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Horseback riding near Niagara Falls
Trails and recreation areas near Niagara Falls open to horseback riding, including horse camps.
5places to ride horses
104 mito the closest
April–Novemberbest months
Good to know: Check trailer parking and stock water at the trailhead, and whether certified weed-free hay is required.
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Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)
108 mi south · US Army Corps of Engineers
Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions and is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife.
Kelly Pines Campground
111 mi south · USDA Forest Service
Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located in the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system. Recreation The recreation area is the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system, with 38 miles of designated, marked trails.
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Allegheny National Forest
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- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Diving
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)
Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions and is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
Kelly Pines Campground
Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located in the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system. Recreation The recreation area is the hub of the Spring Creek Horse Trail system, with 38 miles of designated, marked trails.
- Camping
- Horseback riding
Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Kettle Creek Lake
Surrounded by high mountains in a wild and scenic area, Kettle Creek State Park provides day use recreation facilities on Alvin R. Bush reservoir and campground adjacent to Corps land on the lake and downstream of the dam.
- Boating
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Niagara Falls. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for horseback riding near Niagara Falls?
Allegheny National Forest (USDA Forest Service), about 104 miles south of Niagara Falls as the crow flies. Next are Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) (108 mi) and Kelly Pines Campground (111 mi).
When is the best time for horseback riding near Niagara Falls?
Based on Niagara Falls’s average highs, April–November. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.