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Alabama

Alabama Horse Council

www.alabamahorsecouncil.org
334-318-0887
 
 
 
 
 
Alabama State Parks
800-252-7275

www.alapark.com


Circle "S" Stables & Campground
- Beaverton, AL
 www.circles.homestead.com


Faye Whittemore Farms
- Jasper, AL
http://www.fayewhittemorefarms.com/PumpkinPatch.html

KC Ranch---Double Springs, AL
www.kcranchalabama.com


Alaska

Alaska State Parks System

907-269-8400

www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks

Yanert River Valley Ride
http://hiddentrails.com/usa/rt/ak-yanert.htm

Horse Trekkin'  Anchorage, AK
www.horsetrekkinalaska.com
907-868-3728


Arizona

 

Arizona Horse Council
www.arizonahorsecouncil.org
 
The Arizona Horse Council is Arizona’s Official Affiliate of the American Horse Council, Washington D.C. The organization’s mission is to protect equestrians' rights and promote the equine industry in Arizona.Organized in the 1960’s, as ASHA, the Arizona Horse Council is member supported by individuals and organizations representing owners, breeders, equine professionals, and horsemen’s associations for youth programs, recreational riding, horse events and commercial suppliers.
 
Our address is:
Arizona Horse Council
28150 N Alma School Pkwy, Ste. 103-433
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
 
 
 
 
Arizona State Parks
602-542-4174
 
www.pr.state.az.us

Catalina State Park - Tucson, AZ   www.desertusa.com/azcatalina/azcatalina.html

McDowell Mountain Regional Park - Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell/Horseback.aspx

Blue Sky Ranches/Chiricahua Trail Rides - Tombstone, AZ   www.blueskyranches.com

Grapevine Canyon Ranch - Pearce, AZ   www.gcranch.com

Groom Creek Horse Camp - Prescott, AZ  http://www.go-arizona.com/Groom-Creek-Horse-Campground

Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch - Yucca, AZ  http://www.stagecoachtrailsranch.com

Queen Valley Mule Ranch--Queen Valley, AZ  http://www.muleranch.com/

Don Donnelly's D-Spur Ranch & Riding Stables--Gold Canyon, AZ  http://www.dondonnelly.com/

Tombstone Livery Stable--Tombstone, AZ    www.tombstonelivery.com


Arkansas

Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism  800-628-8725

www.arkansas.com


Village Creek State Park
- Wynne, AR  http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/villagecreek/


Shining Star Ranch
- Harrison, AR   http://www.shiningstarranch.net/

Lonesome D Horse Camp--New Blaine, AR   http://www.lonesomed.com/


California

 

California State Horsemen's Association
www.californiastatehorsemen.com
559-325-1055
 
 
 
California State Parks
800-777-0369

www.parks.ca.gov

Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center - Tehachapi, CA  www.bearvalleyspringsrealestate.com/equestrian.htm 

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch
- Quincy, CA   www.greenhornranch.com

Scott River Lodge
- Fort Jones, CA   http://www.scottriverlodge.com/

Rancho Oso - Santa Barbara, CA  www.rancho-oso.com

Montana de Oro  - State Park, near San Luis   http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=592

Horseshoe Meadows
Inyo National Forest-Bishop Ranger District, near Lone Pine, CA
Inyo National Forest Campgrounds

Quail Covey Vacation & Equestrian Retreat--Joshua Tree, CA   http://www.quailcovey.com/


Colorado

Colorado State Parks

303-791-1954

www.parks.state.co.us


Angel Ridge Ranch
- Ridgeway, CO - www.angelridgeranch.com


Winding River Resort
- Grand Lake, CO - www.windingriverresort.com


Tudor Rose
- Salida, CO - www.thetudorrose.com

M Lazy C Ranch
---Lake George, CO--www.mlazyc.com


Connecticut

Connecticut State Parks and Forests

860-424-3200

www.dep.state.ct.us/rec


Delaware

 

Delaware Equine Council
www.delawareequinecouncil.com
 
 
 
Delaware State Parks

302-739-9220

www.destateparks.com


Lum's Pond State Park
- Glasgow/Bear DE - 800-441-8846

Florida

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park--Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
http://www.musicliveshere.com/content/camping.php


Florida State Parks

850-245-2157

www.dep.state.fl.us/parks


Alafia River State Park - Lithia, FL hwww.floridastateparks.org/alafiariver/default.cfm

The Doe Lake Recreation Area - Ocala Forest, FL 
352-236-3929

Fiddlers Green Ranch - Ocala Forest, FL   http://www.fiddlersgreenranch.com/

MM Ranch - Lake City, FL  www.massmuscle.com/mmranch.htm

McCulley Farms--Jasper, FL  http://www.mcculleyfarms.com/


Georgia

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

800-864-7275

www.gastateparks.org

Ft. Mountain (Cherokee Creek Stables) - Chatsworth GA - http://www.n-georgia.com/horse-stalls.htm

Grove River Ranch LLC, Equestrian Center & Retreat - Gainesville, GA - http://groveriverranch.com/


Hawaii

State of Hawaii

808-587-0320

www.hawaii.gov/dlnr

Piiholo Ranch---Maui  www.piiholo.com

Kalaupapa National Historical Park & Guided Mule Tour - http://muleride.com/


Idaho

Idaho Parks and Recreation

208-334-4199

www.idahoparks.org

Cub River Guest Ranch ---Preston, ID 208-852-2124


Illinois

Illinois State Parks

217-782-6302

www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks

Bear Branch Horse Camp - Eddyville, IL - http://www.bearbranch.com/

Cedar Lake Ranch LLC - Vienna, IL - http://www.cedarlakeranchllc.com/


Indiana

Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs

317-232-4124

www.in.gov/dnr/parklake

Midwest Trail Ride - Norman, IN - www.midwesttrailride.com

Mane Trails, Inc. - Paoli, IN - http://www.themanetrails.com/


Iowa

Iowa Horse Council

www.iowahorsecouncil.org

phone: 641-342-4436.

Iowa State Parks, Recreation and Preserve Division

515-281-5918

www.iowadnr.com/park

Natural Gait - Monona, Iowa - http://www.thenaturalgait.com/

Jester Park - Granger, IA - http://www.jesterparkec.com/


Kansas

Kansas State Parks

620-672-5911

www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks

Goverland Stage Stop - Salina, KS - http://goverlandstagestop.com/

Tucker Ranch at Rock Creek - Cedar Vale, KS - http://www.tucker-ranch.com/

Homestead Ranch Horse Trails And Camping - Blue Rapids, KS - http://www.homesteadtrailscamping.com/


Local Contact:  Kansas Horse Council  785-776-0662   www.kansashorsecouncil.com


Kentucky

Kentucky Horse Council

www.kentuckyhorse.org
info@kentuckyhorse.org
859-367-0509
 
 
 
Kentucky State Parks

800-255-7275

parks.ky.gov


Wranglers Campground in LBL
- Land Between The Lakes, KY - http://www.kentuckylake.com/lbl/wranglers.htm


Mammoth Cave Horse Camp--Mammoth Cave, KY  888-682-3958   http://www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com/


Louisiana

Louisiana Equine Council

www.laequinecouncil.com
hcormier@agcenter.lsu.edu
337-296-6819
 
 
 
 
Louisiana State Parks

888-677-1400

www.crt.state.la.us/parks

Circle G - Glenmora, LA - http://www.geocities.com/terrykaren22002/TerryKaren.html


Maine

Maine Department of Conservation

207-287-3821

www.state.me.us/doc/parks

Acadia National Park, Maine - http://www.acadia.net/wildwood/

Rocking S Ranch - Fort Fairfield, ME - http://www.mehorse.com/


Maryland

Maryland Horse Council

www.equiery.com
info@equiery.com
1-800-244-9580
 
 
 
Maryland State Forest and Park Services

800-830-3974

www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands

Happy Hills Campground - Hancock, MD - http://www.happyhillscampground-md.com/

Fair Hill Stables - Fair Hill, MD - http://www.fairwindsstables.com/


Massachusetts

Bay State Trail Riders Association
www.bstra.org
bstra@charter.net
508-476-3960

 
 
 
Massachusetts Forest and Parks

617-626-1250

www.state.ma.us/dem/forparks

Domnarski Farm - Ware, MA - http://www.domnarskifarm.com/


Michigan

Michigan State Parks

517-373-9900

www.michigan.gov/dnr

Outback Lodge & Stables - Stanwood, MI - http://www.outback-lodge.com/

Tackhouse Treasures -  Bancroft, MI - http://www.tackhousetreasures.com/contact.htm


Minnesota

Minnesota Horse Council

www.mnhorsecouncil.org
www.mnhd.org
mn.horsecouncil@comcast.net
 
 
 
Minnesota State Parks

888-646-6367

www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks

Outback Ranch - Houston, MN - http://www.outbackranch.net/

The Bunkhouse, Silver Creek Ranch - Houston, MN - http://www.houstonbunkhouse.com/


Mississippi

Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

800-467-2757

www.mdwfp.com/level1/parks.asp

Sunnyside Farm Bed & Bridle---McComb, MS
601-542-5471

Missouri

Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites

800-334-6946

www.mostateparks.com

4-J Big Piney Horse Camp - Plato, MO - http://www.4-j.net/

Star City Ranch - Star City, MO - http://www.horsetraildirectory.com/Pictures/Missouri/Star_City_Ranch.htm

Golden Hills Trail Rides and Resort - Raymondville, MO - http://www.goldenhills.com/

Brushy Creek Lodge & Resort - Black, MO - http://www.brushycreeklodge.com

Huckleberry Stables--Pineville, MO   www.huckleberrystables.com

Long Horn Ranch Horse Camp--Plato, MO   www.longhornranchhorsecamp.com

Flying R Ranch--West Plains, MO   www.flying-r-ranch.com

Panther Creek Campground & Horse Trails--Tuscumbia, MO  www.panthercreektrailrides.com


Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

406-444-2535

fwp.mt.gov/parks

Covered Wagon Ranch -  Gallatin Gateway, MT - http://www.coveredwagonranch.com/

Sixty Three Ranch - Livingston, MT - http://www.sixtythree.com/

Rich Ranch -  Seeley Lake, MT - http://www.richranch.com/


Nebraska

Nebraska Horse Council

www.nebraskahorsecouncil.org
info@nebraskahorsecouncil.org
308-379-3368
 

Flying Bee Ranch LLC, NE

http://www.flyingbee-ranch.com/
flyingbee_ranch@yahoo.com
6755 Road 42
Bayard, NE 69334
308-783-2885 

Make the Flying Bee Ranch your vacation destination. Bring your own horse and ride on our 3300-acre working cattle ranch located in western Nebraska near historic Chimney Rock on the Oregon Trail. Our marked and mapped trails meander through level to rugged terrain of deep canyons and pine-dotted bluffs 20 miles southeast of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Experience the beautiful Wildcat Hills with their unusual rock formations, natural springs, fragrant evergreens and abundant wildlife including Big Horn Sheep. Our secluded cabin retreat will accommodate 6 with a full bath and kitchenette. The campground has 20 and 30 amp hookups with water for 10 trailers and lots of room for many more dry campers. An exercise pen and 18 outdoor pipe stalls are available for your equines in close proximity to your campsite. Two indoor box stalls with runs, and 5 other indoor stalls are available with a camper hookup near the barn at the main headquarters. Come discover this hidden gem of western Nebraska.

 
 
Nebraska State Parks and Recreation Areas
402-471-0641

www.outdoornebraska.org


Fort Robinson State Park
-  Crawford, NE
http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/parks/guides/parksearch/showpark.asp?Area_No=77#details


Nebraska High Country Ranch Ride--Crawford, NE  http://www.nebraskahighcountryranchride.com/

Our Heritage Guest Ranch--Crawford, NE  www.vacation-ranch.com


Nevada

Nevada State Parks

775-684-2770

parks.nv.gov

Bonnie Springs -  Blue Diamond, NV - http://www.bonniesprings.com/

Cowboy Trail Rides- Las Vegas, NV - http://www.cowboytrailrides.com/


New Hampshire

New Hampshire State Parks

603-271-3556

www.nhparks.state.nh.us

Fiore Stables---Colebrook, NH
www.fiorestables.com


West Meadow Stables---Bradford, NH
www.westmeadowstables.com


New Jersey

New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry

609-292-2733

www.state.nj.us/nj/arts/parks

Hawks Nest Stables -  Franklinville, NJ - http://hawksnest.mnsdesigns.com/


New Mexico

New Mexico State Parks

888-667-2757

www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd


Ken & Holly
- Taos, NM - http://www.taoshorsegetaways.com/

 

Dream Catcher Ranchito - Santa Fe, NM - http://www.bbonline.com/nm/ranchito/


Gillespie Ranch
- Mayhill, NM - info on ranch at Traveling USA


Kiva RV Park & Horse Motel--Bernardo, NM    http://www.kivarvparkandhorsemotel.com/



New York

New York Horse Council

www.nyshc.org
stonecroftmh@yahoo.com
518-664-8370
518-281-6774 (cell)
 
 
New York State Parks

518-474-0456

www.nysparks.state.ny.us

Mane Stay Stables -  Adirondack Park, NY - http://www.manestay.com/

R&R Dude Ranch -  Otto, NY - http://www.rrduderanch.com/

Heritage Farm Bed and Breakfast - Walden, NY - http://www.heritagefarminn.com/


North Carolina

Leatherwood Mountains---Ferguson, NC
www.leatherwoodmountains.com 
toll free:  877-736-8686

North Carolina State Parks

919-733-4181

www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ncparks.html


Ultimate Ride Campground
- Penrose, NC - http://www.ultimateridecampground.com/


Turkey Creek Cabins & Horse Camp
- Asheville, NC - http://www.turkeycreekcabins.com/


Serenity Stables and Campgrounds
- Shoals, NC - http://www.serenitystablescampground.com/


North Dakota

North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

701-328-5357

www.ndparks.com

Lone Butte Ranch -  Grassy Butte, ND - http://www.lonebutteranch.com/

Naard Creek Ranch - Killdeer, ND - http://www.naardcreek.com/


Ohio

 

Ohio Horseman's Council
www.ohiohorsemanscouncil.com
 
 
 
 
Ohio State Parks

614-265-6561

www.ohiodnr.com/parks

Van Buren State Park -  Columbus, OH - http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/496/default.aspx

Palmerosa Campground - Laurelville, OH - www.palmerosa.com


Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Parks  800-654-8240   www.touroklahoma.com


Cedar Lake Campground
- Ouachita National Forest, OK - http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ouachita/


Talking Trees
-  Heavener, OK - http://talking-trees.com/


A to Z Guest Ranch
-  Smithville OK - http://www.atozguestranch.com/


44 Bar Ranch---Ringold, OK   donaldsons44barranch@yahoo.com 


Oregon

Oregon State Parks

800-551-6949

egov.oregon.gov/oprd

Wilderness Horse Camp - Union, OR - http://www.horse-camp.com/

Corncob Ranch and RV Park -  Spray, OR - http://www.corncobranch.com/index.htm

Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park--Oakland, OR   www.mildredkanipepark.org



Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Parks

888-727-2757

www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks

Cook Forest Scenic Ride, Dude Ranch & Campground - Clarion, PA - http://www.patrailride.com/

Happy Trails Equine Center - Kittanning, PA - http://www.happytrailsequinecenter.com/


Rhode Island

Rhode Island Division of Parks and Recreation

401-222-2632

www.riparks.com


South Carolina

South Carolina State parks

803-734-0156

www.discoversouthcarolina.com/parks/state_parks.aspx


South Carolina Horse   www.sc-horse.com

Res-Les Farms
-  Conway, SC  http://www.resles.homestead.com/


Double G Stables
-  Aynor, SC  http://www.camp-liberty.com/doublegstables/doublegstables.htm

Camelot Farms--St. Helena Island, SC    www.camelotfarmshorses.com

Inlet Point Plantation Stables--North Myrtle Beach, SC   http://www.inletpointplantation.com/


South Dakota

South Dakota State Parks

605-773-3391

www.sdgfp.info/parks

Double Diamond Ranch - Hill City, SD - http://www.doublediamondbedandbreakfast.com/

High Country Ranch - Hill City, SD - http://www.highcountryranch.com/

Hay Creek Ranch - Nemo, SD - http://www.haycreekranch.net/

Battle Creek Horse Camp - Hill City, SD - http://www.bchorsecamp.com/


Tennessee

Tennessee State Parks

888-867-2757

www.state.tn.us/environment/parks


East Fork Stables
-  Jamestown ,TN - http://www.eastforkstables.com/


Cherokee Trails Campground and Stables
-  Bluff City, TN - http://www.cherokeetrailscampground.com/

Why Not Ranch---Duck River, TN   www.whynotranch.com

Saddle Valley Campground--Jamestown, TN  http://www.saddlevalleycampground.com/

Circle E Guest Ranch--Belvidere, TN   www.circleeguestranch.com


Texas

 

Texas Horse Council
www.texashorsecouncil.com
giddyup@texashorsecouncil.com
281-948-1430 
 
 
Texas Parks and Wildlife

800-792-1112

www.tpwd.state.tx.us

National Forests & Grasslands  http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/texas/recreation/index.shtml

Caprock Canyon State Park--Quitaque, TX  http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/caprock_canyons/

Watterson Ranch
--Bastrop, TX  http://www.wattersonranch-equine.com/


Cowhead Ranch
-  Alpine, TX - http://cowheadranch.com/


LBJ National Grasslands
-  Alvord, TX - http://www.grasslandsbandb.com/


Rockin C Ranch-- Lindale, TX  http://www.rockincranch.org/

Yellow Rose Ranch -  Tarpley, TX - http://www.yellowroseranch.com/


Utah

Utah Department of Natural Resources

801-538-7220

www.stateparks.utah.gov

Burns Bros. Ranch -  Fountain Green Utah - http://www.rvfgresort.com/


Vermont

Vermont Horse Council

www.vthorsecouncil.org

Vermont State Parks

802-241-3655   www.vtstateparks.com

Pond Hill Ranch - Castleton, VT - www.pondhillranch.com

Mountain Top Inn & Resort - Killington, VT - http://www.mountaintopinn.com/

Vermont Trail Trotters---Bennington, VT    www.vermonttrailtrotters.org



Virginia

Virginia Horse Council

www.virginiahorsecouncil.org
info@virginiahorsecouncil.org
888-HORSEVA (888-467-7382)
 
 
 
 
Virginia State Parks
800-933-7275

www.dcr.state.va.us/parks

Graves Mountain Lodge - Syria, VA - http://www.gravesmountain.com/

Rocky Hollow Horse Camp -Troutdale, VA - 
www.rockyhollowhorsecamp.com 

Fort Valley Stable
-  Fort Valley, VA - http://www.fortvalleystable.com/


Hungry Horse East -  Ivanhoe, VA - http://www.hungryhorseeast.com/


BreezKrest Farm--Fincastle, VA---www.breezkrestfarm.com  (overnight camping only/trails nearby)


Washington

Washington State Parks

360-902-8844

www.parks.wa.gov

Elk Haven Equestrian Center -  Cle Elum, WA - http://www.elkhavenequestrian.com/

Eden Valley Guest Ranch -  Oroville, WA - http://www.edenvalleyranch.net/


West Virginia

West Virginia State Parks

304-558-2764

www.wvstateparks.com

Canyon Rim Ranch -  Fayetteville, WV - http://www.canyonrimranch.com/

Lost River State Park -  Mathias WV - http://bigridgecampground.com/


Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

608-266-2181

www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks

Wyatt's Bunkhouse Inn -  Palmyra, WI - http://www.bbonline.com/wi/bunkhouse/

Spur of the Moment Ranch -  Mountain, WI - http://www.spurofthemomentranch.org/


Wyoming

Wyoming State Parks

307-777-6323

wyoparks.state.wy.us


Paradise Guest Ranch--Buffalo, WY

www.paradiseranch.com


Triangle C Ranch---Dubois, WY

www.trianglec.com


South Fork Lodge & Outfitters -  Buffalo, WY
http://www.southfork-lodge.com/

Wyoming High Country -  Lovell, WY
http://www.wyhighcountry.com/




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