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Best Equestrian Camping near Grantsburg, WI

106 Reviews

Wild River State Park Campground features horse trails and a dedicated equestrian camping area near Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The park accommodates riders with miles of designated bridle paths through oak savanna and along the St. Croix River. Horses are welcome in their own special campground section with access to extensive trail networks. The park's equestrian sites provide adequate space for horse trailers and camping equipment. Vault toilets are available near the horse camping areas, while shower facilities may require a short drive from the equestrian sites. Trail riders frequently spot wildlife including deer and various bird species while exploring the park's diverse terrain. The trails cover open grasslands, hardwood forests, and valley waterways, making this a popular destination for horse enthusiasts.

Located approximately 30 minutes from Grantsburg, the park offers year-round access, though spring conditions can be muddy after snowmelt. The bridle trails connect to various scenic overlooks and historical points of interest, including the former Nevers Dam site. Horse owners should bring their own water buckets and feed storage containers as these are not provided at campsites. The park maintains several miles of horse-specific trails that are well-marked and regularly maintained. Riders appreciate the variety of terrain and trail difficulty levels suitable for different experience levels. During peak summer weekends, equestrian campsites should be reserved well in advance as they fill quickly. The park's size allows for extended rides without covering the same ground twice.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Grantsburg, Wisconsin (7)

    1. Wild River State Park Campground

    44 Reviews
    Taylors Falls, MN
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (651) 583-2125

    $35 / night

    "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."

    2. Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    10 Reviews
    Danbury, MN
    13 miles
    Website

    "The drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground."

    "The trail near by was nice, but driving into the park and finding a trail were better. The fire tower was also cool!"

    3. Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park

    7 Reviews
    Danbury, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 280-7880

    $25 - $35 / night

    "This is one of my favorite state parks for last minute camping trips due to its proximity to home."

    "There is a modern restroom and shower, it is also located near a nature store."

    4. Saint Croix State Forest Boulder Campground

    2 Reviews
    Danbury, MN
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 384-6591

    $17 / night

    "The sites are spaced out and although it is a long drive in from the tar and gravel, it's worth the trip. A beautiful lake and lots of trails."

    5. Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Isle, MN
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 676-8763

    "Smaller sites and a little privacy in the lake campground. The ones next to the waters edge have a nice view and are more completely in the shade. The inner sites have more sun."

    "A nice surprise We had site #50 in Lakeview Campground, this site is located on the rise and had nice breezes, close to showers, lake and playground."

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

    7 Reviews
    Cambridge, MN
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 444-9626

    $40 - $75 / night

    "Nice river nearby canoeing swimming pool fireplaces and little store for treats."

    7. Bunker Hills Regional Park

    16 Reviews
    Coon Rapids, MN
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (763) 862-4970

    $20 - $32 / night

    "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"

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  • 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.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 3, 2021

    Old Logging Trail — St. Croix State Park

    First solo experience

    This was my first solo tent camping night in June 5, 2020. There were some horse flies when I parked but they didn't seem to hang out in the shade of my campsite. There was a very loud bird making calls until about 1am... Maybe a whip-poor-will. Otherwise a serene spot tucked back in the walk in site.

    Directions to the walk in sites were a bit unclear when driving in but I eventually made it there.

  • Scott M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    Great Area

    Smaller sites and a little privacy in the lake campground. The ones next to the waters edge have a nice view and are more completely in the shade. The inner sites have more sun. The beach is long and rocky but ample enough to swim in. It is a busy place because of its location close to the cities and other areas up there. The electric hook ups were well maintained. Bathrooms were nice and clean and vault toilets are scattered throughout the park. Trails are there to hike and walk. Water to swim and plenty of bike paths. 

    Maple grove is the more primitive site and lots more coverages between camp sites.

  • Kenan R.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Bunker Hills Regional Park

    Camping Near Civilization

    I was very happy with the trails and accommodations available to me, during my stay. There are park pavilions and a water park connected to the campsite, a gold course nearby, and shops, too - - but the actual campsite, bike/walking/horse trails make you forget all of that. The temperature was COLD the first night, but perfect the rest of the week. Absolutely loved the experience, and I will go again.

  • Joslyn H.
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Lots of good memories

    I have been coming to Wild River since I was a kid. Nice park, scenic trails, horses on the way in.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Wild River State Park Campground

    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.’

  • Kate H.
    Jun. 4, 2018

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Very spacious and private campsites!! Lots of wildlife!

    This campground is massive! Our campsite was on the farthest loop and was very private! We saw sooooo many deer some even walking right through campsites! You can hear coyotes, raccoons and very loud owls😂

    We spent an entire day hiking and it was decent hiking along the river, some of the trails where a little confusing and trying to figure out where we at, but we made it just hiked a little further than we wanted to😂! This seems to be the hot spot for horses and if we go back I definitely want to do the horseback riding right outside the park! DRIVE to the visitors center from the campsites it’s a bit away!

    Postives: Very private and remote, Lots of wildlife, friendly staff, okay hiking. The canoe rental place wasn’t open so we can’t comment of water activities!

    Negatives: Only one shower house and we had to drive there, the primitive toilet smelled so bad it burned!! It needed to be emptied and wasn’t the entire time we were there. 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 it could create a problem if you had a little one or if your a women😉

    overall it was good camping trip, but if we did come back we would definitely camp closer to the shower house.

  • Ramona A.
    Jul. 6, 2017

    Wild River State Park Campground

    Beautiful river valley area

    Have stayed here many times in all seasons. Not an over crowded park with lots of room to roam. Horses are welcome here with their own special campground area and miles of trails to ride. Hiking trails cover open grasslands, hardwood forest and valley waterways. Lots of wildlife and a great place for birders. Paved bike trails trailer and tent camping as well as camper cabins. Especially beautiful in autumn with the colorful leaves.

  • Jeff G.
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Father Hennepin State Park Campground

    Nice spot on the lake

    A nice surprise We had site #50 in Lakeview Campground, this site is located on the rise and had nice breezes, close to showers, lake and playground.

    Town of Isle is very close by along with other small towns dotted around the lake. Casino within 30 minutes.

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