Top Horse Camping near Oshkosh, WI

Recent Equestrian Reviews In Oshkosh

109 Reviews of 7 Oshkosh Campgrounds

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  Charles E.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 4, 2024

  Hartman Creek State Park

  Expensive if your non-resident .

  Campground is adequate, it has a functioning shower house and private spots. I used a primitive campsite and it cost me $30 ($15 if your from WI). That was on top of the $11 non resident park entrance fee. So $41 for a primitive tent site, $47.50 if you count the bundle of firewood I bought from them. So yeah, keep that in mind if coming here as a non resident. I’m sure there are cheaper places nearby.

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  Dave S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Wild West Campground & Corral

  Great place to camp

  This was quiet and peaceful. When we needed our fire pit cleaned out theg came pretty quickly. Being able to watch the horses was very calming. We would recomend this place to others and we would go back.

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  Angie V.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2024

  Mauthe Lake - Kettle Moraine SF

  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!

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  Eric S.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 21, 2024

  High Cliff State Park

  Early spring Quick trip

  Decided to get back into camping and decided to check out this semi local State Park. Alot of great walking and hiking spots, it was a bit chilly in mid April and especially windy down by the lake. Once up by the campground wind died down and was pretty nice. Site 53 was flat, had a fire pit, and picknick table. Despite being the closest site to the main road and entrance, didn't feel like it was too busy or distracting. Campgrounds were quiet and friendly. Will definitely come back once it warms up a little bit.

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  Darcy M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 21, 2023

  Mauthe Lake - Kettle Moraine SF

  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!

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  Christopher R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 2, 2023

  High Cliff State Park

  Nice state park along Lake Winnebago. Fun hiking and climbing

  High Cliff State Park is close to Appleton and Green Bay and is situated along the Niagara Escarpment on Lake Winnebago. Camping is great however, even though there is a beach, it is not a very nice one and swimming there isn’t the best. The park is great for hiking and low elevation rock climbing.

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  Steph

  Guide

  

  Jun. 28, 2023

  Hartman Creek State Park

  Great park!

  Loved this park and will return again! I stayed at site 38 which had good privacy on one side, the other site was a little more exposed. Research your spot before booking as some are wide open and others have privacy. There are 100+ site at this park and two shower houses. The shower houses could use some work, however, the hot water was on point! Lots of trails and beach access. Great for bikes and kayaks. This is an older park, with some partying, but I’ll be back. Had a great time.

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  Valerie H.

  Scout

  

  May. 18, 2023

  Hartman Creek State Park

  Camping v&m

  Good

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  Lesley R.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 29, 2022

  Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit New Prospect Horseriders Campground

  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.

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  Lesley R.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 29, 2022

  High Cliff State Park

  A Gem!

  Woodsy camping, multiple hiking altitude options including cliff views of Lake Winnebago, historic burial mounds, preserved lime kilns, equine trails, picnicking area, boating opportunities and a beach for swimming. Spend a day or a week! You’ll never find yourself asking what to do. I grew up in the area and have been here many, many times. To camp, to hike for the day, to trudge into the campground during winter to have a day-fire, coordinate family reunions, train with a backpack on the lime-kiln trail and swimming with the dog. Really, it’s all here. Mostly not super busy and when the traffic is heavier, everyone is very nice. Picnic areas can get buggy as can the lake get green, all depends on the time of year and season. Family and pet friendly. Great spot near the Fox Valley.

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  Lesley R.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 25, 2022

  Mauthe Lake - Kettle Moraine SF

  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.

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  Denise S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 5, 2022

  High Cliff State Park

  Spacious and close to trails

  This was my first time camping in a Wisconsin state park and I thought it was great! Our site backed up to a trail along the cliff which was awesome for a family that loves to hike. I felt for a state park most of the sites were spacious, ours was particularly because we had no site behind us. Shower house was clean. Will be back!

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  Art S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 23, 2022

  Mauthe Lake - Kettle Moraine SF

  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.

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  Yang L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2022

  High Cliff State Park

  Quiet and beautiful

  No bug. Dense forest. Just beautiful.

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  charles A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 31, 2022

  Mauthe Lake - Kettle Moraine SF

  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.

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  Martin C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2022

  High Cliff State Park

  Awesome place

  Great trails, easy access to backing into spots and the most beautiful views you’ll ever see

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  Layla R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 5, 2022

  High Cliff State Park

  Beautiful Park but Lots of Raccoons

  The park itself is beautiful, and the trails are nice. The tent sites were on the smaller side and kind of close together. The park ranger was good-natured and patient when we accidentally set up on the wrong site.

  Make sure to store your food correctly! The two sites beside us were ransacked by raccoons all night long because they left their supplies out. Three raccoons came to smell around our picnic table as soon as we zipped up inside the tents but left quickly after not finding food.

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  Megan M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 28, 2022

  High Cliff State Park

  No Frills, Beautiful Site

  High Cliff was very easy to navigate and the park employee at the entrance was very kind and helpful. The sites in the 30s at the family campground have the cliff and lake as a nearby background (there is a hike trail that runs along the cliff, so if you are looking for lots of privacy, that might not be the spot for you - there seemed to be more private). The vault toilets were nearby and very well maintained - seemingly clean and not too smelly! All in all - I loved this spot!

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  Mallory S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2022

  High Cliff State Park

  Comfortable camping, lots to do

  Another spacious Wisconsin State Park site. #2 is level and listed as full shade but we had enough sun to recharge our Jackery everyday. It helps that it was blue skies each day! All sites were rented for the weekend and there were just a few no-shows. Even full there wasn’t enough noise to mention. We were near the entrance and enjoyed watching all the cars and campers coming and going. The shower house was fine, a very short walk for us. The camp host was friendly and quick to clean sites. There’s single stream recycling at the dump station and they take glass! Cell reception was good enough (Visible) There’s much to do in the park and in the area. We hiked, fished, golfed, shopped and ate well from what we find. I recommend the Appleton Farmers’ Market, Dick’s Family Foods in Sherwood Nieman’s Southside Market in Appleton.

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  Troy A.

  Ranger

  

  May. 30, 2022

  High Cliff State Park

  Beautiful scenery.

  Went to the state park with my daughter and son-in-law and their two dogs. The hiking was excellent through many different terrains and the scenery was spectacular. We didn't camp there but went by some of the campsites and they looked very nice when well maintained.

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  Kyle B.

  Guide

  

  May. 23, 2022

  Mauthe Lake - Kettle Moraine SF

  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.

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  Sarah N.

  Guide

  

  May. 21, 2022

  Sundance Farm Campground

  Wonderful

  I almost hate to give this place 5 stars because I don’t want everyone else to find out about it… it’s a wonderful campground. The host is so nice, everyone is quiet and kind, the bathrooms are spotlessly clean, reliable Wi-Fi, great water/power hookups, the works. Minutes from downtown Plymouth and Road America.

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  Troy A.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 28, 2022

  Hartman Creek State Park

  Amazing find

  I credit this state park as the park that introduced me to the Ice Age hiking trail. I was checking out the park and its trails and found a yellow blaze (trail marker).. the beauty of this trail is amazing! The park is well maintained, spacious and offers many quality campsites as well. I would highly recommend this to anyone, especially families.

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  Brandon K.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 16, 2021

  Mauthe Lake - Kettle Moraine SF

  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.

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  kate B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 28, 2021

  Hartman Creek State Park

  Beautiful

  We camped in the family campground with our 17 foot Casita travel trailer. Large private site surrounded by trees, with several options for positioning the trailer. The nearby chain of small lakes connected by narrows is ideal for kayaking. Lots of level paved roads for cycling, and wooded trails for hiking. Clean restrooms with showers.

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  Matthew O.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 15, 2021

  Hartman Creek State Park

  Nice place

  I had an outside loop site. The inside loop is open and sites seem close. Lake is nice for swimming and recreating. Had fun with my son on this trip.

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  Calli N.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2021

  High Cliff State Park

  Nice state park with lots to do

  We went to High Cliff over the 4th of July, so it was quite busy. 

  We booked sites 22 and 23 which are a double site. Pretty good space, we were able to fit 4 tents and a sleeping hammock. There is overflow parking directly across from the site. There is a main hiking trail behind the sites, but right beyond that are some nice rock formations. A short walk down that path is to a nice look out, especially for sunset. 

  The beach was very busy, but it was a holiday weekend. There is a large grassy area above the beach with grills and picnic tables. The water at the beach was very mucky when we were there. 

  The marina was nice. We didn’t have a problem parking. The water was very choppy, so we didn’t stay out long. 

  There are some nice trails. We saw a lot of families with bikes. The park is also very close to a town with a grocery store (Dicks Family Foods) if you need to stock up. We had a fish fry in town which was delicious!