Best Equestrian Camping near New Berlin, WI

Southern Unit Horseriders Campground in Kettle Moraine State Forest offers specialized sites for equestrians, with dedicated corrals situated every four to five campsites throughout the grounds. Electric and non-electric sites are available, each equipped with a picnic table and fireplace. The campground features amenities specifically designed for horse owners, including mounting steps for beginners and young riders, bridle stations throughout, and designated animal waste collection areas. The facility includes flush toilets, showers, and a large shelter with roll-up sides that can protect people during inclement weather. Sites along one side of the park provide more seclusion in a pine forest, while pull-through sites make it easier for those with horse trailers.

Direct access to horse trails throughout the Kettle Moraine State Forest begins at the campground entrance. The group campsite accommodates six individual sites with a centrally located fire pit, though these sites are not configured as pull-throughs for trailers. Riders particularly value sites 405-413, which offer either pine forest seclusion or easy pull-through access for large trailers. The campground is surrounded by numerous horse ranches and features convenient trailer parking. Sites 427 and 428 provide additional privacy but experience more road noise. For equestrians seeking year-round options, the Kettle Moraine Northern Unit also offers horse-friendly camping with multiple trail systems including hiking and biking routes alongside dedicated horse trails.

Best Equestrian Sites Near New Berlin, Wisconsin (14)

    1. Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    22 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    16 miles
    +1 (262) 626-2116

    $18 - $30 / night

    "It is close to the Ice Age trail and the Scuppernong trail, and a short drive from Ottawa LakeNearby is some excellent mountain biking in hilly terrain at the Emma Carlin and John Muir trails. "

    "Pinewoods Campground is part of the southern Kettle Morraine State Forest in Wisconsin. The campground is secluded and most sites are private and shaded."

    2. Kettle Moraine Southern Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    10 Reviews
    North Prairie, WI
    16 miles
    Website

    $28 / night

    "You can walk over to an area that has hiking trails right out of the campsite. State park mountain biking trails are also close by, but you would need to drive to them."

    "Reservable backpacking sites about 45-60min away from nearest parking.

    Fire pit, shelter, and picnic table at site.

    Really enjoyed the hike through forest to get to this site."

    3. Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks

    7 Reviews
    Menomonee Falls, WI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 548-7801

    $25 - $80 / night

    "There are miles of nice hiking trails, a nice beach, pavilions to rent, horse riding trails, archery range and I’m sure I’m missing more."

    "The park has a lot of trails for hiking, biking and some horse trails. The quarry is good for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing. There is a beach with life guards."

    4. Kettle Moraine South Camping — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    12 Reviews
    Eagle, WI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 594-6220

    "Red Trail, Paradise Trail,Rice Lake are all great hikes. Great views of Lake Ottawa.

    The close by town of Oconomowoc has a nice place to eat, Burkes Lakeside."

    "Whether you're in a tent or in a camper you can find just as much comfort as you're looking for. there's a lake with a swimming area if that's what you're looking for, not to mention a dock with great"

    5. Big Foot Beach State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Lake Geneva, WI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 248-2528

    "We stayed at site 98- just barely big enough to fit our travel trailer in and right next to the showers and bathrooms. Not a great location, but fine."

    "This is one of the most popular State Parks in Wisconsin because it's on Lake Geneva. In fact, it's the only state park within town's limits."

    6. Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr

    43 Reviews
    Campbellsport, WI
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 626-2116

    $18 - $28 / night

    "I live very close to this park and camp here often. It is a nice family type campground with a nice swimming beach and playground for children."

    "Mauthe Lake Campground is located in the Northern Kettle Moraine Forest in East/Centreal Wisconsin."

    7. Southern Unit Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit

    1 Review
    Palmyra, WI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 594-6200

    "Driving on country roads to this campground, I drove past many many horse ranches. So it's no surprise that there is a dedicated campground for horseback riding in this state park. "

    8. Harnischfeger County Park

    3 Reviews
    Ixonia, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (920) 386-3700

    "Has trails, disc golf, and rock river for kayaking."

    "Their is also a great hiking trail if you like that."

    9. Elkhorn Campgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Elkhorn, WI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (262) 723-3228

    "Within walking distance to downtown Elkhorn, EAHS, and the horse areana. You might even be able to catch a show or two on site at the fair grounds, depending on the time of year."

    "Easy access to electric and/or water. If unsure, contact office. Site, restrooms, and showers were clean. There are a lot of sites but still felt like there was ample space."

    10. Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park

    13 Reviews
    Spring Grove, IL
    36 miles
    +1 (847) 587-5512

    "In the Turner loop, the pit toilets are next to the path to the fishing pier, while the showers and full restrooms are between Turner and Fox den, there is a short path between sites 60& 61."

    "Trails were geared more towards horses and bikes, but there are plenty of walking paths, and we were able to find some hidden trails along the lake (read: unofficial)."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near New Berlin, WI

159 Reviews of 14 New Berlin Campgrounds



Guide to New Berlin

Kettle Moraine State Forest spans across the New Berlin region, with its unique glacial landforms shaped during the Wisconsin Ice Age. The forest's terrain features kettles, kames, and eskers with elevations ranging from 700 to 1,200 feet. Winter camping is available at some sites, with temperatures often dropping below 20°F from December through February.

What to do

Horseback riding trails: 20+ miles of dedicated trails are available at Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit Horseriders Campground. The campground is designed for equestrians with "a small stair-step for beginners or young people to mount their horse" and "ample places to bridle horses and shared corrals every four or five campsites."

Kayaking and fishing: Access the Fox River chain from multiple launch points within 30 minutes of New Berlin. Turner Lake offers multiple water activities as noted by one visitor: "I love to kayak through here because I don't need to paddle through the river unless I'm feeling competitive. I've seen beavers, minks, ferrets, and sand cranes on my two trips so far."

Year-round hiking: Many trails remain accessible even in winter months at Kettle Moraine Southern Unit. A camper mentioned, "You can rent backpacking shelters, at the ranger station in Eagle. The shelter is basically a barn without a front door. It comes with a fire ring, table, and an outhouse! It's along the ice age trail and offers stunning views for easy hikes."

What campers like

Quiet zones for peaceful stays: Several campgrounds offer designated quiet areas. At Pinewoods Campground, "Sites 1-36 are 24 hour quiet sites where no music is allowed," according to one reviewer. Another noted, "I am an ultra marathoner. I love Pinewoods because it is up and away from the racket of the usual radios and noisy children. This is because it is a 24 hour quiet area."

Swimming options: Both lakes and quarries provide swimming opportunities near New Berlin. Menomonee Park features "a nice beach" and "the quarry is good for swimming, kayaking, or canoeing." Another camper reported that at Mauthe Lake, "the lake is clear and beautiful for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, or just relaxing."

Pine forest campsites: Needle-covered ground creates comfortable tent sites. As one camper at Mauthe Lake Campground observed, "The sites have a lot of cover. The shower and flush toilets are centrally located between section 2-3." At another campground, a visitor recommended "site 19, a bed of pine needles to sleep on."

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Some facilities close during winter months while others remain open. At Big Foot Beach State Park, the operating season runs "April to October." One camper mentioned: "Clean sites, Lake Geneva swimming, friendly staff not far from Lake Geneva and stores for food and supplies the fall is beautiful and less crowded."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near New Berlin, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near New Berlin, WI is Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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