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Established Camping

Kinderhook Trailhead

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USDA Forest Service

Primitive camping is allowed at no charge at the trailhead, but only during the horse and mountain bike riding open season.

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Location

Kinderhook Trailhead is located in Ohio

Directions

To find this campground and trailhead west of Marietta, OH: Take Hwy. 7 east/north from Marietta to Newport (17 miles). Turn north at the Kinderhook sign at County Road 25, two miles past Newport Follow the road 0.8 miles to County Road 244 and the trailhead.

Coordinates

39.40609047 N
81.225527 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Reviewed Sep. 9, 2020

Unique "Dispersed" Camping

Stayed: 9/6/2020 - FREE

Site: Left fire pit facing toilet

This campground is the equestrian Kinderhook Trailhead within Wayne National Forest.

I didn't know what to expect for a dispersed campground at a trailhead. We pulled in and there was one couple setup at a designated site (picnic table and fire pit). As we drove around the trailhead, we found a second designated site. The forest website says dispersed camping is allowed and fires are allowed with a 10 foot clearance and a ring of rocks. So when we pulled up and saw picnic tables and fire pits provided, I was a little confused. I'd assume you'd also be allowed to create your own site, if the two designated sites are taken. There's not a ton of room, but I'd say another 5 sites could setup and be somewhat spread out. It is an open area, so there wouldn't be physical privacy, although the tall trees provide shade.

With it being an equestrian trail, there were a lot of horses and trailers throughout the day. Before sunset, everyone cleared out and only campers remained.

One vault toilet and perfect AT&T and Sprint cell service.

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