Top Horse Camping near Newport, KY

Are you an equestrian lover who prefers a more rustic experience when you visit Newport? Equestrian camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. The Dyrt can help you find the perfect equestrian sites that are scenic and easy to access.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Newport, KY (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
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    1. East Fork State Park

    63 Reviews
    272 Photos
    181 Saves

    There is no self-registration at the campground - no sites are available on a walk-in basis. However, backcountry camping is free and available by permit only at four designated areas along the Backpacking and Perimeter trails.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $29 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Winton Woods Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Winton Woods Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Winton Woods Campground

    2. Winton Woods Campground

    23 Reviews
    41 Photos
    139 Saves

    This recreation area is part of West Fork of Mill Creek Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park

    3. Hueston Woods State Park

    46 Reviews
    131 Photos
    124 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Caesar Creek State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Caesar Creek State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Caesar Creek State Park

    4. Caesar Creek State Park

    51 Reviews
    110 Photos
    166 Saves

    A Camp Store offers supplies, firewood, ice, concessions, novelties, and kayak rental seasonally. Caesar Creek Lake is located in southwest Ohio, centered between Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. Visitors flock to Caesar Creek Lake for its great fishing, boating, Visitor Center and trail opportunities. Natural Features: Caesar Creek Lake is home to many different wildflower prairies throughout the park which offer views of native wild prairie flowers, insects and bird species. Caesar Creek Lake is also home to more than 50 miles of trails including the 13 mile backpack trail which takes you to a scenic overlook of Horseshoe Falls. Recreation: Caesar Creek Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing and canoeing. Anglers fish for crappie and trophy muskie. The shelter is close to the Visitor Centers courtesy dock, allowing for easy shoreline fishing or to launch a kayak. Also, the shelter is within a short walking distance to the Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center which offers exhibits, films and information about the lake and Corps missions in the Ohio Valley. Visitors can also take advantage of the new Adena Trace fitness trail with 9 workout stations over a mile loop as well as 50 miles of additional hiking, mountain biking, and bridle trails. Facilities: Each shelter is located near the Caesar Creek Visitor Center where a 24-hour indoor heated and cooled restroom can be found. Many shelters also offer some of the largest playground areas found at Caesar Creek Lake. Each shelter also offers two cooking grills and both electric and water are provided with reservation. Nearby Attractions: Caesar Creek Lake offers 50 miles of hiking, mountain biking, bridle and archery trails. Caesar Creek Pioneer Village offers a collection of over 15 log cabins and other structures that are open during special events. Caesar Creek Nature Center is adjacent to the Pioneer Village; the nature center features exhibits on the areas cultural and natural history.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

    5. A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

    11 Reviews
    23 Photos
    92 Saves

    A.J. Jolly Park & Campground is an award-winning, 1000 acre park that offers 83 Camping Spots (47 of which have been improved with water and electric) and many outdoor activities. A.J. Jolly offers approximately 20 miles of trails to enjoy a day out on the horse. We are proud of our new stable and campground, which includes a new 28 stall barn, 12 site campground with water and electric, comfort station, dump station, pavilion with grills, and a playground.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowan Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowan Lake State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Cowan Lake State Park

    6. Cowan Lake State Park

    26 Reviews
    83 Photos
    105 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Versailles State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Versailles State Park
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    7. Versailles State Park

    21 Reviews
    72 Photos
    73 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater Memorial State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater Memorial State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater Memorial State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater Memorial State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater Memorial State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater Memorial State Park

    8. Whitewater Memorial State Park

    17 Reviews
    69 Photos
    45 Saves

    A part of the Brookville Lake-Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex, Whitewater Memorial State Park is a great family getaway because of its 200-acre Whitewater Lake, access to Brookville Reservoir, and other recreational facilities. Shoreline hiking, flat-water boating, swimming, fishing and camping opportunities are abundant around the man-made lake. The access to Brookville Reservoir provides many opportunities for seeing migrating flocks of birds. Whitewater Memorial State Park boasts 9 miles of horseback riding trails with access both for day users and from the horsemen’s campground. The saddle barn concessionaire offers hayrides, guided trail rides, and sleigh rides, weather permitting. The land for the park was originally purchased by the surrounding counties of Union, Fayette, Franklin and Wayne as a memorial to the men and women who served in World War II. It became the 16th park in the Indiana State Park system in 1949.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks)
    Camper-submitted photo from Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks)
    Camper-submitted photo from Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks)
    Camper-submitted photo from Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks)
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    Camper-submitted photo from Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks)

    9. Dayton Metro Parks (Five Rivers Metroparks)

    8 Reviews
    20 Photos
    82 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $15 - $28 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Brookville Lake - Mounds State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookville Lake - Mounds State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookville Lake - Mounds State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookville Lake - Mounds State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookville Lake - Mounds State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookville Lake - Mounds State Recreation Area

    10. Brookville Lake - Mounds State Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    28 Photos
    51 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Equestrian Reviews In Newport

223 Reviews of 11 Newport Campgrounds


  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Oct. 26, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    HUGE state park with many activities

    General: Huge state park with over 400 sites. All are pet-friendly and electric. About 20 are FHU. While tent camping is permitted, certain sites are not recommended for it as there would be no place to pitch a tent. One loop is for equestrian camping but when we were there, I only saw one horse trailer, and the rest were occupied by RV campers. 

    Site Quality: All camper pads are paved and most appeared level or just very slightly sloped. A picnic table and fire ring complete the site. Some sites have more trees to provide privacy while others are closer together with little separation.

    Bath/Shower House: Not all loops have their own bath house and the I loop where we stayed was one of them. We used the one in the H Loop. The bathhouses were clean, and the shower had nice hot water, however, it doesn’t seem like there were sufficient facilities for how large the campground was (H Loop had two showers, two toilets, and three sinks). Hooks or shelves would have been appreciated.

    Activities/Amenities: Many activities can be enjoyed here including mini golf (small nine-hole course), soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, corn hole, boating, and bicycling. Playgrounds are in several loops (I saw them in C and G). Rentals are available but most are only in season (ended September 30). There is a nature center and several hiking or paved biking/walking trails. There is also a camper beach for boating and swimming.

    When we reserved months earlier, we knew that our first night (a Saturday) was 100% full as we got the very last site. What we did not know is that there was a HUGE Halloween celebration complete with 30-40 decorated golf carts parading through the campground. The road was closed until 6:45 pm (we arrived around 7 pm) and cars lined both sides of the approximately two-mile road! If that's your thing, great but it wasn't necessarily ours!

    I appreciate that this park encourages so much outdoor activity, but it is not very pedestrian-friendly. I walked the road from one end to the other and there was no shoulder and, in many spots, no place to safely step off into the grass. I’m guessing it is assumed you will either have a car or golf cart to get around. 

    One final note: for a park so close to a large city (Cincinnati), I was surprised the cell service was so lacking (on Verizon). We eked out one and occasionally two bars of 4G.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Sep. 19, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    Just my luck

    When you check out, Eastfork, you should look at it personally instead of just online. My mistake was I did it online and I ended up with My Family being in the middle of the rich snob class of loop I lol.? We did have a very nice neighbor across from us the last couple days. The bathrooms were clean . Our lot was full of acorns very very dry and very very small lot. They say you’re supposed to camp or park your tent from the electric box over.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
    Sep. 12, 2024

    A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

    AJ Jolly campground

    Expensive for what it has to offer. At 48.00 bucks a night yes they do have WIFI in the RV section. They do have concrete pads. It’s a shame they are worthless they are to small to park the average RV on an are on the wrong side of most rigs unless you pull in 1/2 the sites the electric is on the wrong side. The sites are gravel and not level the rest rooms are new and nice. The horse stalks are very nice. If you have a large horse trailer type camper your screwed the sites are small so that only leaves you with the RV sites that are a few 100 feet away from the stables If you want to walk threw the drainage ditch add about 300 ft if you don’t want to walk threw the muck. It’s a shame when they paved the entry road they didn’t spend a little more. “Grant money “ or tax money an do it properly. The main play ground is extremely nice. About 1/3 Mile walk. They do have a small playground in the rv section. For horses again they have a nice setup for big RVs it Sux they have a dump station. Situated in between the entry road to the Fkatwood rv section and equestrian area The main lake is nice you can rent kayaks canoes. Or use your own boat. The boat ramp is nice the other end of the lake at the flat wood rv section. Is t really a lake it’s a back water shallow mud hole depending on the time of the year. Mosquitoes the size of jet fighters. Will rather eat you alive or carry you off. “Lol sorry could t resist “ it gets bad the park is clean and well maintained Except for the camp sites

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Aug. 24, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    Decent spot to tent camp (while working on my “itty bitt” camper

    Lot372 sits in a little into the woods. Makes it cool for camping. Real camping without a camper. lol shade some sun but watch out for the yellow jackets!

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Jul. 21, 2024

    East Fork State Park

    Spacious site

    We enjoyed this site a lot. Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another. There was a tree for shade and plenty of space and grass to walk our dogs. Shower house was great!

  • Dori F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowan Lake State Park
    Jun. 4, 2024

    Cowan Lake State Park

    Great campground!

    We've been to Cowan a few times, first time in this loop and was not disappointed. Bathroom was clean and well stocked through the weekend. Additional vehicles have to pay $3.

  • Terry L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
    May. 26, 2024

    Hueston Woods State Park

    Too much drinking and loud music

    Dont go here if you expect peace and quiet. We were in a group campsite and there were partiers on both sides of us. Music blaring and yelling all night long. Complaining doesn't do any good either. Park ranger just went and said quiet time was at 10 but never came back around at night to check to see if people were abiding by the rules.  Won't be going back. Too much money to spend only to have to put up with no sleep because of loud music and drunks.

  • Matthew P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Hueston Woods State Park

    Hueston woods

    Only A & B loop are suitable for campers. The other loops you have to pull off into the grass and " make it work" challenging to get close to level.

  • Amanda D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Versailles State Park
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Versailles State Park

    Nice clean campground

    We enjoyed the stay at site 77. The description of the site did say it had a slight slope so were aware. We tent camped which means our tent was on a slope. Next time we’ll pick a more level site. Bathrooms were clean, just your run of the mill park bathroom with some spider webs. We hiked a pretty easy trail and loved the walk. We saw several sites that we’d love to try when we return. So we’d definitely go back.

  • Sara B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Winton Woods Campground
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Winton Woods Campground

    Can't believe this Campground is in the City!

    See note about Site 50 below before you book! 

    Needed to stay in Cincinnatti to visit friends, so decided to check out Winton Woods and we were so impressed! We had an electric-only site, which put us under established trees. The sites with water, sewer, and concrete pads are newer and nice, but the trees are still growing. So for the summer, I'd go with an electric only site to enjoy the shade. 

    The campground has a nice camp store with ice cream and other camping essentials (ice, firewood, etc) and the park has a great system of paved trails around the lake. The biggest surprise was a small laundry room that I took full advantage of: the washer was only $1.25 per (small) load and the dryer was 25 cents per 8 minutes. It wasn't fancy (and didn't have a change machine) but it definitely got the job done!

    Even if we didn't need to stay IN the city again, I think we'd consider Winton Woods. But for an urban campground, it was amazing! 

    Important Note: We stayed in site 50. There is a large dip and hill leading up to this site. I would avoid for most travel trailers. We have an Airstream Basecamp, which has an aggressive departure angle and could handle the dip, but I think it would be problematic for most trailers.

  • AM S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
    Jul. 10, 2023

    Hueston Woods State Park

    Lush green heaven

    This place is off the beaten path by a lot, but it's so serene and beautiful. The non-electric site was almost all real primitive campers. There were tons of trees nearby for privacy and hammocking. There wasn't cell service in the non-electric area, but a walk to the main area/electric sites gave you service. There's some pretty cool trails in the woods and the sun too. Only real bad thing were the raccoons; they were an absolute menace. They started creeping out of the woods and in the fields around 7:00, a full 2 hours before sunset. Be vigilant with your food! Otherwise it's paradise

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cowan Lake State Park
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Cowan Lake State Park

    Exactly what a great campground should be

    Every facility you need. Really engaged staff. Camp Coordinator Linda has a great group of people on board. Very friendly.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Hueston Woods State Park
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Hueston Woods State Park

    Nice but hard to get good sites on weekends !

    Limited level campground with full and electric hookups (does have WiFi). Best areas are A (full hookups and B (electric hookups) with concrete pads, some with slight slopes. First sites #s on A side do have larger slopes! C through E are electric only but are hilly grass pads. Other areas are back in the woods with no WiFi connections and primitive bathrooms/ outhouses (no showers) But park has great recreational activities. Book early for weekends which are almost non existent during the summer for A and B areas! Also only one dump station in B area.

  • Dustin
    Camper-submitted photo from Versailles State Park
    May. 29, 2023

    Versailles State Park

    Site 196

    Whole site is on a slope except for a small area near the woods. 35' pull behind felt really to big for this one. Would avoid if rain expected. Secluded site with woods nearly completely surrounding.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    May. 22, 2023

    East Fork State Park

    East fork

    This place was amazing. My only complaint was the water stayed cold when I attempted to shower and the dryer didn't have any sort of timer and had to use it twice to get laundry dry

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
    Apr. 24, 2023

    A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

    A J Jolly

    Recently looked at staying at the RV Flat Woods section. They haven’t done any camping upgrades. To the RV section the electrical. Is on the wrong side if a few sites. So you will need 25 ft 50 amp extension cord. The sites are Not Paved. They are Nit full hook up most of the pads they poured are in the Wrong position for a 5th wheel. For 45.00 a night. Your better off going to anyone of the Kentucky or Ohio State parks. They do have canoe rentals. and a huge frisbee golf course. “Rolling eyes “ really. They spent money on upgrades. Mainly on planting grass and walking loops. The few RV sites. Are gravel. Un even un kevel. And Over priced hasn’t changed for the past 4 years other than the price going up. The park area fir day use is nice. Ball field upgraded. Boat ramp. Same location just upgraded. With better automatic gate. Again the park is nice. But the rv section SUX. Especially fir 45.00 a night plus

  • jeff S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Apr. 19, 2023

    East Fork State Park

    Clean

    Wash houses where clean. Camping areas kept clean. Full hookup sites had plenty of room. Quiet at night. Enjoyed our stay.

  • John B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Apr. 17, 2023

    East Fork State Park

    Great Park, lots of people.

    Great Park, several access points to the unlimited HP lake.  Recently lucky enough to watch scull Rowing races .   It is a big Park, and lots of campsites and very busy.  Total of 34 miles trails.  this is combined with horse, hiking and biking trails around the lake.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork State Park
    Mar. 28, 2023

    East Fork State Park

    East Fork State Park Ohio

    Sites are easily accessible each site or loop has a nice size turnabout so your facing the proper direction for backing in the sites are. Paved and level restrooms and showers are all ADA accessible and very clean hot water is hot @allways a plus for us “ the trails are nice The park is well taken care of. The lake is large enough for skiers jet sky’s fishing or even larger boats. We use to bring a 32 ft weekender. And camp out on the water in one of the many back water boils or coves this visit was march 27 2023. Not exactly peak season but again plenty of maintenance and ranger presents Daily cleanup and general policing 8 or 10 miles from anything you could possibly need or want

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitewater Memorial State Park
    Mar. 4, 2023

    Whitewater Memorial State Park

    Great for Tent Camping

    Short hike to the lake. Great beach area and shower facilities. Pet friendly, horse trails, camp store. Liberty is a short drive and has all essentials plus J’s Dairy Inn 🤤

  • Judy  B.
    Camper-submitted photo from A.J. Jolly Park & Campground
    Nov. 10, 2022

    A.J. Jolly Park & Campground

    Lovely spot!

    Overnighted here with my horses on my way south for the winter, but will definitely be coming back and spending more time. Stall accommodations are excellent, even include bedding. The camp Ranger/host, Larry?, was incredibly helpful and kind.



Guide to Newport

Camping near Newport, KY, offers a mix of beautiful parks and campgrounds that cater to different tastes and needs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Many campgrounds, like Hueston Woods State Park Campground, have great trails. One visitor mentioned, "It's very clean and huge. Lots to do."
  • Fishing: At Cowan Lake State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing. A camper noted, "The lake was beautiful with the ability to rent kayaks."
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers at Big Bone Lick State Park Campground appreciate the natural surroundings. One review said, "A well-groomed and cared-for campground surrounded by a museum, bison prairie, hiking trails & other outdoor activities."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Caesar Creek State Park Campground said, "The showers are clean and the staff is friendly."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, such as East Fork State Park Campground, offer plenty of space between sites. One camper remarked, "Neighbors weren’t sitting on top of one another."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate the helpfulness of the staff. A review for Cowan Lake State Park Campground stated, "Campground staff and volunteers are amazing! Friendly atmosphere beautiful scenery."

What you should know:

  • Raccoons: Be cautious about food storage, especially at John Bryan State Park Campground. One camper warned, "The sheer number and boldness of raccoons...freaked the kids and new campers out."
  • Site Conditions: Some sites may not be level. A camper at Kincaid Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Most tent sites are not very level, it can be a bit tough with larger tents."
  • Noise Levels: If you're looking for peace, check reviews about noise. A visitor at Hueston Woods State Park Campground noted, "Too much drinking and loud music."

Tips for camping with families:

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Caesar Creek State Park Campground noted, "The full hookup sites are a bit smaller."
  • Leveling Blocks: Bring leveling blocks for uneven sites. A camper at Stonelick State Park Campground suggested, "There are a number of good sites, but some with a significant slope that leveling would be an issue."
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Many campgrounds are close to local attractions. A camper at Winton Woods Campground mentioned, "Twenty mins from downtown Cincinnati."

Camping near Newport, KY, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be prepared for the local wildlife and check the amenities before you go!

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  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Newport, KY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Newport, KY is East Fork State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 63 reviews.

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