1. Jay Cooke Dream Horse Camp
Duluth Area Horse Trail Alliance
October 2012
2. Jay Cooke Dream
Horse Camp……
scenic splendor provides an unforgettable
experience and accommodations for all
classes of riders who want to enjoy the
beauty of Jay Cooke State Park.
17. Bridge
• Jay Cooke Headquarters to the south side of
Jay Cooke, across the St. Louis River
• Allows issuance of permits
• Collection of campground fees
18. Campground
• 10-20 sites
• 2 sites to accommodate group camping
• 2 latrines
• Water Source
• Picnic Tables
• Fire Rings
19. Day Parking
• 10 acres
• Good road access to the area
• Space to accommodate large horse trailers
with parking space
• Circular drives work well with pull through
campsites
• Soil needs to be well drained, sandy soil is
adequate
20. Campsite Horse Accommodation
• Tie lines to accommodate a 2 horse minimum
• Tie lines should:
– consist of two timbers with a cable connecting
the timbers
– Have a draining type ground underneath
• Single high tie post
• Corral pens could be used an alternate to the tie
lines. Pens would need to be large enough to
accommodate 2-3 horses per site
21. Manure Pits
• 2 Manure pits
• A wheelbarrow at each pit
• Pits should:
– Have three sides
– Be sturdy enough to accommodate a bob cat for
manure removal
22. Trails
• Willard Munger Trail to connect to:
– The Triangle
– Oak Trial
• Connect to south side of St. Louis River
– Cross over the river on the Willard Munger Bridge
– Drop south and cross Otter Creek
• 10 additional miles needed on south side of park
23.
24. Management
• Campground Host Volunteer Program
– “live in host”
– Assist campers by answering question
– Perform light maintenance
25. Jay Cooke Dream Horse Camp….
Jay Cooke Dream Horse Camp will be one of
most scenic and sought after areas to ride in the
Midwest.
