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The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!
Best Equestrian Camping near Victory Mills, NY
Arcadian Pastures Equine offers primitive campgrounds for riders seeking to explore the countryside near Victory Mills, New York. The grounds accommodate both tent and RV camping with drive-in and walk-in access. Each campsite includes a picnic table, and campfires are permitted with firewood available on-site. The campground maintains a trash collection system but does not provide electricity, water hookups, or sanitary facilities. The wooded setting provides natural shade for horses and riders during summer months.
Located approximately 40 miles southwest of Victory Mills, Arcadian Pastures connects to local bridle trails through private land access arrangements. Horses must be secured at designated areas within the campground, as there are no formal corrals or stalls provided. Riders typically bring portable electric fencing or high-line equipment for overnight horse containment. The surrounding countryside offers varied terrain suitable for all experience levels, from beginner trails to more challenging routes. Most visitors bring their own water supply for horses, as drinking water is not available on-site. Trailer parking requires advance coordination with management, especially for larger rigs requiring turn-around space. Seasonal availability varies based on ground conditions, with spring access sometimes limited due to mud.
Best Equestrian Sites Near Victory Mills, New York (5)
1. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
18 ReviewsGansevoort, NY11 milesWebsite+1 (518) 793-0511$75 / night
"This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake."
"Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation."
2. Luzerne Campground
13 ReviewsLake Luzerne, NY22 milesWebsite+1 (518) 696-2031$22 / night
"The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!"
"We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too."
3. Murphy Lake Leanto
1 ReviewWells, NY36 milesWebsite"The Murphy Bennett Trails is a technical challenge to hike, or bike in on. And be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but windhappens in the old growth forest."
4. Arcadian Pastures Equine
Be the first to review!Sloansville, NY45 milesWebsite+1 (518) 603-2964$25 - $150 / night
5. NV Farms Outfitters and Cabins
Be the first to review!Townshend Lake, VT45 milesWebsite+1 (802) 289-1618$125 - $500 / night
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Victory Mills, NY
34 Reviews of 5 Victory Mills Campgrounds
- HHarry H.
RangerMoreau Lake State Park Campground
South of the ADKs
This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake. The sites are shady and close together, but still feel fairly private. We enjoyed the hiking trails and beach while camping, then went further north for the full ADK experience.
Nancy W.
LegendMoreau Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful State Park
The road to our campsite was paved and in good shape but there were a few tight spots because of the trees that make it tricky for a big rig (Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs). Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation. We found it enjoyable just to hang out in the park rather than trying to find things to do in the area. After hiking and paddling, we loved relaxing out at our campsite with a campfire.
Our campsite was spacious but required some maneuvering to avoid scraping trees with our RV. Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed. Generators are allowed but not too many people were using them. The few other campers around that used them were mindful of quiet hours. Since it was still a little cool and our windows were closed and we never heard anyone’s generator. The park was not very crowded when we were there, but we can imagine it could get very busy and noisy in the busy summer season. The beach area seems to be a draw for people so the summer camping season is probably packed. The snack bar and gift/supplies shop at the sandy beach area were not open as we were there late in the season. There is also a nice playground for kids to enjoy.
This is dry camping so there are no hook-ups but there are restrooms and shower. Both were clean but the shower fluctuated between lukewarm, hot, and warm during my shower. Oh well, the shower felt good after our active days. There are two pavilions you can rent which are nice if big groups want to gather. Take note that only two pets are allowed per campsite, so plan accordingly if you are a pet owner.
Access is fairly easy, just off I-87, and there are plenty of signs directing you which way to go. Saratoga Springs and Lake George are nearby if you want to explore. We recommend visiting the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, if you have time. We would definitely stay here again.
C O.RangerMt. Kenyon Campground - CLOSED
Good central location to visit the ADK
Although the campground was right off the road, it's still in a forest with big pine trees and mossy boulders. It was easy to access from 87. Given the proximity to the road, there is road noise, so that doesn't allow for that super outdoorsy experience you might desire. At night though it would get very dark and quiet - there weren't a lot of campers there during our stay. The camphost lives in a home onsite and was mostly helpful. Be sure to mention the 5 nights for 4 deal on their website upfront, otherwise she won't reimburse. Upon working with her to extend our stay, she said people were scheduled to come into our spot. We moved and no one arrived, so that was a bit annoying.
To get to the sites, we had to take it a bit slow because there are some low hanging trees and a turn, but made it fine. Our first site, 22, was a back-in, 30 amp, full hook-up. It was a long site with plenty of room for our RV and SUV. We had to back it up to the very end to find the flattest option to level. With the way they have their sites set up, you need a 50 ft hose for water. This site was close to the showerhouse but next to a longterm trailer with crap everywhere and we weren't super thrilled that was our view from our windows in our living area. Our second site, 50, was also a back-in, 30 amp, full hookup. It was very pretty but hard to level. The site slopes up, so the backend was high. We tried about every way to sit our rig in there to level, but we ended up driving our front tires up on some leveling blocks and went up with the jacks as much as we safely could. We didn't get a perfect level, but we decided it was ok since we only had 2 days left. We had to wiggle our SUV in kind of sideways, but it worked.
There were some "residents" there in tents, which was interesting and a couple longterm trailers (with the typical cluttered lots you see at campgrounds that offer longterm stays). The campground is clean and the shower houses were faithfully cleaned everyday around 11a. Showerhouses were dated, but had super hot water for showers.
A few miles further down the road is the town of Lake Luzerne. We visited their small grocery which had the basics and we ate at one of the restaurants which had a view of the water (Upriver Cafe). The campground was in a perfect location to visit Lake George and surrounding area (Six Flags, outlet shops, putt-putt, restaurants etc). If you're wanting to explore even more you're only 1.5 hrs to Lake Placid and the Green Mountain National Forest.
Work was difficult with my husband dependent on AT&T. The Weboost got Verizon working fine, but AT&T was spotty. We had some issues with our RV that we were trying to get fixed locally which extended our stay, otherwise we would have left earlier due to this. The camphost told us that they had invested in some sort of mini Verizon tower for their personal use, so that was what was helping the Verizon signal. The campground offers wifi at the office/pool/rec room area, but when the "residents" come down, it brings it to a snails pace. My husband would go down there in the morning to work and had to go to Starbucks in Lake George at times when all the kids at camp decided to be on their devices at the same time.
Pool is not heated, so not many people were using it. They charge $2 per garbage bag to be put in their dumpster. They sell a few necessities in their office and firewood. They have laundry with 1 working residential washer $1 and 1 residential dryer $.75 and 1 industrial sized dryer $1. We did a couple loads with no issue. They are outside in a patio area.
Bring the bug spray. The mosquitos were as big as birds and tenacious!
- Robert L.
TravelerMoreau Lake State Park Campground
Awesome Facilities, LOTS of Downstate Tourists
Moreau Lake has (in my opinion) superb facilities as far as state run campsites go. The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings.The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful. The main issue is the fact that due to it's proximity to I-87 and being conveniently located 20 minutes from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs the park draws large crowds of downstate tourists, not itself a wholey bad thing but during the summer season I wouldnt go here expecting to have the park to yourself,.
- AAntoinette W.Traveler
Luzerne Campground
Best family campground
we have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here a a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here. We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too. Also, the little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs and have the best homemade chocolate cream pie. Very close to great escape. Hiking available too.
- Allison H.Traveler
Moreau Lake State Park Campground
Great weekend getaway
My partner and I stayed at Moreau Lake State Park and were not disappointed. Tons of camping trails at varying distances, clean bathrooms with showers, well maintained sites, and a nice selection of activities. About a 20 minute drive from the southern tip of Lake George if you wanted to go off site. Will definitely be back!
- DDan H.Traveler
Luzerne Campground
My favorite place
My overall favorite place. Lover being on the far side of the lake with the private beach and no motorboats allowed. Tons of bike riding options. Great little lake for kayaking and fishing. Minutes away from Lake George village. Great little diners and shops in town of Hadley/Luzerne also.
- AAntoinette W.Traveler
Luzerne Campground
Best family campground
we have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here a a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here. We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too. Also, the little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs and have the best homemade chocolate cream pie.
Guide to Victory Mills
Arcadian Pastures Equine accommodates tent and RV camping near Victory Mills, New York. The primitive campground has strict operating hours from dawn to dusk with seasonal closures during winter months. Water must be packed in for both humans and horses as no water facilities exist on-site. The surrounding Saratoga County area provides access to over 50 miles of equestrian trails through arrangements with adjacent private landowners. Most riders use portable corrals or high-line setups for overnight horse containment.
What to do
Trail riding at Lake Luzerne: Lake Luzerne Campground caters specifically to horseback riders with dedicated stall facilities. "The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!" notes visitor Brittnay B. The surrounding area offers multiple trail difficulty levels.
Mountain biking on Murphy Lake trails: Access remote wilderness areas via challenging terrain. The Murphy Lake Leanto trail system provides technical routes through old-growth forest. "The Murphy Bennett Trails is a technical challenge to hike, or bike in on. And be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but wind happens in the old growth forest," explains Tony F.
Swimming and kayaking: Several lakes within 30 minutes of Victory Mills offer day-use water recreation. "We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. Love that we can rent boats too," reports Antoinette W. about Luzerne Campground.
What campers like
Private horse camping: The secluded nature of primitive equestrian sites creates a peaceful experience away from crowded campgrounds. Many riders appreciate the rustic setup that allows for genuine backcountry camping with horses.
Access to varied terrain: The region offers both easy and challenging trail options. "We loved being deep in the woods! It was nice to have a little country store right across the street from the entrance of the campground," shares Emily B. about her experience at Luzerne Campground.
Spacious campsites: Moreau Lake State Park Campground provides well-separated sites. "I love the spacious campsites. It's very woodsy between sites, so it seems very private," writes Michi P. The natural tree buffers between sites create isolation even in established campgrounds.
What you should know
Limited facilities: Most equestrian camping near Victory Mills lacks modern amenities. Plan to be self-sufficient with water and sanitation needs. At Murphy Lake, "you will find a fire pit and ample room for many tents if needed, plus a lake full of water, and a forest full of wood - if it hasn't rained."
Seasonal accessibility: Spring conditions can make trails impassable. Summer weekends experience higher visitation rates at established campgrounds. "During the summer season I wouldn't go here expecting to have the park to yourself," warns Robert L. about Moreau Lake State Park.
Reservation requirements: Most equestrian sites require advance booking, particularly during peak summer months. Sites with horse facilities fill quickly during prime riding season from May through October.
Tips for camping with families
Beginner-friendly options: Look for campgrounds with gentle trail systems for inexperienced riders. "We have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here as a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here," shares Antoinette W. about their family tradition at Luzerne.
Non-riding activities: Choose locations offering multiple recreation options. "My best friend and I took the kids to this campground and we loved it! Beautiful beaches, lots of places to hike and lots of places to take a bicycle and go exploring!" recommends Amy M.
Safety considerations: Established campgrounds provide better emergency access than remote equestrian sites. Always carry first aid supplies appropriate for both humans and horses when venturing into primitive camping areas.
Tips from RVers
Limited RV access: Most dedicated equestrian sites have restricted RV accommodations with no hookups. "The road to our campsite was paved and in good shape but there were a few tight spots because of the trees that make it tricky for a big rig," notes Nancy W. about navigating Moreau Lake State Park.
Trailer parking challenges: Many horse-friendly areas have limited turn-around space for larger rigs. Advance planning for water needs is essential as most primitive sites lack water hookups. Consider bringing portable water tanks if staying multiple nights.
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