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Best Equestrian Camping near Appleton, WI

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The Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit features a dedicated horse riders campground at New Prospect, specifically designed for equestrians and their horses. Sites accommodate both tent and RV camping with electric hookups, water access, and sewer connections. The campground provides essential amenities including drinking water, toilets, showers, and trash disposal. Horse-friendly trails wind through the forest's varied terrain. Raccoons can be persistent in campground areas when food is left unsecured, requiring proper storage of supplies overnight.

Wild West Campground & Corral in Amherst offers camping facilities approximately 35 miles west of Appleton, with season availability from April 15 through October 15. The campground accommodates tent and RV camping with electric hookups, including 30-amp service, and also features cabin options for those seeking more shelter. On-site amenities include drinking water, showers, toilets, picnic tables, and a sanitary dump station. The property maintains trash collection services and allows campfires with firewood available for purchase. Both properties require reservations for equestrian campsites, particularly during peak summer months when availability becomes limited.

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130 Reviews of 10 Appleton Campgrounds

  • Mallory S.
    Jun. 20, 2022

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    Comfortable camping, lots to do

    Another spacious Wisconsin State Park site. #2 is level and listed as full shade but we had enough sun to recharge our Jackery everyday. It helps that it was blue skies each day! All sites were rented for the weekend and there were just a few no-shows. Even full there wasn’t enough noise to mention. We were near the entrance and enjoyed watching all the cars and campers coming and going. The shower house was fine, a very short walk for us. The camp host was friendly and quick to clean sites. There’s single stream recycling at the dump station and they take glass! Cell reception was good enough (Visible) There’s much to do in the park and in the area. We hiked, fished, golfed, shopped and ate well from what we find. I recommend the Appleton Farmers’ Market, Dick’s Family Foods in Sherwood Nieman’s Southside Market in Appleton.

  • C
    Jul. 2, 2023

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    Nice state park along Lake Winnebago. Fun hiking and climbing

    High Cliff State Park is close to Appleton and Green Bay and is situated along the Niagara Escarpment on Lake Winnebago. Camping is great however, even though there is a beach, it is not a very nice one and swimming there isn’t the best. The park is great for hiking and low elevation rock climbing.

  • Nina T.
    Aug. 22, 2016

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    Quick decision

    This Campground is close to family that lives up in Appleton. Upon arrival we chose say 93 on the inner circle do to all reserved apples were taken and we had choices of walk-ins. This site had several rocks several spiders big wide open and can see the neighbors however it was a quick easy setup for a nighttime arrival.

  • Buck R.
    Jun. 28, 2018

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    Escarpment

    Grew up near here and used to backpack across Lake Winnebago to winter camp and hike in January when the park was empty and no mosquitos to chew on my butt.

    Indian Burial Mounds, old kilns, trails, hills, observation deck, sledding in winter, and lots of other things to do all year round.

    This Park is actually on an escarpment that winds around Lake Michigan all the way to Niagara Falls. Limestone cliffs for climbing on, scenic.

    in the summer the lake gets green with algae and there is a summer stretch wherever the lake flies hatch and get thick.

    Good park for families. Close to small towns for resupply. Appleton & Green Bay are within striking distance as is Lake Michigan.

    Bring arctic survival gear in January...subzero temps with wind chills in the negative teens is normal. Fantastic cross country skiing/snowshoeing.

  • Nina T.
    Aug. 22, 2016

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    quick decisions

    This is always a nice campsite for us on our way up to family that lives in Appleton we always choose to Camp instead of stay in a hotel. This particular time we chose site 93 due to all reservable Sites were taken and all we have left to choose from at 9:45 at night where walk-ins. Although the site was rocky wide open I could see my neighbors and full of spiders it was actually a decent place to easily set up in the dark and grab a quick night's sleep.

  • J
    Aug. 29, 2018

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    Large state park with tons to do

    This was quite a large campground/park on Lake Winnebago near Appleton, WI. We had two nice sunny days and the rest were rainy. I hope to go back and visit the park again as there was many different trails and a lookout tower we were unable to visit due to the weather. This park also features Indian mounds on some of their trails. The nearby area offers many different things to do. We went to Skyzone, the Children’s museum and the mall. If the weather had been better we would have gone to Bay Beach in Green Bay. The bathrooms/showers were nearby and clean. The only issue we had was with the notorious raccoons!! We only had the issue the first night as we wised up the second night and forward.

  • Alex N.
    Sep. 13, 2016

    High Cliff State Park Campground

    Lots of hiking with spectaular views

    High Cliff is a quiet campground on the shores of Lake Winnebago. Located in Sherwood WI there are a few things to check out within the area. There are a couple golf courses, some ice cream shops, and some bars/grills/restaurants. Appleton is only about 20 minutes away with plenty to do as well. The park itself has lots of hiking trails that highlight the cliffs, and the beautiful lake views. There is a small beach for swimming, and plenty of shore to fish from. There is also a marina/boat launch in the park. Lots of open areas for picnics, or outdoor games. Some trails are maintained for horseback riding also. Overall its a great campground that is well maintained and is just beautiful.

  • Julie L.
    Mar. 20, 2017

    Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

    Mauthe-Lake Northern Kettle Morraine

    I live very close to this park and camp here often. It is a nice family type campground with a nice swimming beach and playground for children. There is only 1 bath house here and MANY pit toilets that are surprisingly clean and not real stinky. It is part of the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine and there are great hiking and biking trails as well as horse trails with a horse camp nearby. Every once in a while you can spot an eagle soaring around dinner time. There are sites very near the lake, but I prefer the ones up the hill. Mosquitos are present in the early summer and the breezes topside keep them at bay.

  • Jay W.
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

    Great Camping in the Middle of Kettle Moraine Forest

    Mauthe Lake Campground is located in the Northern Kettle Moraine Forest in East/Centreal Wisconsin. This is one of my frequent visited campgrounds in the state given all the recreational trails for hiking and bicycling. The campground is clean and spread out. This campground offers some of the cleanest showers I have encountered on my camping trips. The Lake to Lake bike trail connects Long Lake Campground and Mauthe Lake Campground which is abut an 8 mile trip one way. This trail is a mix of paved, dirt, and gravel and travels through different landscape . There is a short hiking trail around Mauthe Lake that you should be able to complete in an hour at a average pace. The Ice Age Trail also runs through the park as part of its 1200 plus miles through the state. Ice cream and restaurants are close by, just follow the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive, which takes you on a scenic rout through the North Kettle and Southern Kettle Moraine Forest. Be prepared for LOUD FROGS when attempting to sleep, if you can sleep through this noise the campground won't let you down.

Guide to Appleton

Horse camping in Wisconsin offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it an ideal choice for horse lovers looking to explore the state's beautiful landscapes.

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Tips for equestrian camping near Appleton, Wisconsin

  • When visiting Hartman Creek State Park Campground, consider booking a site with good privacy to enhance your camping experience.
  • Be prepared for varying weather conditions at Bay Shore Park, as it can be quite secluded and quiet, making it a great spot for relaxation.
  • Check for local events or activities at Point Beach State Forest, where you can enjoy both beach access and wooded trails for a diverse camping experience.

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