Horse trail riding draws most visitors to this small dispersed campground in Wayne National Forest, but tent campers and car campers can set up here as well. The area sits just outside Newport, Ohio, with gas stations, fast food, and a Dollar General all within a ten-minute drive. Two small sites with picnic tables make up the camping area, and the parking layout is worth noting: spaces near the restroom are reserved for horse trailers, while regular vehicles park roughly 100 yards back.
Amenities are minimal but functional. A vault toilet stays notably clean according to multiple reviewers, and a hand-pump spigot provides drinkable city water. No fire rings are installed, though campers can gather downed wood from the surrounding forest. After rain, that wood tends to be wet, so bringing your own is the more reliable option. The dense deciduous forest around the trailhead stays humid in warmer months and comes with insects to match.
Cell coverage is workable here. Verizon users report one to two bars, while AT&T typically gets two to three. The Kinderhook Horseback Riding System sits about 1.4 miles north for riders wanting more trail access, and Harris RV Park is a nearby alternative for those wanting hookups. One consistent note across reviews: local vehicle traffic passes through after dark, with cars pulling in briefly and leaving. As Jack H. puts it, "I would not recommend this site if you are traveling solo." This spot works best for small groups or equestrian campers comfortable with an occasional drive-through.
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Map & DirectionsKinderhook Horse Trail is located in Ohio near Newport
Coordinates
39.40659476 N
81.22498609 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/23/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/23/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 27 min from Parkersburg, WV
- 1 hr 12 min from Wheeling, WV
- 1 hr 31 min from Morgantown, WV
