Where we have been riding and may see you at!

By request, I have rated the parks we frequent. My favorites will have a four-smile rating. This rating is based off of my  DNR report as well as, miles and condition of riding trails, condition and maintenance of the campground to include, electricity, level camping sites, water - no hand pumps, fire rings, picnic tables, manure dump site, garbage receptacles, toilets, showers, has corrals, stalls, hitching facilities and that allows camper flexibility on the use of using the various options for housing their stock such as portable fencing, high lines, picket lines, lastly extra activities available such as fishing,  concession store, wood, ice, hay, books and souvenirs, local points of interest, golfing, biking, swimming, canoeing/boating, shopping and restaurants. The rating may not be current due to a lack of follow up visits and does not include bug conditions. No rating indicates that the park is good, but warrants no special attention or because one area of critique is in need of improvement. This is only my opinion.

The Rate the Ranger:  Occasionally you have people holding jobs that deal with the public.  Often campers will put up with undesirable rangers or camp hosts just so they can enjoy a park that they paid to use and that their tax money  is funding - paying salaries.  Or you run into the ranger or camp host that you wish was at every campground you visit.  Rangers and camp hosts need to be friendly - for they serve the public and serve as ambassadors for the park maximizing its use while maintaining it so that it will continue to provide the public with enjoyment while at the same time provide income. Therefore I am giving the parks / campgrounds that I frequent a Ranger Rating. 

•  (+) A plus means that the Ranger (s) or camp host was OUTSTANDING, not only accommodating and informative,  for example providing the camper with other points of interest but also helpful by offering the camper solutions to problems.  This is the individual who goes that extra mile, loves their job, people and nature.
•  (=) An Equal Rating or NO rating means the Ranger or camp host was not available or that everything was suitable. 
•  (-) A negative rating means that the Ranger (s) or camp host was either despicable, deplorable or both.  They were neither courteous nor respectful and did not provide the camper with any solutions to problems that they may have.  They are a Ranger who either dislikes their job or the people they serve and it clearly shows.

I realize that there may be part time employees that can ruin a campers experience so this rating is for the majority of the parks or campground staff  - which usually is governed by their superiors.  I post this rating to HIGH LIGHT the performance of the rangers or camp host who are paid to serve the public and who need to get noticed. Hopefully by posting this rating it will help provide disparately needed feedback regarding the campgrounds performance.  I will not post the names of individuals but on this page  Horse Campers Corner you can find up to the moment, park reviews, weather, bug and trail conditions.