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Cedar River North State Forest Campground offers rustic horse camping facilities with half of its 14 sites featuring horse pens. Located 8 miles down an old logging trail near Stephenson, Michigan, the campground sits along the Cedar River and provides access to equestrian trails that double as ski routes in winter. The sites accommodate campers and tents with adequate space for horse trailers. Each campsite includes a handicap-accessible picnic table and fire pit. While the campground lacks electrical hookups, fresh water is available from a spigot. The muddy access road can be challenging but remains passable for most vehicles. Most campers report the grounds are typically uncrowded with plenty of privacy between sites.
Trail riders can access a network of equestrian paths directly from the campground. The horse-friendly trails connect to a larger system through the surrounding state forest land. River Park in Stephenson also accommodates horses with dedicated fencing at some of its uphill sites. Both locations provide vault toilets and trash collection services. The campgrounds maintain a quiet atmosphere with ample wildlife viewing opportunities including birds, squirrels, and occasional coyotes heard across the river in early mornings. Horse owners should note that mosquitoes are plentiful, particularly during summer months. While the facilities are basic, the combination of river access, trail connectivity, and relatively secluded camping creates practical options for equestrians exploring the Michigan-Wisconsin border region.
"Vault toilets were clean, centrally located and close to the hand pump well. Plenty of space at each of the sites. Some of the sites were right on the river while the ones uphill had horse fences."
"Each site is a good distance away from the nearest one so you do feel more remote as you camp."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"The surrounding area is just expansive farmlands which is beautiful to look at when walking the dog in the morning.
They have fun kid things but you have to pay extra to use them.""We were nicely surrounded by woods with minimal visibility of our neighbors."
"We visited Bay beach in Green Bay and then wanted to spend the night near Green Bay in our 35’ class A."
"The bathroom and showers are decent and cleaned daily around 6 am. There are reservable and walk-in sites. The sites also have extra parking across from them."
from $24 - $38 / night
Check Availability"It's 8 miles down an old logging trail but it's worth the drive. There is no electricity but they have a fresh water spigot."
"The access to the ATV trails really makes this campground a convenience gem! The camp store is also supe convenient if you forget smores and Fire supplies."
"There’s lots to do the whole weekend whether you want to go hiking, fishing, boating, small cliff jumping, or take a walk to slippery rock."
"There are beaches all around, a very unique limestone beach that only exists in a few parts of the world and several different activities geared towards families."
"The campsites are in a beautiful forest, the showers were clean, the playground and mini golf weren’t in great condition but my kids loved traipsing around in the woods better anyway."
LegendGreat campground! Friendly staff and meticulously clean restrooms! Free showers and only $2.00 for laundry. Some of the sites are seemingly conjoined for lack of privacy in between however, most are level and all have fire pits as well as picnic tables. Easy lake access and playgrounds for the kiddos. Had to try out the bouncy house ourselves and had a blast! All in all, a wonderful stay.
ScoutVery nice campground lots to offer quiet relaxing with stuff to do to keep kiddos very busy everything is well up kept and clean
ScoutVer nice campground. Was very clean and quiet and good shade and trees in the rustic camp area
GuideIts Thursday so I havent hit the weekend traffic yet but it is such a clean and relaxed site. Dog friendly, and kid friendly! HUGE park
RangerChute pond is located right off of highway 32. There’s allot to love, especially the small stream through the woods that creates slippery rock. The beach offers a camp store and boat launch.
Campsites are packed together pretty close. If you enjoy people, this is the place.
GuideThis was our second stay. Stayed on site 70 both times. We had a 35’ trailer last year and 42’ fifth wheel this year. The ferry ride was easy to navigate and when we arrived we were able to just drive right on. Even with our 13’2” clearance they easily accommodated us. Campground check in was easy and smooth, owners were friendly and gave us tips for navigating into our site with a big rig. Overall it’s very quiet and relaxing on the island with plenty of nature things to do. Visit School House Beach (don’t take the rocks!), the lavender farm and for a few extra bucks have seafood at Sailors Pub on the water. We will definitely put this campground in our regular rotation of places to camp.
ScoutIt's an ok campground bathrooms are clean host is little rude but all in all ok place
ScoutEverything was very clean and even with the campground full it was nice and quiet. The spots are beautiful and shaded. Rain does cause many of the spots to flood.
TravelerStayed here for one night and was perfect! Campsite 2 is amazing and has a path down to the river, which is so beautiful. Was very spacious and could fit a camper with a tent easily. Definitely be mindful with a camper just because of how bumpy the roads are. It includes a nice fire pit, long camping table, and trash can. All four campsites on property are far apart and didn’t hear neighbors. If bathrooms are big concern definitely get site 1 and if you want to be close to the beach get site 4. Site 2 and 3 are on the water front, you can get down to the river from 2 but unsure about 3. There was a good amount of broken glass and some trash at site 2, so be careful if you have little ones or dogs. We did see a park ranger during the morning but not sure how much they come around. Overall, great experience and would recommend if you are looking for some relaxing camping time :)
Equestrian-friendly campgrounds dot the forested landscape around Marinette, Wisconsin, where the Michigan-Wisconsin border creates a network of multi-use trails. The area receives average annual rainfall of 32 inches with summer temperatures typically ranging between 65-80°F. Most horse campgrounds maintain vault toilets rather than flush facilities, making them suitable for more self-sufficient campers.
Horseback riding on forest trails: Cedar River North State Forest Campground offers direct access to equestrian trails that double as winter ski routes. Christopher L. notes the campground is "very quiet, private sites" with a location that "follows the river." The road access has improved in recent years.
River activities: Chute Pond Park features multiple water recreation options. Emily K. shares, "You can rent out kayaks and little boats. There's lots of hiking trails. One trail leads to a scenic overlook and another leads to slippery rock. Slippery Rock is a waterfall from the river that you can actually slide down."
Fishing opportunities: River Park in Stephenson provides excellent fishing access with riverside sites. David K. reports, "We brought the dogs with; and we were able to kayak and fish along the river within view of our campsite. Some of the sites themselves are elegantly perched above the riverbank and give you a great view overlooking the mini rapids at the convergence of the river split."
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites with natural buffers. At Bay Shore Park, Jennifer S. mentions the "tent sites are a great size and semi private (you can have a conversation and not be heard at other sites)." This makes it ideal for groups wanting their own space.
Wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse wildlife populations. River Park campers report seeing various animals, with one reviewer noting, "We went for walks on the handful of small trails, enjoyed a picnic and roasted food over our little fire. The site also offers toilet, water and trash services, adding a little extra convenience."
Uncrowded experience: Most horse-friendly campgrounds remain relatively quiet even in peak season. Cedar River North camper Christopher L. reports the campground is "extremely quiet" with "very few people" making it a tranquil getaway for those seeking solitude.
Insect preparation: Summer brings mosquitoes to most campgrounds in the area. Christopher L. warns that at Cedar River North "Mosquitoes are plentiful," especially during warmer months. Bring appropriate repellent and protective clothing.
Road conditions: Access roads to some horse campgrounds can present challenges. At River Park, Cole M. notes, "I would not recommend this campground for anyone with a larger camper. I have a 38' long, 12'+ tall bumper pull and was scraping the roof on trees and struggled to get backed into the site."
Bathroom facilities: Most horse-friendly campgrounds offer basic amenities. Bay Shore Park provides reasonable facilities, with Jennifer S. noting, "The bathroom and showers are decent and cleaned daily around 6 am."
Playgrounds and activities: Washington Island Campground provides family-friendly recreation options. Mary H. shares, "The playground and mini golf weren't in great condition but my kids loved traipsing around in the woods better anyway. We found lots of wildlife but the best was cute little tree frogs!"
Swimming options: Chute Pond Park features a beach area ideal for families. Pete W. notes there's a "nice swimming area and hiking trails," along with "good fishing for the outdoors men or women."
Wildlife education: Turn animal sightings into learning opportunities. At Washington Island, Connor M. reports finding "fossils" and seeing "several different activities geared towards families. Everything is on Island time, meaning, life seems to slow down."
Site spacing considerations: Rustic Timbers Door County Camping offers varying site privacy. Amber C. notes, "I was surprised that each site is pretty wooded making you feel like you don't have neighbors. The surrounding area is just expansive farmlands which is beautiful to look at when walking the dog in the morning."
Ferry logistics: Washington Island requires ferry transportation for RVs. Kelly G. advises, "The ferry ride was easy to navigate and when we arrived we were able to just drive right on. Even with our 13'2" clearance they easily accommodated us."
Hookup placement: Bay Shore Park presents some logistical challenges. According to Nikki & Mike, "The electric and water hookups were on opposite sides of the site, and we had to keep adjusting the travel trailer to get both to actually hook up." Bring extra-length utility hoses when camping here.
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