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Equestrian - Horse Required Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

What is the best time to visit Equestrian - Horse Required Campground?

Equestrian - Horse Required Campground is open Park is open year-round; full campground amenities are seasonal—check ParkFinder or park pages for specific camping season dates.. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground?

Equestrian - Horse Required Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Can I have a campfire at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground?

Fire policies at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground: Do not gather firewood; purchase approved/local firewood at the park office or use approved vendors. Follow Minnesota State Parks fire and campsite rules.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

Are dogs allowed at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground?

Equestrian - Horse Required Campground offers: Restrooms, Potable Water. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground?

Popular activities at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Equestrian - Horse Required Campground

3 reviews

800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN 56273

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1,283 ft

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Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Real-Time Availability

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Quick Facts

1,283 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Equestrian - Horse Required Campground

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320-347-7810 (park); Reservations call center: 866-857-2757

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800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN 56273

Equestrian - Horse Required Campground

800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN 56273

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New London, MN (nearest town with basic services and supplies)

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Best Time to Camp at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground

Summer offers the most reliable weather for horse camping. Expect warm, mostly dry days in the mid-70s to low 80s°F and cool nights in the 50s to 60s, which keeps trails firm and comfortable for long rides. Lakes warm up for swimming and boating, fishing is productive, and park facilities. Showers, flush toilets, dump station. Typically open mid-May through mid-October. This is when the equestrian campground is most active, so expect busier weekends and to encounter other riders on the trails. Late spring and early fall offer cooler temperatures, fewer bugs, and less crowding, though full amenities may not be available outside the core summer season. The park is open year-round, but most horse camping reviews reference late spring through fall visits.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer: 'most reliable weather for horse camping' with warm days and cool nights.

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Operating Season: Park is open year-round; full campground amenities are seasonal—check ParkFinder or park pages for specific camping season dates.

About Equestrian - Horse Required Campground

Sibley State Park's equestrian campground is a small, primitive horse camp that puts riders directly on the trailhead of an extensive network winding through west-central Minnesota's glaciated hills and oak savanna. The loop offers about 10 sites with tie-lines and potable water, vault toilets, and quiet surroundings away from the park's busier lakefront areas. Reserve through the Minnesota State Parks system.

Equestrian (horse) campground — a primitive horse-only loop with tie-lines and direct access to the park’s horse trails.

Weather and SeasonsSummer offers the most reliable weather for horse camping. Expect warm, mostly dry days in the mid-70s to low 80s°F and cool nights in the 50s to 60s, which keeps trails firm and comfortable for long rides. Lakes warm up for swimming and boating, fishing is productive, and park facilities. Showers, flush toilets, dump station. Typically open mid-May through mid-October. This is when the equestrian campground is most active, so expect busier weekends and to encounter other riders on the trails. Late spring and early fall offer cooler temperatures, fewer bugs, and less crowding, though full amenities may not be available outside the core summer season. The park is open year-round, but most horse camping reviews reference late spring through fall visits.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits in a rustic woodland-and-prairie-edge setting at 1,283 feet, surrounded by the rolling glacial topography that defines this region: oak-studded ridges, prairie knolls, and small hardwood pockets carved by ancient ice. From here, horse trails loop through varied terrain. Climbing wooded hillsides, crossing sun-drenched meadows, and passing wetland pockets where riders have encountered giant snapping turtles and white-tailed deer. Western sites reportedly offer better views across the park's interior hills. Lake Andrew and the park's other small lakes lie closer to the main campgrounds, but equestrian routes skirt prairie stretches and gentle hilltops with pleasant, if limited, vistas. Mount Tom, a short drive from the horse loop, provides wide views over lakes, wooded hills, and surrounding farmland.

Geological RegionGlaciated prairie–lake region of west-central Minnesota (rolling glacial hills, prairie knolls, hardwood pockets and small lakes)

Scenic ViewsNearby Mount Tom offers broad overlooks of lakes, wooded hills and farmland; horse trails and hilltops within the park provide more limited but pleasant views across prairie and valleys, with some west-facing sites noted in visitor reports.

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Reservation PlatformsMinnesota State Parks reservation system — online reservations (web) and call center (866-857-2757).

Cancellation PolicyReservation fee is non-refundable; see the Minnesota State Parks Reservations policy and FAQ for full details.

Best CampsitesWestern or outer sites in the loop reportedly offer better views across the prairie and hills. The campground is small and uniformly primitive. About 10 sites total. So differences between spots are subtle. Most sites are semi-shaded and share vault toilets and tie-lines.

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Amenities available

The equestrian campground is a primitive horse camp with tie-lines, potable water access, and shared vault toilets. There are no electrical hookups at the horse sites; seasonal showers, flush toilets and a dump station are available in the park’s main campgrounds and may be used by equestrian campers.

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Activities you can enjoy

The equestrian campground provides direct access to the park’s horse-trail network; visitors can ride from the horse loop onto extensive trails that pass through prairie, hills, and woods. The park also offers hiking (including the Mount Tom route), swimming at Lake Andrew, boating/canoeing, fishing, and wildlife/birdwatching.

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Policies & Safety

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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Equestrian - Horse Required Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

Limited review coverage specific to the horse campground is generally positive: users describe it as a small, quiet, primitive horse camp with good trail access and pleasant views. Most comments note basic facilities rather than full-service amenities.

Review Summaries

Based on 3 reviews

What Campers Love

Direct access to an extensive horse-trail network; tie-lines and potable water in the horse loop; quieter and more rustic than the main lakefront campgrounds; scenic prairie and hill views and...

Based on 3 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring supplies for primitive horse camping and plan to use main-campground facilities (showers, flush toilets, dump station) when needed; expect spotty cell service in parts of the park;...

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Google review: "This is a smaller horse camp/day use area but looks very nice. There are about 10 campsites for horses and most of the are semishaded. Being on top of a hill the outer sites to the...

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Riders who can handle primitive conditions will find tie-lines, potable water, and miles of prairie-and-woodland trails right from camp; western sites get the better views, and Mount Tom is a short ride or drive away.

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No electrical hookups, no showers on-site, and vault toilets only, horse campers expecting more than a primitive setup will need to hike over to the main campgrounds for anything beyond the basics.

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Equestrian Campground - Horse Required

800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN 56273

Perched on a scenic hilltop in west-central Minnesota's beloved Sibley State Park, this intimate horse-only campground serves as your gateway to miles of riding trails, breathtaking overlooks, and shimmering lake views. Saddle up and settle into this grassy retreat surrounded by rolling hills and prairie landscapes, where you and your equine companion can explore one of the region's most diverse park settings.