Top Horse Camping near Waupaca, WI

Horse camping is the perfect way to enjoy Waupaca. If you're an equestrian lover who prefers nature-based adventure, yet still wants comfort, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you own a horse or are joining a tour group, equestrian camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. Find Wisconsin equestrian campgrounds with ease on The Dyrt.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Waupaca, WI (8)


Recent Equestrian Reviews In Waupaca

82 Reviews of 8 Waupaca Campgrounds


  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park
    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.

  • Dave S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild West Campground & Corral
    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.

  • Eric S.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park
    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.

  • Lesley R.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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!

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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.

  • Megan M.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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!

  • Glenn T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lakeside Fire Campground & Waterpark
    Jun. 25, 2022

    Lakeside Fire Campground & Waterpark

    Nice, seems recently well updated

    Not our typical type of campground but absolutely no complaints. Very friendly atmosphere and more comfortable sized sites than we expected considering what we typically look for. All amenities are very nice.

  • Mallory S.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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.

  • Troy A.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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.

  • Troy A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park
    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.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Eau Pleine Park Campground
    Oct. 9, 2021

    Big Eau Pleine Park Campground

    Water quality issue Large group site

    I have camped with a club in the group site for years. Electric sites. No water. You now pay to dump your waste. Price is right for a county site. BUT the water quality suffers from green algae almost the entire season. Fishing can be good. No longer good for nocturnal carp due to water. Group site is still a good deal. They’ve added electric for at least 8-10 campers. Big site. Your own covered picnic area. There are concrete outhouses which we have used as bunkers during inclement weather.

  • kate B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park
    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.

  • Raechel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Marathon County Dells of the Eau Claire Park
    Sep. 22, 2021

    Marathon County Dells of the Eau Claire Park

    Amazing!

    The campground is pretty basic nothing fancy. You get privacy from campsite to campsite which is nice. The most epic part of the place is the Eau Claire river with the rocks and mini water falls. Spring time the water is usually high and the breakup of ice happens it’s amazing to see. It’s crazy loud too! In the summertime you will see people all over the rocks swimming/sun bathing/having picnics/weddings/photo shoots…. You name it. The weekends are busy there all summer long. There is a beach area but sometimes it gets washed out pretty bad. I visit the place at least once a year. We like going and hiking there too.

  • Matthew O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hartman Creek State Park
    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.

  • Calli N.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    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!

  • Debra M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from High Cliff State Park
    Jul. 28, 2021

    High Cliff State Park

    So much to do for everyone

    No matter what your skill level you can find a trail here from easy to challenging to hike or bike.  There is a beach, a marina, Lake Winnebago, horse trails, hiking, biking and pet beach and picnic area.  The park is very clean and pretty.  There is a playground, several vault toilet areas spread around and a shower house.   Some sites have electric and there is a dump station and water fill up.   

    Both AT &T and Verizon provided good service and the ability to stream.  Spaces are large and have many  trees for shade and privacy.

  • Debra
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Eau Pleine Park Campground
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Big Eau Pleine Park Campground

    Handicapped

    I camped on the handicap site as I am disabled. The site is near the bathroom which is good it's a nice big site. It was big enough for an camper and a tent. Site was clean and well kepted. Was one of the better sites that I've been on.

  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Eau Pleine Park Campground
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Big Eau Pleine Park Campground

    No longer a nice campground

    Been coming here for years. But the rangers and camp hosts will give you tickets for EVERYTHING. I was profiled for fitting the description of a vehicle they had an issue with the week prior and I got a $50 ticket! My campsite was filled with nails and wood staples and the coals in the fire pit were overflowing. There’s no guest parking anywhere near the campsites and they’ll write you a ticket if you park by the bathrooms or have more than 2 cars in your site.



Guide to Waupaca

Camping near Waupaca, Wisconsin, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Climbing: High Cliff State Park Campground is perfect for those who love to explore. One reviewer mentioned, "High Cliff State Park is great for hiking and low elevation rock climbing," making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Fishing and Boating: Buckhorn State Park Campground has a lovely shoreline and is ideal for fishing. A visitor shared, "There was an eagle fishing in the bay with us," highlighting the wildlife you might encounter while enjoying the water.
  • Picnicking and Relaxing: Calumet County Park is a great place to unwind. One camper said, "We enjoyed the sunsets and the little store was nice," showing that it's a peaceful spot to relax after a day of activities.

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Many campers appreciate the roomy sites at places like Buckhorn State Park Campground. One review noted, "Most of the sites were relatively large," which is great for families or groups.
  • Clean Facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of the facilities. A visitor at Hartman Creek State Park Campground said, "Clean restrooms with showers," which is always a plus when camping.
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Many campers enjoy the welcoming vibe at these parks. One reviewer at Hickory Oaks Campground said, "Cindy the operator is extremely nice and helpful," making it feel like a home away from home.

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A camper at Buckhorn State Park Campground mentioned, "The only reason I gave this 4/5 stars is because the mosquitoes!!!"
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Rocky Arbor State Park Campground, may have fewer amenities. A visitor noted, "There is highway noise and the park and spot we stayed was just fine," indicating that it might not be as quiet as other spots.
  • Reservation Fees: Be aware of additional fees when booking. One camper at Rocky Arbor State Park Campground mentioned, "Should also consider a military discount after all of these fees," which can add up.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and pools. One reviewer at Wisconsin Dells KOA said, "The campground is kid-friendly, with a playground and a pool," making it a great choice for families.
  • Plan for Bugs: Bring bug spray and nets for your picnic area. A camper at Buckhorn State Park Campground warned about mosquitoes, so it's good to be prepared.
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites, like High Cliff State Park Campground, where one camper noted, "I felt for a state park most of the sites were spacious."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure the campground can accommodate your RV size. A visitor at Wisconsin Dells KOA mentioned, "Tight spots and narrow roads but convenient location," so be cautious when booking.
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. One camper at Hickory Oaks Campground appreciated the "30 and 50 Amp hookups," which are essential for a comfortable stay.
  • Plan for Noise: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads or trains. A reviewer at Wisconsin Dells KOA noted, "If you get a site by the main road entrance, know there’s trains that rumble through," so choose your site wisely.

Camping near Waupaca, Wisconsin, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Waupaca, WI is Hartman Creek State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 20 reviews.

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