Best Equestrian Camping near Brownsville, WI
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Brownsville, WI (11)
1. Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Campbellsport, Wisconsin41 Reviews•122 Photos•116 SavesMauthe Lake campground has 135 sites, including 51 electrical sites, one shower building with flush toilets in the 300 loop and several vault toilets throughout the campground. The campground is located within the Mauthe Lake Recreation Area. The beach area has playground equipment. Food/drink concessions and kayak/canoe rentals are available seasonally. Campsites accessible to people with disabilities are also available. A sanitary dump station and recycling/garbage station are provided for registered campers. Mauthe Lake campground is open for camping year-round.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$18 - $28 / night
2. High Cliff State Park Campground
Sherwood, Wisconsin46 Reviews•193 Photos•297 SavesAn accessible cabin for people with disabilities is available at High Cliff State Park and makes for great camping near Neenah. The cabin can accommodate up to six people and can be rented for a maximum of four nights per year. The cabin is available May through mid-October. The family campground has 112 campsites (32 with electric and two accessible) and eight group sites. Campground hosts stay on site 58 from April through October. Pets are permitted in the family and group campgrounds. A flush toilet/shower building is in the family campground for overnight guests. There are also several vault toilets throughout the campground. The shower building is open seasonally, usually May to mid-October. A sanitary dump station and recycling/garbage station are available and free to use by all registered campers. There is a $10 fee for others to use the dump station.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
North Prairie, Wisconsin21 Reviews•91 Photos•160 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$18 - $30 / night
4. Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Campbellsport, Wisconsin1 Review•6 Photos•3 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
5. Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin7 Reviews•13 Photos•45 SavesLocated within the Villages of Menomonee Falls and Lannon, Menomonee Park is filled with a historical background from the stone quarrying period of 1880-1900. Historical remnants include an old stone crusher and the railroad spur from the quarry to the Bugline. The Park totals 464 acres of rolling field, high quality maple woods, cattail marsh, wetlands, and a 16 acre quarry lake. During your travels through the miles of trails, you may spot a warbler, thrushes or other songbirds. The rolling hills provide challenges to hikers, cross-country skiers and those on snowshoes.
Enjoy a bike ride along the historical Bugline Recreational Trail that was once the railroad that served Stone City. The 16-mile paved trail is a treasure for hikers, bikers and runners. A separated portion of the trail is set aside for equestrian use. Rent Stand Up Paddleboards and Canoes on site.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$25 - $80 / night
6. Harnischfeger County Park
Ixonia, Wisconsin2 Reviews•7 Photos•9 SavesHarnischfeger Park (132 acres) is the largest Dodge County Park. The park is located in southeastern Dodge County along the Rock River in the Town of Lebanon about one mile west of the unincorporated community of Ashippun and eight miles east of Watertown. A variety of terrain, vegetation and facilities provide park visitors with a multitude of recreational opportunities in a scenic setting. The clubhouse and two open pavilions offer excellent places to hold group functions, such as family reunions, company picnics, graduation parties and weddings. Camping is available with ten sites and a group site. Active and passive recreation abound with several miles of hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing trails, snowshoeing, sledding, fishing areas, mini-golf course, disc golf course, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, baseball field, playground and a canoe launch with canoe and kayak rentals available. An 800 foot boardwalk provides additional shoreline fishing, wildlife and wetland viewing opportunities.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Sundance Farm Campground
Glenbeulah, Wisconsin1 Review•13 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
8. Kettle Moraine Southern Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
North Prairie, Wisconsin8 Reviews•25 Photos•127 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$28 / night
9. Sleepy Dragon Campground
Poynette, Wisconsin1 Review•1 Photo•10 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
10. Springbrook acres
Be the first to review!Ripon, Wisconsin•10 Photos- Pets
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- Equestrian
$60 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Brownsville
128 Reviews of 11 Brownsville Campgrounds
Angie V.
Guide
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
So-so
It was hot and crowded but we had a decent campsite with plenty of shade so we were happy enough. Showers were nice. We spent most of our time fishing at Long Lake, which we liked much better. If you go, make sure to get fresh cinnamon rolls delivered to your site!
Abbe W.Guide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Lovely Pine Forest, Quiet, Clean Campground
Stayed one night (Friday) and really enjoyed the location. We were in the quiet loop, Loop 1, which actually was very quiet. Everyone was respectful of the rules. We did walk over to the other loops where there was more of a party atmosphere at some sites with larger groups, music, and kids.
The sites in Loop 1 are varied as far as tree coverage, seclusion, and terrain. Our site (22) was relatively flat, felt secluded, had good tree coverage with some filtered sunlight. The pit toilets are about 3 sites away, a short walk. There is room for two tents.
There was a posting about black bear sightings in the area. We did not experience that, just chipmunks and birds.
Addison G.GuidePinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great access to Scuppernong Hikes
Stayed in campsite directly connected to Green Trail of the Scuppernong Trailhead. Campsite was clean and quite private for being near people.
Eric S.
Traveler
High Cliff State Park Campground
Early spring Quick trip
Decided to get back into camping and decided to check out this semi local State Park. Alot of great walking and hiking spots, it was a bit chilly in mid April and especially windy down by the lake. Once up by the campground wind died down and was pretty nice. Site 53 was flat, had a fire pit, and picknick table. Despite being the closest site to the main road and entrance, didn't feel like it was too busy or distracting. Campgrounds were quiet and friendly. Will definitely come back once it warms up a little bit.
- LLauren S.Traveler
Harnischfeger County Park
A hidden gem
We booked a week here in 2022 and ended up staying for two summers as camp hosts. The park is quiet, family orientated, and the park caretaker John is a national treasure. He’s been with the park since before it was county owned and knows every nook and cranny, critter and creature, and appreciates each and every guest who comes to the park. His one rule is to enjoy the park and let the staff know if you have any ideas to help to “keep it fresh”. Sites with letters are tent sites without water or electric, sites with numbers have water and 30 amp service, though there are plans to upgrade the sites to all have water and 50 amp service in the future. The last weekend of September is FallFest and often books a year in advance.
Darcy M.GuideMauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Great campground but loud and busy
I camped at site #102. There are great views of the lake and easy access to water and bathrooms. The site that I stayed at was actually a teepee site and had a large-ish wooden platform. Parking was right in front of my site but not a drive-in site.
I've become a spoiled baby after hiking the PCT last year, so established campgrounds are hit or miss for me, primarily because of how noisy they are. That said, the hosts were wonderful and the park is clean and very well-maintained. I ended up leaving halfway through my second day because I just didn't want to deal with the noise and traffic.
Overall, I would definitely visit this park again! Next time, I'll aim for dates outside of peak summer camping!
- Brittany R.
ScoutHarnischfeger County Park
Review
Cute peaceful campground. Only 9 sites. Has a 9 hole mini golf course that cost $1 a person. Has trails, disc golf, and rock river for kayaking.
- Darcy M.Guide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Clean, quiet and great hiking!
I camped for two nights in Loop 1, site 21 (24-hour quiet enforced - no pets or speakers allowed). My site was pretty open, but still had nice shade and flat areas for my tent. I also hung a hammock and clothesline and had plenty of space to move about!
Five stars for the camp hosts -- so friendly and they keep the campground very clean! You can also get firewood and ice from the camp hosts, so extra points for convenience!
Hiking at Scuppernong and the Ice Age Trail are both accessible from the group camping area and/or near the showers, depending on which trails you are accessing.
Firepits were cleaned out daily, so no soggy ashes or smoky fires :)
You could hear a bit of road noise, especially motorcycles and heavy trucks, but nothing crazy. There are also several hike-to sites that are nice as well.
- CChristopher R.Guide
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.
Lesley R.
Legend
Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Excellent Experience
Open tent sites and well designed riggings and beyond excellent, well-maintained trails, accommodations and hospitality. This was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up, so if you’re looking for this kind of experience, don’t pass it up. In one of the most lush forests in the SE corner of Wisconsin near Milwaukee.
- Lesley R.Legend
High Cliff State Park Campground
A Gem!
Woodsy camping, multiple hiking altitude options including cliff views of Lake Winnebago, historic burial mounds, preserved lime kilns, equine trails, picnicking area, boating opportunities and a beach for swimming. Spend a day or a week! You’ll never find yourself asking what to do. I grew up in the area and have been here many, many times. To camp, to hike for the day, to trudge into the campground during winter to have a day-fire, coordinate family reunions, train with a backpack on the lime-kiln trail and swimming with the dog. Really, it’s all here. Mostly not super busy and when the traffic is heavier, everyone is very nice. Picnic areas can get buggy as can the lake get green, all depends on the time of year and season. Family and pet friendly. Great spot near the Fox Valley.
- Lesley R.Legend
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Great Views
Awesome views and tons of sites to pick from, although they are crowded and close together and some even have open paths connecting them. Great fishing and day-camping experiences too.
- DDenise S.Scout
High Cliff State Park Campground
Spacious and close to trails
This was my first time camping in a Wisconsin state park and I thought it was great! Our site backed up to a trail along the cliff which was awesome for a family that loves to hike. I felt for a state park most of the sites were spacious, ours was particularly because we had no site behind us. Shower house was clean. Will be back!
Art S.LegendMauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Kettle moraine trail access here
Mauthe lake is in the Kettle Moraine Northern Unit. It feels remote but we drove through a bunch of rural houses on the way in. The rustic roads made for good cycling. We passed quite a few pedaling up and down the hills.
The campground itself sprawls along one side of the lake. With the loops for each group peeling off, it is easy to lose your way. The signs mark the direction well so go slow. It helps to know your site number.
There was nobody at the entrance office. I’m not sure if it’s just today but make online reservations. It seems to be the 2022 way.
There is a shower house but we made use of the more convenient vault toilets. Water is available in different ways - even a drinking fountain. There seems to be only one garbage collection site on the way out. This was less convenient since we have dog droppings to deal with.
There is a nature trail that goes around the lake. By the beach and picnic area it’s paved. The rest is gravel or dirt. With recent rains we found a few puddles to walk through and mud to avoid. Our dog loved having the trail so close. Most of the trail is in the sun so bring water on hot days.
Swimming isn’t allowed due to a blue algae bloom. This left plenty of empty space for us to sit with our dog under the trees. Folks did make good use of the fishing pier and playground. We also saw kayaks and stand up paddle boards on the lake.
Yang L.GuideHigh Cliff State Park Campground
Quiet and beautiful
No bug. Dense forest. Just beautiful.
- ccharles A.Traveler
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Rustic sites are great
I have a self contained van and so like to camp in rustic sites. The full electric sites here are pretty small and tightly packed, but the tent / rustic sites are great. Aim for the 500 loop.
- DDougGuide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great campground!
Stayed here one night in loop 1 (33). Camp sites are spread out. Facilities were in good condition for a state park in July. Showers were all working and had hot water. There's a playground for the kiddos. Trails to showers so you don't have to walk the long way on the roads. Every site was nice. Water in each loop available. Toilets in each loop. Trails connected to park.
- Martin C.Traveler
High Cliff State Park Campground
Awesome place
Great trails, easy access to backing into spots and the most beautiful views you’ll ever see
- LLayla R.Scout
High Cliff State Park Campground
Beautiful Park but Lots of Raccoons
The park itself is beautiful, and the trails are nice. The tent sites were on the smaller side and kind of close together. The park ranger was good-natured and patient when we accidentally set up on the wrong site.
Make sure to store your food correctly! The two sites beside us were ransacked by raccoons all night long because they left their supplies out. Three raccoons came to smell around our picnic table as soon as we zipped up inside the tents but left quickly after not finding food.
- KKimTraveler
Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks
Nice park
Great park with swimming beach, trails, dog park, and archery range. Campsites were ok, not much separation or privacy at all. Pit toilets and metros desperately need to be cleaned more often. We had very noisy neighbors that did not respect the quiet hours rule and park staff did nothing to intervene. Very convenient that they drive through the Campground to sell/deliver firewood tho. I'd stay here again because the park overall is great, but I would try to choose a better site. #9 looked alright, and in the 20#s looked a bit more tree lined and bigger.
Megan M.TravelerHigh Cliff State Park Campground
No Frills, Beautiful Site
High Cliff was very easy to navigate and the park employee at the entrance was very kind and helpful. The sites in the 30s at the family campground have the cliff and lake as a nearby background (there is a hike trail that runs along the cliff, so if you are looking for lots of privacy, that might not be the spot for you - there seemed to be more private). The vault toilets were nearby and very well maintained - seemingly clean and not too smelly! All in all - I loved this spot!
Mallory S.GuideHigh 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.
- KKeith S.Scout
Kettle Moraine Southern Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
A bit of summer fun
I bought a new rooftop camper. Thought this would be a good place to try things out. It's only 20 minutes from my house and it was a nice site. The campground is clean, well organized. The restrooms are just fine for a state park. Nothing special. There's a small lake with a beach. Lots of places to have a picnic. When I was there there were quite a few families having large family gatherings in the park. But the campgrounds were your typical state park campground. Not very loud. We will behaving themselves for the most part. Each site seems to be pretty secluded from one another. Wood is available at the front gate as well as ice.
Christie Z.TravelerKettle Moraine Southern Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great State Park
All of the campsites were full so it was busy but we liked that each spot still felt separated by trees. We would recommend staying further from the road as there is some road noise but it didn’t really bother us at all. The facilities were well maintained.
Pros: Clean Private Camp Site Good playgrounds Hiking Trails
Cons: Road noise if you’re in the first row
Troy A.
RangerHigh Cliff State Park Campground
Beautiful scenery.
Went to the state park with my daughter and son-in-law and their two dogs. The hiking was excellent through many different terrains and the scenery was spectacular. We didn't camp there but went by some of the campsites and they looked very nice when well maintained.
Kyle B.GuideMauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
First Family Trip of the new Season
A quick last second get away for the first time as a family this season. We stayed in site 201 which was convenient. I wouldn't stay in the site again as it had nothing but swampy muddy low ground around it. It was also right at the entrance. Lots of traffic. However, the kids had plenty of fun running and playing on the hill directly across the street. The weather was great. The easy access to the lake and surrounding hiking trails made for an enjoyable weekend. The Mauthe Lake campground area in the KM forest is a great option for all. Nice and quiet early in the season with beautiful scenery.
- Sarah N.Guide
Sundance Farm Campground
Wonderful
I almost hate to give this place 5 stars because I don’t want everyone else to find out about it… it’s a wonderful campground. The host is so nice, everyone is quiet and kind, the bathrooms are spotlessly clean, reliable Wi-Fi, great water/power hookups, the works. Minutes from downtown Plymouth and Road America.
Guide to Brownsville
Wisconsin offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to equestrian needs and provide access to beautiful trails and scenic landscapes.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground, riders can enjoy well-maintained trails and lush forest surroundings, perfect for exploring on horseback.
- Mauthe Lake Campground offers access to rustic roads ideal for cycling, making it a great spot for equestrian campers who enjoy varied outdoor activities.
- The scenic trails at Kettle Moraine Southern Unit provide ample opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, and enjoying nature.
Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities
- Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground features electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
- At Mauthe Lake Campground, campers can find picnic tables and sanitary dump facilities, making it convenient for those traveling with horses.
- Kettle Moraine Southern Unit provides reservable sites with essential amenities like showers and toilets, catering to the needs of equestrian campers.
Tips for equestrian camping near Brownsville, Wisconsin
- When visiting Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground, make sure to book your site in advance, especially during peak season, to secure a spot near the trails.
- At Mauthe Lake Campground, consider arriving early to choose a site that offers shade and proximity to water for your horse.
- For a quieter experience, opt for sites further from the main road at Kettle Moraine Southern Unit to minimize noise and enhance your camping experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Brownsville, WI is Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr with a 4.4-star rating from 41 reviews.
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