Equestrian Campground

Star4.00
10 reviews
72158 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN 55332

Quick Facts

984 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Campsite Fees
A non-refundable reservation fee is charged for each advance reservation ($10 by phone, $8 online). Specific nightly camping fees are not listed on...
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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

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Fort Ridgely State Park: 507-426-7840; Minnesota State Parks reservations: 866-857-2757
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What Campers Say

4.00

Satisfactory

Based on 10 reviews

7 Google reviews

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"Visitor sentiment is generally positive: reviewers praise the trails, trout fishing, roomy sites, and helpful park staff, with a few comments about horse-trail layout. Overall visitors report a pleasant, quaint campground experience."

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72158 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN 55332

Equestrian Campground

72158 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN 55332


Best Time to Camp at Equestrian Campground

Summer brings the park to life with endless opportunities for trail riding, hiking, and casting a line in the cool creek waters, while the ranger station welcomes visitors with regular hours from late May through October. When winter blankets the landscape in snow, the park transforms into a quiet wonderland ideal for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling through frosted forests and across pristine prairie expanses.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Wildflowers, trails and wildlife sightings make summer appealing.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Forests and rolling hills likely provide strong fall color and scenic views.

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Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5
Top 14% in MN

Noted beautiful flowers and wildlife sightings indicate strong spring appeal.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5
Below Average

No winter info; MN winters may limit access and activities.

Planning Tips

    About Equestrian Campground

    Where history meets adventure, Fort Ridgely State Park invites you to explore Minnesota's past while enjoying some of the state's best equestrian facilities. As the only Minnesota state park offering rentable box stalls, this unique destination combines scenic trails, a stocked trout stream, and dramatic overlooks with the rich heritage of a historic fort site.
    Equestrian campground with rentable box stalls; the park offers both drive-in and walk-in campsites. Walk-in sites are accessed via a fairly steep and uneven 600-foot trail and may be unsuitable for visitors with mobility limitations.
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    Activities you can enjoy

    The park supports horseback riding and hiking on its trails, trout fishing (including a stocked pond and Fort Ridgely Creek), and winter activities such as skiing and snowmobiling. Additional nature-focused features include prairie and woodland habitats and birdwatching resources.
    HikingTrails are available for hiking and for horseback use; walk-in campsites are accessed via an uneven 600-foot hiking path.
    FishingTrout fishing in Fort Ridgely Creek and a stocked pond are mentioned as park recreation opportunities.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsWalk-in campsites are accessed via a fairly steep and uneven 600-foot hiking trail and are not suitable for young children or people with mobility limitations. Visitors are required to use approved or local firewood to prevent the spread of forest pests.
    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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    Reviews

    4.0
    10 reviews
    Satisfactory
    Satisfactory
    Equestrian Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Visitor sentiment is generally positive: reviewers praise the trails, trout fishing, roomy sites, and helpful park staff, with a few comments about horse-trail layout. Overall visitors report a pleasant, quaint campground experience.
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    Based on 10 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Easy, scenic trails; stocked trout stream; helpful and responsive park staff; large, accessible campsites; prairie and historic-interpretive scenery.
    Based on 10 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Make reservations (required for all campsites). If hammock camping, use approved straps and the listed hammock sites (7, 21, 25, 27, 33, 39). Be aware walk-in campsites are reached by a fairly steep,...
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    Based on 10 reviews

    Camper Quotes

    “Quaint campground, nice easy trails.”; “Stock trout stream is great.”; “Not really the best lay out for horse trails.”; “We had a small horse accident and the park manager went above and beyond to...
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