Forestville Mystery Cave State Park Equestrian Campground - Horse Required
The campground is open for the season. Seasonal operations typically run May 1 through November 1. Reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance online or by calling 866-857-2757.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 10:36PM CDT until July 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 434 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA FLOYD MITCHELL IN NORTHEAST IOWA ALLAMAKEE CHICKASAW HOWARD WINNESHIEK IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA DODGE FILLMORE HOUSTON MOWER OLMSTED WABASHA WINONA IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN CLARK IN NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN TAYLOR IN SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN VERNON IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN BUFFALO JACKSON LA CROSSE MONROE TREMPEALEAU THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, ARCADIA, AUSTIN, BLACK RIVER FALLS, CALEDONIA, CHARLES CITY, CRESCO, DECORAH, DODGE CENTER, LA CROSSE, MEDFORD, NEILLSVILLE, NEW HAMPTON, OSAGE, PRESTON, ROCHESTER, SPARTA, TOMAH, VIROQUA, WABASHA, WAUKON, WHITEHALL, AND WINONA.
Flood Advisory issued July 1 at 10:17PM CDT until July 2 at 1:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Howard County in northeastern Iowa... Northwestern Winneshiek County in northeastern Iowa... Southern Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota... Southwestern Houston County in southeastern Minnesota... * WHEN...Until 115 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1017 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Preston, Harmony, Mabel, Lime Springs, Canton, Highland, Cherry Grove, Bristol, Newburg, Amherst, York, Yucatan, Carimona, Sheldon, Black Hammer, Chester, Hutton, Henrytown, Lenora and Harvest Farm Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park's equestrian campground draws more horseback riders than any other Minnesota state park, offering 17 miles of horse trails through the scenic bluff country of Fillmore County. The campground is designed specifically for campers with horses, with each site featuring hitching rails or high lines, a picnic table, and a fire ring with grill. Vault toilets and water are available nearby, along with manure bins for waste management. The campground offers both electric and non-electric sites, with many pull-through options that accommodate horse trailers. Electric sites add $10 per night to the base rate. The season typically runs from May 1 through November 1. Riders over 16 years old need a Horse Pass for DNR-managed trails. Reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance through the Minnesota DNR reservation system online or by phone. This is a horse-required campground, meaning visitors must bring their own horse to camp here.
Directions
From State Highway 16 between Spring Valley and Preston, take Fillmore County Highway 5 south for four miles, then go two miles east on Fillmore County 118 to the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 145ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (866) 857-2757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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