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Best Equestrian Camping near Elmwood, WI

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Highland Ridge Campground features an equestrian section with sites E1-E10 located approximately half a mile before the main campground entrance. These sites can be reserved by campers with or without horses when the main campground area is full. The equestrian area provides a separate camping experience from the main campground loop, offering a quieter alternative on busy weekends. Sites throughout Highland Ridge are generally spacious and well-shaded, with gravel surfaces suitable for both tent camping and RVs. Electric hookups are available at most sites, though water connections are only available at central locations. The campground maintains clean facilities with flush toilets and hot showers that are serviced daily before 6 AM.

The Hay Creek Valley Campground in Red Wing, Minnesota offers exceptional horse camping with electric and water hookups specifically designed for equestrian campers. The trail system is particularly notable for being well-shaded and relatively bug-free compared to other regional riding areas. The campground provides designated overflow areas for horse campers during busy periods, ensuring space availability even during peak riding seasons. Located along the Cannon Valley Trail, this campground offers direct access to paved biking paths that connect to Red Wing, making it possible to explore the broader region from horseback or bicycle. Horse owners note that the trails at Hay Creek are consistently maintained and suitable for riders of various experience levels, with friendly staff and fellow campers enhancing the overall experience.

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103 Reviews of 11 Elmwood Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • loren S.
    Jun. 12, 2023

    Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    Excellent placeYou

    New facilities and hot showers. Great hiking trails, mountain biking. Equestrian trails also. Lake is huge, walleye are prevalent. Kayaking is great with other boat ramps available. Sites heavily wooded, low noise and light pollution. Easy access to all activities.

  • 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.

  • D
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Lake Wissota State Park Campground

    Beautiful family campground

    Beautiful shaded campground with semi private sites. Nice beach that is a walkable distance from the sites. Lots of walking, biking and horse trails that are full of wild berries. Several stairways down to the lake, no beach at these spots but good for taking the dog in the water since they aren’t allowed on the beach. Wonderful staff in the visitor center. Firewood and ice sold on site. Also boat rentals and free yard games that can be checked out at the visitor center. Clean bathrooms with showers. Lots of boat noise from the lake and a plane noise from a nearby airport. Close to Chippewa Falls for restaurants and stores. A great family destination, not so great for a peaceful couples weekend.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2019

    Pietrek County Park

    Nice little county park

    This was an interesting little campground sandwiched between the road and the Trempealeau River. The backstory on the park is that the gentleman who originally owned the land had asked that when he died that it be preserved as a wildlife area. His death came much sooner than anyone thought, and the family worked with the county to donate the land to the county as a park. There are about six tent only sites set back near the river, with three of them in close proximity to each other (I think it is used as a group camping area). When I was there the sites were poorly maintained and only had two fire pits and tables for all six sites combined. There are 25ish RV type sites with either just electric or electric and water. Some of these sites are set up back to back in an open field, which is not very appealing. The grass had been let to grow very long before the recent cutting, so it was like walking through freshly mown hay. There is a horse arena (very muddy when I was there), and it looks like you can camp with your horses on the edge of the RV area. The showers were really nice and fairly new.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Guide to Elmwood

Horse camping in Wisconsin offers a unique way to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With various campgrounds catering specifically to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities for horse lovers

  • At Highland Ridge, campers can enjoy spacious sites with electric hookups, making it convenient for those traveling with horses.
  • Haycreek Valley Campground features electric and water hookups specifically for horse campers, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • Whippoorwill Ranch Kampground offers well-kept and spacious campsites, perfect for those looking to camp with their horses.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

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