Brighton Horseman's Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates seasonally and is not available during winter months.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 5:31AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
WEATHER... * An arctic front sweeping through the area will produce moderate snow showers and isolated squalls at times this morning reducing visibility to under a mile and producing a quick coating of snow on untreated roadways. * West winds around 10 mph gusting to 25 mph will result in localized blowing snow during the morning commute. * Widely varying snowfall is expected. Snow accumulations of up to a half inch are expected in areas impacted between 530 am and 8 am EST. * Air temperatures will remain steady around 16 degrees. IMPACTS... * Blowing snow will result in rapid reductions of visibility to less than one mile. * The West winds may lead to drifting of snow on North to South orientated roadways particularly in locations with open exposure.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:58AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting 40 to 45 MPH. Wind chills tonight and Tuesday Morning 5 to 15 degrees below zero. * WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
About
Brighton Horseman's Campground is an equestrian-only campground nestled within the 4,947-acre Brighton State Recreation Area in southeast Michigan. This rustic facility caters exclusively to RVers traveling with horses, offering 15 primitive campsites spacious enough to accommodate horse trailers. The campground is strategically located adjacent to a staging area, providing immediate access to 35 miles of equestrian trails that wind through oak forests, grassy fens, shrub marshes, and along scenic ridges overlooking Chenago Lake. The campground features essential amenities for equestrians, including two vault toilets, two manure compost pits, and running water access points at the top and bottom of the camp drive circle. Select sites (6, 9, 11, 13, and 17) are equipped with corrals. All sites are primitive without electrical hookups, though a communal electric water pump is available. The proximity to the trail system eliminates the need for trailering horses to and from the park, making it an ideal base camp for multi-day riding adventures. Brighton Recreation Area also offers the Brighton Recreation Area Riding Stables nearby for those who need horse rentals.
Directions
From Howell, Michigan, take Chilson Road south for approximately 6 miles to the Brighton Recreation Area entrance. Follow the park signs to the Equestrian Campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Brighton State Park Bishop Lake Campground 1.1mi
- Brighton Appleton Campground 1.5mi
- Brighton Murry Lake Campground 2.5mi
- Pinckney Crooked Lake Campground 8.3mi
- Island Lake Campground & Cabins 7.8mi
- Pinckney Blind Lake Campground 10mi
- Pinckney Bruin Lake Campground 11mi
- Waterloo Green Lake Campground 14mi
- Waterloo Sugarloaf Lake Campground 17mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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