Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson, New York offers equestrian camping approximately 60 miles north of Bomoseen, Vermont. The campground consists of multiple camping loops including the equestrian area designed specifically for riders and their horses. Sites in the equestrian section feature spacious layouts with adequate room for horse trailers, camping equipment, and designated areas for horses with appropriate fencing.
What to do
Trail riding opportunities: At Luzerne Campground, visitors have access to extensive trail systems suitable for horses. "The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!" notes camper Brittnay B.
Swimming and water activities: Cool off in the clear waters at Branbury State Park Campground after a day of riding. "Across the street from the campground was access to the lake with plenty of grassy areas to hang out. And beautiful sunsets at night! A five minute hike- though it is quite a rocky, boulder-y hike- from the sites leads to a small river and swimming hole," reports Nicole E.
Nearby attractions: Horse campgrounds near Bomoseen, Vermont provide access to regional points of interest. "This is a great home base to explore from the Lake George region to Ticonderoga to day hikes or cycling," explains Charles K. about his stay at Frontier Town.
What campers like
Spacious sites: At Moreau Lake State Park Campground, the campsite layout receives consistent praise. "Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed," says Nancy W., noting the privacy despite being in a popular area.
Clean facilities: Equestrian campers particularly appreciate well-maintained bathrooms. "The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen so far and we do this full time," reports Chelsea B. about Frontier Town, adding that "the sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean."
Natural surroundings: The wooded environment enhances the camping experience. "We loved our weekend stay! My husband and I spent the weekend and loved it! We loved being deep in the woods!" shares Emily B. about her experience at Luzerne Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings insects to many horse campgrounds near Bomoseen. "I saw the bugs, some of them clearly mosquitoes and I never saw one get away with biting me. But I ended up with two lower legs and two forearms that constantly itch like mad. I will never go back in June," warns Butch K. about his stay at Frontier Town.
Wildlife awareness: Bears are present in the region. "Just make sure you put your food and trash away- there are black bears in the area!" cautions Nicole E. from her experience at Branbury State Park.
Limited services: Many campgrounds in the area have minimal on-site supplies. "Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it," advises Chelsea B. about Frontier Town, emphasizing the importance of arriving prepared.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Branbury State Park Campground provides recreational facilities for children. "Theres a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground. Volleyball and horseshoe pits," shares J L., noting the family-friendly amenities.
Kid-friendly swimming: Water activities often rank highest with younger campers. "Cute campground. Large sites. Secluded. Clean bathrooms. Nice swim area," explains Matthew L. about Luzerne Campground, highlighting features families appreciate.
Educational opportunities: Some equestrian campgrounds offer learning experiences. "There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities," mentions J L. about Branbury State Park, providing options for children to learn about local ecosystems.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: RVers with horses should consider specific loops at equestrian campgrounds. "I was in site 43, it was long enough it could have fit two of the biggest RVs I have ever seen. My 75 foot starling cable did not even reach all the way back out to the road," shares Butch K. about his stay at Frontier Town.
Navigation challenges: Some equestrian camping areas present unique layout challenges for RVs. "Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get you camper into your site correct. It is definitely catered to the equestrian part of the camping," notes Sheri C. about Frontier Town's design priorities.
Hookup considerations: For those needing reliable internet while horse camping, certain sites offer advantages. "We stayed in site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It's really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection," reports Chelsea B. about Frontier Town.
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