Accessible via well-graded gravel roads, Equine Trail Head Primitive Campsites provides free camping on American Electric Power's reclaimed land with advance permit required. The campground features picnic tables, fire rings, and a pavilion alongside space for horse trailers and multiple tents. Porta-potties serve as the only restroom facilities.
Cell service remains unavailable according to campers, making this spot suitable for those wanting to disconnect completely. The campground sits adjacent to equestrian trails and connects to AEP's broader recreational network, which includes bike paths and wildlife areas on former strip-mined terrain. No pets are permitted on the property. For campers preferring developed amenities, Hook Lake (Jesse Owens State Park) offers full facilities less than a mile away.
Description
We have six campgrounds with a wide variety of campsites. Each comes equipped with nearby water, sanitary facilities, and picnic tables. We developed these sites to provide an enjoyable camping experience without detracting from the primitive beauty of the area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEquine Trail Head Primitive Campsites is located in Ohio near McConnelsville
Coordinates
39.6958 N
81.7537 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 50 min from Parkersburg, WV
- 1 hr 18 min from Wheeling, WV
- 1 hr 28 min from Columbus, OH
