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Best Equestrian Camping near Presque Isle, WI

8 Reviews

Smith Rapids Campground near Presque Isle provides equestrian camping opportunities with facilities designed for horse owners. The campground features several sites that accommodate both riders and their horses, with sufficient space for horse trailers. Vault toilets, water access, and garbage collection are available for campers. Sites offer moderate separation from each other with a mix of sun and shade. The campground sits near a historic covered bridge that serves as a local landmark. Sites curl around with good separation, making them suitable for equestrian camping groups who need space for their animals and gear.

The campground connects to horse trails along the river, though seasonal maintenance affects accessibility. When open, the trail system provides riding opportunities through the surrounding forest areas. Sailor Lake NF Campground offers an alternative option for equestrians in the region, located within the Chequamegon National Forest. Both motorized and non-motorized trails are accessible from this campground, providing varied terrain for riders. The area's minimal cell phone signal encourages disconnection from technology during stays. Horse owners should note that Smith Rapids Campground has experienced periodic closures, so checking current status before planning a trip is essential. The surrounding national forest lands offer additional riding opportunities with diverse terrain and scenic views.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Presque Isle, Wisconsin (2)

    1. Torch Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Eagle River, WI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 479-5160

    $40 - $47 / night

    "Private sites, large, forested, near hiking trails and clean bathrooms. Fall colors are spectacular here! Eagle River is close by with charming shops and friendly locals."

    "There are only a few sites and most are drive through. There is a beach on a 39-acre lake. I highly recommend this place! https://www.vilaswi.com/lodging/camping/torch-lake-campground-and-rv-park/"

    2. Sailor Lake NF Campground

    4 Reviews
    Park Falls, WI
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (715) 762-2461

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Nestled within Wisconsin forest you find Sailor Lake. This national forest campground has water access as well as sites away from the lake."

    "* View ⛺️⛺️⛺️ 3/5 This is one of the lakeside campsites. You can see the lake from the campsite, but its not very close to the shore. The prairie next to our site is quite lovely."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Presque Isle, WI

8 Reviews of 2 Presque Isle Campgrounds

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2019

    Sailor Lake NF Campground

    Spacious sites in the Wisconsin woods

    Nestled within Wisconsin forest you find Sailor Lake. This national forest campground has water access as well as sites away from the lake. We stayed at site 12 - a pull through site away from the water.

    Many, although not all, of the waterside sites are for tents. You park and carry your gear down a few steps for a close to the water feel. There is an open area for everyone to enjoy the lake - it’s filled with purple flowers today. With plenty of woods around, all sites offer privacy but they have different vibes. Plenty of choice here so look around or reserve one. Plenty of sites available for walk-ins too. A couple of vault toilets, garage receptacle and water source round out a nice camp.

    ATV trails as well as non-motorized trails are plentiful. We hiked on them and it was nice. Minimal cell signal encourages disconnecting for your stay.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2021

    Smith Rapids Campground - CLOSED 2021

    Camp along the river - with horses

    This campground is closed for 2021. However we didn’t know beforehand and are glad we checked it out. Right by camp entrance is a historic covered bridge. We weren’t the only o es stopping to see it today.

    We walked in to see the campground. Vault toilets, water and garbage are there. It hasn’t been mowed but the sites look medium size but most are well separated from each other. The ones we saw had more sun than shade. If you camp here, keep going around the bend to choose the best site. They curl around with some separation.

    This is listed as an equestrian campground so we looked for the trail along the river. We found what looked like a trail but the weeds were high. I’d be interested to see what it looks like when it reopens.

  • Mary M.
    Sep. 7, 2020

    Sailor Lake NF Campground

    Site 24 Labor Day Weekend

    • Kindling ⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️ 5/5 Kindling was dry and abundant! Good variety of sizes.
    • Cooking grate/fire ring ⛺️ 1/5 Only because there IS a grate. Most other sites have better system but this one is broken.
    • Hammock trees ⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️ 4/5 Hung two hammocks at site, could hang more. Trees could be slightly farther apart, but they were sufficient and there were options.
    • Privacy ⛺️⛺️⛺️ 3/5 Other campsites were visible from this site (especially 24) and most campsites here are right on the road. 23 and 24 are set back a bit.
    • View ⛺️⛺️⛺️ 3/5 This is one of the lakeside campsites. You can see the lake from the campsite, but its not very close to the shore. The prairie next to our site is quite lovely. The moonrise over the lake the first night was incredible.
    • Neighbors ⛺️⛺️ 2/5 We expected some noise as this site is on an ATV trail. What we didn’t expect was three hours of chainsawing on Saturday afternoon. Other than a few folks riding by on souped-up golf carts blasting “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” the ATV traffic was not an issue.
    • Firewood ⛺️⛺️ 2/5 Drove to County Line Gas Station in Minocqua to get firewood, which was pretty far. Almost nothing for firewood closer than that, as far as we could tell. $6 for a large bundle, not bad! Some of the bundles were a bit wet, however.
    • Toilets ⛺️⛺️⛺️⛺️ 4/5 Pit toilet cleaned and restocked daily. What more could you ask for?
  • J
    Oct. 2, 2021

    Torch Lake Campground

    Truly a Gem!

    Private sites, large, forested, near hiking trails and clean bathrooms. Fall colors are spectacular here! Eagle River is close by with charming shops and friendly locals.

  • Lynette J.
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Torch Lake Campground

    Quiet. Remote. Only a few sites.

    This place is fairly new and in excellent condition. It is well maintained. There are only a few sites and most are drive through. There is a beach on a 39-acre lake. I highly recommend this place! https://www.vilaswi.com/lodging/camping/torch-lake-campground-and-rv-park/

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Torch Lake Campground

    Great Stay

    This is a great campground to get away too. Everything was clean and well kept. Host were great.

  • L
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Sailor Lake NF Campground

    Quiet & Solitude

    There are a lot of sites here, but we were essentially alone with only one other party on our loop! Extremely quiet! We saw only one fishing boat during our four night stay.

  • Lynette J.
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Sailor Lake NF Campground

    A little rustic, some like it that way.

    If you prefer a little rustic and secluded and don’t mind vault toilets if you don’t have your own, this is a perfect place. It’s very wooded and the sites are private. It offers something for ATVers, horseback riders, anglers and hikers.

Guide to Presque Isle

Smith Rapids Campground is the primary horse-friendly option near Presque Isle, Wisconsin. Though closed during 2021, the campground offers sites with good separation from each other, most with more sun than shade. The campground features water access, garbage service, and vault toilets that are regularly maintained. Riders can access trails along the river, though during closure periods, the trails may become overgrown with weeds. A historic covered bridge stands at the camp entrance, providing a distinctive landmark. The sites curl around with some separation, allowing horse owners space to manage their animals.

Direct access to horse trails begins from the campground, though riders should verify trail conditions before planning trips as maintenance can vary seasonally. The campground is designated as an equestrian campground, with sites designed to accommodate both camping gear and horse trailers. Medium-sized campsites provide adequate room for typical horse camping setups. When operational, the campground maintains basic amenities including water sources and waste disposal for both campers and horses. Campers should bring their own containment systems for horses as permanent corrals are not available. Trail riders need to check current status before planning trips, as the campground has experienced periodic closures that affect trail access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Presque Isle, WI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Presque Isle, WI is Torch Lake Campground with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.

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