1 campground with availability next weekend
LeGrand Reynolds Horsemen's Camping Area in Arcadia Management Area offers camping sites specifically for equestrians in Exeter, Rhode Island. The campground accommodates tent camping with sites that have access to electricity, including 30-amp and 50-amp hookups, making it suitable for small trailers. Sites include fire rings and picnic tables, but visitors should note the absence of showers, trash services, and drinking water. Approximately 25 miles from North Smithfield, the campground provides reasonable access to the extensive trail system within the 14,000-acre Arcadia Management Area. Water hookups are available for horse needs.
Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest, about 30 miles from North Smithfield in Voluntown, Connecticut, serves as another option for equestrians. This campground features drinking water access and provides picnic tables and fire rings at each site. The camp connects directly to the bridle trails within Pachaug State Forest, offering miles of riding opportunities through diverse woodland terrain. Horse owners must bring their own portable corrals or highlines as permanent equine facilities are not provided. Riders appreciate the well-maintained trails suitable for various skill levels. Both campgrounds require visitors to follow leave-no-trace principles, including proper manure management, and recommend advance reservations during peak riding seasons.
"The staff was positive and helpful and that made a difference for me. I traditionally dry camp or go for semi hooked up on purpose, I just like the quieter camping."
"Not knowing how long we would be away from the campground that service was a great option. "
from $50 - $200 / night
"Close to a small walking path and a larger intermediate hiking trail. Bathrooms were clean and staff were friendly. Would definitely stay again."
"Wished we had time to check out the hiking trails accessible from the campground."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $14 - $29 / night
"There are kids everywhere on bikes and running around, so cars actually drive slowly throughout, which is nice. Sites are a bit close together."
"The area around Ponkapog is beautiful, showcasing a wetland climate that, while common, is an integral part of the Massachusetts ecosystem that many people don’t even realize is within a stones throw."
"The camp is on a beautiful piece of wooded land surrounding a large pond/lake. There are about 25 rustic cabins, and a few tent sites dispersed throughout the camping area."
from $20 - $65 / night
"My home away from home, I have been going to Myles Standish state forest to camp swim and critter catch since I was a little girl. Some of my fondest memories were made here."
"Trails can be used summer and winter.it also has many equestrian sites."
from $17 - $35 / night
"It's hard to find much information about this equestrian, first come, first serve campground in Connecticut's Pachaug State Forest."
from $17 - $27 / night
from $20 - $50 / night
ScoutAmazing amenities and activities here. Staff is great. Lots of room for big rigs. Tent spots are shady while other ones are sunnier. They have rentals such as log cabins/ A-frames to rent also. Hot tubs and pools too!
GuideI can understand why this place is rated one of the best campgrounds in the country. This was my first time camping here with my own RV and it did not disappoint. Our site was spacious, and centrally located within the campground, they have all the amenities you can imagine living up to that “resort” title. Ranging from multiple pools, hot tubs, courts, pavilions, playgrounds, etc. the cell service was great, they offer WiFi, and much more. I love the store, it gives off that Great Wolf Lodge feel, and it has everything inside you may need. Including a little hidden café that surprisingly made good lattes. This place is massive, and I’ve never seen a campground that had as many million dollar RV’s in one place. That atmosphere is just great here. There is so much to do. It’s so big you need an e-bike just to get around. Resort-style campgrounds like this come at a steeper price compared to others, but in my opinion, Normandy was well worth the cost. We look forward to revisiting, often!
TravelerWe came in the day after Labor Day ~ after 280 rv’s checked out ~ so it may not have been as peaceful over the weekend, but I heard everyone had lots of fun. The grounds are beautiful!
GuideWe arrived on a Saturday afternoon and they did seem have alot going on. It was Christmas in July. There was a live band and a few food trucks. The campsites are onto of each. Way too close for us. The roads that lead to the sites are way to narrow. I tow a 27ft travel trailer and my tires were off the road on both sides. The campsite itself was nice. No complaints there. Pool was gross. Mini golf was horrible. All the wood was rotted. We won't be back.
ScoutMe and my girl spent 2 weeks and had an amazing time the people are friendly they dont bother you about drinking only problem was the cell service is trash out ghere
ScoutKnow what you are getting... This is a family resort that charges$20/per night, per person, OVER the two people rate. It is loud, crowded, with golf carts and kids running around. It is a resort campground with pools, frisbee court and etc... This is not a quiet, restful place to stay to visit Boston and the surrounding area or to visit family in town. Entry is gated and controlled. Want to bring your college daughter back after dinner- forget it,$20 for her and$20 her friend, for 1-2 hour visit after 7:00 PM at night! When we return, we will stay at Spacious Skies CG or the state park. The cost and inconvenience is not worth it!
LegendWe were here a couple years ago and told everyone we knew about it in the PNW never knowing if our big road trips would have us near Foxboro again. Imagine our surprise and delight when our quest to hit all the MLB parks showed Normandy as proximal to Fenway. Yahoo! Red Sox win and we get to be here again. Kids and adults alike love it. What’s not to love. It’s the kind of place summer camping trip memories are made of. 4 pools, fishing pond, lodge, trivia night, soccer, baseball, softball and frisbee golf and so much more. Full hook ups. Super long sites.
GuideWe stayed in loop b south, which is really not a loop but a dead end. Very quiet, and we were the only people in the loop for a couple of days. Sites are nice and level and large. Vegetation between sites for privacy.
TravelerHad an amazing stay, cabin was perfect and comfortable. Water was nice and fish were biting. Can’t wait to come back.
Equestrian camping near North Smithfield, Rhode Island offers options in both Rhode Island and neighboring Connecticut. The area contains part of the 14,000-acre Arcadia Management Area, the largest recreational area in Rhode Island, with a network of forest roads and trails that connect to multiple campgrounds. The region experiences distinct seasons with warm summers averaging 80°F and winters that can drop below freezing, creating varied camping conditions throughout the year.
Trail riding access: For equestrian campers, Frog Hollow Horse Camp at Pachaug State Forest offers direct trail connections from camp. "Three horseback riding loops leave from the campground. There's also fishing and hiking available in the forest," notes camper Jean C.
Pond fishing: Multiple ponds in the region provide fishing opportunities. At Charge Pond Campground, campers can enjoy shoreline fishing. One visitor observed, "We kayaked one morning and enjoyed watching the people catching good sized fish around us. The beach (at least at Charged Pond) had a nice sandy section and a bathhouse."
Biking trail networks: The forested areas contain extensive bike trails. "Great camping spot to road ride from. Nice park. Good access to surrounding New England towns," notes Mike M. about Charge Pond Campground. Another visitor added, "The bike trails through the part are great and we enjoyed them. Paved and mountain bike trails."
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer well-sized, level camping areas. At Wolf Den Campground, campers appreciate the "very nice sized lots" with "large open areas for kids and adults to play during day and star gaze at night," according to reviewer 175 P.
Privacy between sites: Vegetation and spacing create privacy at many campgrounds. "Sites are nice and level and large. Vegetation between sites for privacy," reports Amie C. about Charge Pond Campground. At Ponkapoag Camp, the rustic setting provides a sense of isolation despite proximity to urban areas.
Swimming opportunities: Natural swimming areas are available at several locations. "The kids can hang out in the clubhouse if it's raining or swim in the pond if it's hot," writes stacy about Ponkapoag Camp. Another camper mentions the "pond water was very clear, seeing as they are fed from natural springs under the ponds."
Limited amenities at equestrian sites: Horse-focused campgrounds typically offer basic facilities. Frog Hollow Horse Camp provides "space for your camping gear as well as a trailer and horseline" with "water available" and "composting toilets near the entrance," but lacks showers and electrical hookups.
Variable bathhouse quality: Bathroom facilities differ significantly between campgrounds. One camper at Charge Pond Campground noted, "Each loop has one bathhouse. Ours, unfortunately, did not have hot water. We were told if we wanted it, we could go to any of the other loops."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate seasonally. Normandy Farms Campground runs from "Apr 1 - Nov 30," while Wolf Den Campground operates from "May 26 to September 4," requiring planning for spring and fall equestrian trips.
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