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47 recommendations and reviews from 5 people
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January 31, 2017
Anne M. asked:Name the best places to go riding and camping that have decent, reasonably priced, CABINS (within 4-5 hours of the St Louis area). Thanks!!Karen W. replied:Double M Campground, Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Junction, IL. We have ridden in 20 states and this is our favorite. www.doublemcampground.comTina B. replied:Double M Campground Shawnee Nat'l Forest. Love it. They have cabins. Good prices. www.doublemcampground.com
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April 21, 2016
Debbie L. asked:Planning a trip to Shawnee...Where Is best place to camp with big horse trailers. Prefer electric water and sewer.Rhonda R. replied:i have a site at double m , has nice new stalls, wonderful resturant, trails are awesome. heath and amy mann own 618-275-4440 is their phone number. they have electric, water, and sewer ! they also have maps of the trails.pm me were always looking to have new people to ride with !
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March 6, 2018
Molly D. asked:Looking for recommendations on where to camp with kids! Every year I travel with a friend and kids! Looking for: -water crossings -great trails and scenery -campground with stalls and hookups -water running through camp is a plus maybe even a swimming hole close to camp -within 8-9 hours from Lincoln, NE Please comment if you know of such places with your favorite campgrounds!!! Thanks in advance!CR-Karen W. replied:Shawnee nat'l Forest, Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant www.doublemcampground.com, Junction, Illinois. Land Between the Lakes, Wranglers Campground, www.lbl.org, Golden Pond, KY. River Valley Horsecamp www.rivervalleyhorsecamp.com, Shimek Forest, Farmington, IA. Flying R Ranch www.flying-r-ranch.com, West Plains, MO. M Lazy C www.mlazyc.com, Pike Nat'l Forest, Lake George, CO an hour west of Colorado Springs.
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February 26, 2018
Dawn L. asked:Hoping to take a trip with the horses starting from south central PA up to Winconsin . Not sure best route. We nomally drive (without horses) from PA, thru MD. Then into Virginia, then West Virginia, then Kentucky, south Indiana. Then southern Illinois... then up towards Wisconsin (where some family live). What would you all recommend for must stop places to camp and ride? One I get the truck and trailer as far as Illinois, getting the family to meet up with me there would be easy. Buy I have no ideas where to camp with the horses. I was to interception horse camping to some younger family members later this summer . I will have brought sweet beginner horses for the family to tide and enjoy. Suggestions pleaseCR-Karen W. replied:Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area, Elkton, MD; Fort Valley Stable, Fort Valley, VA www.fortvalleystable.com; Orchard Cove Stable, Townsend, TN www.orchardcovestables.com; True West Campground, Jamestown, TN www.truewestcampground.com; Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, Mammoth Cave, KY www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com; Land Between the Lakes, Wranglers Campground, Golden Pond, KY www.lbl.org; Shawnee Nati'l Forest, Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant, Junction, Illinois is our favorite www.doublemcampground.com; www.horsetraildirectory.com
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February 21, 2018
Amy M. asked:Looking for some new places to camp, no more than 5-6 hours from Louisville, Ky. No wagon trails and would prefer stalls for our horses. Thanks in advance.CR-Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant, www.doublemcampground.com, Illinois. Red Hill Horsecamp www.redhillhorsecamp.com, Daniel Boone Nat'l Forest, Mount Vernon, KY. Mammoth Cave Horsecamp, www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com, Mammoth Cave, KY. Elkins Creek Horsecamp, www.elkinscreekhorsecamp.com, Pedro , OH. Hocking Hills State Forest, Columbus, OH. True West Campground www.truewestcampground.com, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN.
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February 18, 2018
Monica E. asked:Looking for recommendations: Good morning my horsey peeps! We are thinking of planning a trip to ride at Shawnee. Anyone have a campground that they recommend? We are also looking at Mammoth Cave horsecamp. One over the other?CR-Karen W. replied:Double M Campground, Trails End Restaurant www.doublemcampground.com. Miles of scenic well marked, maintained trails out of camp and wagon road. Great hospitality, good food and people willing to guide you on the trails. Nice campsites-water electric and dump station; covered 10 x 10 stalls; more. A stock trailer you can use to haul to other trailheads such as Lusk Creek, Bay Cree, etc. We have camped at other campgrounds throughout the Forest and prefer Double M.
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February 8, 2018
Rebecca G. asked:Looking for recommendations for Camp within three hours of KY for riding last week of March. Thank you.CR-Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, www.doublemcampground.com, Illinois. Orchard Cove Stables, www.orchardcovestables.com ,Smoky Mountains, Townsend, TN. William Bankhead Nat'l Forest, KC Ranch Campgound, Double Springs, AL. Red Hill Horsecamp www.redhillhorsecamp.com, Daniel Boone Nat'l forest, Mount Vernon, KY; Mammoth Cave www.mammothcavehorsecamp.com , KY; Land Between the Lakes www.lbl.org, goslden Pond, KY.
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February 2, 2018
Misty M. asked:I’m going to be traveling along this route this summer. I’m looking for a couple of places to camp with my horses that have trails. Any suggestions?CR-Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground www.doublemcampground.com, Illinois; Big River Ranch www.bigriverranchtrailriding.com I-70 Lexington, MO; Newton Hills State Park Canton, SD and Union Grove State Park, Beresford near Sioux Falls, SD I-29& I-90 have horsecamps and a few trails.; Elk Haven Horsecamp www.elkhavenhorsecamp.com, Black Hills & Custer State Park, Keystone, SD; Waubonsie State Park, Hamburg, IA; True West Campground www.truewestcampground.com, Big South Fork, Jamestown, TN; Orchard Cove Stables www.orchardcovestables.com, Smoky Mountains, Townsend, TN.
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January 26, 2018
Tiffany K. asked:Any horse camping in northern Illinois?CR-Karen W. replied:We have ridden in 23 states and Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground /Trails End Restaurant www.doublemcampground.com is our favorite. go south.
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December 30, 2017
Lisa S. asked:Who's been to Brushy Creek Lodge in MO. And what were the trails like?CR-Karen W. replied:We prefer Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, Illinois. Miles of well marked, maintained trails across southern Illinois in the Ozarks. rock formations, waterfalls, caves, www.doublemcampground.com
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December 29, 2017
Dee H. asked:Ok wanting to go to Shawnee National Forest this year, probably without horses... need an RV campsite and close to hiking trails. Open to staying at a "horse" camp. and would love if there's any horse rentals nearby. thanks for suggestions. Prefer quiet family friendly park.CR-Karen W. replied:Double M Campground. www.doublemcampground.com
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October 4, 2017
Mariah D. asked:My mom and I are going to take another adventure in the spring! Mid April -early may. We are wanting to head southeast. Bottom tip of Illinois into Kentucky or TN. Where is a MUST SEE place to go!? With accommodating camping with horse stalls and beautiful scenery?!! TIACR-Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant, Junction, IL www.doublemcampground.com; Orchard Cove Stables, Smoky Mountains, Townsend, TN www.orchardcovestables.com; Red Hill Horsecamp, Daniel Boone Nat'l Forest, Mount Vernon, KY www.redhillhorsecamp.com
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August 24, 2017
Shelby K. asked:Heading to Georgia from Wisconsin tomorrow, any suggestions on where to stop tomorrow evening? Hauling one horse but trailer is 39ft so I'm looking for somewhere easy to get in.CR-Karen W. replied:Double M Campground www.doublemcampground.com, Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Junction, IL. If you have never been to the Shawnee, don't miss if. We have ridden 23 states and it is our favorite. There is also Red Hill Horsecamp, Mount Vernon, KY www.redhillhorsecamp.com; Double J Stables, Mammoth Cave, KY www.doublejstables.com
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August 21, 2017
B.c. H. asked:Looking for recommendations for a horse camp outside of Indiana for Labor day weekend with good trails and not crowded withing 4 hours (+/-) of Indianapolis Indiana.CR-Karen W. replied:Red Hill Horsecamp, Daniel Boone, Nat'l Forest, Mount Vernon, KY www.redhillhorsecamp.com; Our favorite place is Double M Campground, Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Junction, IL www.doublemcampground.com
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August 17, 2017
Tom C. asked:Where's the best place to camp at Shawnee national forest in Illinois?CR-Karen W. replied:We have tried several over the past 12 years. Double M Campground/trails End Restaurantis our favorite. We just go there now and use their stock trailer to haul to other trailheads throghout the Forest such as Bay Creek, Lusk Creek, etc. www.doublemcampground.com
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August 15, 2017
Jaime G. asked:If you had one place to go w your horse in America where would it be? Looking to plan next year's tripCR-Karen W. replied:Our favorite in the 23 states we have ridden is Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, Junction, IL. www.doublemcampground.com
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August 3, 2017
Elaine S. asked:Recommendations, please. My husband and I are planning a horse camping trip to the western TN / KY area in October. We are looking for a place that can accommodate our 36' camper and offers lots of trails. We pull our camper with a horse van and can take the horses to other trails on the van, so we can stay at the same campsite for 2-3 weeks. Any recommendations on nice places to base camp with nearby easy trails for an older horse? Thanks in Advance, ElaineCR-Karen W. replied:Land Between the Lakes, Wranglers Campground, Golden Pond, KY www.lbl.org It si about an hour to Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, Junction, IL which is our favorite place in 23 states we have ridden. www.doublemcampground.com
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July 8, 2017
Ellen M. asked:Traveling through IOWA, southeastern MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN and MICHIGAN with my horse and living quarters in late August/early Sept. 2017. Would appreciate recommendations on places to stop-over, camp (prefer water/electric) and ride and I am looking for riding buddies. My mare and I are trail riding in all 48 states and these will be # 39-42! Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.CR-Karen W. replied:Cuiver River State Park, Troy, MO; Double M Campground, Shawnee nat'l Forest, IL www.doublemcampground.com; Midwest Trail Trail Ride, Norman IN; River Valley Horsecamp, shimek State Forest, Farmington, IA www.rivervalleyhorsecamp.com; Big River Ranch, Lexington, MO www.bigriverranchtrailriding.com; Smithville Lake, Smithville, MO; Huckleberry Stables, Pineville, MO www.huckleberrystables.com
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June 10, 2017
Kelsey B. asked:I'm looking for any recommendations for a weekend horse camp or cabin rental for a bachelorette party. We are located in Indiana and would like to stay in the midwest. If leaving Indiana, we are looking to rent horses/guided tours and stay in a cabin due to not wanting to travel that far with about 4-6 horses. All experienced riders. Comment any suggestions please! Pic for attention.CR-Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant, Junction, Illinois. www.doublemcampground.com
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May 21, 2017
Chris P. asked:ISO a place in Kentucky to camp that would be part of the Shawnee National park now i dont know if this is even possible but hubby wants to do some exploring in Kentucky but would like to keep it close to the Illinois border. Would like for the horse park to have electric and water hook ups we are going to spend a week in October. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!CR-Karen W. replied:Double M CampgroundTrails End Restaurant, Junction, IL is 15 miles from Kentucky. www.doublemcampground.com
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May 19, 2017
Robert G. asked:Where's the best place to camp and ride at Shawnee national forest??CR-Karen W. replied:We have camped at several places in Shawnee and prefer Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant-best hosts, nice campsites and covered stalls, miles of well maintained, marked trails out of camp. We just returned from a 17 day stay. It rained the first week and the trails were good-not muddy. We rode every day but 1. The waterfalls were beautiful-rock forrmations, caves. We use their stock trailer to haul to other trailheads such as Lusk Creek, Bay Creek, etc. www.doublemcampground.com
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March 23, 2017
Courtney A. asked:I'm from Wisconsin, and planning a trip with a few people to Tennessee and Missouri mid October. I know it's a few months away but would like to have my ducks in a row. Any recommendations as to where to ride/camp in either state? TIACR-Karen W. replied:We live in MO but prefer Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, Junction, IL. www.doublemcampground.com
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February 8, 2017
Cindy E. asked:Iso recommendations for horse camping out west please from indiana, like Texas, OK, ARKaren W. replied:We have ridden in 20 states and our favorite is Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, Junction, IL. www.doublemcampground.com
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January 30, 2017
Storey D. asked:High Knob, Double M, or Hayes Canyon in Shawnnee, IL? Looking for shady camping spot, electric, maybe sewer, convenience store, lots of neat landmarks on trails with multiple trailheads. Coming from WI. Thanks in advanceKaren W. replied:Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant-nice campsites, stalls, miles of trails our of camp and a stock trailer to haul to other trailheads. We have stayed at several campgounds in Shawnee during the past 12 years and double M is our favorite. Visit Garden of the Gods, Cave-In-Rock cave and ferry; eat catfish at E-Town River Restaurant, Elizabethtown on the Ohio River; shop at McKinneys Western Store. www.doublemcampground.com
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January 26, 2017
Brittany B. asked:Suggestions please!!!! I am getting married and having to do a cross county MOVE/HONEYMOON in May from Tucson, AZ to Virginia with 2 horses a dog and soon to be husband. I am looking for bed and breakfast or beautiful places to stay or camp on our trip that can accommodate such a crew. Have not decided our route yet. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!!!Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, Junction, IL. We have camped and ridden in 20 states and this is our favorite. www.doublemcampground.com
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January 3, 2017
Deanna A. asked:Are there any good camp/trails in Illinois that are somewhat challenging. We are looking to go in OctoberKaren W. replied:Shawnee Nat'L Forest, Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant. Miles of trails out of camp-ride to Initial Tree, Tanner Hill, Dead Horse Canyon, Vulture Bluff, Blue Hole, Pounds Hollow Lake, Grindstaff Lake, High country Trail #485. Use their stock trailer to haul to other traiheads-Lusk Creek, BAy Creek, One Horse Gap, etc. In November we were there 12 days and rode 150 miles. the trails are well maintained and marked. www.doublemcampground.com While there explore Garden of the Gods, eat catfish on the Ohio River at E-Town River Restaurant, Elizabethtown; shop at McKinney's Western Store, Marion; explore Cave-in-Rock cave and ferry.
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January 3, 2017
Kathy K. asked:Planning on a trip in October to Shawnee national park in IL. Which camp ground would y'all suggest is the best? Been to Bear Branch a few yrs ago and wasn't a good experience with the owners back than.Karen W. replied:Double M Campground/Trails End Restaurant. Miles of trails out of camp. Ride to Initial tree, Tanner Hill, Grindstaff Lake, Dead Horse Canyon, Vulture Bluff, Blue Hole, Pounds Hollow Lake, High Country Trail #485. We also use their stock trailer to haul to other trailheads-Bay Creek, Lusk Creek, One Horse Gap, Etc. We were there in November and rode 150 miles in 12 days. We have been going there of 12 years. www.doublemcampground.com
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October 6, 2016
Hannah M. asked:Is there anywhere open to ride and camp in November around thanksgiving in or around Illinois? Everything close to me closes on November 1st.Karen W. replied:We gor to Double M Campground, Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Junction, IL in November. www.doublemcampground.com
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August 14, 2016
Jacqueline C. asked:We are heading to the Flying R in West Plains, Missouri in September and are looking for another location to ride as well on way back to Wisconsin (someplace on way home in Missouri or Arkansas). Any suggestions out there on favorite places to camp and ride? I have a young horse and this will be his first trip so keep that in mind!!! Thoughts on Caney Mountain and Falling Waters?? Thanks so much everyone!!Karen W. replied:Don't miss Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, IL. www.doublemcampground.com
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July 6, 2016
Hannah M. asked:Any suggestions on where to ride in Illinois? We've done Weinberg-King and Panther Creek/Jim Edgar state parks but looking for other places to go to ride and possible camp. Any suggestions will be appreciated! Thanks!Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground, Junction, IL. We have ridden in 20 states and this is our favorite place. www.doublemcampground.com
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June 10, 2016
Lea G. asked:My husband is letting me take off for a few days to ride the first part of next week as I have been a good girl and helped get our hay put up! The weather isn't looking too good for that. Any recommendations for a short ride in Missouri, Kansas of Iowa. I don't mind a shower or two but don't want to camp in a monsoon! Most of the trails in the equestrian camps in Iowa will close the trails if there is much rain.Karen W. replied:Our favorite place is Shawnee Nat'l Forest, southern IL. www.doublemcampground.com
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June 10, 2016
Cathy A. asked:Need some help today "from all the trail riding froends" my husband and I are trying to go on vacation next week we have put our vacation time off 2 times before already just to help others. But I think now is the time we've got to get out and do something it's much needed. So with that said please give me some ideas of great places to ride either in Arkansas Missouri Louisiana and Mississippi we just want to go camp, easy scenic trails and enjoy a little bit of life.Karen W. replied:We have ridden in 20 states and favorite place is Shawnee Nat'l Forest, IL. www.doublemcampground.com
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June 5, 2016
Veronica W. asked:Looking for new places to ride and camp in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Colorado. I live in central Oklahoma and wanting to get out and see more from the best seat.. Horseback! Primitive camping is fine, cabins are a plus. The more exciting and scenic the trail, the better! Not looking for easy trails when traveling somewhere further away than a couple hours. Thanks in advance!Karen W. replied:We have ridden in 20 states and our favorite place is shawnee Nat'l Forest, IL. www.doublemcampground.com
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March 16, 2016
Laura R. asked:Trying to get some ideas for places to take our horses over July 4th break... Any suggestions for the North-Central USA?? We live in NW MO and would like trails appropriate for a mid-level rider (yea, ME! LOL) We'd like to stay somewhere within a 5 hour drive roughly, but willing to go farther for an AWESOME experience if needed.Karen W. replied:River Valley Horse Camp, Farmington, IA. Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Double M Campground is our favorite. www.doublemcampground.com
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February 19, 2016
Nicole D. asked:Looking to do a riding trip at Shawnee in October. Does anyone have recommendations of places to stay or things to see? Both cabins and campsite would be preferred. Thanks!Karen W. replied:www.doublemcampground.com
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February 16, 2016
Kimberly L. asked:ISO place to ride this fall close to Alabama, but different from anywhere these yahoos around us go.........ideas please????!!!! Appreciate any suggestions!Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, IL. www.doublemcampground.com
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February 5, 2016
Lynn H. asked:We are taking a trip to Shawnee national forest in southern Illinois. We are looking for a campground that also serves meals. Can anyone give us some info on where to stay. ThanksKaren W. replied:Double M Campground and Trails End Restaurant-Friday-Sunday. The food is great. www.doublemcampground.com
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February 3, 2016
Scott B. asked:ISO. Camping and trail riding locations in southern Wisconsin, southern Minnesota or western Illinois. Long weekend getaways. Looking for new places to ride.Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, IL www.doublemcampground.com
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January 18, 2016
Elaine M. asked:Looking for a new place to ride during Spring vacation. Live close to Chattanooga, TN. We usually go to Big South Fork, but like to try a different place. Any suggestions for 6 experienced Cowgirls?Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, IL www.doublemcampground.com
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January 16, 2016
Nancy V. asked:Thinking about riding in southern Illinois iin about 10 days. Maybe shawnee. How are trails?. Best place to go? I I am familiar w High knob, Hayes n Bear BranchKaren W. replied:Our favorite place in 20 states to ride-Shawnee Nat'l Forest. We have camped at Double M, Bay Creek, 34 Ranch, Bear Branch, High Knob. We prefer Double M. There are miles of well-marked and maintained trails out of camp and Heath has a trailer you can use to haul to other trail heads-Bay Creek, Lust Creek, One Horse Gap. Bay Creek is our second choice. We looked ar Hayes Canyon but it is terribly crowded. We will never go back to High Knob as she limited water usage and was rude. www.doublemcampground.com
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January 9, 2016
Terri J. asked:My hubby and I live in MN and as soon as our new grandson, as horse people say, hits the ground, we are planning to get out of here for a couple of weeks. So with all the bad weather that has been happening, where are we okay to go?? Someplace where it's not flooded , where we can get some nice riding in yet not all the way to Arizona. How is the Shawnee??? Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.Karen W. replied:Talked to Heath this week and Shawnee is all right www.doublemcampground.com
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January 8, 2016
Dontae H. asked:Anyone know any good places to ride in TN or near TN name them below please !!Karen W. replied:Shawnee Nat'l Forest, Illinois. www.doublemcampground.com
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January 4, 2016
Marti C. asked:Hey all - got any suggestions for a horse camp with nice facilities and trails in TN, Missouri etc. (not to far from S. IN) that would be nice in early March?Karen W. replied:Junction, IL Shawnee Nat'l Forest. www.doublemcampground.com
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January 30, 2017
Don N. asked:I would like to ride Shawnee in Illinois. Need to know of a horse camp that has nice cabins since I would like to take my wife who doesn't ride but does enjoy cabins in the woods. Thanks in advance!Tina B. replied:Double M has cabins. They r an awesome campground. www.doublemcampground.com
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January 20, 2017
Robert G. asked:Where's the best places to camp and ride in Shawnee National forest in April??? For a few days passing throughAngi E. replied:Double M Campground. Restaurant, clean shower house, cabins available, covered and open stalls, picket lines, easy in/out/level, good road in and out, shopping within 45 minutes, good rates, fabulous owners! They also have a trailer you can use to go to other trail heads. They have pull through sites also, all sites have water and electric. Call Heath or Amy Mann for more info. (618)275-4440.
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June 27, 2016
Kayla L. asked:A bunch of us are going camping next week, the 5th-11th somewhere in the Shawnee National Forest, Illinois. We were planning to stay at the Highway 34 Ranch but we just recently learned that it is currently closed because they are reselling. Looking for a place nearby to camp... we have been to high knob but for this specific trip we are wanting something with more shady areas, and a good place for kids to ride bikes and play... We are also wanting to visit the Garden of the god's a day or two. We know it's last minute and many places may be full, but we need some suggestions please!! We loved highway 34! Would like to camp somewhere similar... Any ideas???Angi E. replied:Try the Double M Campground. It's our favorite and not that far from your original destination. Heath and Amy Mann have some shaded areas, a play area for the kids, not too far from Ponds Hollow for swimming, about 20 miles from Harrisburg for shopping and days of riding. http://www.doublemcampground.com/
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