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TravelerHillview County Rec Area
Great place
Very nice place. Swimming, fishing, hiking, geocaching, campfires, and beautiful spots
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Danish Alps State Recreation Area offers equestrian camping with dedicated horse trails throughout the park. The campground features spacious sites with water and both 30 and 50 amp electrical hookups for RVs and trailers. Equestrian campers appreciate the designated equestrian camp area separate from the main camping loops. The park maintains well-marked riding trails that wind through diverse terrain, providing opportunities for riders of all skill levels. Most visitors note the campground is well-maintained with clean facilities. Water access is available for horses, and the reservoir provides scenic views from many of the camping areas.
Union Grove State Park Campground provides another horse-friendly option with extensive bridle trails through wooded areas. Horse owners can access multiple trail systems directly from the campground. The lower campground area is specifically designated for equestrian use, while the upper area accommodates non-equestrian campers. Trails are well-maintained and offer varied terrain for different riding experiences. Campers report immaculately clean restrooms and shower facilities. The campground offers both 30 amp electrical hookups and primitive sites, with a dump station available on-site. Trailer parking is ample, though sites can be somewhat close together. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when the equestrian camping area fills quickly.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near North Sioux City (8)
1. Danish Alps State Recreation Area Camping
"Playground, boat ramp, picnic area fishing, birdwatching, equestrian camp & trails, something for everyone."
"Horse trails and camping is available at Danish Alps as are primitive and electric spots."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $30 / night
2. Hillview County Rec Area
"It is the most popular one of the 3, it has flat sites with access to shower house and running water and 50 amp hookups."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $20 / night
3. Union Grove State Park Campground
"Play equipment, horse trails, hiking trails, well maintained. Beautiful area."
"Lower one is for horses. Upper is not. Sites in upper campground are a little small and close together but very well maintained. Hosts are very friendly."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $15 / night
4. Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
"Access to water close by. Large playground for kids. Campground host had firewood. Picnic table & firepit with grill rack in good condition. Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake."
"Blue lake which is the lake this state park sits on. When you drive in from the road you see on your right the lake and to your left are houses."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when available5. Newton Hills Campground — Newton Hills State Park
"I had an amazing time at Newton Hills Campground in South Dakota with my family and young children."
"Love this place very close to the major city of anything is needed. Nature and trails all around, lake for fishing and swimming, love to come out during the summer with the dogs!"
6. Onawa-Blue Lake KOA
"Conveniently located approximately 2.5 miles West of I29 and on the Eastern edge of Lewis and Clark state park which makes this KOA very quiet."
7. Southwood Conservation Area
8. Woodbury County Park Southwood Conservation Area
"Nice campground clean bathrooms the trails are really good quiet and peaceful"
Drive Time
- 7 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr from Sioux Falls, SD
- 1 hr 27 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 13 min from Lincoln, NE
Equestrian Camping Reviews near North Sioux City, SD
65 Reviews of 8 North Sioux City Campgrounds
- LLouise D.Traveler
Lewis and Clark State Park Campground
Easy parking but no shade.
This park is only 1.8 miles west of the highway and is right on the river. Unfortunately, all the large cottonwood trees have been cut down so there is no shade. There is no map posted at the campground, but the lowest numbered spaces are nearest to the bath house which was clean and had hot water that stopped to let you lather up, then press the knob to make it start again. I appreciated the electric service given the hot temps!
- JJennifer K.Traveler
Union Grove State Park Campground
Not worth the money
We just wanted a place to stop and sleep with electricity so we could use the AC. Arrived @6:30pm and left by 6:00 am. Per the sign in board we had to pay $15 day use fee for 2 days based on the hours shown. Camping was $30 plus a $10 fee to pay for the site. It was however, less than the cost of a hotel, but still not worth it for what we were doing. We didn’t even take the camper off the hitch. A plus was the bathroom! Shower and toilet in one room. Was one of the nicest bedrooms we’ve ever used camping. Water temperature was great and the the room was clean. Complete with a fan to help with drying of the floor.
- sseth B.
GuideNewton Hills Campground — Newton Hills State Park
newton hills
tent sites are not very private but you are up next to the woods. lots of really nice hiking trails
- sseth B.Guide
Union Grove State Park Campground
union grove
all the tent sites are nicely in the woods but the main road goes pretty close to them. has some pretty decent trails too. shower house is very nice
Sue S.TravelerUnion Grove State Park Campground
Very clean and quiet camping
The campsites are in a bunch of pine trees and so that cuts down a lot on the weather if there's an issue it's got nice breezes but it gets cold cold at night like down in the 50s. I'm camping in a tent with my cat and dog and my cat likes to roam free a little bit and there's only I think about 20 campsites here and they're both from tent sides to a full-on RVs. There's a nice shower and bathroom and close proximity there's four and inside each one is a modern toilet sink and shower and lockable. The only complaint that I have is that a lot of the campsite spots are at an angle not only to get down to it from the road but an angle for the tent and the pine needles cover the ground which make great starting for fires they burn so fast and so quick that you feel like you're in a tinder box a little bit which is kind of spooky if there's a spark that goes flying it could actually set the whole campfire on a blaze. There is a nice camping pit this is a steak Campground and so able to get campsites for $16 a night. The people that are on staff here are so sweet give you lots of good advice for what's close by there is it's right between Beresford and vermilion so that's like 10 miles each way but there's no ice here so you would have to drive to one of those facilities to get the ice and by the time you got back would probably be melted to be honest with you so that's the only drawback so I would suggest dry ice for sure. There's a children's playground here for kids it would be something I guess you know very fun to go and be explorers in the woods I don't think there's much chance of them getting too lost really. But all in all this is a really good place to stay I've been here six nights now and I've only got a couple more to go and then I'll be moving on.
Scott C.GuideUnion Grove State Park Campground
Pretty but expensive
Very pretty campground very quiet and peaceful. Only down side is the cost ! For an out of state traveler you have to pay $15 entry fee then an additional $67.71 to camp that seems a lot for a site that has electricity only. The overall campground is spotless and from what I read the bathrooms are very nice and clean.
- RRod A.
RangerUnion Grove State Park Campground
Great hidden gem
Only 20-25 electric sites, no water or sewer at sites. Minor inconvenience, water and dump station at entrance. Bathhouse was clean, had plenty of hot water Site 08E pull thru, easy in and out. Campground on hill top hidden in the trees.
William S.TravelerDanish Alps State Recreation Area Camping
Perfectly Adequate
The overall rec area is lovely. During the regular season, roughly May to mid October, there is running water and showers at some spots with vault toilets available year round. Horse trails and camping is available at Danish Alps as are primitive and electric spots. The electric is all designed for RV's, vans, or trucks, but there is sufficient space at each site that you can have a tent. The electric area is up on a hill overlooking the lake and there is absolutely no mature tree cover in the area. Trees have been planted, but it will be a long while before they provide much shade. Like most of Nebraska most of the time it does get windy and being on the hill the electric camp gets to feel it for good and ill. The town of Hubbard is right next to the rec area, but because of the way things are laid out you do not get as many people casually driving around at night like you do at some other places. Being in the vicinity of Sioux City and Dakota City there is some glow on the horizon at night.
Verizon cell coverage was sufficient for streaming without buffering when camped there in September 2025.
Guide to North Sioux City
Equestrian camping near North Sioux City, South Dakota offers diverse terrain for riders across northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and northwestern Iowa. The region features rolling hills with hardwood forests alongside prairie landscapes, providing varied riding experiences throughout three seasons. Most equestrian campgrounds maintain trail accessibility from April through October, with some facilities closing during winter months.
What to do
Trail riding at Danish Alps State Recreation Area: The park maintains extensive horse trails through diverse terrain with elevation changes for riders of varying experience levels. A separate equestrian camping area keeps horse owners away from general camping loops. Laura S. from Union Grove State Park Campground notes, "Lots of great hiking trails. The hosts are very kind and helpful."
Fishing access near equestrian sites: Many equestrian campgrounds provide direct water access for both horses and fishing opportunities. At Lewis and Clark State Park Campground, one visitor reports, "Nice campground. Very few tent only - mostly RVs/trailers... Large site under trees with mix of sun & shade... Nearby boat ramp to load kayak onto Blue Lake. Many water lilies but sheltered at one end so good for kayak."
Explore wooded bridle paths: The region offers several trail systems specifically designed for horseback riding through forested areas. As one visitor to Newton Hills Campground explains, "Really great state park not too far from lake lakota with great playgrounds. Great woods with trails."
What campers like
Clean equestrian facilities: Horse-friendly campgrounds in the region maintain separate washing stations and water access points for horses. At Newton Hills Campground, campers appreciate the "Beautiful, spacious sites with plenty of space between. Great trails and a short scenic road, plus some nice open spaces."
Well-maintained trail systems: The area's horse trails receive regular maintenance to ensure safe riding conditions. A visitor at Union Grove State Park Campground commented, "Play equipment, horse trails, hiking trails, well maintained. Beautiful area."
Spacious trailer parking: Sites designed for horse trailers provide ample room for larger rigs. At Danish Alps State Recreation Area, a camper noted sites are "spacious with water and both 30 & 50 amp hookup. Clean dump station that also has a fish cleaning station. Playground, boat ramp, picnic area fishing, birdwatching, equestrian camp & trails, something for everyone."
What you should know
Seasonal trail conditions: Spring and early summer can bring muddy trail conditions at many equestrian campgrounds. At Woodbury County Park Southwood Conservation Area, a visitor mentions, "Nice campground clean bathrooms the trails are really good quiet and peaceful."
Reservation requirements: During peak summer months, equestrian camping areas fill quickly. A visitor to Union Grove State Park Campground explains, "Two campgrounds within the park. Lower one is for horses. Upper is not. Sites in upper campground are a little small and close together but very well maintained."
Water access varies: Some campgrounds provide direct water sources for horses while others require campers to bring their own water containers. At Southwood Conservation Area, a visitor recalls, "It's been a few years since I've stayed here but I have a million memories of this place... Campground has recently been upgraded."
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