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Best Equestrian Camping near Zanesville, OH

320 Reviews

Walkabout Creek Horsemans Camp and Campground offers the most comprehensive equestrian facilities in the Zanesville area, located in Chandlersville approximately 15 miles from Zanesville. The campground provides accommodations specifically designed for horse owners, with dedicated areas for trailer parking and space for horses. The grounds feature drinking water access, fire rings at each site, and picnic tables. Tent and RV camping options are available, though the campground lacks electric hookups and shower facilities. The well-maintained horse trails connect directly to the campground, allowing riders easy access to explore the surrounding countryside without having to transport their horses.

Trail riders appreciate the natural setting and relative isolation of the Old Stone Church Campground in Shawnee, which offers basic amenities for equestrians approximately 35 miles southwest of Zanesville. This established campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with convenient trailhead access. While the campground provides toilets and trash collection, campers should note there are no water hookups, electric connections, or shower facilities available. Picnic tables are provided at each site. The campground's location offers direct access to bridle paths that wind through the Wayne National Forest. Trail conditions remain consistently good throughout most of the camping season, with occasional muddy sections after heavy rainfall that may require careful navigation with horses.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Zanesville, Ohio (15)

    1. Dillon State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Nashport, OH
    6 miles
    Website

    "Dillon Lake State Park is located about 10 miles west of Zanesville, OH in a heavily forested area. There is no road noise from the local route 146 used to access the campground."

    "Dillon State Park was a perfect weekend spot outside of Cincinnati (2.5 hours). Campground was immaculate. Despite being a very hilly area, all the sites are level."

    2. Blue Rock State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Blue Rock, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 674-4794

    "Blue Rock State Park is outside Zanesville, Oh off I70. Rt 60 takes you South and then you have a choice of routes in. Good Ohio farmland scenery."

    "Lovely park near Zanesville. The park is beautiful, lots of wildlife, and the trails were great."

    3. Salt Fork State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Kimbolton, OH
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 432-1508

    $23 - $34 / night

    "We go at least once a year for the Ohio Bigfoot Conference which draws people from all over the country."

    "**Salt Fork State Park of Ohio is for individual, couples or group camping. Salt Fork lake is natural spring fed water supply that fills this lake."

    4. Walkabout Creek Horsemans Camp and Campground

    1 Review
    Blue Rock, OH
    11 miles
    +1 (740) 674-4758

    "Great great campground plenty to Joe we took the horses had a blast"

    5. Burr Oak State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Glouster, OH
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 767-3683

    "Wayne National Forest shares the area with Burr Oak State Park near Glouster, Oh. Wayne National Forest is split into three areas in southeastern Ohio."

    "The Blue Trail goes through here and provides a fun hike. There is a bathroom across the road and access to water at the entrance of the site. Showers are 15 minutes walk or a quick drive away."

    6. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

    109 Reviews
    South Bloomingville, OH
    46 miles
    Website

    $29 - $46 / night

    "There are lots of caves, trails, camping options and activities in the area. Be careful, however, every year someone is injured or dies going off trail, often falling from a cliff."

    "If you stay away from the main roads, you might feel like you're in a smaller campground."

    7. Blue Rock State Park Campground — Blue Rock State Park

    1 Review
    Blue Rock, OH
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 674-4794

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Very quiet campground with little to no other riders around. Only complaint would be the non equestrians staying in the equestrian area"

    8. Mohican State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Loudonville, OH
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 994-5125

    "Miles of well groomed horse trails available with creek crossings, steep hills and beautiful pine tree."

    "As part of a nearly 200-mile bikepacking ride, this was our last stop! We spent 2 nights in their "Class B" area down in the Mohican River Valley and loved it."

    9. Lake Hope State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    New Plymouth, OH
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 596-5253

    "Lake Hope State Park is the unsung hero of Logan county, Ohio. Hocking Hills State Park gets the crowds because of its amenities and closer proximity to Old Man's Cave...but..."

    "At lake hope you can enjoy camping in many ways rather if it’s by tent (the way I prefer) or by camper. It’s a very nice place to have some family fun. Very nice beach and swimming area."

    10. Old Stone Church Campground

    2 Reviews
    New Lexington, OH
    27 miles
    Website

    "Each pull-thru is set-up for horses, but RVs are allowed (according to NFS website)."

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  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2017

    Blue Rock State Park Campground

    It's moss I think....

    Blue Rock State Park is outside Zanesville, Oh off I70. Rt 60 takes you South and then you have a choice of routes in. Good Ohio farmland scenery.

    Out of the way, small camping area with basic sites. A cool feature is a few of the sites have pavilion type covered patios that you can pitch your tent in to help stay dry during inclimate weather.

    Otherwise the sites are close together. Though there are a few sites that are more off to themselves, they are still wide open with sparse tree cover.

    The restroom is basic, the showerhouse is located at the reservoir beach as well as the camp store and boat rental.The staff was very knowledgeable about the area and conversational.

    Several trails are in the area, the Horse Camp is up the road. In addition to this area there is the Blue Rock State Forest that offers several out door activities, check out their map and site online.

  • Ryan W.
    Jul. 11, 2022

    Blue Rock State Park Campground

    Beautiful hidden gem campground

    Lovely park near Zanesville. The park is beautiful, lots of wildlife, and the trails were great. There is a creek running through the main primitive campsites below the dam, with minnows and crawfish for the kids to catch, plenty of shade, and the remodel a few years ago added nice bathrooms over in the group camp area up against the base of the dam. The fishing was good, and the activities with the naturalist (Cayden) were fun and engaging. The hiking was wonderful, the equestrian trails looked very nice, and the fire tower was a fun climb. The beach was a little dirty from the geese, but that didn't slow anyone down on swimming. Also, while the showers were up by the beach, there was always plenty of hot water.

  • Annie V.
    Sep. 30, 2020

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Park is Great, Campsites Suck!

    Stayed here in the “primitive” camp. You are basically staying with your neighbors in small cleared areas where you can see everything everyone else is doing and if you have one of the sites nearer to the parking areas, you will have people walking through your campsite all day and night from the ones in the rear. From what I saw, the electric sites in the main campground aren’t much better. I mean this is a midwestern state park camping experience for sure. If you’re expecting any amount of privacy, think again.

    The lake is pretty beautiful. The trails are well marked and the horse trails go on for miles and miles so if you have horses this is a great place to trail ride and if you’re a hiker who is not afraid of horses, you can always enjoy the equestrian trails for some serious mileage!

  • Brian B.
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Dillon State Park Campground

    Quiet Wilderness Getaway

    Dillon Lake State Park is located about 10 miles west of Zanesville, OH in a heavily forested area. There is no road noise from the local route 146 used to access the campground. There is reasonable space between the sites to allow for some privacy and to allow you to spread out. Area C is the most secluded area. All RV sites have 50A/30A electric. Limited sites have full hook-up. There is a dump station near the entrance. There is also a small camp store at the entrance. Overall, a nice place to spend a weekend.

  • Melissa W.
    Jan. 2, 2022

    Dillon State Park Campground

    Great State Park

    Dillon State Park was a perfect weekend spot outside of Cincinnati (2.5 hours). Campground was immaculate. Despite being a very hilly area, all the sites are level. The bathrooms we had access to were heated and perfectly clean (although the bathrooms closest to our site were locked). The park is gigantic. Despite that we had the entire campground to ourselves over New Years Eve weekend. Because the campground is so large(>150 sites), I'd image it feels a bit cramped during busy season. However, there's a decent amount of trees and the sites along tree lines wouldn't be bad in peak season. It was re-assuring to see the ODNR officers drive through multiple times over the weekend even though it was empty. There is plenty to explore and see and it's easy to run into downtown Zanesville if you need something but you still feel pretty isolated at the campground. The beach was fantastic and we also walked the storybook trail. We didn't attempt any other trails because of the mud but the park had plenty to offer. Last note, if rain is predicted, the place turns into a complete mudpit (see pictures of standing water), plan accordingly. We will be back (with our bikes and kayaks next time when it doesn't rain).

  • Bounding Around The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2019

    Dillon State Park Campground

    Big campground with lots of amenities

    This is a nice state park with a ton of sites. We were there in late October and it was super quiet. There weren’t many people around at all which was kinda nice. They do have an awesome laundry facility with commercial washers. I definitely took advantage of that. There are basketball courts, playgrounds, a disc golf course, mountain biking trails, hiking trails– you name it! Tons of amenities here and the facilities are really nice. The nearby town of Zanesville has a lot of stores too if you need anything.

  • Jaclyn B.
    Jul. 12, 2018

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Great Campground

    Lots of great sites to pick from, lots of loops, shady sites , secluded sites, handicap sites and more. We go at least once a year for the Ohio Bigfoot Conference which draws people from all over the country. The bathrooms are good, the shower houses are good and the campground store has anything you may have forgotten. Friendly staff, hiking trails, boating and more. They have horse camping and trails further down the road and a primitive loop on Bigfoot Ridge. So much to see and do a weekend isn't long enough.

  • Kayla S.
    May. 16, 2020

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Awesome Horse Trails

    Miles of well groomed horse trails available with creek crossings, steep hills and beautiful pine tree. There’s a primitive horse camp as well, and places to tie horses at the entrance with high lines. Dogs are welcome to.

Guide to Zanesville

Horse camping in Ohio offers a unique experience for equestrian enthusiasts, combining the beauty of nature with the joy of riding. With several campgrounds catering specifically to horse campers, you can enjoy trails and amenities designed for both you and your horse.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like stables and trails

Tips for equestrian camping near Zanesville, Ohio

  • When visiting Dillon State Park Campground, be sure to explore the extensive trail system that accommodates both horses and hikers, ensuring a diverse outdoor experience.
  • At Salt Fork State Park Campground, you can enjoy well-maintained trails and facilities that support equestrian activities, making it a popular choice for horse campers.
  • Burr Oak State Park Campground provides ample space for horse camping, along with access to scenic trails that wind through the park's natural beauty.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Horse campers at Mohican Wilderness can take advantage of various activities such as canoeing and kayaking, alongside horseback riding along the river.
  • Blue Rock State Park Campground is known for its engaging naturalist-led activities, perfect for families looking to combine horse camping with educational experiences.
  • Enjoy fishing and hiking at Dillon State Park Campground, where the beautiful surroundings enhance your equestrian adventure.

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