Horse Camping in Minnesota

According to the Horse and Travel website, Minnesota has 14 equestrian campgrounds and six of these are on state parks. Minnesota's state parks and forests have over 1,000 miles of horse trails. Terrain ranges from flat to hilly.

  1. Equestrian Campgrounds

    • One of the largest state park equestrian campgrounds is at Wild River State Park. It has 20 sites on a rustic campground. If you'd prefer to rent a camping cabin, Eagle Forest Acres has 6,000 private acres and 30 miles of trails. Outdoor corrals are available for the horses.

    Obtain A Horse Pass

    • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requires a horse pass for anyone riding on DNR land, such as state trails, forests, parks and recreation areas.

    Safety Concerns

    • The Department of Natural Resources recommends wearing a helmet, riding single file, carrying your cell phone, only riding in groups and carrying a trail map. Remember to stay only on designated trails and warn other riders by telling them you're passing on their right or left side.