Best Equestrian Camping near Essex Junction, VT

Horse facilities for camping near Essex Junction are notably limited, with no dedicated equestrian campsites offered at the five surveyed campgrounds. Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson, NY has "Equestrian" in its full name but contains no specific horse corrals or dedicated equestrian amenities according to the listed features. AuSable Chasm Campground accommodates various camping styles including tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options, but lacks horse-specific facilities. Groton Forest Road Campground and New Discovery State Park allow pets but don't specify horse accommodation. Most campgrounds feature water hookups, picnic tables, and standard camping amenities while lacking equestrian-focused facilities like hitching posts, paddocks, or stall rentals.

Riders seeking horse-friendly camping near Essex Junction would need to contact these facilities directly to inquire about possible horse accommodations not listed in the data. Branbury State Park Campground provides lakeside access with spacious sites but prohibits pets, which likely extends to horses. The regional campgrounds maintain access to natural areas with trail systems, though bridle trail designations are not specified. The Vermont state parks operate seasonally, typically from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. Campers report that these parks offer beautiful scenery and hiking opportunities, but those traveling with horses should verify accommodation policies well in advance, as none explicitly advertise horse-friendly facilities in the provided data.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Essex Junction, Vermont (5)

    1. AuSable Chasm Campground

    12 Reviews
    Keeseville, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 834-9990

    "This camp ground is a short drive to Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, Vermont State and so much more. The Chasm has their own store and cafe"

    "Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors."

    2. Branbury State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 247-5925

    "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."

    3. New Discovery State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    42 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."

    4. Groton Forest Road Campground

    4 Reviews
    Marshfield, VT
    41 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."

    5. Frontier Town Campground

    4 Reviews
    Severance, NY
    49 miles
    Website

    $25 - $50 / night

    "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."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Essex Junction, VT

36 Reviews of 5 Essex Junction Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Miccal  M.
    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.

  • 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.

  • Susan S.
    Aug. 21, 2018

    AuSable Chasm Campground

    Beautiful Area

    The workers are very accomodating. They are across the road from the Chasm to hike, Tube down the river , raft, rock climb , adventure course. They have a small store and rec room for kids. I think they are making improvements always. This camp ground is a short drive to Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, Vermont State and so much more. The Chasm has their own store and cafe

  • Levi M.
    Sep. 4, 2018

    AuSable Chasm Campground

    Cute and Quaint

    Upon arrival, the front desk clerk was very nice and helpful. We found our way to the tent sites, nestled in the very back corner which for us was exactly what we like. Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors. Showers and restrooms were nearby and it being a weekday, there really wasn’t much traffic of campers or hikers. It was cozy and tucked into the woods with town only being a few miles away!

  • 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
    Oct. 10, 2025

    AuSable Chasm Campground

    Beautiful/Fun Campground

    I wish I had my bike!!! I didn’t know that this was a biking campground and there were SO MANY trails. Made the most of them with running, but overall, a fantastic campground. Showers were clean, staff was very friendly. Sites and attractions within walking distance (but busy roads to cross).


Guide to Essex Junction

Horse camping in Vermont offers a unique blend of scenic trails and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Essex Junction, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Essex Junction, VT is AuSable Chasm Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 12 reviews.

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