Best Equestrian Camping near Fair Haven, VT

Luzerne Campground provides the only equestrian accommodations in the vicinity of Fair Haven, Vermont, with dedicated stalls available for horses adjacent to campsites. This New York Department of Environmental Conservation facility is specifically designed to accommodate back riders, with select campsites featuring integrated horse stalls. The campground offers a range of amenities including electric hookups, shower facilities, and fires allowed at designated sites. Campsites are set in a secluded wooded environment around a small lake ideal for fishing and non-motorized boating. The large sites provide adequate space for both camping equipment and horse trailers. Bathrooms are well-maintained with hot showers, and the campground's peaceful atmosphere makes it suitable for extended stays with horses.

Trails accessible directly from the campground connect riders to the broader southeastern Adirondack trail system, making this an excellent base for equestrian adventures. The surrounding area offers diverse riding opportunities with numerous trails winding through the forest landscape. Horse owners should note that no drinking water is available directly at the campsites, though water hookups are provided. The campground typically operates seasonally from mid-May through early September. Located approximately 60 miles north of Fair Haven, Luzerne serves as the primary horse-friendly accommodation option in the region. The area surrounding the campground features additional recreational opportunities including tubing, white water rafting, hiking, and access to other bridle trails. A small country store located across from the campground entrance provides essential supplies for both campers and their horses.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Fair Haven, Vermont (5)

    1. Branbury State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Salisbury, VT
    24 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."

    2. Moreau Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Gansevoort, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 793-0511

    $20 - $75 / night

    "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."

    3. Luzerne Campground

    13 Reviews
    Lake Luzerne, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 696-2031

    $22 / night

    "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."

    4. Frontier Town Campground

    4 Reviews
    Severance, NY
    34 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."

    5. NV Farms Outfitters and Cabins

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    Townshend Lake, VT
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 289-1618

    $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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • C O.
    Aug. 22, 2017

    Mt. Kenyon Campground - CLOSED

    Good central location to visit the ADK

    Although the campground was right off the road, it's still in a forest with big pine trees and mossy boulders. It was easy to access from 87. Given the proximity to the road, there is road noise, so that doesn't allow for that super outdoorsy experience you might desire. At night though it would get very dark and quiet - there weren't a lot of campers there during our stay. The camphost lives in a home onsite and was mostly helpful. Be sure to mention the 5 nights for 4 deal on their website upfront, otherwise she won't reimburse. Upon working with her to extend our stay, she said people were scheduled to come into our spot. We moved and no one arrived, so that was a bit annoying. 

    To get to the sites, we had to take it a bit slow because there are some low hanging trees and a turn, but made it fine. Our first site, 22, was a back-in, 30 amp, full hook-up. It was a long site with plenty of room for our RV and SUV. We had to back it up to the very end to find the flattest option to level. With the way they have their sites set up, you need a 50 ft hose for water. This site was close to the showerhouse but next to a longterm trailer with crap everywhere and we weren't super thrilled that was our view from our windows in our living area. Our second site, 50, was also a back-in, 30 amp, full hookup. It was very pretty but hard to level. The site slopes up, so the backend was high. We tried about every way to sit our rig in there to level, but we ended up driving our front tires up on some leveling blocks and went up with the jacks as much as we safely could. We didn't get a perfect level, but we decided it was ok since we only had 2 days left. We had to wiggle our SUV in kind of sideways, but it worked.

    There were some "residents" there in tents, which was interesting and a couple longterm trailers (with the typical cluttered lots you see at campgrounds that offer longterm stays). The campground is clean and the shower houses were faithfully cleaned everyday around 11a. Showerhouses were dated, but had super hot water for showers.

    A few miles further down the road is the town of Lake Luzerne. We visited their small grocery which had the basics and we ate at one of the restaurants which had a view of the water (Upriver Cafe). The campground was in a perfect location to visit Lake George and surrounding area (Six Flags, outlet shops, putt-putt, restaurants etc). If you're wanting to explore even more you're only 1.5 hrs to Lake Placid and the Green Mountain National Forest.

    Work was difficult with my husband dependent on AT&T. The Weboost got Verizon working fine, but AT&T was spotty. We had some issues with our RV that we were trying to get fixed locally which extended our stay, otherwise we would have left earlier due to this. The camphost told us that they had invested in some sort of mini Verizon tower for their personal use, so that was what was helping the Verizon signal. The campground offers wifi at the office/pool/rec room area, but when the "residents" come down, it brings it to a snails pace. My husband would go down there in the morning to work and had to go to Starbucks in Lake George at times when all the kids at camp decided to be on their devices at the same time.

    Pool is not heated, so not many people were using it. They charge $2 per garbage bag to be put in their dumpster. They sell a few necessities in their office and firewood. They have laundry with 1 working residential washer $1 and 1 residential dryer $.75 and 1 industrial sized dryer $1. We did a couple loads with no issue. They are outside in a patio area.

    Bring the bug spray. The mosquitos were as big as birds and tenacious!

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 12, 2022

    Moreau Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park

    The road to our campsite was paved and in good shape but there were a few tight spots because of the trees that make it tricky for a big rig (Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs). 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. We found it enjoyable just to hang out in the park rather than trying to find things to do in the area. After hiking and paddling, we loved relaxing out at our campsite with a campfire. 

    Our campsite was spacious but required some maneuvering to avoid scraping trees with our RV. Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed. Generators are allowed but not too many people were using them. The few other campers around that used them were mindful of quiet hours. Since it was still a little cool and our windows were closed and we never heard anyone’s generator. The park was not very crowded when we were there, but we can imagine it could get very busy and noisy in the busy summer season. The beach area seems to be a draw for people so the summer camping season is probably packed. The snack bar and gift/supplies shop at the sandy beach area were not open as we were there late in the season. There is also a nice playground for kids to enjoy. 

    This is dry camping so there are no hook-ups but there are restrooms and shower. Both were clean but the shower fluctuated between lukewarm, hot, and warm during my shower. Oh well, the shower felt good after our active days. There are two pavilions you can rent which are nice if big groups want to gather. Take note that only two pets are allowed per campsite, so plan accordingly if you are a pet owner. 

    Access is fairly easy, just off I-87, and there are plenty of signs directing you which way to go. Saratoga Springs and Lake George are nearby if you want to explore. We recommend visiting the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, if you have time. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Robert L.
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Moreau Lake State Park Campground

    Awesome Facilities, LOTS of Downstate Tourists

    Moreau Lake has (in my opinion) superb facilities as far as state run campsites go. The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings.The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful. The main issue is the fact that due to it's proximity to I-87 and being conveniently located 20 minutes from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs the park draws large crowds of downstate tourists, not itself a wholey bad thing but during the summer season I wouldnt go here expecting to have the park to yourself,.

  • A
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Luzerne Campground

    Best family campground

    we have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here a a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here. 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. Also, the little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs and have the best homemade chocolate cream pie. Very close to great escape. Hiking available too.


Guide to Fair Haven

Campers seeking equestrian-friendly accommodations near Fair Haven, Vermont can access multiple options within driving distance. This southeastern Adirondacks region sits at elevations ranging from 500-2,000 feet with a climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. While Luzerne Campground offers dedicated horse facilities, several other campgrounds within 60 miles provide alternatives for travelers with or without horses.

What to do

Trail riding opportunities: Beyond the trails at Luzerne Campground, equestrians can explore additional areas within a short drive. "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.

Water activities: Lake waters near camping areas provide recreation beyond horseback riding. At Moreau Lake State Park Campground, "Cute little state park that has a nice swimming area and enough room to kayak around. The wildlife is fun to look and and it's a great destination year round," shares David B.

Hiking options: The region offers varied terrain for hiking separate from bridle paths. "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. We enjoyed the hiking trails and beach while camping, then went further north for the full ADK experience," reports Harry H. about Moreau Lake.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate well-separated sites at many local campgrounds. At Branbury State Park Campground, Catherine M. notes, "I couldn't believe how large the lots were. While they arent super far from one another, they are large enough that they seem further than they are. Nice beautiful wooded area."

Facility cleanliness: Clean bathrooms and showers rank high on campers' priority lists when choosing horse campgrounds near Fair Haven. One camper at Luzerne states, "The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too."

Proximity to attractions: Many appreciate the strategic location for exploring nearby destinations. Troy H. shares about Luzerne, "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 you should know

Seasonal operations: Most equestrian camping facilities operate within limited time windows. "The young man at the check in station said there were very few people there except on the weekends," notes Butch K. about Frontier Town Campground, indicating shoulder-season visitation patterns.

Wildlife awareness: Bears and insects present challenges at certain times. At Branbury State Park, Nicole E. advises, "Just make sure you put your food and trash away- there are black bears in the area!"

Varied terrain: Some horse-friendly campgrounds feature challenging topography. Emily B. describes Luzerne: "We loved our weekend stay! My husband and I spent the weekend and loved it! We loved being deep in the woods!"

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and beaches: Family-friendly amenities enhance camping with children. "Spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. Theres a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground," reports J L. about Branbury State Park Campground.

Multi-generational appeal: Some horse campgrounds near Fair Haven cater to all age groups. Antoinette W. shares about Luzerne: "we have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here a a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here."

Educational opportunities: Look for campgrounds with nature centers and interpretive programs. Lisa S. mentions, "I've stayed here a few times, and I've enjoyed each visit. The day use section has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. The hiking trails nearby are very nice."

Tips from RVers

Site sizing considerations: RV campers should research site dimensions before booking at equestrian campgrounds. At Frontier Town Campground, one camper notes: "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."

Hookup availability: Not all equestrian campgrounds offer full hookups. Nancy K. describes Moreau Lake: "Nicely treed sites and cabins with a pretty lake. Hiking, biking, swimming, boat/canoe/paddleboard rentals. No hookups but does have dump station."

Access challenges: Some horse-friendly campgrounds present navigation difficulties. At Frontier Town, Sheri C. reports, "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."

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Fair Haven, VT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Fair Haven, VT is Branbury State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews.

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