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Camping for horseback riding in Michigan
70 camps in Michigan listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 79°F and lows near 55°F.
Best areas for horseback riding
- Around Munising31 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Mio17 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Watersmeet6 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Big Rapids3 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Michigan are good for horseback riding?
70 camps listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail; 11 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 79°F and lows near 55°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 49% also offer boating & paddling, 47% also offer hiking, 46% also offer fishing.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open horseback riding in MichiganThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Hovey Lake CampsitesFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This isolated, quiet, family type camping area is located on the east side of Hovey Lake. It is a good place for canoeing, bird watching, or just enjoying nature¿s surroundings. There are 4…
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Ironjaw Lake CampsiteFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
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Gooseneck Lake CampsitesFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
View camp →- Monument CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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View camp → - Bob Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Bob Lake Campground, located in Houghton County, is 18 miles southeast of Ontonagon, MI, in the Ontonagon Ranger District. This campground features a single loop with 17 campsites which are…
View camp → - Bowman Lake AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This area not only has the Pere Marquette River running through it, but also contains a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail and habitat for the federally endangered Karner…
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Crooked Lake CampsiteFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
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Chicago Lake CampsitesFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
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Free camps for horseback riding
- Bear Island CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
A small quiet campground with few amenities. This site is primarily used by river paddlers. Three campsites.
View camp → - Buttercup CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
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View camp → - Haymeadow Creek CampsitesDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Haymeadow Creek Campground is located approximately 11 miles from Rapid River. There are 5 medium size campsites, some with tables and fire rings and a vault toilet is available. No water…
View camp → - Swan Lake CampsitesDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Swan Lake (52 acres) is the most popular lake in the primitive campsite program, so getting a permit to camp can be quite competitive! All four campsites are located on the non-motorized…
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