Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

Horse party! Zumbro Bottoms Horse Camp - West gets pretty busy on the weekends, and can accommodate up to 100 camping units. This primitive campground has all the basics, and portable pens are allowed. Head out with all your equestrian friends and explore the 44 miles of horse riding trails through the grasslands and forests. Read more...

Kruger Campground is a great spot for campers looking for a rustic getaway near awesome hiking trails. Three trails lead out of the campground, including the Zumbro River Water Trail. Explore the park’s hardwood forests, streams, and large puffball mushrooms that pop up in August and September. There are trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equ Read more...

Zumbro Bottoms Horse Camp - Central is a rustic equestrian campground in an ideal location for exploring the park on horseback. There are hitch rails and a picnic shelter on site. Venture out onto the 44 miles of horse riding trails, through woodland, meadows, and creeks. Read more...

Zumbro Bottoms Horse Camp - North is ideal for equestrians seeking a small, quiet campground near miles and miles of trails to explore. Portable pens are allowed here at this primitive campground. Head out on the 44 miles of horse riding trails from camp. The park is known as a great area for bird watching, so bring the binoculars!Read more...

It doesn't sound too fancy, but we think anglers and hikers will enjoy Snake Creek Management Unit along the banks of Snake Creek. Steep, rocky slopes rise up 300 feet on either side of this valley. The creek is a designated trout stream, so cast a line and try your luck at catching tonight’s dinner. The primitive campground is near several trails Read more...

There are a few dispersed campsites at the Isinours Management Unit, along the banks of the Watson Creek. Pitch your tent at this primitive campground to rest up before an adventure in the State Forest. Choose from the nearby trails—Valley Trail and Valley Crest Trail—and head out on your hiking or mountain biking expedition. Read more...

Set up camp at Money Creek and Vinegar Ridge. This is a quiet camping spot near Root River and several woodland creeks. Hikers and bikers can explore nearby trails like the Root River State Trail. The park is known as one of the state’s best spots for bird watching, so bring your binoculars and practice those bird calls (there’s an app for that). Read more...

Equestrians looking for a small, rustic campground should check out the sites at Oak Ridge and Wet Bark Recreation Area where you'll find only five sites and a small corral. There are eleven miles of horse riding and hiking trails in the Recreation Area, as well as six miles of mountain biking trails. The trails can be challenging and steep, and p Read more...

Reno Horse Campground is a great spot for hikers and equestrians, and allows for portable corrals for your horse. Pitch your tent at this small, primitive campground and rest up for your adventure on the trails. There are 17 miles of trails for hikers and equestrians here, through forests, grasslands, and past wooded creeks, oh my!Read more...