Top Horse Camping near Amery, WI

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Amery, WI (9)

    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park

    1. Wild River State Park

    43 Reviews
    133 Photos
    148 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Afton State Park

    2. Afton State Park

    36 Reviews
    93 Photos
    199 Saves

    Located on the St. Croix River, just 20 miles east of Saint Paul, Afton State Park is great for those looking for camping near Minneapolis and is 1600 acres of rolling prairies, oak woodlands, and limestone river canyons amid an ancient glacial landscape. The land for the park was acquired in 1967, but it took almost 15 years of planning revisions and compromises with local residents before the park finally opened in 1982. Little development has gone into Afton State Park in an effort to maintain its natural characteristics, and former farmland atop the bluffs are continuously being restored to their original state. This makes Afton an ideal destination for campers looking to experience the outdoors in a wilder setting. Load up your backpack with all you’ll need for your stay, as camping at Afton State Park requires a hearty, 0.75-mile hike in from the parking area. The year-round campground offers 27 rustic sites with picnic tables and fire pits, with options for pitching your tent in either open or wooded areas. There is drinking water, a vault toilet and firewood is supplied within the camp area. There is also three boat-in campsites, and two group campsites that can accommodate up to 60 people each. If you’d rather not rough it, the park also offers four camping cabins and two yurts, some of which are wheelchair accessible. There are also several picnic areas and restrooms within the park. Campsite rates range from $15–$23/night; cabins range from $55–$70/night, and yurts $50–$65/night. When you’re ready to explore, start at the park’s Nature Store where you can pick up information about the park’s flora and fauna, or join a nature walk. Then choose from more than 20 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a short barrier-free path. If you’re visiting in winter, many of these trails are open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Bring your GPS and go on a geocaching treasure hunt, or bring your binoculars and go on safari for a variety of migratory birds, waterfowl, and wildlife, including deer, foxes and badgers. And little ones will love becoming Junior Park Naturalists and learning about bugs, birds, plants and other critters. If you’re looking for a real outdoor adventure, Afton State Park has what you’re looking for.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge

    3. Highland Ridge

    15 Reviews
    45 Photos
    91 Saves

    Overview

    Highland Ridge overlooks the sparkling Eau Galle Reservoir located in Spring Valley, in western Wisconsin. The area boasts 648 acres of scenery with numerous opportunities for recreation, including fishing, canoeing and plenty of hiking. Horseback riders enjoy the trails around the lush region.

    Recreation

    Hikers can enjoy the 7 miles worth of trails, along with overlook seating areas and a swimming beach. Horseback riders have a variety of trails to choose from. Fishermen cast their reels year-round. Kayaking, canoeing, and electric-motor boating are common.

    Natural Features

    The 35-mile Eau Galle River feeds into 150 acre Eau Galle Lake, which is surrounded by steep hills and bluffs. The campground is opposite the dam on the north side of the small reservoir. The area is set in a heavily wooded area that provides a welcoming habitat for native plants and animals.

    Contact Info

    This location has limited staffing. Please call (715) 778-5562 for general information.

    Nearby Attractions

    Highland Ridge is minutes from Spring Valley Golf Course, Crystal Cave, Cady Cheese Factory, Red Cedar Bike Trial, Vino in the Valley, Nugget Lake, Wakanda Water Park, Maple Leaf Orchard and Goven's Farm.

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

    $28 - $216 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir

    4. Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir

    5 Reviews
    6 Photos
    36 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park

    5. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    15 Reviews
    17 Photos
    118 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
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    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

    6. Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

    7 Reviews
    9 Photos
    49 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Logging Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Logging Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Logging Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Logging Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Logging Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Logging Trail

    7. Logging Trail

    8 Reviews
    26 Photos
    39 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park

    8. Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park

    7 Reviews
    12 Photos
    3 Saves

    Riverview has a mowed, semi-shaded to shaded sites (42 electric). This is the preferred campground for RVs.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $25 - $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center

    9. Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    6 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $50 / night


Recent Equestrian Reviews In Amery

132 Reviews of 9 Amery Campgrounds


  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Highland Ridge

    Beautiful in the fall

    This is a smaller Corps of Engineers park, lots of primitive sites and lots electric sites too. A smaller lake but no gas motors. Cell service with Verizon was ok.

  • Katherine T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Wild River State Park

    Solid option with star gazing

    This is a solid state park offering. The sites are decently spaced with good tree cover. Noise seemed to travel between sites, I had some loud neighbors during the day but they settled down before quiet hours. The grass was easy to get tent stakes into. Bathrooms were your basic state park situation. Clean with warm showers so no complaints from me. The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance.

  • David G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River

    Fun place

    The campground is nice and clean. Good size spaces. The tubing is a plus. Had one issue with power dropping so we had to pull the surge protector off the. It was fine. Also very hot and humid so everyone was running AC to the max. Pool was small but nice. Splash pad was even nice for adults I recommend this campground. Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom.

  • p
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Lake Elmo County Park Preserve

    Great camping

    This was a great experience overall. The sites are spacious and far enough away from others to feel like there was enough privacy.

    The one negative thing was that some neighbors watched a movie each night — starting just after quiet hours. We could hear their movie from across a road and through some trees (and tents).

    But overall it was great. Good hiking and geocaching.

    We would go back to this campground.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Highland Ridge

    Clean and relatively quiet

    Lots of RV campers, but none were obnoxious. T-mobile service is almost non-existent depending on location. The showers and bathrooms were spotless. Firewood is available at several roadside stands just outside the entrance.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Bunker Hills Regional Park
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Bunker Hills Regional Park

    Same day booking

    Went early in the season in the afternoon and had no problems getting a good spot with electric hookups. Better for someone with an RV, and more seemingly a weekend spot for the family.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Wild River State Park

    Serene times at Wild River

    Stayed for two nights at a drive-in double site here and found it ideal for autumn camping. We didn’t think we would get colors, but they came out a little early, adding a few splashes to the hiking and river view.

    Site was private enough, the woods surrounding dense enough to obscure others while still feeling open. Also open enough to spot three white-tail deer.

    Hike to the Nevers Dam lookout was easy enough for a five year old to walk (most of it) — featuring some very cool fallen trees and a wonderful winding staircase — and the adjacent sandy beach was a pleasant and peaceful surprise.

    One complaint is that the nearby vault toilet reeked of amonia and was unusable so we had to walk to the adjacent loop for bathroom. Silver lining is that we discovered the free little library near that bathroom and grabbed a copy of ‘Ramona the Brave’ for the kiddo. We went back and left a copy of ‘Amira’s Picture Day.’

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Highland Ridge

    Wow Spacious Sites and Peaceful

    Highland Ridge, WI - COE east of Minneapolis. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5 Price 2023: $12/ night w senior pass Usage during visit: 60 - 70% during weekdays Site Privacy: GOOD - not a fence forest, but tremendous spacing makes up for it.
    Site Spacing: VERY GOOD Site surface: Gravel and level Reservations: Yes. Can reserve on line at the cg Campground Noise: None Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes, at the bathrooms. Generators: Not needed. Bathroom: kept VERY clean. Shutdown for cleaning every morning at about 6 AM. Showers: Yes. Clean Pull Throughs: I think all are back ins. Cell Service (AT&T): Good Setting: Forest with no understory Weather: 80s Bugs: Not too bad.
    Solar: Forest canopy would interfere , but not needed. Host: Yes. They are around and offer free beach passes. They are super. Rig size: Large RVs. Sites: All sites are very nice in loop 1 -24. I understand that Loop 28+ is less private.

  • Ashley H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    Jun. 25, 2023

    Wild River State Park

    One of the better state park campgrounds we've stayed at

    We were at site 93. It's a large site with plenty of room for a huge tent or a few tents. It was very buggy so we got a screen tent. Nicely shaded site as well. Not far from the water station and pit toilet. For a bathroom with running water it's a long walk and there's not close parking either. The campground is a long drive into the park from the main entrance. 12x10 screen tent fit easily over the 8' picnic table.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Logging Trail
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Logging Trail

    Great escape from civilization

    It’s very very secluded from the near by town

    On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it’s pitch black

    Keep in mind the driveway trail is not lit up but the showers are very clean and up to date And very clean they are fully stocked in hand soap & toilet paper the have sinks for washing ur utensils and pans and ect

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Jun. 16, 2023

    Highland Ridge

    Peaceful Campground Under a Canopy of Shade

    Nice Campground under an almost complete canopy of shade. Older shower house but clean. Friendly staff and hosts. Long spread apart spots.

  • Lindsay T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    Oct. 2, 2022

    Wild River State Park

    Excellent, can't wait to return!

    Great campground with plenty of privacy and space between sites.  Excellent hiking trails along the river.  Restroom/shower building and vault toilets well maintained.

  • Krista T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
    Sep. 25, 2022

    Lake Elmo County Park Preserve

    Eagle point lane section- Nice metro park for RVs/camper trailers or groups

    We went on a day trip to the eagle point section of the Lake Elmo park district. This is set in a lush rolling prairie with lots of hiking trails in addition to other attractions like an archery range and swimming pond. 

    The modern campground is built for non-tent campers, which is kind of a bummer because it is so much nicer than the “rustic” tent campground. Could you set up a tent there? Sure, but most of the site is devoted to a gravel parking pad. 

    The rustic campground is an offshoot of the horse trailer parking lot. The sites for the most part are not spacious or private. Only portapotties. I think the best camping opportunity I saw was the group campgrounds, which had more modern outhouses. This will continue to be a great day trip location for us.

  • Eric T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    Jul. 28, 2022

    Wild River State Park

    Great, Large, Classic Park with River Walks

    Lots of different camping spots. All with trees surrounding your area for a little bit of privacy but the spots are relatively close to each other. We really liked the far end of the campsite but would've preferred campsite 89 or 91 or any on those sides because they seemed to have the most room and privacy.

    Toilets were great and they had some bathrooms not too far away that have running water as well.

    Trails that ran along the river were great!

  • Deb M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Jul. 25, 2022

    Highland Ridge

    Nice getaway close to the Twin Cities

    We’ve now camped here 4times…. This is a beautiful, densely wooded campground with fairly well spaced sites. Some sites on the short loop (28-38) are a bit smaller and slope down from the road, so be careful of the site’s size when booking. Our 29’ trailer would have been a challenging fit in some of those sites. Make sure to enter “Highland Ridge Campground” into your GPS instead of “Eau Galle Rec Area. (That’s the day use area of the park that’s about a 20 minute drive around the lake from the campground) AT&T service is spotty throughout the park with either 1 or 2 bars, although in the spring and fall when there’s few leaves on the trees, service is fine. The campground is well maintained and the bathrooms are clean, and only an hour from our home in the northern suburbs. Will definitely be back! One change from our last visit: there have been quite a few trees taken out at the end of the main loop, so now sites 18-20 are VERY open. (At least now it’s a nice view of the reservoir….)

  • Duncan G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park
    Jul. 2, 2022

    Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park

    Clean, Quiet, Peaceful but Those Mosquitoes!

    This was a one night stop over on the way to Grand Portage and Isle Royale. It is a nicely maintained campground with lots of open space and nicely constructed rustic bath houses. Apparently, the bath houses are under renovation. The loop I was in had one of the new bathrooms and it was impressive….definitely an A rating. The site spacing is good but not a lot of landscaping for privacy. The mosquitoes were voracious! That has been my experience throughout MN. 

    We also experienced the most intense and violent thunderstorm of my life. One lightning strike hit within 100 yards of our site. All of the campers were talking about it in the morning. My poor dog was a basket case and could not even eat her dinner. Their reservation system could not find St. Croix without the period.

  • Corey P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Highland Ridge

    Great experience

    Fairly level, clean, wooded sites. Clean showers. Friendly Hosts and Rangers. Great trails.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Elmo County Park Preserve
    May. 24, 2022

    Lake Elmo County Park Preserve

    Very nice. Not far from home!

    Nice private sites, great bike trails, lakes a little way’s from campground but you can drive or bike to it easily. Clean restrooms and showers. Electric, water and dump station.

  • Abby K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    May. 22, 2022

    Wild River State Park

    Great spring location!

    We stayed at a backpack site where we were greeted with well maintained paths, great hiking options, and good views. The only con I have with the park is the lack of water accessibility for backpack sites located in Highland Loop. We have to either carry in all water for our trip or do the steep, winding hike to the Visitor Center to refill. There wasn’t any area to filter water. Otherwise, everything was great!

  • Timothy W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild River State Park
    May. 22, 2022

    Wild River State Park

    Nice State Park Campground

    We enjoyed our stay. Large, wooded campsite with electrical service and T-mobile service (1 bar). Good trails and plenty of wildlife (deer, etc).

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Apr. 12, 2022

    Highland Ridge

    Easy to get to and quiet!

    We were just passing through and had a difficult time finding somewhere to stay since it’s early April. This site was easily accessed off the highway and incredibly convenient to reserve online! $20 for a non-electric site got you a quiet, private site, perfect for a good night’s sleep on the road. Would stop here again due to convenience and comfortability!

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Highland Ridge
    Mar. 31, 2022

    Highland Ridge

    Really nice campground

    Out of about 20 campgrounds we've stayed at this year so far, this was one of our favorites. There is a lot of space between sites, there are a lot of trees, it's very quiet at night, and there are trails from the campground. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. There is a dump station on the way in to fill up with water as there are no water or sewer hookups. We had one bar of service with Verizon and 3 bars with AT&T. Further up the loop the Verizon signal was much better.



Guide to Amery

Camping near Amery, Wisconsin, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful parks and campgrounds, families and adventurers alike can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Willow River State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Lovely trails, the beach is a large area with a nice park and picnic area."
  • Fishing and Water Activities: At Brunet Island State Park Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and fishing. A visitor shared, "Brunet Island is a kayaker's paradise; you can literally get your kayak in the water from any site."
  • Wildlife Watching: Wild River State Park Campground is perfect for spotting deer and other wildlife. One reviewer noted, "We spotted three white-tail deer during our hike."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Frontenac State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms are VERY CLEAN. Trails are well maintained."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Lake Wissota State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are decently sized, has some good views."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. One visitor at Lebanon Hills Regional Park said, "The maintenance staff is excellent."

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially near water. A camper at Brunet Island State Park Campground warned, "There are a few hiking trails that are loaded with mosquitoes."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at William O'Brien State Park Campground noted, "Vaulted toilets need help and a good cleaning."
  • Noise Levels: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads or other campers. One camper at Lake Elmo County Park Reserve mentioned, "Some neighbors watched a movie each night—starting just after quiet hours."

Tips for camping with families

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Interstate State Park noted, "The electric sites are quite cramped."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground features. A visitor at Lebanon Hills Regional Park mentioned, "RV portion has full hookups."
  • Reserve Early: Popular campgrounds fill up fast, so book in advance. A camper at Lake Elmo County Park Reserve advised, "Must reserve months in advance as usually full."

Camping near Amery, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure.

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