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Equestrian Camping near Luck, WI
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Wild River State Park Campground near Luck, Wisconsin provides equestrian trails with designated horse paths visible from the entrance. The park's trail system accommodates horseback riders alongside hikers and snowshoers, offering varied terrain through forested areas. Sites are spaced with good tree cover providing privacy between camping areas. The campground features both standard campsites and camper cabins positioned above the St. Croix River. Horse owners benefit from the spacious layout with sites large enough for trailers and equipment. Many campsites are well-shaded with trees, creating natural separation between neighboring sites, which proves especially valuable for those camping with animals.
The bridle trails within Wild River State Park connect riders to scenic views along the St. Croix River. Horseback riding trails wind through diverse landscapes including hardwood forests, open grasslands, and valley waterways. Park trails accommodate multiple activities with horses welcome on designated paths. Trail maps available at the ranger station indicate horse-permitted routes throughout the park's extensive trail network. Water access points along the river provide natural watering opportunities for horses during trail rides. The park maintains these multi-use trails year-round, though seasonal conditions affect accessibility. Riders particularly appreciate the trail system's variety and the opportunity to observe wildlife while on horseback, with many reporting excellent bird watching opportunities during rides through the park's diverse ecosystems.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Luck (12)
1. Wild River State Park Campground
"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."
"We stayed in campsite 29 in the drive in campsite over Labor Day weekend."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $23 - $90 / night
2. Trade River Equestrian Camp — Governor Knowles State Forest
"Lots of hiking and close to the river for some kayaking etc."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $35 / night
3. Old Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park
"All the electrical sites were occupied while we were there and a lot of the other sites near the modern bathroom were occupied."
"The drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground."
90 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $25 - $35 / night
4. Riverview Campground — St. Croix State Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $95 / night
5. Lake Elmo County Park Reserve
"Well placed sites nestled near lovely walking trails - Very nice water hook ups and electric- well maintained! Loved this Camping Site!"
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $23 - $80 / night
6. Bunker Hills Regional Park
"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"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $32 / night
7. Highland Ridge
"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."
13 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $24 - $280 / night
8. Country Camping Tent & RV Park on the Rum River
"Nice river nearby canoeing swimming pool fireplaces and little store for treats."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $75 / night
9. Saint Croix State Forest Boulder Campground
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
10. Highland Ridge - Eau Galle Reservoir
"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."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 26 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 1 hr 43 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 50 min from St. Cloud, MN
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Luck, WI
151 Reviews of 12 Luck Campgrounds
- A S.Traveler
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Bunker hills
A ranger does nightly rounds of the camps
- JJeremy J.
ScoutOld Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park
Nice campground, but…
The campground is nice and has more woods/bushes and more privacy than the other two campgrounds in the park. The bathroom/showers were relatively clean and functioned well with nice hot showers. The electric sites functioned as expected but, they all seem very well used. Not much in the way of grass (bit of a drought at the time) and lots of little bits of garbage all over our campsite. All the electrical sites were occupied while we were there and a lot of the other sites near the modern bathroom were occupied. If you want privacy and a less worn campsite I would suggest booking a non-electrical site further away from modern bathroom. Oh, another plus water from spigots around campground was good.
Patrick W.
GuideEau 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.
Sarah D.
RangerWild River State Park Campground
Secluded Backpack/Canoe Site with Sunrise Views
I was looking for a secluded backpack in site where I could have a peaceful 48 hours of prayer and solitude, and this site was perfect! I also wanted one that wasn't too far remote, since I hadn't been on a proper backpacking trip since the pandemic hit. And as a solo female camper, I wanted a reserved site so that there would be a record of my location for safety reasons. I'm so glad I chose the Deer Creek site, and will almost definitely stay here again at some point!
This site is accessible by either hiking or canoe. It took me about 30 minutes to hike in from the visitor center parking lot. There is easy access to river water to boil or filter from the canoe landing.
This site was incredibly spacious. It includes a fire ring and picnic table overlooking the creek and river. It also includes 2 large tent pads (look out for widow makers, one of the tent pads is under a dead tree!). It also has a spot nestled in some pine trees that could fit a smaller tent, canoe storage, or I found it to be the perfect spot to hang my hammock! (This would be a great site for hammock camping.) So if you're camping with a small group of people this would be a great site. It also includes a trail to a fairly private latrine, and a bear box (the park ranger warned me that there are bears in the park although I did not see any.) I also found plenty of dead down and dry wood and birch bark on the ground for building fires.
This site is great for a one nigjt stay on a longer backpacking or canoeing trip, but also great for camping out at for a couple of nights. I stayed for two, and it connects to all the major trails in the park, so I was able to use it as a great base for hiking and seeing the beautiful changing leaves. In the morning I hiked North to do the Riverside trail and looped back through the woods. Then in the afternoon I did the Deer Creek loop, which is a shared horse and hiking trail. It was so nice to he able to hike out to some of the best trails in the park directly from my site.
This site felt remarkably remote for being only an hour from the twin cities and a mile from the parking lot! I stayed there Thursday -Saturday, and after leaving the parking lot on Thursday did not see another human being for the rest of the day, and Friday not until I hit the main trails! There was no one else staying within at least a mile of me. I was even able to see fantastic stars Friday night. There was amazing wildlife - a blue heron frequented the site, and I heard all types of owls. Two bald eagles had a nest across the river so I got to see and hear them the whole trip, too- it was absolutely magical!
This site has a great view of both sunrise and sunset. Thursday night there was a gorgeous sunset over the woods reflected in deer Creek. Both mornings I woke up to watch the sunrise while drinking my coffee next to the fire (it was freezing!!!). Watching the sun rise over the river and fog roll over th water and evaporate while eagles soared was truly magical. Having an easy backpack in site surrounded by water on two sides and with views of the sunrise and sunset like this was so incredible!!!
Lynsey M.GuideBunker Hills Regional Park
Quick stop in MN
Stayed here for an overnight stop through MN. Close to downtown which was nice for us coming through. Water fill stations readily available so we loaded up prior to continuing out west. Easy late check in with campsite hosts. Lots of site options from open gield options to pretty tree covered areas. Fire grates and restrooms ava. Your reservation fee does NOT include the daily parks fee of 7 dollars just FYI. Lots of mosquitoes but it's MN so that's to be expected. Close to a top 10 disc golf course if that's your thing (it's ours)
- Jeff C.Traveler
Lake Elmo County Park Reserve
Great campground
Theres alot of hiking trails, the rustic sites are very nice, swim pond, fishing pier.
The Rolling Panda ..TravelerOld Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park
Beautiful park!
The drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground. I was initially worried because I didn't realize the site was right next to a vault toilet, but besides for the occasional flashlight at night, it felt secluded. It was very buggy, so be prepared for that. I can't wait to go back so I can explore more of the park!
Tori K.
LegendOld Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park
Lots of mosquitos
St. Croix SP: was quite buggy due to a lot of recent rain. Highly recommend fogging your site or having a bug enclosure to help ward of the mosquitos. Multiple restrooms and showers throughout the campgrounds. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table and wood can be purchased at the office. Cell service is fairly spotty here so come with podcasts or shows downloaded ahead of time!
Guide to Luck
Camping opportunities around Luck, Wisconsin span across diverse landscapes with elevations ranging from 900-1200 feet above sea level. The area receives approximately 32 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush forests and healthy waterways ideal for outdoor recreation. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during peak camping season from June through September, while spring and fall bring cooler temperatures with less insect activity.
What to do
Hiking river trails: At Wild River State Park Campground, the extensive trail system provides diverse terrain options. "Wild River State Park is my go-to campground since it is within an hour of my home. Love the scenic trails and all the park has to offer. Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, exploring, informational programs, and the wooded campsites," notes Jeff L.
Star gazing opportunities: The reduced light pollution makes this region ideal for night sky viewing. "The star gazing area was great! Intermittently had 1-2 bars of T-Mobile with LTE Internet. Wi-Fi is available at the park entrance," reports Katherine T. about Wild River State Park.
Winter activities: Several campgrounds maintain winter accessibility. "2/8/20-2/9/20. First time to this park. The campground was fully reserved but was empty, the low was 10 so people must have bowed out. We snowshoed and skied. The candlelight ski was great and the routes were marked with different colored luminaries - for hiking and skiing," shares Joanna B.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: At Old Logging Trail in St. Croix State Park, the layout provides separation for campers. "The sites in the Old Logging Campground were close together but many had vegetation between them offering some privacy. Site 207 was especially tucked in but it's a tight spot, so probably best for a van or tent," explains Ari A.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting around Luck provides ample wildlife observation opportunities. "We seen Bear, Wolf, and plenty of Yote's. This is nature at it's finest," reports Scot L. about Saint Croix State Forest Boulder Campground.
Water recreation options: Many campgrounds offer river or lake access. At Country Camping Tent & RV Park, "The tubing is a plus. Key thing is the river is very clean and sandy bottom," notes David G.
What you should know
Seasonal mosquito activity: Bug populations vary by season and location. "The campground was very buggy due to a lot of recent rain. Highly recommend fogging your site or having a bug enclosure to help ward of the mosquitos," advises Tori K. about St. Croix State Park.
Weather considerations: The area experiences varied weather conditions. "We experienced the most intense and violent thunderstorm of my life. One lightning strike hit within 100 yards of our site. All of the campers were talking about it in the morning," recounts Duncan G. at Riverview Campground.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. "Cell service was incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting," mentions Ari A. about St. Croix State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "Lake Elmo County Park Reserve has awesome sites that fit the needs of just about anyone. They have beautiful hiking trails and a swimming beach for the hotter days. They also have an archery range and on Saturday nights they have a campground program for the kids and families to watch," recommends Tina H.
Swimming options: Water recreation provides family entertainment during summer months. At Country Camping RV Park, visitors enjoy "a heated pool, splash pad area, BIG playground area, indoor game room, HUGE sites! You can either relax in the pool or even take a ride down the rum river in a rented canoe, tube, or kayak," according to Spencer C.
Equestrian experiences: Horse campgrounds near Luck, Wisconsin provide unique opportunities for families. "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!" mentions Kate H. about Wild River State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Some campgrounds require additional equipment for proper setup. At Highland Ridge, "The site itself was very nice, and we only had to level front-to-back," notes Laurel.
Electric service variations: Electrical hookup options differ between campgrounds. "Some sites on the short loop (28-38) are a bit smaller and slope down from the road, so be careful of the site's size when booking. Our 29' trailer would have been a challenging fit in some of those sites," warns Deb M. about Highland Ridge.
Seasonal availability: Campground access varies throughout the year. "For $17 a night you can't beat a state forest campgrounds. Get there early in the day because there are no reservations and it's first come first served," advises Daniel H. about Saint Croix State Forest Boulder Campground, which typically operates from May to November.
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