Equestrian camping and fun activities during our 3 trails rides in 2012
Spring Trail Ride: 2nd weekend in May
Summer Trail Ride: 3rd weekend in June
Fall Trail Ride: 3rd weekend in September
For new riders, you may bring your horses and enjoy over six miles of gravel and dirt roads and gently rolling hills on the campground; for more advanced riders or to give your horse more of a challenge, you may try out the narrow wildlife trails throughout the campground on 185 acres of property with streams and wet areas/fallen trees. For a longer ride, marked trails through an additional 1000+ acres of neighboring land that butts up against the Mountain Bay Trail. In Shawano County, the Mountain Bay Trail is open for horseback riding, adding another 56+ miles. All exceptionally scenic, quiet and mostly wooded property.
Emergency veteranarian services available by calling We Care Animal Hospital in Clintonville: 1-715-823-8387.
Notice: Under Wisconsin Law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Wis.Stat. s895.481.
Trail Information
We are happy to have you join us in our venture and want you to enjoy a safe, fun ride through our property as well as our awesome neighbors’ property. The trails are well-groomed and will guide you through very scenic, mostly wooded nature areas on 185-acres of campground property and over 1,000 acres of privately-owned property. The Mountain Bay State Trail is 1.6 miles north of Annie’s Campground and opens up 56 miles of trail for horse-back riding in Shawano County; you will need a trail pass to enter/ride/hike/bike. Actual trails may be modified prior to the ride, maps are available at office/registration/check-in at gate.
The trails are well-marked and you may saddle up and ride out any time on your own; please stay on the trails. Be alert for vehicular traffic during the short periods where the trail must follow the town roads (Roosevelt, Mill Creek); please stay on the grass to the side of the road whenever possible.
· Weekend camping in equestrian area: $20; $5 per horse.
· Trail ride only: $5 per horse
· Mid-point rest stop: located in loop two with food served between 11:30 and 2:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Port-o-potties and hand wash station on site. Beer, soda, water, candy, and snacks available.
· Emergency Veterinarian Care available: We Care Animal Hospital in Clintonville: 1-715-823-8387
· For Riding Club Members: Buy One, Get One Free activity bands, by the day or weekend ($10/$25) includes unlimited play on: jumping pillow, space ball trampoline, mini-golf, row boat, paddle boats.
For Riding Club Members: Cabin rentals: 10% off any cabin: $89 for flush toilet cabins, based on 4-person occupancy (sleeps six) or $89 for sleeper cabins on ponds based on 5-person occupancy (sleeps 5-9 comfortably). You may park your trailers at the cabins and erect corrals next to cabin or tie horses to trailer; $5 per horse. Bring your own linens for Queen pillow top, full, or twin beds or bring your own sleeping bags.
At the Irish Pub and Grub:
Friday night fish fry.
Saturday night BBQ and Bonfire. Live entertainment pending.
All-U-can eat waffles and biscuits and gravy for $5 on Saturday and Sunday morning 8 a.m. to noon.
Sassed-UP! Bloody Mary Bar at 8 a.m. in Irish Pub and Grub! Upgrade your drink with shrimp, beef jerky stick, or mini-beer chaser.
For every $5 you spend this weekend, receive a ticket and a chance to win great prizes at the Irish Pub; multiple drawings over the weekend; all winners go into grand prize drawing for chance to win free camping at Annie’s Campground. Grand prize drawing Sunday at 10 a.m.
The Trails:
The first loop begins at the pavilion and is approximately 1.5 hours and on Annie’s Campground, it is marked with neon green marking tape. You may take your horses in any of the ponds except the swimming pond. Use extreme caution when entering any of the back ponds as the sediment may not be set. There is a stream on the southern side of the property with a blue 1/2 mile trail looping back to pet pond where you may cross the stream if you wish. Although you may remain on the basic trail around the property and hayfields, most of the trails on the campground are wooded and very scenic. You may ride on any of the roadways or paths on the campground, however, do not enter any wet, mucky areas or go off the trails.
The second loop is approximately two hours and is marked with neon pink marking tape and orange arrows painted on trees. For this loop, you will go right onto Roosevelt Road, ride approximately 500 feet and then turn left to the trail. This loop has the midway point. There will be a toilet, snacks, candy, beverages, and sandwiches available on Saturday and Sunday from 1130-2 p.m. at the midway point. The trail ends at Mill Creek/Hillside Road you will turn left to come back to the campground and/or to go to loop three. Or for less road time, you may ride the second loop back.
If you wish for a longer ride, then turn right (look for blue marking flags) and ride approximately 200 feet to link up to the Mountain Bay Trail. Shawano County has the prettiest 56-mile leg of the Mountain Bay Trail and is open for horseback riding, bicycling, and hiking in the summer months; cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in the winter months. You will also see the Mountain Bay will at the end of the 2nd loop and you may cut through the woods and get on to the trail.
The third loop is approximately 45 minutes to the west of Mill Creek Road and is marked with neon yellow marking tape. For this loop (from loop two), you will cross Schoolhouse Road and continue south along Mill Creek Road. Ride to the side of Mill Creek Road wherever possible, turn right onto loop three; the trail brings you to Roosevelt Road. Turn left onto Roosevelt and Annie’s Campground is approximately ¼ mile on right.
Enjoy your ride, the scenery, and our natural surroundings--see you on the trail~Bring your horses along! Enjoy local trails on and around the campground; link to the Mountain Bay Trail for an extended 56+ acres of riding possibilities. Camp with your horses in a secluded area on the west or south side of the property. Choose from hardened sites, 70' X 45' or pull-through sites on an open, grassy field with plenty of room for your truck, trailer, tent, and self-erected corral. Sites with water and electric and cabins possible.
Potable water, toilets, trash receptacles, and manure collection point available in area. Free water delivery service to your site or jug refill.
You may take horses to any of our ponds EXCEPT the swimming pond. Use caution at all times and check area for any hazards prior to entry. There are seven ponds on the property and your horses may go into any of them EXCEPT the swimming pond. Be safe and enjoy!
Riders are welcome throughout the campground; if ground is wet, please refrain from riding on the grassy areas of the campground.
Ann and Raymond Rigsby and our kidlets: Ian, Rhianna, and Gavann Rigsby
Thank you to George Retzlaff (Dad), George Retzlaff (Brother), our Staff, volunteers, neighbors, landowners, and advice from experienced horse riders who continue to make this venture a success.
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