Best Equestrian Camping near Canton, TX
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Canton, TX (8)
1. East Fork Park Campground
Wylie, Texas11 Reviews•14 Photos•18 SavesOverview
East Fork Campground, on the southern shores of Lavon Lake, is a popular escape for city dwellers in the Dallas, Texas area or for any visitors passing through the Northern Texas region. The campground boasts everything including RV campsites, tent campsites, equestrian campsites, a group shelter and a swimming beach to keep visitors entertained during their stay.
Recreation
Boating and fishing are consistently popular activities for lake-goers. Horseback riding and hiking is great along the Trinity Trail, with a trailhead beginning adjacent to the East Fork campground.
Facilities
Boating and fishing are consistently popular activities for lake-goers. Horseback riding and hiking is great along the Trinity Trail, with a trailhead beginning adjacent to the East Fork campground.
Natural Features
Lavon Lake, in northern Texas, flows from the East Fork tributary of the Trinity River. Its surface area spans 21,400 acres and the maximum lake depth of around 59 ft..
Nearby Attractions
The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary features natural history exhibits and nature trails.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
$30 / night
2. COE Lavon Lake Lavonia
Wylie, Texas8 Reviews•15 Photos•22 SavesOverview
Lavonia Campground is a scenic Texas getaway just beyond the Dallas metropolitan area. Visitors can camp, swim, fish, boat or use the day use area.
Recreation
Visitors of all ages can enjoy activities like camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Anglers seek species like channel catfish, crappie and striped bass.
Natural Features
The Lavon Lake, in northern Texas, spans 21,400 acres and stems from the East Fork of the Trinity River.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (877) 444-6777.
Nearby Attractions
The paved Sister Groves Trail at Sister Grove Creek is a hot spot for biking and hiking.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$30 / night
3. The Boulders at Lake Tyler
Tyler, Texas6 Reviews•80 Photos•8 SavesThe Boulders offers a fun experience for the entire family. We offer fishing from our freshly renovated fishing barge, tackle, boating, boat slips, concessions and a clean and spacious RV parks or tents with a lake front view. There is also a boat ramp located on the grounds for your convenience.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Tent Cabin
$55 - $195 / night
4. Oak Cove Marina
Fairfield, Texas4 Reviews•1 Photo•40 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Dodson Pond - Mineola Nature Preserve Campground B
Be the first to review!Mineola, Texas•4 SavesNote: There is a $5 per day fee for Primitive Camping. 1\. Please call (903) 569-6183 to make a reservation and make payment. 2\. Leave it better than you found it. (Take only photographs and leave only footprints.) 3\. After you have a reservation, if you need last minute directions or have a problem at the preserve, call 903-569-6183. The Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River encompasses 2,911 acres located in Wood County, and is home to East Texas species of critters that can fly, walk, crawl, and slither, and home to more than 193 species of birds, numerous wildlife, buffalo, longhorn cattle, and a pristine wetlands environment. Imagine walking along a railroad bed built in the 1880s as you step back in history. Owned by the City of Mineola, this is part of a comprehensive development plan to protect our natural wildlife and habitat for future generations. This pristine area is an escape to the quiet of nature and the solitude of yesteryear. With construction beginning in 2002, the Preserve is being constructed with matching grants from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and others and maintained by funding from the City of Mineola. Walking, hiking, biking, birding, wildlife viewing, equestrian trails (over 20 miles), fishing ponds, picnic areas, primitive camping areas, Recreational Vehicle Utility Connections at THE DERBY, two pavilions with restrooms, playground and educational opportunities abound. Don't miss the active beehive on Johnnie Bendy Trail that can be viewed behind safety glass. There is an abandoned rail bed that lends itself well to accommodate walkers, and a history of that era that romanticizes the area that is recognized by historical markers, such as the Hasinai Tribe of the Caddo Indian Nation. This area is an ideal corporate retreat with facilities to support either a short term or long term stay. According to an article in the November (08) Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, this Preserve is in the top 15 city parks in the nation for its size. The goal is to make the list as a top 10 choice destination for educators, birders, hikers, bikers, equestrians, local, regional, and national groups. In many respects, the site is still in the visionary state, with both progress and plans continuing to develop.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
$5 / night
6. Rockin Bar B Ranch
Commerce, Texas1 Review•20 Photos•4 SavesThe Rockin Bar B Ranch is a small diversified 113 acre ranch devoted to the outdoorsy types that enjoy nature and the farm life. It is a veteran owned and operated cow/calf operation raising grass-fed Angus beef that embraces American values of of food independence. Pick between pitching a tent in the woods or relaxing in the cabin for the night.
Listen to the cattle moo, owls hoot and the roosters crow on the Rockin Bar B Ranch as you walk the nearby trails or sit and converse with friends and family. The farm is close to Cooper Lake and Lake Fork.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$40 - $105 / night
7. Love
Bardwell, Texas1 Review•2 Photos•7 SavesOverview
Love Park is on the southeastern shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas. The lake has favorable fish and wildlife habitats, providing plenty of opportunities for fishing and hunting, and great locations for camping, boating and hiking. Deer, armadillo, rabbit, squirrel and a variety of bird species inhabit the area.
Recreation
Many local fishermen consider Bardwell Lake one of the best kept secrets in the state. Bass fishermen seldom leave empty-handed. Crappie fishing is moderate, and catfish are usually excellent. The lake has a marina with fishing piers, two of which are enclosed (a small fee is charged for the use of these facilities), and there are several designated hunting areas around the lake, including those for duck hunting.
Facilities
Love Park offers one reservable group picnic pavilion that can accommodate up to 200 people. The facility also provides vault toilets and a four-lane boat ramp.
Natural Features
The park is grassy and partially forested. The lake's blue water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat, while bright bluebonnets and other wildflowers surround the lakeshore each spring.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous amenities, as well as cultural and historical attractions, lie in the nearby cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
$100 / night
8. Dove Hill RV Park
Farmersville, Texas1 Review•6 PhotosNestled among the trees, Dove Hill RV Park is a newly completed park with 38 lots located Southeast of Farmersville off Hwy. 78 and just 5.8 miles from Lake Lavon. Just off the beaten path, Dove Hill RV Park is a scenic, quiet, safe and secluded park with a beautiful view of rolling hills. Spacious lots, full hookups with 50amp, 30amp, 110v, complimentary basic Wi-Fi with upgrade capability and onsite management. Pet friendly! Short and long-term campers welcome!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Canton
32 Reviews of 8 Canton Campgrounds
HoliMarie C.
Scout
Love
Love it
Meditatation is easy here. our peace here nice and quiet. Find ye for real. Love this camp site.
Gloria W.Scout
The Boulders at Lake Tyler
Food Truck and Park host!
The food truck food is not good. I got sick from eating food from there. Ted stores food in freezer without covering it up with lids. One of the park host was showing pictures. I saw the pictures and he also showed other park host. He is not a good park host. Do not ever let him borrow any money because you will never see it back. Do not put a bad review on Facebook because you will get blocked off there page. It's sad that's how they run a business.
- M
Melanie and Doug G.
Traveler
East Fork Park Campground
Functional with good views
Pros: Great views of the water and wildflowers in the meadows. Reasonable price. Everything works and the shaded picnic tables are a plus. 5G plus signal on ATT for anything you might need online. Downsides: It looks like there could be a lot of water pooled on and behind our site with a heavy rain. The pad has definitely broken up over time and isn't level. The fire pit is also sitting at an angle. We noticed two groups of campers with 4-6 extra cars having gatherings last night, so that might have been distracting if we were right next to them.
- RRansom J.
GuideEast Fork Park Campground
Ok park for a night
Very hot and not heavily wooded or shaded. Sites are basic but fine. Bathrooms were nice and clean. Area is pretty snd some sites have view of the lake.
Bobbi S.Scout
Rockin Bar B Ranch
RockinBarBRanch is very authentic
Ver private and natural setting
- Natalie S.
RangerThe Boulders at Lake Tyler
Quick winter trip
The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is the price and not having sewer. There are a lot of cute amenities but everything costs extra. Beautiful grounds and friendly workers. Nice waterfront concrete sites
- SSuzann E.Scout
East Fork Park Campground
Great campground
Great campground, electric and water. Only issue is the grass is always one high so bring a weed whip. We have family in the area, so we visit regularly and every time we stay here the grass is ridiculous otherwise I would give a 5 star!
- RRoy O.Traveler
Dove Hill RV Park
Only as a last resort
First, the good. The free wifi is pretty strong and the TV reception was excellent. Communication with the owners through email was promptly answered. We stayed a month and the electricity was decently priced. For the month in the Texas heat, our bill was about$75. It is a new park so all the utilities were functioning as they should.
The bad. To get there, you travel a rough dirt road that has had some oil put on it near the few houses that are there but that stops about halfway to the site. Otherwise, it is a dusty, rough road. It appeared that the campground doesn't have any sites that approach level. It is covered solidly with rocks, not gravel and some were quite large. A few of the campers had to have their back wheels off the ground in order to get level! The are no restrooms, showers, picnic tables or any other amenities, not even an office. The monthly is $550 for a"deluxe" site plus 3.5% processing fee when you pay with a credit card. The"deluxe" sites are the pull throughs and those that back up to the"pond", accessed by climbing up a steep incline. The pond appears to just be a stock tank. I've never stayed at a campground with sites as bad as this one and of course, I won't be back.
Christina H.GuideEast Fork Park Campground
Great Lake Campground!
The only reason I’m giving this campground 4 stars is because: the grass was tall at the campsite, could have been maintained better, RV pads are asphalt and not very level, only one bathroom has showers. Overall, we had a lovely Memorial Day weekend at this campground. It’s close to town just in case you need to make a quick trip for something. This lake is great for boating. There was a nice swim area and overall the campground was clean and quiet. There weren’t a whole lot of trees and none over the RV pads, so keep that in mind as far as the sun beating down on the camper. I’d still recommend this campground to a friend.
- Natalie S.Ranger
COE Lavon Lake Lavonia
Relaxing holiday weekend
Doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles but does have sewer, lake views, wide open spaces, and clean! Great food places nearby. Only drawbacks are I level sites and front gates don’t open til 10am every morning so can’t get back in if you go get breakfast.
Gary W.GuideEast Fork Park Campground
THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO CAMP!
OK. I’ve gonna say it. I ALMOST didn’t stay here because of the reviews although it’s convenient and there aren’t many other places to stay…. I’ve been full-timing for 2 years. I think I do a decent job of giving a place a decent review(good or bad). THIS PLACE IS A GOOD PLACE TO CAMP! Sure, the roads have some potholes… but I would rate the entire Dallas metroplex as WORSE. There is absolutely NO REASON not to camp here. The folks at the front gate were helpful. I avoided any rough spots in the road and arrived at a LONG and roomie site with a beautiful view of the lake. Although my rig is completely self contained, I checked out the water flushing toilets and they were spotless. I was so happy with this campground, I booked another night. There was some water around the water connection, but I stepped around it. The water worked perfectly. The Electrical hookups were properly wired. I backed in and used my extension power cord because the box was located midway from the rear. Since the space was so long… I could have pulled up a bit. I enjoyed my camping experience here. Any size rig will have plenty of room. It was quiet, had lots of space to walk the dog, the sites are spread out, the lake is RIGHT THERE, and all I can say, I’m glad that I made the decision to‘check it out’…
- kkathy H.Scout
The Boulders at Lake Tyler
Beautiful view
This was our first outing in our recently purchased Class B. We stopped for one night on a holiday weekend but wish we had had more time. Although the sites were close together, they all had concrete pads, full hookups, were level, and had picnic tables. Great view of Lake Tyler. Also very clean. There is a store, great boat dock, and a vendor selling very good bbq. We will definitely come back if in the area.
- Sheila C.Guide
The Boulders at Lake Tyler
Beautiful Park
This is a beautiful park with lots of Character. The buildings are very cute with vintage signs including lots of neon signs and a few murals. They have a large event center that can be rented with a large patio. They have a store that sells fishing license and bait. They also have a fishing barge and kayaks and boats for rent. I took off 1 star because there pull thru sites are right on the road. We had number # 17 and it was a little tricky to get into the site deep enough that your slides don't stick out into the road. It made our patio area smaller. But it was right on the water so it was worth it. They also have a few motorhome sites. If you happen to book one of those and have a trailer, your truck will be trapped in. These sites you pull straight into. So just look closely at park map and be aware as you are booking. The sites are all concrete and have a picnic table and large fireplace/grill. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I will return and will recommend to friends.
Jess W.GuideCOE Lavon Lake Lavonia
Beautiful Lake Views
Wide open spaces and beautiful lake views. The sites are far apart and lots of green space. Pavement is old and a little rough, but workable. The park host is extremely nice and helpful.
Veronica S.GuideCOE Lavon Lake Lavonia
Tent camping is an afterthought.
Overnighted here returning home from a longer trip. It was okay for what I was doing, but I would never choose to camp here as a destination as a tent camper.
Activities: looking at the lake, bringing a boat to put in the lake, fishing. Seemingly nothing else to do.
Accommodations: clearly geared towards RVers. Each of those sites have water, electricity, and a sewer connection, with a covered cement pad with a grill, a table, and other relevant features. The few tent camp sites were shoved seemingly randomly between and around the RV sites. At my particular site, the concrete pad and picnic table were cracked and seriously damaged, and few grill was rusty enough to be almost unusable. The fire pit and ground of the rest of the site were littered in bits of trash ranging from things like food wrappers, pieces of plastic hangers, and my personal favorite - a construction nail.
The only bright light of this camp experience for me? The bathrooms. Each bathroom ( 2 per building) was a single occupant bathroom with a locking door. In the bathroom was a sink, a toilet, a hand dryer, and a shower with two nozzles at different heights (tall and short). The appliances were stainless steel, and the bathrooms were clearly excellently maintained. The bathrooms also had automatic lighting, an exhaust fan, and what appeared to be a tiny space heater for colder months. The showers had hot water, and the drains in the floor were sufficient at getting all the excess water out of there quickly.
In summary, if you have an RV and/or a boat and love to do things on the water, this is probably a fine campground. If you are taking a tent, I'd avoid this campground.
Brianna B.GuideThe Boulders at Lake Tyler
Perfect First Trip!
We brought our Springdale Mini by Keystone to The Boulders for our first ever camping trip and could not have had a better experience. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Concrete sites made setup and leveling super easy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - when we mentioned it was our first trip, they guided us into our site and gave us tips on setup. The waterfront views were beautiful and the amenities were wonderful. They had a variety of rentals available - golf carts, kayaks, and pontoon boats. They offer boat ramp and docks and a fishing barge. The bait shop has a variety of supplies and snacks. The bathrooms were very clean. They also have a nice playground. The picnic tables at the sites looked new and all sites had a fire pit with a grill top. Overall, a great trip!
Other info: 30&50 amp hookups Water hookup Dump site only ($15 for honey wagon) Pet allowed Firewood available for purchase Cabins available for your camperless friends
- Cheryl D.Guide
East Fork Park Campground
Not a favorite
I found this park to be maintained poorly. The sites are close together with little shade and are all in a big, level circle with limited to no view of the lake itself. When we were there the grass was at least a foot high, creating no play space for the kids in the ample open areas. There is an area with equestrian sites. Overall, it seems more of a day-use, non-appealing area.
- Cheryl D.Guide
COE Lavon Lake Lavonia
Nice, local stay!
This park is a nice local place to visit. It has full hookups and the sites are extremely distanced from one another which is great. The main thing to do here is to boat or fish, however the platforms are extremely in disrepair - literally falling into the lake (see photo of us trying to load the kids into kayak from the submerged platform). The ones we saw were actually dangerous. Every single site has a unique view of the lake, even those high up on the circular arrangement. Our site was very unlevel on the hill, so bring your chocks. It rained and rained while we were there, but we still had a nice time with the grandkids. And it's close enough to Dallas to make a reasonable place to stay. There are zero amenities there - the playground mentioned in ads no longer exists.
- JJenny S.Traveler
East Fork Park Campground
Spacious sites, overgrown grass
Man, this would have been a great little camp ground if the grass wasn’t so overgrown. Nothing like taking a nice shower and then having to walk back to your campsite in 2 feet of grass and get bit up by all the bugs in the grass! The bathrooms were clean and campsites were spacious. Pretty view of the lake.
- Wesley D.Traveler
The Boulders at Lake Tyler
Best place to stay in Tyler!
Well taken care of park. All the rv spots are nice. Family and pet friendly. The bathrooms are nice. And the bait shop has everything you forgot at home. 10/10!!
Mia D.GuideEast Fork Park Campground
Needs new roads
View was great and camp hosts were very friendly but the roads are horrible! The sites weren’t bad and ours was pretty level. The location is nice on the lake with lots of sail boats sailing by. There is plenty of space between sites, but no trees so not a lot of privacy. Probably wouldn’t stay again.
- Rachel J.Traveler
Oak Cove Marina
No tents on weekends
My husband and I went to this site to scope it out for a weekend family camping trip. We drove all over the park and could not find a designated area for tents. We finally stopped at the restaurant/convenient store/bait shop and asked where are the tent sites. He asked when we wanted to stay and we gave him the dates. He then informed us they do not allow tents during the weekend. Some customers there recommended a different park.
This is a RV park. There is no tent sites. From what we could see a lot of the RVs live at the park. It doesn’t look like a camping site of any sort. It looks more like a trailer park. We were greatly disappointed.
BrianTravelerCOE Lavon Lake Lavonia
Great for something close by
Nothing to knock you socks off, but it’s a great campsite close to home and nice for a quick getaway. Has the feel of being somewhat remote since it’s out by the lake.
We’ve camped in the site with the horse stables and put the tents with questionable rain flys in the horse stable.
- DDennis G.Guide
East Fork Park Campground
Run down
It must have been nice at some point but it's obvious budget cuts and other priorities have taken its toll. Bad roads into and thru the park, grass in bad need of cutting, garbage (glass bottles and dirty diapers) on the "beach".
Sites are fairly well dispersed with water and electric at each. Be careful though, because the asphalt is crumbling and man u have ankle-breaking drop offs between the parking pad and the picnic table.
- Michaela L.Traveler
Oak Cove Marina
Good fishing
My husband had a blast fishing there with his buddies and we had a good boat ride but there wasn’t a whole lot for our kid to do. We managed though and we do plan on going back, but we will definitely be bringing more activities for our children. We have gone twice and do plan to go much more.
- Jesse B.Traveler
Oak Cove Marina
A Nice, Warm Night
Right by the water, and gorgeous at sunrise. There are good water, shower, and toilet amenities you’d expect from a decent campsite. Do not get a room; bring a tent or RV (way cheaper, we paid $18 for our car.) If you arrive late, they can hold your credit card when you book over the phone, and you can pay in the morning. Friendly staff, and incredible lake.
- Elizabeth C.Guide
Oak Cove Marina
This is very nice...
Huge.huge lake...lots of boats.people friendly.children happy..camping.lodging..fishing..realestate open..wonderful parks..resturaunts.hotels.motels..very nice..
Guide to Canton
Horse camping in Texas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse enthusiasts.
Equestrian campgrounds include great amenities
- At Dodson Pond - Mineola Nature Preserve Campground B, you can enjoy reservable sites that cater to both tent and horse camping.
- COE Lavon Lake Lavonia features spacious sites with electric hookups and sanitary dump facilities, ideal for those traveling with horses.
- The Boulders at Lake Tyler offers a variety of accommodations, including horse-friendly sites with full hookups and beautiful waterfront views.
Tips for equestrian camping near Canton, Texas
- When visiting Oak Cove Marina, be aware that it’s primarily an RV park, so check for designated horse camping areas.
- At Dove Hill RV Park, ensure you have a solid plan for leveling your site, as the terrain can be uneven.
- For a more rustic experience, Rockin Bar B Ranch provides a private and natural setting, perfect for those looking to connect with nature and their horses.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy fishing and boating at COE Lavon Lake Lavonia, where the lake views enhance your camping experience.
- Explore the scenic trails around The Boulders at Lake Tyler, perfect for horseback riding and enjoying the outdoors.
- Take advantage of the fishing opportunities at Oak Cove Marina, where the lake provides a great backdrop for a family outing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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