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Door county, Kewaunee Cty. J and state Hwy S at Forestville: 15 miles of trail, no camping, contact Wisconsin DNR, Potawatomi State park PH 414-746-2890

Eagle River: camping in forest permitted, 14 miles of trail, Contact Nicolet National Forest, Eagle River Ranger Station, PO Box 1809 Eagle River Wi. 54521 PH 715-479-2827

Mondovi: 36 miles of trail, starts at Mondovi ends at Fairchild, no camping contact DNR 608-534-6409

Mazomanie: 10 miles of trail, no camping, contact Governor Dodge State Park PH 608-935-3368

Black River Falls: Camping, 35 miles of trails, Forest manager 715-284-1426

Burlington, Kansasville: Camping, water, 12 miles of trails, PH 414-878-5600

Solon Springs: camping, several miles of trail, Contact Forest manager 715-372-4866

Park Falls area: Camping along trail with horses is permitted, and horse camping at Smith Rapids camp, contact forest supervisor for trail use and camping rules. 55 + Miles of trail . Contact Forest Supervisor 1170 South Fourth Avenue, Park Falls, Wi, PH 715-762-2461

Gordon: 13 miles of trail, camping, electric, corrals, Douglas County Forestry Dept. 715-378-2219

Spring Valley area: 7 miles of trail, Camping, Water, Contact We have built an new equestriancamping loop in 2007.
The facilities are primitive but we hope to make improvements each year to the area.
Our address has changed to: W501 Eau Galle Dam Rd, Spring Valley, WI 54767.
The links below go to out District website andthe national reservation site which contain additional info.

Web Page Army Corps of Engineers Click Here
Web Page Camping, Army Corps of Engineers Click Here

Army Corps of Engineers, Eau Galle Lake, PO Box 190, Spring Valley, 715-778-5562

Directions: Hwy Q East from Hwy 53, goto Hwy QQ to Hwy QQ east to parking lot and trail head. contact Forest Director at Altoona 715-839-4738

West of "Winter" 17 miles: Camping, water, Unknown miles of trail, Contact Forest Ranger Flambeau River Forest W1613 County "W", Winter WI 54896, PH 715-332-5271

Park Falls: 50 + miles of trail, East of Park Falls, no camping, Contact Park Falls Ranger, 1170 4th Avenue South, park Falls, Wi 54552, PH 715-762-2461

Dodgeville: 25 miles of trail, Camping, no electric, the campground is a parking lot with tie rails around the edge. The trails are good and well marked. PH 608-935-2315 RT. 1 Dodgeville 53533. Note: A interesting trip without the horses is to House on the Rock just up the road from the State Park.

Grantsburg: Several trails covering 30 + miles, horse campground, water, Go North on 87 from St. Croix Falls, Go to Trade River Primitave Camp in Governor Knowles State Park. Contact DNR Ranger at 715-463-2898, box 367, Grantsburg 54840

Appleton, Sherwood: 8 miles of trail, no camping, park office, 414-989-1106

Located Between Kewaskum and Greenbush: Camping, water, 33 miles of trail Horse camp off of Highway SS between Hwy 67 and Hwy 28, Contact Forest manager, Mauthe Lake, PH 414-626-2116 or 414-533-8322. There is also a Southern unit to this state forest, it has 35+ miles of trail, Contact DNR at S91W39091 Hwy 59 Eagle WI. 53119. Good riding in both units

Palmyra and Eagle: Camping and trails in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest in Wisconsin. It is located near Palmyra and Eagle, WI. It has close to 60 camp sites. I camp there at least 3-5 times a season. Nice varied riding, hills, some open areas, considerable wood land. It has reservations on Memorial and Labor day only. It is what I would call primitive camping, no electrical, two locations for water, combination of types of horse tie ups.
Submitted by: Duane Strong Click Here

Horse Driving Southern Kettle Morain Forest, Palmyra

At least 20 miles of these trails are suitable for driving. The forest is divided by a highway at the horse campground. The east side has about 10 miles of driving trails that are excellent and fun to drive. The west side is a little more challenging due to steepness and sand, but still a fun drive if your horse is in condition.
The Midwest Distant Driving Association has an event there every year in the spring.

The old Plank Road is a black top trail that runs parallel to the highway. It is a very easy drive with excellent road crossings. There is at least one crossing of a railroad that proved a challenge for my pony and a rather narrow bridge that also was a challenge the first time. I thought it an easy and pleasant drive.
Submitted by: Jacque Deweese Click Here

Wyatt's Bunkhouse Inn is located at the famous Ugly Horse Ranch Land & Cattle Company in Palmyra, WI.
Wyatt's Bunkhouse Inn is a 6 room motel style bunkhouse featuring private rooms, private baths and a stall for your horse. The ranch is adjacent to 20,000 acres of the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit. Palmyra is the premiere horseback riding capitol of Wisconsin.
Wyatt's Bunkhouse Inn
N832 Tamarack Road
Palmyra, WI
262-495-2718
Web page Wyatt's Bunkhouse Inn Click Here
Submitted by: Andrea Arnow Click Here

Winnebago & Fond du Lac county: 20 miles of trail, Contact county planner, City & county Government Center 150 South Macy Street, Fond du lac Wi 54935 PH 414-929-3135

Prarie Du Chien: 20 Miles, camping, water, head South on 35 from town, turn East on Vineyard Coulee road across from Riverside Square shopping mall go 1 mile or so it's on left.
Dicks Grocery on the north side of the highway and Maurices is on the south side of the Highway
Watch for the "Brown" La Riviere Park signs
The highway construction is complete so it is easy to find and the turns are easy with a big rig.
Most all of the sites have electric hookup and there is water for horses and people at the campground.
Lots of trails, most are marked.
Contact person:
Duane and Sandy Nagle 608-326-6979 or
Deanna Baker 608-734-3692 after 8 PM Central time, Ivan Hoffland 608-326-0005

Prairie Hills, the home of Children's Ranch has started a camp ground with some electric and some non electric sites. You may also rent a stall in the 48 stall barn for your horse.
Prairie Hills and the Childrens Ranch are located about a half mile north of the La Riviere Horse camping area. There is a sign on the right side of the road.

Contact Chris or Tim
Prairie Hills
61011 Sebastian Lane
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
608-326-6167
E-mail: Prairie Hills Click Here

Submitted By: Russ & Monita Engstler Click Here

Our place is located in Southwestern Wisconsin, 4 miles from Wauzeka (Hwy 60), off of County Hwy. N, on Burgus Lane.
Prairie du Chien is just 15 miles from us, as is Boscobel, Wisconsin. We have over 20 miles of trails, including trails for the beginners and for the more experienced riders too.

Web page The Wayward Cowboy Ranch Click Here

Chippewa Falls: 6 miles of trail, no camping, State Park office 715-382-4574

Merrill: Trails PH 715-536-0327

Monroe: Mineral Point: No Camping, 45 miles of trail, PH 608-776-4830

Washburn: 25 miles of trail, camping, water, contact US Forest Service PO Box 578, Washburn, WI 54891, 715-373-2667

Hollister: Several miles of trail/logging roads, Primitive camping, contact Lakewood Ranger 15085 Hwy. 32 Lakewood, Wi 54138 PH 715-276-6333

Bolder Junction: Old logging roads, no horse camping, contact Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, 4125 Hwy. M Bolder Junction Wi 54512, PH 715-385-2727

Between Sheboygan and Plymouth south side of Hwy.23: 12 + miles of trail, Start at Sheboygan falls trail head at Meadow Lark Road and Hwy 23. Contact Sheboygan County Planning Director PH 414-459-3060

Crandon: No camping, Logging roads, Contact forestry department PH 715-478-3475

Milwaukee: 3 miles of trail, no camping, contact park office at 414-761-1151

Madison: Mostly day use, group camping available, 3.5 miles of trail, North of madison on Hwy 51, PH 608-246-3898

Washburn: 60 miles of trail, no camping, contact Bayfield County tourisum department, courthouse, Washburn, WI, PH 515-373-6125

Rice Lake to Park Falls: 75 miles, no camping, Go North of Rice Lake to county road Y. Contact DNR Ranger, Rt. 2 PO Box 2003, Hayward, 54843, PH 715-634-6513

Merrill or Irma: You are looking for Loncoln county Trail Head, From Hwy. 51 take county rd. H to the East to Copper Lake Avenue go to the East. This Trailhead is about a mile to the East of Copper Lake, just follow the road past Copper Lake, turn left at T in road then to right. 20 Miles of trail, camping, water, Contact Lincoln County Forester in Merrill 715-536-0327

Arkdale: Adjoins Castle Rock horse trails, 15 miles of trail, has corrals electric, water, 2039 Cumberland Ave. PH. 608-564-2233

Waupaca: No camping, 4 miles of trail, Contact Waupaca County park and Recreation Department, Courthouse, Weaupaca Wi 54981 PH 715-258-7501

Ontario: 12 miles of trail, camping, water, one half mile from U.S. 33 East of Ontario on Taylor Valley Road, SP Office PH 608-337-4775

Reservations are recommended and cost $9.50 to make. Camping fees for non resident, $12. per night, Vehicle pass, non resident, $7. per day or $25. for year.
Trail use stickers, non resident, $3.00 per day or $10. per year.
Showers available in non horse camp. No electricity in horse camp.
Hitching posts are two high poles in each camp site. Take a high line to put between poles. Camping area is clean. Trails are of varying degrees of difficulty.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE TRAILERS TO PARK OFFICE.
Submitted By: Russ & Monita Engstler Click Here

Ontario: Located between Wildcat Mt. State Park and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Horse Trails.
Ontario, Wi. 608-337-4738
E-Mail: Jan Tassler Click Here

Cashton: I have a very nice farm with trails for trail riding. The trails are all groomed and very wide. They were made so everyone could enjoy them. I have a place for primitive camping with shower stall available in the barn.

Closet town is Cashton, directions from Hwy 27: If coming from Cashton turn right at Newry, take first road to left follow signs to Highland quarter Horses, If coming rom Westby turn left at Newry take first road left follow signs to Highland Quarter Horses, We are only 20 minutes from Wildcat mtn. state park. Camp at farm and ride or go to Wildcat. Stalls are available.
We also have horse drawn wagon rides
Phone 608 634 3035 Fax 608 634 6166
E-mail: Jerry Gilbertson Click Here

East of Richland Center: On county RD GG, close to intersection of G and GG, West of Hwy 23. 8 miles of trail, camping, water, Ranger Phone 608-546-5011

7.5 miles of horse trail, no camping, water, Contact Mirror Lake SP E10320 Fern Dell RD. Baraboo, 53913, PH 608-254-2333

The 8,569 acres formerly managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers transferred to the State of Wisconsin and Bureau of Indian Affairs in trust for the Ho-Chunk Nation on December 28, 2000; the property is overseen by an 11-member citizen state board, the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board, and is jointly managed by the State of Wisconsin and the Ho-Chunk Nation.
There are about 40 miles of horse trails, useable via individual or family permit by the day or annually--$3 or $10, $10 or $25, respectively.
Primitive camping is by permit, also--$10/night/six people or one family; 20 camp areas available, 7 are vehicle-accessible.
More information is available on our website.
Web page Kickapoo Valley Reserve Click Here
or call our office, 608-625-2960.
Kickapoo Valley Reserve, 505 North Mill Street, La Farge, WI 54639.

There are new trails near Yellowstone Lake SP in Wisconsin. Location. .5 mile N of Fayette, WI on County Hiway D. East side of road. Large parking area. No camping. They do on occasion have overnight camping in an adjoining farmers pasture during special trail weekends. They have at least 4 different loops from 5 to 15 miles in length. These are easy trails that follow the contour of crop land next to the woods. Well marked. Just established the fall of 97. There is a small stream near the TH to water horses, otherwise no water. We did go during a special opening trail dedication which had camping. They brought in a large water tanker to the camping pasture. I believe the Darlington Saddle Club looks over the trails, if someone would like more information contact them.
Submitted by: Kevin Elliott Click Here

Brodhead: A private Horseman's Park in Brodhead, WI. We have facilities for overnight camping, approx. 5 miles of trails and 4 beautiful river crossings. The Sugar River runs through our property. Adjacent to the horseman's park are showers and bathroom facilities, heated in-ground pool, laundry facilities, mini golf, batting cages, driving range, and canoeing.

Crazy Horse Stables also offers boarding facilities, indoor riding arena, and round pen.

Other local attractions nearby include the Sugar River Bike Trail, Famous Wisconsin Cheese made at a local factory, and Museum/trail depot.

For more information email us at CEVENSON@brodnet.com or call us at (608) 897-2952 or (608) 897-2207.
Viane Anderson
E-mail: Viane Anderson Click Here

We have a 15 miles of trails (most of them are wooded trails.) I am starting a horse trail riding set up. I have a cabin, corrals, and beautiful trails for people to come ride on. People interested would have to BYOH. I live in western Wisconsin, Buffalo County.
The nearest big towns are Eau Clarie (40 miles south), 60 miles north of La Crosse.
Small towns 18 miles east from Arcadia, WI, 7 miles north of Waumandee, WI.
Phone number is (608)323-3092. The best time to call during the week is evenings and on the weekends anytime.
BremerCreek LLC Web page, Click Here
E-mail: Brian and Jane Bremer Click Here

Merrillan: I have 300 acres of land with direct access to 20,000 acres of state and county forest land.
Sleeping accomodations for 6-8 comfortably and lots of camping area.
Steve Casper, 11702 Elker rd. Merrillan WI. 54754
phone 1-715-964-2000
E-mail: Steve Casper Click Here

Mosinee: S & D Farms has lodging, horse stables and trails to ride in central wisconsin.
3014 CR-C
Mosinee, WI 54455
Off of I 39 (map on web page)
Web page S & D Farms Click Here
E-mail: S & D Farms Click Here

Mountain: Spur of the Moment Ranch, LLC (formerly West Shore Ranch) provides lodging that is specially designed for the "ranch lifestyle". Our bunkhouse sleeps up to eight and offers a full kitchen for your convenience, perfect for a large family or close friends.
Our camping cabins offer a cozy setting for small groups and couples wanting more privacy.
Clean and modern restrooms and showers are located close to the cabins. We are located on the Oconto County Recreational Trail and connect to over 600,000 acres of Nicolet National Forest for all your riding and driving skill levels. We have a 20 Horse Open Stalled Barn with a large turnout area and round pen.
Spur of the Moment Ranch, LLC
14221 Helen Lane
PO Box 190
Mountain, WI 54149

(800) 644-8783
(715) 276-3726
(715) 276-2946 Fax
E-mail: Spur of the Moment Ranch, Skip Maletzke Click Here
Web Page: Spur of the Moment Ranch, LLC Click Here

Spring Green: We have over 30 miles of private trails and they are still growing.
We have rustic camping and a 3 bedroom lodge for overnight guests.
Please see our web page for more information or call us at 608-753-2887
Trail passes are limited to the open public so reservations are required.

Lori Murphy
Endless Valley Stables
5975 Hwy T
Spring Green, WI 53588
E-mail: Endless Valley Stables Click Here
Web Page: Endless Valley Stables Click Here

From Fifield go 12.5 miles East of Fifield on Highway 70 to Forest Road 148 and go on Forest Road 148 for 1.8 miles to the campground.

From Minocqua go 25 miles West on highway 70 to Forest Road 148 and 1.8 miles on 148 to the campground.

There are 18.5 miles of trail with 9 campsites for horses. 3 horse sites are reserveable with the others on a first come basis.
Camping Fees = $10.00 per night
Day Parking Lot = Free (No over night camping in Day Parking Lot)
Information = 715-762-2461
Web Page: Smith Rapids Saddle Trail Click Here

Langlade: We've stayed at the Nine Mile Campground near Langlade, WI. It's an RV park who's new owner is very horse-friendly. He currently allows horse folks to camp right in the RV park (with electric/water/sewer) and there's room for portable electric corrals for your horses. He has plans to purchase an adjoining 40 acres to set up strictly for horse camping with eventual addition of amenities.
Approximately $20 per night with full hook-ups. Pleanty of room to swing the bigger rigs into sites.
His land abuts the Nicolet National Forest with miles and miles of trailes and logging roads.
Call 715-484-8908 to talk to the owner.
Submitted By: Sharon Jo Bramm Click Here

Waupaca: 9 miles of horse trail through woods open prarrie and pines plantation. Great family trail. No over night camping at this time, day use only 8 pull through sites but parking lot can handle more rigs parking off to the side of the roadway. Consists of 2 primary loops with smaller loops to the inside. Trail pass required and state park sticker. Very nice and located just off of hwy 54, 5 miles west of Waupaca WI.
For information phone 715-258-2372

Web Page: Hartman Creek State Park Click Here
Submitted By: Barb Cady Click Here

There are lots of trails in the Chippewa Co. Forest.
Located between Bloomer and Cornell.Wi. HWY 64 to CO. E north to first road left( large sign says ART"S salavage) go three miles. Turn right on dirt road.
Follow to camping spot. no running water. outdoor rest rooms, I believe it is called Dear Fly trail.
Submitted By: Krista Christianson Click Here

Florence: Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence, WI 888-889-0049 email: info@florencewisconsin.com or Volunteers Patrick & Sharon Petraska @ Dakota Saddlery & Leather Repair 715-589-4284

Directions from Florence: South on Cty. N, west on Cty C. (Recommended to park at South Entrance) 3.1 miles, north on Hall's Road (Hall's Flowage Rd). Map Yes: See attachement for trail map.

Parking. No drinking water or toilets. Camping. Camping is allowed on all Florence County property.

Trail begins at Hall's Lake. Scenic mowed trails, gentle rolling terrain. There is approximately 8 miles of marked trail, but the County Forest is open to riding. There are many other small trails that break off of marked trail.
Submitted By: Dave & Heidi DelDebbio 715-324-6439 Click Here

We offer public trail riding in beautiful, historic Elkhart Lake, WI.
Please see our website for all the details at: www.horsepark.net you can click on the trail tours tab to see trail riding details (or http://www.horsepark.net/trailtours.html).

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Richie & Lisa Morris

Elkhart Lake Horse Park
Phone: (920) 876-3534
Website: www.horsepark.net

Web Page: Elkhart Lake Horse Park Click Here

Birchwood: Indoor stalls, pasture, Have miles of trails. bed and Breakfast.
Ph 715-354-3367, Addr: 718 S. Main St. 54817
The Farm B&B Click Here

Washburn: Seven indoor stalls, two holding pens (1/4 acre each) larger turnout available. 70 X 140 lighted arena 60' round pen. Hay and feed available, Tiz Whiz dealer.
Located on county route C, 2.3 miles west of Washburn or go north on 13 for 5 miles then a left onto country C. Ph 715-373-0331, Fax 715-373-0334
Addr: Rt 1 box 13, 54891.
E-mail: Joe & Andrea Schomburg Click Here

Janesville: Located 6 miles off of I-90 in Janesville, Wis.
Paddocks and/or box stalls. Vet and farrier services upon request.
Overnight horse facilities, bunk house for up to 6 and breakfast
Ron Gehrig
2905 Burdick Rd.
Janesville,Wis. 53545
608-754-1593
608-289-2122 (cell)
E-mail: Ron Gehrig Click Here
Rons River Ranch. Click Here

We are located six miles south of Madison and have three bedrooms and stalls and paddocks for horses. We are 40 minutes from Governor Dodge State Park trails and twenty minutes from Mt Vernon trails. We offer week-ends for riders who would like to try polo and a variety of week-end clinics in dressage and carriage driving.
Phone 608-835-7473 and 835-0001.
E-mail: John Freiburger Click Here

The Fond du Lac KOA (WI) is under new management and these folks are really horse-friendly! They have horses of their own on the KOA premises and are willing to let horse-folks overnight or extended camp there.
They have showers, dump station, water, electricity and a swimming pool (for you not your horses!) The KOA is open from 4/1 through 10/31 each year.

They're located about 1 mile east of Hwy 41 which runs north/south through the state of Wisconsin...take the Hwy B exit which is just south of Fond du Lac and follow the KOA signs. Easy to get to/into with big rigs and it's a quick hop off the freeway if you need a place to overnight in a hurry.
(The actual address of the KOA is N4177 Cearns Lane, Fond du Lac, WI 54935)

No horse trails are adjacent to the KOA but if you want to camp there and trailer to horse trails you're only about 15 minutes from 40+ miles of trails at the Northern Kettle Moraine Horsepark (New Prospect, WI).
They also have a primitive horse camp just outside of New Prospect but it really tight to get into with big rigs....and you don't get the amenities that you'll get at the KOA!

Contact Charles or Sandy Esp (KOA owners) at 920-477-2300 or 1-800-562-3912. You'll enjoy talking with them and they'll work with you to accomodate you/your horses.
Submitted By: Sharon Jo & Jim Bramm Click here

For your horse, Pasture or Stalls available. For you, there are 3 beautiful rental suites. This ranch is near vacation favorite Green Lake.
Ripon, WI Cedar Ridge Ranch.
The nearest towns are Fond du Lac, Oshkosh and Appleton. Easily accessed off Hy 41
Ask for Linda & Jim at ( 920)-748-8405
Web Page: Cedar Ridge Ranch Click Here

Wilderness Pursuit in Wisconsin provides the chance for people to enjoy wonderful horses and to ride them in beautiful surroundings (or bring your own). We wish to attract groups who would like to help with camp and horse chores.

In WI we offer custom made primitive outing trips up to 6 days and 5 nights long. Complete outfitting including tents, sleeping bags, mats, meals and snacks are provided. Riders need only bring personal gear, extra snacks and beverages. We ride in the 133,000 acres of the Clark County Forest. Wildlife is plentiful and nature is at its best. We also have 2 cozy, log-sided sleeping cabins at the corral.
Return in the evening, enjoy a home cooked meal made by our staff, spend a comfortable night in a cabin, start each day with a camp breakfast and spend the entire day riding through scenic trails.

Our youth camps in WI offer a 5-day stay in camp atmosphere. We offer the kids the opportunity to work with horses and learn to care for them. We are a horse related camp only! Everything except personal gear and bedroll are included.

Our business is open to the public, and yes riders may bring their own horses, but we charge for the event that they would be a part of.
Riding in WI for overnight trips or extended trips.

Please E-MAIL us with any questions. We'll be happy to send you more information or contact you about booking an outing.
Wilderness Pursuit!
N 5773 Resewood Ave.
Neillsville, WI 54456
Call us at (715) 743-4484
E-mail us at wpwpw@tds.net

E-mail: Wilderness Pursuit!, Lynette Engevold Click Here
web page Wilderness Pursuit! Click Here

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