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    Luzerne Campground provides dedicated equestrian accommodations with stalls integrated into select campsites. The facility specifically caters to horseback riders, offering campsites that include horse stalls alongside standard tent and RV spaces. Campground design allows for easy access to horses while maintaining comfortable camping amenities. Equestrians appreciate the spacious sites that accommodate trailers and provide adequate room for horses to rest between trail rides. The facilities remain well-maintained and clean throughout the camping season from May through September. Frontier Town Campground in nearby North Hudson also features equestrian-specific camping areas with direct access to regional trail systems. The campground includes an equestrian loop with specialized amenities for horse owners. Both locations maintain sanitary dump stations, showers, and toilet facilities, ensuring comfort for riders after long days on the trails. Equestrian campsites fill quickly during peak season.

    Bridle trails connect directly from Luzerne Campground to a network of Adirondack riding paths suitable for various skill levels. The campground provides immediate access to woodland trails that wind through diverse terrain, offering excellent day-ride opportunities without trailering horses to separate locations. Many riders appreciate the trails' natural obstacles and scenic views along forested routes. Horse-friendly water access points are available along several trails, allowing horses to cool off during summer rides. Trail maps available at the campground office detail loop options ranging from 3 to 15 miles. Frontier Town's equestrian area connects to additional trail networks with varied terrain. Campers should note that reservations are essential during summer months and weekends when equestrian sites book completely. The location provides strategic access to both mountain and valley riding experiences throughout the southern Adirondack region.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Castleton (6)

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      1. Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      4.4(18)19mi from CastletonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Decent bathroom situation--I've seen better and I've seen worse in Vermont."

      "The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont. It has multiple lean-to sites which are in wooded areas."

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      2. Branbury State Park Campground

      4.8(10)22mi from CastletonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The site was so scenic with a little waterfall and stream nearby. The camp staff was so nice. They kept the the bathrooms and areas so clean."

      "Love to lake access, secluded camping, the hiking and remote area. Planning on revisiting next summer, even in august the nights get to a good sleeping temperature a vast majority of the time."

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      3. Moreau Lake State Park Campground

      4.6(18)37mi from Castleton154 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake."

      "Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation."

      from $20 - $143 / night

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      4. Luzerne Campground

      4.5(14)36mi from Castleton168 sitesRVs, Tents

      "There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!"

      "We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too."

      from $22 - $40 / night

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      5. Frontier Town Campground

      4.5(4)36mi from Castleton74 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "It is definitely catered to the equestrian part of the camping. I won’t be going back there anytime soon."

      from $25 - $50 / night

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      6. NV Farms Outfitters and Cabins

      Be the first to review45mi from CastletonTents, Cabins, Glamping

      from $125 - $500 / night

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    • Chelsea B.
      Oct. 5, 2025

      Frontier Town Campground

      So clean!

      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. The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean. The bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve seen so far and we do this full time. The only disappointment was that the hot water doesn’t get very hot in the shower so you better do some jumping jacks to get pumped before showering during colder temps! The trails are well marked and well maintained. Overall, this is a fantastic campsite. There’s even a brewery a ten minute walk down the road. We didn’t go but looks nice. Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it.

    • Meghan B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 10, 2023

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Gifford Woods State Park - October 2023

      Plenty of space between sites. Decent bathroom situation--I've seen better and I've seen worse in Vermont. The (AT&T) cell phone reception was pretty good, but could be slow at times (which could be because of the area or because of the busy fall color season.)

    • Sheri C.
      Jul. 30, 2021

      Frontier Town Campground

      Clean and New

      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. I won’t be going back there anytime soon.

    • S
      Jun. 23, 2016

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Cleanest, friendliest VT state park!

      I've stayed at 10 of the state parks of VT. Gifford Woods takes the cake in friendliness of its staff. The park is amazingly clean, well run, located just of RT 4 and very near to Killington, Vermont. It has multiple lean-to sites which are in wooded areas. Cool stone bathrooms and playing fields for kids but the highlight (for me) is access to the Appalachian Trail. The AT runs directly through this park. While on a 4 state section hike I traveled by foot through this park. The ranger gave me an ice cream, pointed me to the showers and then chatted with me for an hour about my hike so far. He also gave me a ride to the Inn at Long Trail to pick up a resupply box since I was a few days behind schedule and low on food. I'll always remember his kindness. Living just across the state line in NH, I have frequented Gifford Woods on 4 other occasions for day hiking with family. Enjoy! I sure did!

    • BThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 27, 2024

      Frontier Town Campground

      New, very nice, with killer bugs

      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. I drove through the equestrian loop and found it very confusing. Lots of fences and shared pedestals. I stayed in the next loop, stagecoach. Everything looked spic and span like it had just opened last month. The young man at the check in station said there were very few people there except on the weekends. I only saw three or four other rVs and two of them had to camp right next to me. 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.

    • B
      Oct. 18, 2018

      Luzerne Campground

      Defenitly in the woods!

      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!

    • T
      Jun. 20, 2018

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Pristine site in a gorgeous mountain campground

      This campground is the number one rated in Vermont for a reason. The staff were wonderful, the sites are pristine and picturesque, the faculties are decorated with wildflowers. We met a number of AT through hikers, who were very willing to share their adventure stories.

    • H
      Sep. 30, 2017

      Moreau Lake State Park Campground

      South of the ADKs

      This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake. The sites are shady and close together, but still feel fairly private. We enjoyed the hiking trails and beach while camping, then went further north for the full ADK experience.

    • Elena A.
      Nov. 6, 2025

      Gifford Woods State Park Campground

      Highway Adjacent But Good Hiking Access

      When camping in VT it is usually our goal to hike, rest, cook, and relax at camp. We live in a busy/loud city so we really love a rural spot where we can just unplug and enjoy nature. Gifford Woods has great access to the AT and the Long Trail, nice bathrooms, and kind staff... but campers beware- it is wedged between two major highways. Initially we pulled up to the site "Poplar" after driving 4+ hours and I could have cried, this site faces a large DOT/Parks Dept. parking lot with a huge building and trucks everywhere. Luckily the (very sweet) staff said they understood that this was an issue and that they do get lots of complaints about that site. They moved us to T02 which was dramatically better. Unfortunately, you can still hear trucks/car honking/ambulances from that site and I assume all other sites. I understand now that people camp here just for AT access, but I would probably not go back due to the sheer volume of the neighboring highways and quieter camping options nearby.

    Guide to Castleton

    Luzerne Campground offers specialized facilities for equestrian campers in the southern Adirondack region. The campground features campsites with integrated horse stalls alongside traditional tent and RV camping options. Located at 892 Lake Ave in Lake Luzerne, New York, this facility operates from May 19 through September 10 annually. Campers can access a network of bridle trails directly from the campground, eliminating the need to trailer horses to separate trail locations.

    What to do

    Horseback riding on established trails: The Adirondack region provides extensive trail networks for riders of varying experience levels. Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson features purpose-built equestrian facilities with trail access. The campground layout includes "lots of fences and shared pedestals" in the equestrian loop, according to camper Butch K.

    Swimming and water recreation: Many horse-friendly campgrounds also offer swimming areas for humans. At Luzerne Campground, campers appreciate the "nice swim at your own risk beach (no guards), boat rentals, good fishing," as Robert L. notes. The campground provides water-based activities when not on horseback.

    Outdoor adventure activities: The region surrounding equestrian campgrounds offers additional recreation options. Troy H. mentions Luzerne's location advantages: "Small state run campground in the SE Adirondacks- plenty to do: tubing and white water rafting (spring) great hikes, horseback riding, canoe/kayaking, zip lines, great local food and breweries in the area."

    What campers like

    Private beach access: Some equestrian-friendly sites offer water features alongside trail systems. Dan H. reports that at Luzerne Campground, he enjoys "being on the far side of the lake with the private beach and no motorboats allowed. Tons of bike riding options. Great little lake for kayaking and fishing."

    Proximity to attractions: Horse campgrounds near Castleton provide strategic access to regional points of interest. Katarina M. notes that at Luzerne, "Lake george is right down the road and it is also across from an adventure/tubing area." This allows equestrians to combine trail riding with other recreational activities.

    Well-maintained facilities: Moreau Lake State Park Campground provides clean facilities that complement equestrian needs. Nancy W. appreciates that "campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites" and notes the "restrooms and shower" were clean despite fluctuating water temperatures.

    What you should know

    Reservation requirements: Equestrian sites are limited and in high demand during peak season. At Branbury State Park Campground, M.A.D. P. cautions about availability: "We showed up on a busy Memorial Day weekend without reservations and the staff was kind enough to give us their last leanto." For equestrian sites, advance booking is essential.

    Wildlife awareness: Bears are present in many Adirondack equestrian camping areas. Nicole E. from Branbury State Park warns: "Just make sure you put your food and trash away- there are black bears in the area!" This applies equally to horse feed storage.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Castleton, VT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Castleton, VT is Gifford Woods State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 18 reviews.

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