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Limited equestrian camping options exist near Trego, Wisconsin based on available data. St. Croix State Park, located across the border in Minnesota, offers multiple campgrounds including Old Logging Trail and Riverview Campground. While neither explicitly mentions horse corrals in their amenity lists, the area provides extensive trail systems. Trails throughout St. Croix State Park accommodate hiking, with several reviews mentioning wildlife viewing opportunities and natural landscapes that could potentially accommodate day rides, though specific horse trails are not confirmed in the data.
The St. Croix State Forest Boulder Campground represents another potential option for campers with horses, though it lacks hookups and operates on a first-come, first-served basis from May to November. This rustic camping experience includes vault toilets, drinking water, and picnic tables. The campground provides access to wilderness trails and natural features like the Tamarack River, with multiple reviews noting wildlife sightings including bear and wolf. The forest setting allows visitors to experience nature without services, making it suitable for self-sufficient campers who bring everything needed for both themselves and their animals.
"The drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground."
"The trail near by was nice, but driving into the park and finding a trail were better. The fire tower was also cool!"
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"The sites are spaced out and although it is a long drive in from the tar and gravel, it's worth the trip. A beautiful lake and lots of trails."
from $17 / night
Check Availability"This is one of my favorite state parks for last minute camping trips due to its proximity to home."
"There is a modern restroom and shower, it is also located near a nature store."
from $25 - $95 / night
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GuideThis was my first solo tent camping night in June 5, 2020. There were some horse flies when I parked but they didn't seem to hang out in the shade of my campsite. There was a very loud bird making calls until about 1am... Maybe a whip-poor-will. Otherwise a serene spot tucked back in the walk in site.
Directions to the walk in sites were a bit unclear when driving in but I eventually made it there.
TravelerOur scout troop camped for a weekend her. Our site was very spacious, and had close access to a well maintained outhouse and walking distance to indoor toilets and showers. The main disadvantage to this site was, no trees.
TravelerThe drive into the park was absolutely beautiful!! Stayed at old logging trail campground. I was initially worried because I didn't realize the site was right next to a vault toilet, but besides for the occasional flashlight at night, it felt secluded. It was very buggy, so be prepared for that. I can't wait to go back so I can explore more of the park!
ScoutThe site we had was isolated nicely and the ground was easy for a tent set up. There was some mosquitos, but the disappeared at night which was nice. The trail near by was nice, but driving into the park and finding a trail were better. The fire tower was also cool!
GuideFor $17 a night you can't beat a state forest campgrounds. This is real camping for the kids. Get there early in the day because there are no reservations and it's first come first served. The campground was clean and in better shape than any state park campgrounds I have been to.. The sites are spaced out and although it is a long drive in from the tar and gravel, it's worth the trip. A beautiful lake and lots of trails. There are many ATV trails on the way in, but the ATVs are not allowed in the campground. Most likely on busy weekends you were going to hear them in the distance. Mid week it was quiet and there was only three other people there and this remote campground.
LegendThis park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops. (There is electricity here, but there are many more sites without.)
The sites in the Old Logging Campground were close together but many had vegetation between them offering some privacy. Site 207 was especially tucked in but it's a tight spot, so probably best for a van or tent.
The park itself has a lot to offer being right on the St. Croix River, plus there are hiking trails, a paved bike path, a fire tower you can climb, an old CCC camp area you can tour, and more. Also, canoe and kayak rentals are available. And this is all within the state park boundary since, at 34,000 acres, the park is the largest in the Minnesota state park system.
Some of the loops have old bathhouses that desperately need to be replaced, but they are in the process of doing so, which means some loops have great new bathrooms and showers. (If you stay in the upper 200s, sites, you'll have one of these new bathrooms right away, but more are being built.) Cell service was incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting-- don't think about using the web or social media or getting any work done while you're here.
Overall, we enjoyed our weekend at this park and would come back for another getaway if we had the chance and it wasn't a workday.
GuideOur family went up and rented Guest House 1. The house was great! It had everything we needed in the kitchen, a grill out front, picnic tables, fire ring, plenty of sleeping for our extended family. However, the second we walked out the door, you had at least 5 ticks on you. If you spent any extended amount of time outside, there were 20+. It was terrible, as my sister was pregnant and didn't want to risk it and we had a 1, 2, and 4 year old. We spent a large part of the weekend searching each other like primates and picking bugs off. Since the weather wasn't the best, we didn't feel as bad missing out on being outside.
We DID have fun doing some of the activities like hunting for insects/animals in the pond with the ranger, hiking to the ranger tower, playing at the playground, and trying to catch butterflies with the ranger. That being said, we have had several conversations with others who have also said it was the worst tick experience they have ever had and will not choose to go back again.
ScoutWe camped with our in laws and 3 kids this past weekend at St. Croix state Park, we were in the riverview campground on site 36 (no hook ups). Sites were pretty open but small. There were HOARDS OF MOSQUITOS. We used 40% deet spray and fogged our campsite 3x over the 3 days so we could reduce the bites. The paved walking trails were nice. The swimming beach is a couple mile drive but the water was nice and cool. There is a playground but we didn't use it. We fished right off the shore and were catching very small catfish and river chub faster than we could set our reels which was great for the kids! There is kayak and canoe rental on the weekend. The showers and bathrooms were very clean.
TravelerIt’s very very secluded from the near by town
On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it’s pitch black
Keep in mind the driveway trail is not lit up but the showers are very clean and up to date And very clean they are fully stocked in hand soap & toilet paper the have sinks for washing ur utensils and pans and ect
Equestrian camping options near Trego, Wisconsin typically require traveling to nearby Minnesota state parks and forests. The St. Croix River watershed provides a diverse terrain for outdoor recreation, with seasonal changes affecting accessibility to trails and facilities. Campgrounds in this region operate primarily from May through October, with most horse-friendly facilities requiring advance planning.
Hiking trails at all skill levels: The Old Logging Trail campground offers extensive hiking opportunities with varying difficulty levels. "Lots of trails for hiking. Cool buildings from the CCC era as well as some signs talking about camp life. There is also a 100' fire tower you can climb up and get an epic view," notes Scott G. from Old Logging Trail.
Wildlife observation: Boulder Campground provides natural habitat viewing in a less developed setting. "We like camping in state forest for the wild life experience. We seen Bear, Wolf, and plenty of Yote's. This is nature at it's finest," reports Scot L. about his experience at this rustic location.
Water recreation: Riverview Campground offers river access for fishing enthusiasts. "We fished right off the shore and were catching very small catfish and river chub faster than we could set our reels which was great for the kids! There is kayak and canoe rental on the weekend," explains RK M. from Riverview Campground.
Natural seclusion: Many sites at Old Logging Trail offer private settings. "The sites in the Old Logging Campground were close together but many had vegetation between them offering some privacy. Site 207 was especially tucked in but it's a tight spot, so probably best for a van or tent," states Ari A. who appreciated the layout of Old Logging Trail.
Basic amenities with wilderness feel: Boulder Campground provides essentials without modern conveniences. "For $17 a night you can't beat a state forest campgrounds. This is real camping for the kids. The sites are spaced out and although it is a long drive in from the tar and gravel, it's worth the trip," explains Daniel H.
Updated facilities: Recent renovations have improved some areas. "The loop I was in had one of the new bathrooms and it was impressive... definitely an A rating. The site spacing is good but not a lot of landscaping for privacy," notes Duncan G. about his stay at Riverview Campground.
Seasonal insect considerations: Mosquitoes are prevalent, especially in early summer. "Unfortunately we chose the peak of mosquitos season and camping next to slow moving water is a recipe for disaster. We showed up and set up camp and within the first hour our dog was clearly stressed by all the bugs," warns Lili R. about her experience at Old Logging Trail.
Limited shade coverage: Some campgrounds have experienced tree loss. "Because of a large wind storm several years ago, there is very limited tree coverage in the campground. As a result, the sites get very little shade and protection from the hot summer sun, and the lack of vegetation means that sounds from around the campground can be heard throughout," explains ERolf P. from Riverview Campground.
Cell service limitations: Communication can be challenging. "Cell service was incredibly spotty on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Depending on where you're at, you'll get a low signal, but often it was only enough for texting-- don't think about using the web or social media or getting any work done while you're here," advises Ari A.
Evening lighting preparation: Dark conditions require planning. "On days that the moonlight is not out bring flashlights because when the moon is not shining it's pitch black. Keep in mind the driveway trail is not lit up," suggests Moises P. from Old Logging Trail.
Educational programs: Ranger-led activities enhance children's experiences. "We DID have fun doing some of the activities like hunting for insects/animals in the pond with the ranger, hiking to the ranger tower, playing at the playground, and trying to catch butterflies with the ranger," shares Sara P.
Insect protection strategies: Advance preparation for bugs is essential. "We used 40% deet spray and fogged our campsite 3x over the 3 days so we could reduce the bites," recommends RK M. who camped with three children at Riverview Campground.
Site selection for larger vehicles: Limited options exist for bigger RVs. "This park has a ton of camping available, particularly if you don't need electricity and have a smaller rig because then you can get into more of the campground loops. There is electricity here, but there are many more sites without," advises Ari A.
Self-sufficiency requirements: Forest campgrounds demand full preparation. "No hook up's. Vault bathrooms only," notes Scot L. about Boulder Campground, making it suitable only for RVers with contained systems and conservation strategies.
First-come availability: Reservations aren't possible at all locations. "Get there early in the day because there are no reservations and it's first come first served," suggests Daniel H. about securing spots at state forest campgrounds.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Trego, WI is Old Logging Trail Campground — St. Croix State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.
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