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Equestrian Camping near Peru, VT
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Equestrian camping options near Peru, Vermont are limited, with none of the campgrounds in the immediate area featuring dedicated horse corrals or specialized equine facilities. Moreau Lake State Park Campground, located approximately 45 miles west in New York, accommodates tent campers, RV users, and cabin guests but lacks horse-specific amenities such as corrals or wash stations. The spacious, wooded campsites provide good separation between neighboring sites, making the park suitable for general camping but not ideal for those traveling with horses. Restrooms and showers are maintained daily, though water temperature can fluctuate during showers.
Trails at nearby Branbury State Park Campground connect to the surrounding mountain wilderness, offering hiking and biking opportunities, but no designated bridle paths for horseback riding. The park is positioned on the eastern shore of Lake Dunmore with access to the water for swimming and boating activities. While the park features cabin accommodations alongside tent and RV sites, it does not offer horse-friendly facilities such as trailer parking areas or designated equine camping areas. Campers seeking equestrian-friendly options would need to explore campgrounds further from Peru that specifically advertise horse facilities or contact these parks directly to inquire about temporary horse accommodations or nearby stabling options.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Peru (5)
1. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
"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 - $75 / night
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from $125 - $500 / night
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"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 / night
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"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."
5. Tippicanoe Campground
from $35 - $45 / night
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- 1 hr 18 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 1 hr 18 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 20 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 37 min from Amherst Center, MA
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44 Reviews of 5 Peru Campgrounds
- HHarry H.
RangerMoreau 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.RangerMt. 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.
LegendMoreau 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.
TravelerMoreau 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,.
- AAntoinette W.Traveler
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.
- DDan H.Traveler
Luzerne Campground
My favorite place
My overall favorite place. Lover 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. Minutes away from Lake George village. Great little diners and shops in town of Hadley/Luzerne also.
- Allison H.Traveler
Moreau Lake State Park Campground
Great weekend getaway
My partner and I stayed at Moreau Lake State Park and were not disappointed. Tons of camping trails at varying distances, clean bathrooms with showers, well maintained sites, and a nice selection of activities. About a 20 minute drive from the southern tip of Lake George if you wanted to go off site. Will definitely be back!
- AAntoinette W.Traveler
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.
Guide to Peru
Equestrian-friendly campgrounds near Peru, Vermont include access options at Luzerne Campground, located about 45 miles southwest. This New York-based campsite offers dedicated facilities for horseback riders, including stalls for horses at select sites. Most campgrounds in the region sit at elevations between 800-1,500 feet, with seasonal operations typically running May through October due to harsh winter conditions.
What to do
Trail riding opportunities: Luzerne Campground is one of the few options for equestrians in the broader region. According to Brittnay B., "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!"
Lakeside activities: Multiple lakes offer water recreation near Peru. Robert L. notes that Luzerne Campground features a "nice swim at your own risk beach (no guards), boat rentals, good fishing." Seasonal paddling options include canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards.
Hiking networks: The region connects to extensive trail systems across the Green Mountains. At Branbury State Park Campground, Nicole E. reports, "A five minute hike—though it is quite a rocky, boulder-y hike—from the sites leads to a small river and swimming hole." Many trails connect to longer routes on nearby state lands.
Winter sports base camps: Several campgrounds that offer horse facilities during summer transition to winter recreation areas. Troy H. recommends visiting Luzerne Campground for its "GREAT LOCATION! Small state run campground in the SE Adirondacks... tubing and white water rafting (spring) great hikes, horseback riding, canoe/kayaking."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate well-spaced sites at many campgrounds. At Moreau Lake State Park Campground, Nancy W. shares, "Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed." This design helps reduce noise between camping parties.
Bathroom facilities: Clean restrooms rank high on camper satisfaction lists. Catherine M. noted at Branbury State Park Campground, "The bathroom closest to us was having a running water issue, but it wasn't a big deal for us." Most campgrounds feature restrooms with flushing toilets and shower facilities.
Diverse camping options: The region offers a range of accommodation types. M.A.D. P. mentions, "We showed up on a busy Memorial Day weekend without reservations and the staff was kind enough to give us their last leanto" at Branbury State Park, while other sites offer options from primitive tent sites to full-service RV hookups.
Proximity to activities: Tippicanoe Campground receives praise for its location. David G. notes it's "not far from the beautiful beach, trout stocked pond and all ammenities." Most campgrounds in the region provide direct access to water, trails, or nearby towns.
What you should know
Bear precautions required: Wildlife management is essential in this region. Nicole E. warns Branbury State Park visitors: "Just make sure you put your food and trash away—there are black bears in the area!" Most campgrounds require bear-proof food storage.
Seasonal variations: Weather patterns affect camping conditions significantly. Stephen T. shares from experience at Branbury: "even in august the nights get to a good sleeping temperature a vast majority of the time." Spring camping often means dealing with mud season challenges.
Campground size differences: Site numbers vary substantially between facilities. Lisa S. explains that at Branbury State Park Campground, "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." Larger campgrounds may have over 100 sites while smaller operations might offer just 20-30.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. J L. recommends Branbury State Park where "bathrooms were always clean and well maintained. Park staff very friendly!" Reservations are typically required 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: NV Farms Outfitters and Cabins offers family-oriented amenities within its camping areas. Many parks include dedicated play areas with equipment suitable for children ages 5-12.
Swimming options: Multiple water features provide family-friendly recreation. J L. mentions Branbury State Park has a "nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals." Most designated swimming areas lack lifeguards outside peak season.
Nature programs: Educational activities enhance family visits. At Branbury State Park, J L. notes "Theres a nature center with all kinds of information and activities." Ranger-led programs typically run weekends during summer months at state parks.
Camp store convenience: On-site supplies save trips to town. David G. appreciates that Tippicanoe has "everything... immaculate from the bathrooms, shower, clubhouse, store and grounds so you can relax and know that the kids are safe." Most stores carry basic supplies and snacks at premium prices.
Tips from RVers
Size restrictions: Many campgrounds cannot accommodate larger rigs. Nancy W. reports from Moreau Lake: "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)."
Hookup limitations: Electric service varies between campgrounds. Trip Over Life noted at Branbury State Park: "No hookups are available but there is a dump station and a bathroom facility with paid showers." Water access points are typically shared between multiple sites.
Generator policies: Noise restrictions impact power options. Nancy W. shares from Moreau Lake: "Generators are allowed but not too many people were using them. The few other campers around that used them were mindful of quiet hours."
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