Top Horse Camping near Hartford, VT

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Hartford, VT (8)

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    1. Hancock Campground

    28 Reviews
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    600 Saves
    Lincoln, New Hampshire

    ___Located at the western end of the scenic Kancamagus Highway, this campground serves as an excellent place to start your White Mountain adventure. The nearby Lincoln Woods Visitor Center is the jumping off point for numerous hiking trails leading into the Pemigewasset Wilderness; the Kancamagus Highway is an extremely popular scenic byway with numerous hiking, picnic, and swimming spots; and the town of Lincoln offers many amenities.__Hancock Campground has 56 wooded sites.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    2. Branbury State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    33 Photos
    136 Saves
    Salisbury, Vermont

    The park is divided by Route 53. 19 tent/RV sites and 7 lean-to sites are on one side of the highway in a heavily wooded area, and 17 tent/RV sites are located along the perimeter of a grassy open area near the beach. There are restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated hot showers. There is also a concession stand selling snacks, drinks and beach toys.

    Nearby hiking trails to scenic vistas, waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes and streams provide outstanding hiking opportunites. Mountain biking trails are also nearby. There is fishing and boating on Lake Dunmore (canoe, kayak, rowboat, and pedal boat rentals are available at the park).

    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    3. Tippicanoe Campground

    1 Review
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    37 Saves
    Goshen, New Hampshire
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $35 - $45 / night

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    4. Gunstock Campground

    12 Reviews
    36 Photos
    161 Saves
    Gilford, New Hampshire

    Voted Best of NH 2023 by NH Magazine, Gunstock Mountain Resort's campground puts you in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region, close to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, numerous lakes, a diverse assortment of recreational opportunities and small New England villages, Gunstock offers a rustic alpine setting for your visit to New Hampshire. Backed by over 80 years of camping experience, Gunstock's tradition of catering to recreational families ensures memorable vacations. Relax at your campsite and enjoy the natural habitat around the mountain or take a pleasurable drive to one of the many local attractions.

    Has winter camping.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $80 / night

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    5. New Discovery State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    48 Photos
    18 Saves
    Marshfield, Vermont
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $38 / night

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      7. Ramblewood Cabins and Campground

      1 Review
      31 Saves
      Boscawen, New Hampshire

      Above the notches and surrounded by an international border, Pittsburg New Hampshire’s lakes and streams form the headwaters of the Connecticut River. Thousands of protected acres of forest keep the water pure and wildlife active. Explore the forests on the expanding network of hiking, ATV, biking, snowmobile, and logging roads, or just sit back and enjoy the tranquility of the lakes and rivers.

      Our 30 site campground on a hillside spruce forest has sites for the everyone from tents to 40ft RVs. In addition, we have a variety of free and low-cost “extras” that help you relax and make the most of your time in Pittsburg, including direct access to the Cohos hiking trail, waterfront on 1st Lake with free paddleboat use (1/2 mile from campsites), and a full schedule of Saturday events throughout the summer. Please enjoy planning your trip with us, and always call or email if you have questions. There is no ATV trail access from the campground.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $25 - $45 / night

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        8. NV Farms Outfitters and Cabins

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        Townshend Lake, Vermont
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Group

        $125 - $500 / night


      Recent Equestrian Reviews In Hartford

      61 Reviews of 8 Hartford Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park Campground
        August 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
        July 15, 2024

        Gunstock Campground

        Peaceful and great location

        We enjoyed this campground! The staff upon arrival was so nice. It was so quiet at night! Got to walk to hike Gunstock. Wished there was a restaurant within walking distance. But not a show stopper. We will be back!

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        May 7, 2024

        Hancock Campground

        A little cramped, great location though

        Open year round. Most sites are close together with very little privacy

        A few sites are pretty much right on the river which is awesome. There's a nearby swimming hole. Campground is only short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
        January 18, 2024

        Hancock Campground

        Small but nice

        I just spent a cold rainy, snowy weekend camping here in January, and had a blast. The campground is plowed, sites have their access plowed with various widths depending on the site.  The sites are a little close together, and for winter there was a number of them being used.

        The campground is close to Lincoln, NH so if you need supplies you can easily run into town for food and drink.  It's even closer to Loon Mtn and the Pemigewasset wilderness allowing for some amazing outdoor activities.

        There are many dumpsters and bear boxes throughout the campground, the walk-in sites all have bear boxes.  Every site has a fire pit.  The campground is easily accessible by pavement.

      • Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park Campground
        December 14, 2023

        New Discovery State Park Campground

        Lovely, friendly campground.

         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. Camp fees are $28/night, plus $5/day per adult for state park fees. 

        There is a dump station and drinking water on site, but the spigots for the water are not threaded. We tried our water bandit, with messy wet results. (Apparently you can’t use those if the other end of the hose is pressurized.) Luckily, we found we could unscrew the head of the hose at the dump station and had no problem filling our tank with potable water. 

        Each site is so different and may or may not fit an RV. Some sites are so sloped I don’t even know how a car would camp there. Some sites are out in the open grass where you just find a spot within the site that works for you. We saw fresh moose poop on a hike but sadly no moose or other wildlife. There are bears around the area though so please be bear smart when camping here. 

        Showers are something like $1 for 8 minutes, quarters only. The lean-to sites are really cool, and if I was tent camping I think they’d be so fun to sleep in. They have food compost bins here, but the rangers keep forgetting to unlock the bin, so you just have to ask them. There’s also a book exchange library and adorable little gnome habitats set up in the campground. We had a pleasant stay here.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
        October 30, 2023

        Hancock Campground

        Pretty but not clean

        Some pros and lots of cons. We stayed at a walk-in site by the river.

        I never fully appreciated just how much camp hosts do. There was no ranger and no host. We arrived early on a Thursday, hopeful we could get a spot by the water. There are only two spots that are truly private in any way. They were both taken- fine. However, one of the groups had not registered and stayed until 4 or 5pm until everyone else had already set up for the day…then they left! So uncool. The site went unused because at that point, no one was going to move all their stuff. Maybe a camp host would’ve noticed that?

        The sites were FILTHY with trash, dog poop and food waste. Pretty crazy considering this was supposed to be a bear area. There was also a bad smell wafting around, hmm…maybe because of the trash and dog poop? Stepping in dog poop and trying to clean off your boots is a significant bummer. The site we were stuck at also had ashes and chunks of wood all over the picnic table. Cleaning up this much in order to feel comfortable really sucked.

        There was no running water at any of the pumps and the pit toilets were quite full.

        There is a bridge nearby but the river covered any vehicle noise very well. It was also nice to be right off the highway and five minutes from town, yet it felt like a proper national forest experience.

        There’s an upper loop with drive in sites. They didn’t seem very private and you could see the road. I wouldn’t stay up there.

        Being by the river was beautiful. I would stay here again, but with more preparation for the campground’s limitations.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park Campground
        January 1, 2023

        Branbury State Park Campground

        One of the more popular Vt State parks

        We showed up on a busy Memorial Day weekend without reservations and the staff was kind enough to give us their last leanto. This place has access to some of the best hiking and paddling in the state.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
        October 11, 2022

        Gunstock Campground

        Gunstock campground

        This is an awesome campground! Lots to do with a nice pool and lots of land to walk the dogs. Seasonal camping is better here.

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        September 10, 2022

        Gunstock Campground

        Gunstock Mountain

        I was lucky to receive a tranquil, secluded spot next to a brook - perfect. This campground has nothing to do, or plenty you can do - walking, hiking, biking, and close access to all Gunstock's adventures.

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        August 31, 2022

        Gunstock Campground

        Amazing stay

        Large campsites, clean amenities, nice dog park, great store with everything you need and located near like Winni.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
        July 10, 2022

        Hancock Campground

        Young little trees, little buffer between sites

        Hancock is a first-come, first-serve campground close to the visitor center as you enter the Whites.  It is also close to Loon Mountain Resort.  Camping at this campground provides you river access, or is relatively close to the Hwy, depending which site you choose.  One area is your standard campground - parking area, tent area, next site.  The other area, only for tents, is a communal parking area with walk-in campsites near the water.  

        This campground had clean pit-toilets, no shower, spotty cell service, and both trash and recycling dumpsters, which were nice to see!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
        July 8, 2022

        Gunstock Campground

        4.7 stars

        Fun place! The mountain coaster and chairlift were great for the little ones and the ziplines are epic! They give discounts to campers. We stayed in 255, which was really nice, wooded, and right by the creek. Site 254 next door us easily the best trailer site in the entire place. It is huge and has two levels and tons of creek frontage. These two sites are nestled in a quiet tent area. The grid RV area was not very impressive, but all of the tent sites in the woods were really cool. The open field rv area was really exposed but close to amenities. Our family stayed in the cabins and they are nicely situated for privacy. Rustic and no AC or bathrooms but clean and nice little porch. The pool was nice, two excellent playgrounds, and everything well kept. You get your own keycard for the gate. Epic views from top of mountain!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
        July 2, 2022

        Gunstock Campground

        Gunstock Mountain

        Mountain coaster, lift, and zip like courses were all amazing. Will come once a year because it’s so fun! Bonus points for site #202!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park Campground
        May 22, 2022

        Branbury State Park Campground

        Great state park

        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. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available. The concession stand is open during day use hours. The camp sites near the beach are in a large grassy field, and across the road, the campsites are wooded, and some have lean tos. The hiking trails nearby are very nice. There are bears in the area, so be aware and store all food properly. My family loves camping here.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Groton Forest Road Campground
        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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park Campground
        October 20, 2021

        Branbury State Park Campground

        Mountainside Bliss

        I’ve been here dozens of times, grew up going here every year and hiking rattlesnake. We make the trip from RI. 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.

        I guess only negative thing to say is they changed the site numbers years back and we thought we booked the best site next to the River fro, past experiences but it was the one next to the bathrooms after they changed the site numbers without a warning.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
        September 11, 2021

        Gunstock Campground

        Quiet and relaxing

        Very well kept and quiet grounds. The lot I was in was not wooded but still quiet. Check in was quick and friendly. All other guests were friendly as well. I’ll be back for sure.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Branbury State Park Campground
        August 21, 2021

        Branbury State Park Campground

        Paradise

        Vacationing here from NJ. We decided to take our jeep and test out our rooftop tent at this site. We were so impressed at the beautiful scenery especially across the street from the beach. This was definitely our favorite campsite we’ve ever been to this far. The bathrooms were super nice, the campground itself was really clean too!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
        August 6, 2021

        Hancock Campground

        Great campground for a pre Pemi Loop night

        Great campground. Stayed at site #32. This side was near the street but at night there is minimal traffic. Higher side is by the river so the preferable side to stay on.

        There is an area for tents only where you park in a lot and walk to the site.

        This campground is first come first serve.

        Some of the restrooms have running water. Some are only privies.

        As for showers or areas to wash dishes, i was not able to find either. There is potable water.

        Stayed here the night before i started the Pemi loop, and it was perfect.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Gunstock Campground
        July 19, 2021

        Gunstock Campground

        Cute campground, wooded sites are limited.

        This campground overall is very nice. The camp store has most everything you could need, and the campground is gated so you have to make sure you keep your key card with you whenever leaving in order to get back in. Most of the sites are out in the open though, or very close together. Not so bad if you're camping in trailers or RVs, but if tent camping you won't really have any privacy in those locations. I recommend the sites back in Breezy Knolls (K01-K17 I think?) and then I believe sites 203 and 205 were nice and tucked away in the trees as well. There is a zip line course and a metal "slide" or coaster behind the Breezy Knolls area which can get kind of noisy between the sounds of the gear and the kids screaming. Lol. But it didn't really bother me personally. The wooded area back there is beautiful though so the sites definitely made up for it. Campground has a fenced in dog park, playground, showers, clean bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Would definitely camp here again. I just prefer the wooded/shaded tent sites...which are limited at this place.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
        May 29, 2021

        Hancock Campground

        Riverside Paradise

        Most amazing spot I’ve ever camped and not too many people. Used the tent sides a quick hill walk down from the parking lot. River great for splashing around and nearby path to Lincoln Woods trail.

      • Camper-submitted photo from New Discovery State Park Campground
        April 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
        December 31, 2020

        Hancock Campground

        Awesome winter camping

        Stayed here for two nights in late December. Site #40 along the river was close to the bathroom yet had plenty of privacy from other sites. The campgrounds were well cared for and the staff was friendly. There are some nice looking tent only sites we plan to experience come springtime. Water would have earned it five stars.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
        September 1, 2020

        Hancock Campground

        Home Away From Home

        We’ve been going to Hancock for a couple of years now. We just saw our first bear in the campground which was awesome. We love the location and being at that elevation the stars are amazing at night. Lots of fun to be had whether it’s hiking, seeing waterfalls, stargazing, swimming in the Pemigewasset River, shopping in North Conway, eating at one of the many local restaurants, etc. There’s something for everyone and this campground is dog friendly too. Great sites that are well maintained and clean bathrooms.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hancock Campground
        August 29, 2020

        Hancock Campground

        Nice river location; Lots of bees

        We camped here Wednesday-Friday on one of the riverfront tent sites. We arrived around 11:15 am and got the last site on the river, which had a nice little opening to the water and had a bit more tree coverage to separate us from our neighbors; the only remaining sites otherwise were a bit small and clustered together or tandem so that we’d have lots of foot traffic through and around our site. These sites were carry-in only, which wasn’t convenient, and it was a lot of work to carry all of our gear from the parking lot to the site (the main part of the path was a hill).

        Big negative: Our site was completely swarmed with bees. We checked a few vacant sites to see if maybe it was just our site, but we found them all around, including all over the cars in the lot. They calmed down in the evening once it got chilly, but otherwise, they were constant. They were the worst on our last day; we planned to hang out, make breakfast, enjoy the river, and take our time packing up. But they were unbearable and we had a couple stings, so we rushed to pack up and left early, which was very disappointing and felt like a waste.

        The river access was great, though the water was very low. We appreciated having a bear box on our site, especially since we couldn’t keep anything in our car. It was big enough to fit our grill, cooler, trash, and bag of groceries. The campground also has flush toilets, which was a big plus, since most other campgrounds in the area only have vault toilets. There were vault ones near our site, but I preferred to walk a bit further to the flush ones. They were near the campsites by the main road; the traffic was loud in this area and the sites didn’t have bear boxes, but there were no bees to be found.

        We’d likely stay here again if something was done about the swarms of bees, and would probably bring some sort of cart to get our stuff from the car to the site.



      Guide to Hartford

      Camping near Hartford, Vermont, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: There are numerous trails nearby, including those leading to stunning views in the White Mountains. One camper mentioned, "The campground is only a short drive away from an endless amount of hiking options."
      • Swimming: Many campgrounds have access to rivers or lakes. A review noted, "The lake was beautiful—warm and crystal clear, soft sand, with a trail around it."
      • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One visitor shared, "I had a bear enter the site twice and a moose, which was both terrifying and cool."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review highlighted, "The bathrooms (which have coin-operated showers) were immaculate and seem to be somewhat newer than the other state parks."
      • Spacious Campsites: Many sites offer good separation from neighbors. One camper said, "The sites are nicely spaced and seem to accommodate big rigs rather well."
      • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A review stated, "The check-in people were super nice and welcoming!"

      What you should know:

      • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are close to roads, which can lead to noise. A camper noted, "The sites are all nice, but the noise from cars and trucks zipping by on route 302 is loud."
      • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. One visitor mentioned, "This campground has a lot of potential... The bathrooms were pretty gross and need updating."
      • Reservation System: Popular sites can book up quickly. A review warned, "The nicest sites were reserved the entire time we were there and they were total no-shows."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. One review mentioned, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day."
      • Safety: Ensure the campground has safe areas for kids to play. A camper shared, "The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads."
      • Pack Snacks: Some campgrounds are far from stores. A visitor advised, "Make sure you stock up before you get there; stuff is expensive at the corner stores."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. One camper noted, "The sites are large, wooded, and private."
      • Water Hookups: Not all campgrounds offer water hookups. A review pointed out, "Most sites here are W/E only, and after 5 days we had to use the facilities."
      • Dump Station Access: Look for campgrounds with easy access to dump stations. A visitor mentioned, "There’s a spacious dump site if needed."

      Camping around Hartford, VT, has its ups and downs, but with the right preparation, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience. Whether you're at Lafayette Place Campground — Franconia Notch State Park, Dry River — Crawford Notch State Park, or Lost River Valley Campground, there's something for everyone.

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        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Hartford, VT is Hancock Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 28 reviews.

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