Best Equestrian Camping near Oconomowoc, WI
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Oconomowoc, WI (12)
1. Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
North Prairie, Wisconsin21 Reviews•91 Photos•160 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
$18 - $30 / night
2. Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Campbellsport, Wisconsin41 Reviews•122 Photos•116 SavesMauthe Lake campground has 135 sites, including 51 electrical sites, one shower building with flush toilets in the 300 loop and several vault toilets throughout the campground. The campground is located within the Mauthe Lake Recreation Area. The beach area has playground equipment. Food/drink concessions and kayak/canoe rentals are available seasonally. Campsites accessible to people with disabilities are also available. A sanitary dump station and recycling/garbage station are provided for registered campers. Mauthe Lake campground is open for camping year-round.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$18 - $28 / night
3. Kettle Moraine South Camping — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Eagle, Wisconsin12 Reviews•32 Photos•120 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Kettle Moraine Southern Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
North Prairie, Wisconsin8 Reviews•25 Photos•127 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$28 / night
5. Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin7 Reviews•13 Photos•45 SavesLocated within the Villages of Menomonee Falls and Lannon, Menomonee Park is filled with a historical background from the stone quarrying period of 1880-1900. Historical remnants include an old stone crusher and the railroad spur from the quarry to the Bugline. The Park totals 464 acres of rolling field, high quality maple woods, cattail marsh, wetlands, and a 16 acre quarry lake. During your travels through the miles of trails, you may spot a warbler, thrushes or other songbirds. The rolling hills provide challenges to hikers, cross-country skiers and those on snowshoes.
Enjoy a bike ride along the historical Bugline Recreational Trail that was once the railroad that served Stone City. The 16-mile paved trail is a treasure for hikers, bikers and runners. A separated portion of the trail is set aside for equestrian use. Rent Stand Up Paddleboards and Canoes on site.
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$25 - $80 / night
6. Harnischfeger County Park
Ixonia, Wisconsin2 Reviews•7 Photos•9 SavesHarnischfeger Park (132 acres) is the largest Dodge County Park. The park is located in southeastern Dodge County along the Rock River in the Town of Lebanon about one mile west of the unincorporated community of Ashippun and eight miles east of Watertown. A variety of terrain, vegetation and facilities provide park visitors with a multitude of recreational opportunities in a scenic setting. The clubhouse and two open pavilions offer excellent places to hold group functions, such as family reunions, company picnics, graduation parties and weddings. Camping is available with ten sites and a group site. Active and passive recreation abound with several miles of hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing trails, snowshoeing, sledding, fishing areas, mini-golf course, disc golf course, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, baseball field, playground and a canoe launch with canoe and kayak rentals available. An 800 foot boardwalk provides additional shoreline fishing, wildlife and wetland viewing opportunities.
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
7. Southern Unit Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Palmyra, Wisconsin1 Review•30 Photos•3 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- RVs
8. Elkhorn Campgrounds
Elkhorn, Wisconsin4 Reviews•1 Photo•15 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
9. Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park
Spring Grove, Illinois12 Reviews•37 Photos•48 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
10. Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Campbellsport, Wisconsin1 Review•6 Photos•3 Saves- Pets
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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Oconomowoc
110 Reviews of 12 Oconomowoc Campgrounds
Addison G.
Guide
Turner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park
Awesome choice for campers on a budget
These campsites are as low as $12/night!! One of my favorite spots to test new gear. Family friendly. There’s some small trails around as well that are beginner. There was electricity, however those sites are $25/night. Bathrooms could’ve been cleaner but we were grateful for the facility which doubled as a storm shelter. There’s indoor showers and bathrooms. There are also cabins at this campsite, not sure on pricing tho
Brian O.
LegendTurner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park
Fine camping in Northern Illinois
We stayed in the Turner lake south loop, which has nice and private sites. This is in contrast to Honeysuckle hollow which is open and row after row of RV sites. Fox den and Prairie view loops are nice as well with mostly primitive sites. Be aware that the map on www.ExloreMoreIL,com(where you make your reservations) doesn't show where the restrooms are. 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. Facilities are clean and well lit. Fire pits are slightly raised steel troughs with a heavy adjustable grill. This is a BIG park, the campgrounds are two miles from the front gate, and it's a drive to the main boat launch at Maple Grove, where you have access to the Fox River and Grass lake. This location has a huge parking lot for boat trailers, a very well stocked general store with fishing supplies, a cafe, boat rentals and good firewood. To get away from the crowd if you're a canoeist or kayaker it's nicer to leave the park and go back in at Oak Point picnic area and boat launch at the northern border. This will put you on the Fox river with developments to the north(including a bar& grill) or to the south which is all nature. I think the distance by boat between the two launches is 4-5 miles, but I'm not sure, Halfway there you'll meet up with the Goldfinch trail which is the shortest loop and the most diverse in term of flora. There are horse/ snowmobile trails, but no equestrian campground. Chain o' Lakes is one of the busiest waterways in Illinois, with motorboats everywhere in the height of the summer season. We canoe, and both times we stayed there it was October, so I can't tell you how crowded, but the vast number of picnic areas must be there for a reason. An odd thing is that you can hear a Steam Train whistle quite often, this is from Richardson's Adventure Farm in Spring Grove. We don't have kids so we went to Stade's Farm& Orchard(which is also large and kid friendly) because they have an orchard and vegetable market. One last thing, the gates close at 10:PM and there are tire shredders, you can leave but you can't get back in… unless you want to walk 2+ miles in the dark:)
Angie V.Guide
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
So-so
It was hot and crowded but we had a decent campsite with plenty of shade so we were happy enough. Showers were nice. We spent most of our time fishing at Long Lake, which we liked much better. If you go, make sure to get fresh cinnamon rolls delivered to your site!
Julia B.
TravelerTurner Lake South — Chain O' Lakes State Park
Nice lake
The campsites are kinda small but not on top of each other. Had some raccoons at night even after we locked up everything in the car. The lake was very nice. We were able to kayak but be careful getting the kayaks in. Stairs down to the pier and the bottom of the lake is very mushy. The water was very clear and you could see the fish swim by. This loop is best for tent camping. The other loops are basically all rvs. The boat launch to the fox river was nice too but it does get busy.
Abbe W.Guide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Lovely Pine Forest, Quiet, Clean Campground
Stayed one night (Friday) and really enjoyed the location. We were in the quiet loop, Loop 1, which actually was very quiet. Everyone was respectful of the rules. We did walk over to the other loops where there was more of a party atmosphere at some sites with larger groups, music, and kids.
The sites in Loop 1 are varied as far as tree coverage, seclusion, and terrain. Our site (22) was relatively flat, felt secluded, had good tree coverage with some filtered sunlight. The pit toilets are about 3 sites away, a short walk. There is room for two tents.
There was a posting about black bear sightings in the area. We did not experience that, just chipmunks and birds.
- Addison G.Guide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great access to Scuppernong Hikes
Stayed in campsite directly connected to Green Trail of the Scuppernong Trailhead. Campsite was clean and quite private for being near people.
- LLauren S.Traveler
Harnischfeger County Park
A hidden gem
We booked a week here in 2022 and ended up staying for two summers as camp hosts. The park is quiet, family orientated, and the park caretaker John is a national treasure. He’s been with the park since before it was county owned and knows every nook and cranny, critter and creature, and appreciates each and every guest who comes to the park. His one rule is to enjoy the park and let the staff know if you have any ideas to help to “keep it fresh”. Sites with letters are tent sites without water or electric, sites with numbers have water and 30 amp service, though there are plans to upgrade the sites to all have water and 50 amp service in the future. The last weekend of September is FallFest and often books a year in advance.
Darcy M.GuideMauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Great campground but loud and busy
I camped at site #102. There are great views of the lake and easy access to water and bathrooms. The site that I stayed at was actually a teepee site and had a large-ish wooden platform. Parking was right in front of my site but not a drive-in site.
I've become a spoiled baby after hiking the PCT last year, so established campgrounds are hit or miss for me, primarily because of how noisy they are. That said, the hosts were wonderful and the park is clean and very well-maintained. I ended up leaving halfway through my second day because I just didn't want to deal with the noise and traffic.
Overall, I would definitely visit this park again! Next time, I'll aim for dates outside of peak summer camping!
Dan W.Traveler
Elkhorn Campgrounds
Trip #2- Post Malone
Campsite 65- Rita, the mgr/owner, returned call to assist in selecting a site. The outer lanes had shade, while our site was in the middle open area. 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. Great location to visit Lake Geneva (~8mi.) or see a concert at Alpine Valley (~20 min). There’s a shuttle from the campground (outer sites near racetrack.). You pay for the shuttle through Lakeshore shuttle. This weekend had their annual Ribfest. Great food and music that you can walk to from your site (~2 min walk). Due to the fest, there was some late noise, but nothing obnoxious. Definitely recommend as a home base for area fun, music, shopping, and restaurants.
- Brittany R.
ScoutHarnischfeger County Park
Review
Cute peaceful campground. Only 9 sites. Has a 9 hole mini golf course that cost $1 a person. Has trails, disc golf, and rock river for kayaking.
- Darcy M.Guide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Clean, quiet and great hiking!
I camped for two nights in Loop 1, site 21 (24-hour quiet enforced - no pets or speakers allowed). My site was pretty open, but still had nice shade and flat areas for my tent. I also hung a hammock and clothesline and had plenty of space to move about!
Five stars for the camp hosts -- so friendly and they keep the campground very clean! You can also get firewood and ice from the camp hosts, so extra points for convenience!
Hiking at Scuppernong and the Ice Age Trail are both accessible from the group camping area and/or near the showers, depending on which trails you are accessing.
Firepits were cleaned out daily, so no soggy ashes or smoky fires :)
You could hear a bit of road noise, especially motorcycles and heavy trucks, but nothing crazy. There are also several hike-to sites that are nice as well.
Lesley R.Legend
Kettle Moraine South Camping — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Woodsy Wisconsin Hiking Secret
A local favorite to hike during the weekend, relax and get back in touch with nature. All seasons have their own beauty and especially here. If you enjoy ooing and ahhing over fall color leaves, mushrooms, native plants and the wonders of nature, hiking here won’t disappoint.
- Lesley R.Legend
Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Excellent Experience
Open tent sites and well designed riggings and beyond excellent, well-maintained trails, accommodations and hospitality. This was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up, so if you’re looking for this kind of experience, don’t pass it up. In one of the most lush forests in the SE corner of Wisconsin near Milwaukee.
- Lesley R.Legend
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Great Views
Awesome views and tons of sites to pick from, although they are crowded and close together and some even have open paths connecting them. Great fishing and day-camping experiences too.
Art S.LegendMauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Kettle moraine trail access here
Mauthe lake is in the Kettle Moraine Northern Unit. It feels remote but we drove through a bunch of rural houses on the way in. The rustic roads made for good cycling. We passed quite a few pedaling up and down the hills.
The campground itself sprawls along one side of the lake. With the loops for each group peeling off, it is easy to lose your way. The signs mark the direction well so go slow. It helps to know your site number.
There was nobody at the entrance office. I’m not sure if it’s just today but make online reservations. It seems to be the 2022 way.
There is a shower house but we made use of the more convenient vault toilets. Water is available in different ways - even a drinking fountain. There seems to be only one garbage collection site on the way out. This was less convenient since we have dog droppings to deal with.
There is a nature trail that goes around the lake. By the beach and picnic area it’s paved. The rest is gravel or dirt. With recent rains we found a few puddles to walk through and mud to avoid. Our dog loved having the trail so close. Most of the trail is in the sun so bring water on hot days.
Swimming isn’t allowed due to a blue algae bloom. This left plenty of empty space for us to sit with our dog under the trees. Folks did make good use of the fishing pier and playground. We also saw kayaks and stand up paddle boards on the lake.
- ccharles A.Traveler
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Rustic sites are great
I have a self contained van and so like to camp in rustic sites. The full electric sites here are pretty small and tightly packed, but the tent / rustic sites are great. Aim for the 500 loop.
- DDougGuide
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great campground!
Stayed here one night in loop 1 (33). Camp sites are spread out. Facilities were in good condition for a state park in July. Showers were all working and had hot water. There's a playground for the kiddos. Trails to showers so you don't have to walk the long way on the roads. Every site was nice. Water in each loop available. Toilets in each loop. Trails connected to park.
- KKimTraveler
Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks
Nice park
Great park with swimming beach, trails, dog park, and archery range. Campsites were ok, not much separation or privacy at all. Pit toilets and metros desperately need to be cleaned more often. We had very noisy neighbors that did not respect the quiet hours rule and park staff did nothing to intervene. Very convenient that they drive through the Campground to sell/deliver firewood tho. I'd stay here again because the park overall is great, but I would try to choose a better site. #9 looked alright, and in the 20#s looked a bit more tree lined and bigger.
- KKeith S.Scout
Kettle Moraine Southern Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
A bit of summer fun
I bought a new rooftop camper. Thought this would be a good place to try things out. It's only 20 minutes from my house and it was a nice site. The campground is clean, well organized. The restrooms are just fine for a state park. Nothing special. There's a small lake with a beach. Lots of places to have a picnic. When I was there there were quite a few families having large family gatherings in the park. But the campgrounds were your typical state park campground. Not very loud. We will behaving themselves for the most part. Each site seems to be pretty secluded from one another. Wood is available at the front gate as well as ice.
Christie Z.TravelerKettle Moraine Southern Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Great State Park
All of the campsites were full so it was busy but we liked that each spot still felt separated by trees. We would recommend staying further from the road as there is some road noise but it didn’t really bother us at all. The facilities were well maintained.
Pros: Clean Private Camp Site Good playgrounds Hiking Trails
Cons: Road noise if you’re in the first row
Kyle B.GuideMauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
First Family Trip of the new Season
A quick last second get away for the first time as a family this season. We stayed in site 201 which was convenient. I wouldn't stay in the site again as it had nothing but swampy muddy low ground around it. It was also right at the entrance. Lots of traffic. However, the kids had plenty of fun running and playing on the hill directly across the street. The weather was great. The easy access to the lake and surrounding hiking trails made for an enjoyable weekend. The Mauthe Lake campground area in the KM forest is a great option for all. Nice and quiet early in the season with beautiful scenery.
- jjustinGuide
Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks
Good beach
Great for fishing and hiking
Maaya Y.GuideKettle Moraine Southern Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Quiet and peaceful campsite!
Great campground! We camped at the Whitewater Lake Campground and it was well maintained. It was very quiet and peaceful. There were two areas we went swimming; one was a river where there were more boats and the other was more for recreational swimming. Bathroom and shower facilities were well maintained! Our campsite had a table and fire pit.
- Kyle B.Guide
Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks
Fun little park and campground
Live nearby. We go there a lot over the summer. Fun park to ride bikes through. Many trails to walk or hike. The pond has a great beach for kids.
- MMichael R.Scout
Menomonee Park by Waukesha County Parks
Summer camping
We stayed with a group of people here with no electricity but was able to use my generator during the day while camping in my pop-up. Hot shower, public lake to go kayaking in. Also they had bicycle rentals.
- BBrandon K.Scout
Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit-Iansr
Nice quite sites
We went late in the year in October the place was full but still peaceful. Did some biking and walking along the trails.
- Art S.Legend
Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit
Loved the easy access to hiking
Firstly- don’t reserve a spot in loop 1 if you have a dog. It was easy enough to change but now we know to aim for loop 2 or 3 (and this will be one to return to).
There is plenty of greenery between sites giving privacy. We could hear children playing but only saw them when they rode their bikes around the loop. There is a central shower building with vault toilets in the camping loops. Our site 158 had lots of shade but some have more sun.
We didn’t get Verizon service in camp but occasionally found 1 or 2 bars of weak signal while hiking. We asked the ranger about hiking and she gave us a map to a trail system that connects to this campground between the group sites and loop 3. We enjoyed a 4 mile hike from camp to the observation trail. While the view was mostly hidden it was still a nice hike. The trail is wide which meant my doggo hiked by my side. We both enjoyed it.
There is a playground too but the diverse hiking and woodsy sites make this one to return to.
Guide to Oconomowoc
Wisconsin offers fantastic opportunities for horse camping, allowing equestrians to enjoy the great outdoors while having their horses nearby. With well-maintained facilities and beautiful trails, these campgrounds cater to both horse and rider.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- The Southern Unit Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit features ample places to bridle horses and shared corrals, making it easy for riders to manage their animals.
- At the Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit, you'll find well-designed riggings and electric hookups for convenience.
- The Harnischfeger County Park offers sites with water and 30 amp service, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- The Kettle Moraine South Camping — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit provides access to extensive horse trails throughout the state forest, perfect for long rides.
- Enjoy the scenic views and diverse trails at the Pinewoods Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit, where equestrians can explore the beautiful surroundings.
- The Mauthe Lake Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit features trails that are great for horseback riding, along with fishing and swimming opportunities.
Equestrian campgrounds include unique features
- The Southern Unit Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit has a large shelter with picnic tables, ideal for group gatherings after a day of riding.
- At the Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground — Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit, you'll find a well-maintained building with flush toilets and showers, enhancing the camping experience.
- The Harnischfeger County Park is known for its peaceful atmosphere and family-oriented environment, making it a great spot for equestrian families to enjoy together.
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