Brighton Equestrian Campground

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Quick Facts

Price

$20/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

17 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

$20/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

17 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Brighton Equestrian Campground

$20.00 - $20.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Nightly fee $20

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Provider

(800) 447-2757

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Fees & Passes at Brighton Equestrian Campground

$20/night

Campsite fees

Prices verified December 13, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official Michigan DNR website.

Best Time to Camp at Brighton Equestrian Campground

Typical southern Michigan seasons apply; reviews and directories note mosquitoes can be present in wooded and marshy areas, particularly in summer months.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Best

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

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About Brighton Equestrian Campground

Brighton Equestrian Campground is a small, equestrian-only horse camp tucked into a hardwood forest within Brighton Recreation Area. The rustic campground provides basic horse-centric facilities (picket posts or corrals, fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, manure pits and a nearby potable water faucet) and direct access to the 21-mile Brighton Equestrian Trail.

Designated equestrian (horse) campground with rustic campsites and direct trail access; reserved for equestrian use only.

Weather and SeasonsTypical southern Michigan seasons apply; reviews and directories note mosquitoes can be present in wooded and marshy areas, particularly in summer months.

Natural Features and ScenerySet among mature hardwoods and rolling glacial terrain, the campground is wooded and secluded with trails that traverse forested hills, wetlands and low-lying areas of the recreation area. Riders have direct access from camp onto miles of equestrian trails.

Geological RegionRolling glacial moraines with mixed hardwood forest and nearby wetlands/ponds

Campsite details

Total Campsites17 campsites

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Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

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Amenities available

Potable water

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Equestrian-focused campground reserved for horse camping and providing direct access to the 21-mile Brighton Equestrian Trail. The on-site Brighton Recreation Area Riding Stable offers horse rental, lessons and guided trail rides and can accommodate groups; the staging area and trails are maintained by the Brighton Trail Riders Association.

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Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsMosquitoes and other typical wooded-area insects reported in the park; riders should follow standard horse-camp safety and trail etiquette.