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Equestrian Camping near Baldwin, WI

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    Highland Ridge Campground features an equestrian section with 10 designated sites (E1-E10) located about a half mile before the main campground entrance. These sites accommodate campers with horses, though they may also be available to those without horses when the main campground area is full. The equestrian section provides necessary amenities for horse owners while maintaining the wooded, secluded atmosphere that characterizes the entire campground. The main campground area includes 38 regular sites plus several walk-in tent sites, with most spaces offering generous dimensions suitable for larger rigs and trailers. Campground staff are knowledgeable about the equestrian facilities and respectful of campers.

    Trail access is convenient from the equestrian camping area, allowing riders to explore the surrounding terrain. The campground is situated in a densely wooded area that provides ample shade and natural beauty, with several short hiking trails available for both riders and hikers. Sites cost $20 for electric and $16 for non-electric, with half-price discounts available for those with National Park Service Lifetime Senior Passes. The nearby Eau Galle Reservoir (Lake George) is approximately a 10-minute drive from the campground, offering additional recreational opportunities for campers. Facilities include flush toilets, showers, a dump station, and drinking water, though equestrian campers should note that the bathrooms in the main camping loop are cleaned daily before 6 AM.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Baldwin (12)

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      1. Highland Ridge

      4.3(15)8mi from Baldwin59 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Services: There are full services at this campground - flush toilets, sinks, showers, trash receptacles, and drinking water/dump station near the entrance."

      "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."

      from $24 - $280 / night

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      2. Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir

      5.0(5)8mi from BaldwinRVs, Tents

      "Great for hiking and kayaking/canoeing is near by."

      "Stayed middle of the week found local firewood from farms nearby. Also a creamery is a short drive from camp."

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      3. Lake Elmo County Park Reserve

      4.5(37)26mi from BaldwinRVs, Tents

      "For a County Park, Lake Elmo has an impressive list of amenities. Before we even get to the campsite let's mention the filtered swimming pond."

      "Well placed sites nestled near lovely walking trails - Very nice water hook ups and electric- well maintained! Loved this Camping Site!"

      from $23 - $80 / night

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      4. Eau Galle Lake Spring Valley

      5.0(1)8mi from BaldwinRVs, Tents

      "Horse camping and trails too. Private Firewood sources are right at the entrance. Bathrooms and water. Clean. Nice reservoir for kayaking."

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      5. Wild River State Park Campground

      4.4(45)45mi from Baldwin136 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This is a big park with a diversity of hiking, equestrian, and canoeing options. Since the park runs along the St. Croix, there are beautiful river-side walks to be had."

      "Nice park, scenic trails, horses on the way in."

      from $23 - $90 / night

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      6. Haycreek Valley Campground

      4.3(7)33mi from BaldwinRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Nice campground outside of Red Wing, MN with a bar/restaurant and other features. Access to trials for bikes and horses. I stayed in the horse camp without a horse but it was a nice area."

      "We have been going to Haycreek for over 15 years for horse camping. The trails are shaded, no bugs, friendly campers and staff."

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      7. Bunker Hills Regional Park

      4.6(16)48mi from BaldwinRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "I was very happy with the trails and accommodations available to me, during my stay."

      "It has a golf course, a restaurant is on the grounds, there is a stable with horses/ponies that you can take guided trail rides on, a water park(it is called The Beach, which was very confusing for us"

      from $20 - $32 / night

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      8. Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center

      2.0(1)33mi from BaldwinTents

      from $50 / night

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      9. Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground

      4.5(2)48mi from BaldwinRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The river is behind the property."

      10. Zumbro Bottoms Central — R.J.D. Memorial Hardwood State Forest

      3.0(2)47mi from BaldwinRVs, Tents

      from $17 / night

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    • Mary S.
      Sep. 2, 2018

      Highland Ridge

      Nice campground but be prepared for shade...all the time

      First thing you need to know: It's completely in the woods, and sites are FULLY shaded. Sites 28-38 are on a loop with a picnic pavilion in the middle with some openings for sun on the road and in the picnic area. Other than that, the rest of the campground is rather dark all the time; there aren't as many sunlight openings on the road to the other sites. This is not a good place for solar panels, but almost all sites are electric.

      Nice price: Cost is $20/$16 for electric/non-electric. This is an Army Corps of Engineers park which means you pay $10/$8 if you have an NPS Lifetime Senior Pass.

      Services: There are full services at this campground - flush toilets, sinks, showers, trash receptacles, and drinking water/dump station near the entrance. There is an interpretive center for Saturday evening ranger programs and a playground next to it.

      Roomy sites: This campground is small, but almost all sites are large. There are 38 sites plus walk in tent sites A through G and a group site. It looks like sites 28-38 can be rented for a group; the entrance was blocked off when we were there.

      Equestrian section may be open to campers without a horse: There is an equestrian campground about a half mile before the main campground entrance. You may camp in the equestrian area (E1-E10) without a horse if the main area is full. We were able to reserve a site in there a couple days ahead of time because the main campground was full. It was just us and one other family on a Saturday night, and neither of us had a horse. We moved to the main area on Sunday morning because lots of sites were open on Sunday.

    • Erik R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 5, 2025

      Wild River State Park Campground

      Camping in Spring snow

      Well, it snowed … in late March. I stayed in the campground in late March, 2025. This is a big park with a diversity of hiking, equestrian, and canoeing options. Since the park runs along the St. Croix, there are beautiful river-side walks to be had. There are also Oak Savanna trails. Several trails are for horses, but that isn’t my scene. I stayed in the campground for two nights. It was cold, rainy, and that turned into 5” of snow. Like many MN State Park campgrounds, you are close to your neighbors with no real private offerings. I stayed in site 66e. It was a typical site with nothing bad nor special about it. The hike to the former Dam site is the neatest thing about the park. I recommend reading the historical information at the site of the dam. Having been here once, I see no reason to come back.

    • David E.
      Sep. 10, 2022

      Haycreek Valley Campground

      Outside of City but Not Far for Access

      Nice campground outside of Red Wing, MN with a bar/restaurant and other features. Access to trials for bikes and horses. I stayed in the horse camp without a horse but it was a nice area.

    • Kimberly L.
      May. 25, 2021

      Lake Elmo County Park Reserve

      Gorgeous terrrain ! Fun for families!

      The camp office was so east and friendly! Well placed sites nestled near lovely walking trails - Very nice water hook ups and electric- well maintained! Loved this Camping Site! Conveniently located between Wisconsin and Minneapolis/St Paul airport .

    • Steph H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 26, 2017

      Lake Elmo County Park Reserve

      Great for the kiddos

      For a County Park, Lake Elmo has an impressive list of amenities. Before we even get to the campsite let's mention the filtered swimming pond. This man made pond is a sandy bottom and surrounded by a nice sand beach. Large built in umbrellas are available for sun coverage and there is a concession stand and bathrooms with showers. And yes, as I mentioned the water is filtered! No gross goose poop or green algae to deal with! Next to the swim pond is a giant playground with fun for the big and little kids. Other amenities include archery, horse trails, paved and grass trails, camper spots, rustic spots and hike in camping spots. In winter the xc ski trails are lit for evening skiing. Or let's be honest early afternoon. It is Minnesota and the suns down by 4 In the Winter! They also have a newer Nordic center that's open all year round and includes a locker room with showers. The hike in camp spot we chose was on a small lake so it had a nice breeze and made it easy to bring a kayak or paddleboard and hop right in. There is also a boat launch for your larger toys! The trails in the park are quite impressive for its size. We enjoyed a 5 mile loop off the Nordic center and right past the camp spot. A picnic table and fire pit as well as nice flat tent pad were provided. If you're coming in from out of town then you're just a 5 minute drive from Woodbury and all the amenities you'd ever need but the park feels miles away from it all.

    • O
      Jun. 30, 2020

      Haycreek Valley Campground

      Our favorite campground

      We have been going to Haycreek for over 15 years for horse camping. The trails are shaded, no bugs, friendly campers and staff. They have electric and water hookups for horse campers, and they have overflow for horse campers. The trails here are amazing.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      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.

    • Patrick W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 27, 2026

      Eau Galle Lake Spring Valley

      Nice quiet campground.

      Run by the Army Corp of Engineers, it’s a nice quiet campground. Good host. Horse camping and trails too. Private Firewood sources are right at the entrance. Bathrooms and water. Clean. Nice reservoir for kayaking. Good amount of quiet areas you can hike too with picnic tables.

    Guide to Baldwin

    Highland Ridge Campground offers an equestrian camping experience within a densely wooded area near Baldwin, Wisconsin. The equestrian section is located 0.5 miles before the main campground entrance and contains sites designated E1 through E10. Trail access for horseback riding is available directly from the equestrian camping area. Sites cost $20 for electric and $16 for non-electric, with half-price discounts for National Park Service Lifetime Senior Pass holders. The surrounding terrain features multiple trail options through forests with occasional views of Eau Galle Reservoir, approximately 10 minutes from the campground.

    What to do

    Horseback riding trails: Sites at Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir connect to riding paths through wooded terrain. "Beautiful Amish country, green, green, green, beside the lake...this place is a little off the beaten path, but a great place to stay while driving through WI," notes Chelsie N.

    Kayaking and canoeing: Paddle the calm waters at Eau Galle Reservoir, accessible within a 10-minute drive. "The lake is small and beautiful, and we enjoyed a peaceful paddle. We saw a couple of people fishing on the lake and there is a small swimming area," reports Lee D.

    Hiking trail exploration: Several short trails surround the campground area. "This campground is well maintained and a beautiful park within the woods. Great for hiking and kayaking/canoeing is near by," comments David E. from Haycreek Valley Campground.

    What campers like

    Shaded, private sites: The heavily forested setting provides natural separation between camping spots. "The sites are private, couldn't see any neighbors as there are a lot of trees. The park rangers were very helpful and informative," reports Stephanie H. from Wild River State Park Campground.

    Wildlife viewing: The wooded environment supports diverse wildlife sightings. "We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls," shares Kate H.

    Quiet atmosphere: Many campers note the peaceful environment. "Nice secluded place. Good veiw, clean bathrooms with hot showers. Quiet," according to Luke V.

    What you should know

    Limited sun exposure: Sites remain heavily shaded throughout the day. "First thing you need to know: It's completely in the woods, and sites are FULLY shaded. This is not a good place for solar panels, but almost all sites are electric," cautions Mary S.

    Terrain challenges: Some camping spots have uneven ground. "Many sites are placed on on incline. They got the sites are pretty flat, but it's still on a hill," mentions John W.

    Cell service reliability: Mobile coverage varies by provider and location within the campground. "We have AT&T and had no problem getting signal and cellular data to complete the process," writes Laurel from Lake Elmo County Park Reserve.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: The main campground features a modern play area for children. "There is also a nice, modern playground," notes Lee D.

    Bathroom proximity: Consider site location relative to facilities when camping with children. "This isn't a comment on this state park but because we where no where near a real bathroom and we have a toddler who wears a diaper/potty training there are no trash cans in the primitive toilet," advises Kate H.

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