Equestrian - Horse Required Campground

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3 reviews
800 Sibley Park Road Northeast, New London, MN 56273

Quick Facts

1,283 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Reservations required for all campsites. Reservation fee: $8 for web reservations, $10 for call-center reservations; same-day reservations may be...
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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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320-347-7810 (park); Reservations call center: 866-857-2757
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"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."

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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

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

Best Time to Camp at Equestrian - Horse Required Campground

While Sibley State Park welcomes visitors year-round, the equestrian campground truly comes alive from late spring through fall when riders take advantage of comfortable temperatures and lush trail conditions. During the warmer camping months, you'll have access to seasonal amenities including showers, flush toilets, and a dump station—convenient comforts after a long day in the saddle. Be sure to check the park's website for current seasonal schedules and facility availability when planning your trip.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Summer likely best for trail riding and camping; trails are a highlight in descriptions.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.5 / 5
Below Average

Hardwood pockets and rolling hills likely offer strong fall color and pleasant conditions.

Spring(Mar-May)
2.5 / 5
Below Average

Spring can be muddy in prairie/lake regions; limited specific info on spring use.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5
Below Average

No winter activities or amenities mentioned; likely limited use in winter months.

Planning Tips
  • 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

Saddle up for a true backcountry experience at Sibley State Park's dedicated equestrian campground, where you and your horse can explore miles of scenic trails winding through Minnesota's prairie hills. This primitive camping area puts you right at the trailhead, ready to ride into a landscape of oak-studded ridges and open meadows. Reserve your spot through the Minnesota State Parks system to secure your horse-camping adventure.
Equestrian (horse) campground — a primitive horse-only loop with tie-lines and direct access to the park’s horse trails.
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Amenities available

Potable water
Vault toilets

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.
HikingNumerous hiking trails traverse the park, including the short route to Mount Tom overlook; equestrian campers can access trailheads from the horse campground.
FishingFishing is available on Lake Andrew and other park lakes; the park includes a fishing pier and fish-cleaning station.
SwimmingSwimming is available at the Lake Andrew beach.
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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.

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Limited Reviews
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...
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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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Based on 3 reviews

Camper Quotes

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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Last updated January 5, 2026
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