes State Forest

      It rained the whole weekend, but we still had a great time!

      So it rained during set up and it rained during take down. It stopped raining for a bit and we took a nice walk around the campsite, out to the lake and back. Then night fell and so did the rain. Listening to the rain drops fall all night long was a treat. Getting up to move the air mattresses to avoid the rain inside the tent was also a treat. 

      We knew ahead of time that it would rain all weekend. We also knew our large 20'x10' tent was a bit old, so we brought a GIANT 20'x16' tarp to keep out the rain. It worked for most of the weekend. We were more worried about pitching the tent at the bottom of a slope since the campsite has a small incline, but we didn't wake up in a pond or even much of a puddle. There was a bit of mud we tried to avoid tracking into the tent, but otherwise this site was okay for tents in the rain. 

      This is a large pull-through trailer campsite, right across from the restrooms with sinks/shower. Water is down the road a bit, not by the restrooms. There is a campsite right next door and their firepit is 15-20 feet away from where we pitched our tent, but it stayed empty that weekend. Traffic to the restroom as constant, and close by, so not very private/secluded.

    Guide to Rowland

    Hemlock Hill Equestrian Area sits at 1,500 feet elevation in the Pocono Mountains, approximately 10 miles from Rowland, Pennsylvania. This dedicated horse camping area features trails connecting to Pennsylvania's larger system of equestrian paths through mature forests. Most sites maintain good distance from other campers, creating a quieter camping experience than other sections of Promised Land State Park.

    What to do

    Trail riding on designated paths: Explore multiple trail systems directly accessible from the equestrian campground. "The Visitor Center is only 3/10 mile away and has wi-fi, bathrooms/showers and a shop with food that is open from 8am to 8pm. The AT runs right through the camp," shares a camper from Mohican Outdoor Center.

    Fishing in nearby lakes: Cast a line in multiple lakes within a short drive. "The kids caught multiple sunnies and even a small perch. All in all, we had a great time and plan to go back next year," notes a visitor to Keen Lake Resort Campground.

    Winter activities: Some horse campgrounds near Rowland remain open year-round. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing," reports a camper from Pickerel Point Campground.

    What campers like

    Privacy between campsites: Many equestrian sites offer good separation from neighbors. "The RV sites are spaced out nicely. There are plenty of things to do; paddle boats, row boats, swimming pool, snack bar/campstore, activities, etc," according to a Keen Lake Resort Campground visitor.

    Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness ranks high among camper priorities at horse camping areas. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground. The showers are coin operated. The staff were so accommodating and everyone was super nice," reports a camper from Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area.

    Lakeside settings: Water access for both humans and horses adds value. "I spent the night in the Promised Land State Park at Pickerel Point and it was so pretty and quiet. There was a bathroom with flush toilets nearby and the campsites were well spaced apart. Mine overlooked the water and had a gorgeous sunset."

    What you should know

    Seasonal considerations: Pack for variable conditions depending on your visit timing. "Open year round. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing. The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon."

    Reservation requirements: Book equestrian sites well in advance, especially for weekends. "We hopped in the car and drove the 2 mins to get to the beach. There was always parking. If you stay closer to those things it would be easy to walk & ride bikes to the different activities," notes a Keen Lake Resort visitor.

    Site terrain variations: Some equestrian camping areas have rocky terrain. "Chunky bluestone gravel on the sites, so bring a sleeping pad! Sites have nice sizable fire pits, but they are very tall. It's difficult to cook over them," reports a camper from Pickerel Point Campground.

    Tips for camping with families

    Look for kid-friendly amenities: Choose campgrounds with activities for children. "We had a great time despite cold wet weather. Our site was probably one of the worst in the place but we were able to scope out others that we would prefer for our next visit," reports a visitor from Keen Lake Resort Campground.

    Check proximity to water features: Sites near water keep kids entertained. "Almost every campsite is close to the water. Our site had kayak access and that was a real bonus. It is a spotless facility. Even in August it was not crowded," shares a camper from Pickerel Point.

    Plan for educational opportunities: Many Rowland-area horse campgrounds offer nature programs. "This state park is amazing. There is an environmental education center with programs, fishing and boating, and an amazing network of hiking and horse riding trails," notes a visitor to Lackawanna State Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection for trailers: Choose sites with adequate room for both horse trailer and RV. "We stayed in the Pickerel Point of the park. 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. All of the sites were spacious."

    Level sites matter: Look for sites specifically designed for equestrian campers. "We stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. The sites seemed a little narrow when we first pulled in, but it was plenty," reports a camper from Keen Lake Resort Campground.

    Check hookup capabilities: Verify electrical systems meet your needs. "Camped here for a weekend, and probably one of my least favorite sites so far. Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained," warns a visitor to Lackawanna State Park.

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