Horse enthusiasts will find dedicated facilities at this state recreation area campground, which includes both camping spots and a staging area specifically designed for equestrian use. The site provides rustic vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings for basic camping needs. While the campground itself focuses primarily on horse camping, the surrounding recreation area offers lake access and trail systems that extend beyond the immediate camping zone.
Campers exploring places to camp near Ortonville Recreation Area will find this location works best for those traveling with horses, though the broader area's water access and trail networks serve other outdoor activities as well.
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Location
Public CampgroundOrtonville Equestrian Campground — Ortonville Recreation Area is located in Michigan
Directions
The equestrian campground is located on Fox Lake Rd. Take M-15 to Ortonville. Go east on Oakwood 3 miles, north on Hadley Road, west on Fox Lake Rd to park entrance.
Address
5779 Hadley Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
Coordinates
42.89590939 N
83.41015327 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 23 min from Flint, MI
- 50 min from Detroit, MI
- 55 min from Saginaw, MI
- 59 min from Ann Arbor, MI
