Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson, New York offers equestrian camping 65 miles from Granville, Vermont with direct access to Adirondack riding trails. Sites in the equestrian area feature spacious layouts designed for horse trailers and camping equipment. Trail systems connect directly to campsites, eliminating the need to transport horses to separate trailheads. The surrounding old-growth forest provides scenic riding experiences, with west-facing sites receiving favorable morning sunlight.
What to do
Trail riding with horses: At Frontier Town Campground, equestrian trails connect to campground sites. "This is a great home base to explore from the Lake George region to Ticonderoga to day hikes or cycling," notes camper Charles K. The trails accommodate various skill levels and are well-maintained.
Swimming in Lake Dunmore: Branbury State Park Campground offers lake access with designated swimming areas. "The day use section has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available," reports Lisa S. The park maintains a supervised beach during summer months.
Water recreation rentals: Rental equipment available at multiple locations provides water access without hauling gear. "Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities," shares camper J L. at Branbury State Park. Daily rental rates typically range from $10-25 depending on equipment type.
What campers like
Private, spacious campsites: Campgrounds in this region offer good site separation. At New Discovery State Park Campground, "the sites are well separated and private. The grounds are beautiful and well situated to enjoy Groton State Forest," according to Robin B. Many sites feature natural buffers between camping areas.
Clean facilities: Maintenance standards remain high at most area campgrounds. At Frontier Town, one camper noted, "The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen so far and we do this full time." Chelsea B. adds that "The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean."
Natural features: Area campgrounds integrate with surrounding landscapes. At AuSable Chasm Campground, campers appreciate the natural setting: "Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors. Showers and restrooms were nearby... It was cozy and tucked into the woods with town only being a few miles away!" reports Levi M.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate seasonally with limited shoulder season availability. Branbury State Park operates "Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend," requiring advance planning for peak summer weekends when sites fill quickly.
Wildlife awareness: Bear activity requires proper food storage. "Just make sure you put your food and trash away - there are black bears in the area!" warns Nicole E. from Branbury State Park. Bear-resistant containers may be required at some locations.
Variable site conditions: Site layouts and conditions differ significantly across campgrounds and within each facility. At Groton Forest Road Campground, sites offer "enough privacy between sites" with some located near water features. At Frontier Town, one camper noted "Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get you camper into your site correct."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain playground facilities for children. "Spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds... A large playground. Volleyball and horseshoe pits," reports J L. at Branbury State Park, providing multiple activity options.
Nature programs: Educational opportunities enhance family camping experiences. "There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities," notes J L. These programs typically run during peak summer months and may require sign-ups.
Child-friendly water options: AuSable Chasm Campground provides water features suitable for various ages. "Terrific location to hike the different trails of ausable chasm. Good sized site with electric and water. Shady but also had sun to dry our shoes from the raft tour," shares YM C. Supervised water areas provide safer experiences for families.
Tips from RVers
Power hookups: RVers should verify electrical service compatibility before booking. At Frontier Town, "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. We had fantastic connection," reports Chelsea B., who notes the sites work well with Starlink for remote workers.
Site dimensions: Length constraints affect larger rigs at some 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 starlink cable did not even reach all the way back out to the road," shares Butch K. from Frontier Town Campground.
Dump station access: Many campgrounds offer dump stations rather than full hookups. "No hookups are available but there is a dump station and a bathroom facility with paid showers," notes Trip Over Life at Branbury State Park. Some facilities have non-standard water connections requiring adapters.
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