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Best Equestrian Camping near Beebe Plain, VT

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New Discovery State Park Campground features sites specifically designed with horse stalls for equestrians. Located within Groton State Forest, this campground offers private, well-spaced sites that can accommodate horses and their owners from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. The campground includes standard amenities such as drinking water, picnic tables, fire pits, showers, and toilets. Some sites are situated in wooded areas while others are in open fields, providing options for different preferences. The sites with horse stalls are a distinctive feature noted by visitors who appreciate the equestrian accommodations. Bathhouses are regularly maintained, though some guests have mentioned occasional issues with supplies being restocked.

Multiple hiking and riding trails connect directly to the campground, making it convenient for horseback riders to access the extensive trail network throughout Groton State Forest. The park provides access to several ponds including Osmore Pond, Kettle Pond, and Ricker Pond, offering additional recreational opportunities. A rail trail runs near the campground allowing for extended rides without retracing paths. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend stays when the campground fills quickly. The camping fee is $28 per night plus $5 per day per adult for state park entrance fees. While the campground does not have electric hookups for horse trailers with living quarters, it does offer a dump station and potable water. Bears are present in the area, so proper food storage is essential when camping with horses.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Beebe Plain, Vermont (2)

    1. New Discovery State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 426-3042

    $20 - $38 / night

    "There are even sites with stalls if you're into horses.

    The bathhouse looks typical and clean.

    Not much cell service, but some in places.

    Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion."

    " There are hiking trails right from the campground, which we always appreciate. You can also go down to the water and rent a kayak or canoe from the rangers."

    2. Groton Forest Road Campground

    4 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    46 miles
    +1 (802) 426-4122

    $35 / night

    "The lake was gorgeous to swim in and had different rafts and stuff in the water for public use. The bathrooms were well maintained along with the showers."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Beebe Plain, VT

10 Reviews of 2 Beebe Plain Campgrounds

  • Miccal M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2024

    New Discovery State Park Campground

    Drove through on my way past

    This easy-to-access campground has made it on my list of places to stay.

    There are two loops of sites, some deep in the woods with great-looking trees, others in a field, and some in between. There are even sites with stalls if you're into horses.

    The bathhouse looks typical and clean.

    Not much cell service, but some in places.

    Easy access to a lake and a picnic pavilion.

    Noticed more than a few sites that I could hang at.

  • jonathan M.
    May. 18, 2022

    Groton Forest Road Campground

    Horrible

    If I could leave a no star rating, I would. To anyone who is looking to park there camper for the season, I recommend going elsewhere. The previous owner was a more reasonable guy and well respected. Save yourself the time and energy and do not sign a contract here, unless you want to later be told you have to leave for a reason that will not be discussed. The current owner is a dictator who likes to show favoritism. Please save yourself the trouble and try a different campground, there are plenty in the state of Vermont.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 1, 2021

    New Discovery State Park Campground

    Interesting State Park

    This state park has a little bit of everything. There are sites with electric hookups as well as some without. Some sites are in the middle of a grassy field while others are tucked in the trees. Site size various pretty vastly as you travel through the campground. There are two main loops, one is more secluded and spaced out than the other. The campground loops have bath houses, complete with coin operated showers. Park staff were attentive and restrooms were being cleaned with frequency. 

    There are more remote walk-in shelters on the Osmore Pond, located within New Discovery State Park. The shelters are rustic, have shared outhouses between a few sites, fire pits and small picnic tables. The remote sites are spaced nicely around the pond along a hiking trail that skirts the perimeter. The walk from the parking area to the shelters varies, depending what side of the pond you are camping on. If bringing a full-sized cooler(or other large/luxury car camping items) be sure you are heading to a site closer to the parking area. It would be a challenge to get some of those larger, heavier items to sites across the pond from the parking lot.

  • R
    Jul. 19, 2020

    New Discovery State Park Campground

    Great site, poorly maintained facilities

    I camped at New Discovery this weekend, the sites are well separated and private. The grounds are beautiful and well situated to enjoy Groton State Forest. My complaint is in regards to the maintenance of the facilities. The Women’s bathroom ran out of toilet paper and was never replaced. More upsetting was that the soap container was empty all weekend. At a time like this hand washing is more important than ever! It was very disappointing!

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 14, 2023

    New Discovery State Park Campground

    Lovely, friendly campground.

     There are hiking trails right from the campground, which we always appreciate. You can also go down to the water and rent a kayak or canoe from the rangers. Camp fees are $28/night, plus $5/day per adult for state park fees. 

    There is a dump station and drinking water on site, but the spigots for the water are not threaded. We tried our water bandit, with messy wet results. (Apparently you can’t use those if the other end of the hose is pressurized.) Luckily, we found we could unscrew the head of the hose at the dump station and had no problem filling our tank with potable water. 

    Each site is so different and may or may not fit an RV. Some sites are so sloped I don’t even know how a car would camp there. Some sites are out in the open grass where you just find a spot within the site that works for you. We saw fresh moose poop on a hike but sadly no moose or other wildlife. There are bears around the area though so please be bear smart when camping here. 

    Showers are something like $1 for 8 minutes, quarters only. The lean-to sites are really cool, and if I was tent camping I think they’d be so fun to sleep in. They have food compost bins here, but the rangers keep forgetting to unlock the bin, so you just have to ask them. There’s also a book exchange library and adorable little gnome habitats set up in the campground. We had a pleasant stay here.

  • Reid B.
    Apr. 15, 2019

    Groton Forest Road Campground

    Amazing Campground!

    My girlfriend and I visited last year for a nice getaway and absolutely loved the park. The spots were spacious with enough privacy between sites. The lake was gorgeous to swim in and had different rafts and stuff in the water for public use. The bathrooms were well maintained along with the showers.

  • R
    Aug. 22, 2020

    New Discovery State Park Campground

    Great area

    Awesome state park. Right along a long rail trail where you can put in many miles and not even know it. Swimming and boating is a short ride in a couple different directions, Osmore pond, Kettle pond, or Ricker pond. We stayed at the Eagle leanto and is perfect for hanging multiple hammocks. Close enough to the bathrooms too. There were squirrels that would spend lots of time throughout the day sending loose the green pine cones and then come down and chew them up. Pretty entertaining except for when they drop them on your tarps.

  • Saige V.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Groton Forest Road Campground

    Beautiful area, great hosts.

    Reservations are def a plus. Can be difficult to get into on the weekend.

Guide to Beebe Plain

Vermont offers a unique experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with several campgrounds providing excellent amenities and access to beautiful trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include unique features

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • The Groton Forest Road Campground offers great fishing and plenty of hiking opportunities, making it an ideal spot for horse camping and outdoor adventures.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Beebe Plain, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Beebe Plain, VT is New Discovery State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 6 reviews.

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