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Best Equestrian Camping near Wausau, WI

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Wild West Campground & Corral provides equestrian camping experiences near Amherst, approximately 30 miles southeast of Wausau. The campground accommodates tent, RV, and cabin camping with options for horse owners. The seasonal facility operates from April 15 to October 15, offering electric hookups including 30-amp service for RVs. Horse-friendly amenities include riding areas and natural settings where campers can enjoy watching horses, which many visitors find calming. The campground maintains clean fire pits and provides firewood for purchase. Water hookups, sewer connections, and a sanitary dump station are available for RVs traveling with horses.

Trails in the region offer access to wooded terrain ideal for horse riding excursions. Big Eau Pleine Park, located west of Wausau, features 12 miles of scenic trails suitable for horseback riding through mixed hardwood forests. The park's 1,450-acre peninsula extends into the Big Eau Pleine Flowage, providing diverse riding terrain. This Marathon County park maintains trails through May to October that accommodate horses, hikers, and bikers. The park receives positive reviews for its cleanliness, wildlife viewing opportunities, and well-maintained trails. Campers planning equestrian activities should note that reservation requirements may apply at both locations, and some seasonal water quality issues might affect certain areas during summer months.

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Wausau, WI

39 Reviews of 7 Wausau Campgrounds

  • T
    Jun. 17, 2021

    Big Eau Pleine Park Campground

    This park offers 12 miles of trails, scenic beauty, wooded sites and more!

    This gorgeous county park in Marathon County, Wisconsin is 1,450 acres of mixed hardwoods forming a two-mile peninsula jutting out deep into the waters of the Big Eau Pleine Flowage.

    Eau Pleine is from the French phrase meaning full water or stock river. There are two separate campgrounds–( the West Unit and the South Unit) with a total of 106 sites– about 60 with electric. The daily fee ranges from$18.00 for a non-electric, with no lake view to$23.00 for lake view with electric.

    You can hike, bike, or ride your horse on the 12 miles of scenic, wooded trails. The park also offers several fishing points near the entrance and along the three boat landings. There is also a beach, two shelters and scattered picnic areas. And you can enjoy a fun game of disc golf on the scenic wooded course.

    We found this park to be absolutely beautiful and definitely give it a double Hell Yeah!!

    To see our video tour of this campground, you can click the link below:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfPoWE3lvXo

  • Debra
    Mar. 24, 2021

    Big Eau Pleine Park Campground

    Handicap site

    I stay on the handicapped site. It's big it's level near the bathroom which is a big plus LOL. The whole campgrounds very very nice. They have a place to ride horses play Frisbee swim fish I love this place and you will

  • kate B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Hartman Creek State Park Campground

    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.

  • Dave S.
    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.

  • L
    Aug. 31, 2019

    Hartman Creek State Park Campground

    Favorite Campground in area

    Camped here many times, there are 3 lakes w in campground, a beach lake w pavilion n bathrooms, there is a fishing pier w walk bike trail around lake, bike or drive to any of the lakes n beach, all non motorized, can rent kayaks n canoes, pan fish n bass, restrooms, vault and flush, free showers, host on site, patrolled by dnr n no loud noise so its a peaceful park. W in boundaries of park is Marl lake used to be mined for its sand to make motor for bricks, very deep, n cold, excellent snorkeling, it has a dock to jump off of,connects to a few lakes that are part of Waupaca water ways park and walk to this lake. Walking trails around lakes w in park. firewood n ice available.

    Must have state park pass plus camping fees.

  • Nicole A.
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Hartman Creek State Park Campground

    Fun times!!!

    I just stayed at this campground this weekend and it was a blast! The campsite we had was decently size and felt very private with all the trees surrounding us! The hiking is great and it was a short walk to the beach, it was also a short car ride to the chain of lakes!

  • J
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Hartman Creek State Park Campground

    Hartman Creek State Park- gorgeous & family friendly.

    A gorgeous family friendly campground! Our site was located overlooking Allen Lake, right in the tall pines. It was a great location, enough trees for kids to hang hammocks for a little relaxation.

    Bathrooms with showers available and in good condition. Pit toilets located nearby as well.

    Allen Lake has a fishing pier that the kids loved fishing from. Good catches early in the morning!

    Hartman Creek is a nice small lake, with no wake. There is now a rental building available with kayaks, paddle boats, SUP, etc to rent. We rented kayaks for an hour and a very reasonable price. Small lake so we were able to explore— saw about 3 dozen turtles which was super fun for the kids.

    There are hiking trails available and also paved trails for bike riding, walking, etc.

    We loved the quietness at night. Not entirely sure, but I believe there is a quite policy after 10pm. Gorgeous to look up and see the amazing stars at night.

    I went here all the time as a kid and this was my first time back taking kids. We will be back again!

Guide to Wausau

Horse camping in Wisconsin offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to saddle up and enjoy nature.

Equestrian campgrounds include ample amenities for horses

  • At Wild West Campground & Corral, you'll find facilities that cater specifically to horse camping, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
  • Underdown Campground provides a primitive camping experience with plenty of space for horses, allowing you to set up camp in a serene environment.
  • Hartman Creek State Park Campground features horse-friendly sites and access to trails, making it a great choice for equestrian adventures.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Wausau, WI is Big Eau Pleine Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 13 reviews.

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