Top Horse Camping near Bloomingdale, OH

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Bloomingdale, OH (5)


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72 Reviews of 5 Bloomingdale Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    September 12, 2024

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Great fall camping

    Dated, but pretty clean bath\shower building with clothes washer and dryer ($2). Sites in C-loop are far enough apart to not feel too crammed together. Power pedestal has 20, 30 and 50 amp service. 30 amp worked fine. Lots of trails, allowing dogs on leash. True, other amenities are a drive of at least a couple miles to get to. ATT service was fine for streaming using ROKU and my phone as a hotspot. Paved, level pads, but not long enough for largest trailers. Check size if you have one. Sites at South end of loop get the most shade

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    August 11, 2024

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Equestrian

    Always love going to salt fork. Bathrooms are always clean and I appreciate having wash racks for the horses. If i had a complaint it would be that the campground is always pretty busy

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    June 5, 2024

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Average Campground, Amazing Park

    Someone cancelled and this amazing site fell into our lap. I always put a ridiculous amount of time into finding sites that match our wants/needs list. This campground has very few sites that make the cut, but F08 was perfect. Backed up to the woods, has a view of the lake, shade, privacy, hammock trees, medium size, electric, bathroom directly across the street, water and grey water dump directly across the street.

    Everywhere we camp, we color code a campground map with sites we like/dislike. This campground had about 7 sites we liked out of over 200. There are almost no sites with shade or privacy, many are small and oddly angled towards the road. They do all have 15A, 30A and 50A hookups and newer, level pads. The bathrooms however are very outdated. They still have the spring loaded faucets that you have to hold open and the men's shower houses is still a shared room for your things and changing. Worst of all, the water pressure was terrible and constantly changing. 

    This campground is in one of Ohio's largest state parks and is very popular. Which is why a lot of these negatives are pretty shocking to us. Like the never developed D loop. You would think for such a large and busy park, they would want as many sites as possible and to update the facilities.

    One of my complaints about all of Ohio's state parks is the lack of tree preservation. Almost all of the state parks just clear the land to install power/water. You'd think a Ohio State Division of Wildlife State Park would take a bit extra care and attention to preserve some of them which also makes for a much better camping experience. 

    Overall, the positive rating isn't for the campground but rather the almost 20,000 acre state park. It is insanely huge and has many, many places to see and explore. There are beaches (even a private one for the campground), boat launches, hunting roads, historical house/cottage that is a museum, a cave and more.

    Lastly, The Dyrt never seems to map the campground correctly so I couldn't do their cell network tests. However, Mint/T-Mobile and Verizon had pretty strong 5G. It slowed down a few times but was there the entire time.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jefferson Lake State Park Campground
    May 4, 2024

    Jefferson Lake State Park Campground

    Peace and quiet with level pads.

    Perfect for our little Scamp trailer. Only 5 big electric sites, no showers or potable water. As a result it was so peaceful! We loved our rainy stay. There are some lovely hiking trails around the lake and spillway. But lately there has been no swimming because of blue green algae.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest
    May 23, 2023

    Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest

    Close to nature

    Very well kept, completely free 1st come campground just outside the very small town of Bloomingdale, OH. Pit toilets and no source of safe, clean water anymore. Very quiet everytime I've camped there, many times btw. Great, quiet, close to nature experience.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest
    May 3, 2023

    Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest

    Great 🆓 camping!

    Self-register with cards located at pit latrine building. 14 days every 30. No problem getting 40' skoolie in and parked in mostly level spots. Camp fire rings and picnic tables at most sites. 🚱 hand pump available, grey water pits and trash cans available. Here late April through early May. 22 total sites, never more than 4 people camping here, including us.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    September 12, 2022

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Decent

    We stayed in the A8 campsite.  Sites aren't too close together, spots aren't level but not awful.  The bathrooms were the worst state park bathrooms I have ever used.  Expect to use your car a lot at this park as things are spaced pretty far apart.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek State Park Campground
    August 19, 2022

    Beaver Creek State Park Campground

    A perfect one night trip

    The sites that were around us had a perfect view of the Beaver Creek Valley. Our site was more in the corner with trees and brush blocking the view but we still enjoyed our site. Check in was easy since you can go right to your site and they have your trip details already pin to you campsite post. We stayed during the week so we didn’t share the campground with that many people. The campground was mixture of large sites and some small sites. The smaller sites were near the playground. We were thoroughly impressed by this campground, even if it was a smaller state park. We only stayed a night but we had a really nice and relaxing time at the state park. We were able to check out two of there trails but they have a quite a few trails. They had the pioneer village which was cute and interesting to walk through. Overall, a perfect low stress one night trip.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    July 18, 2022

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    G17

    Stayed in G17 for the weekend. Electric site, full sun/no shade. Always a great time at Salt Fork Campground! Conveniently located to private beach and boat ramp. Facilities are clean and well maintained.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    July 8, 2022

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Great sitesThank

    There are a lot of great full hook up sites here. Great for families and couples alike. It is a state park so if you are looking for a full blown activities schedule that is not going to happen. But the park is super nice and well taken care of. Private boat marina and beech for the campers. And the lake is very clean. Shower houses are clean and all have coin operated laundry in them

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek State Park Campground
    June 25, 2022

    Beaver Creek State Park Campground

    Crowded and noisy

    If you like peace and quiet this is not the place. No privacy. Dogs barking constantly, cars driving up and down the road constantly...kids screaming and running up and down the road especially young ones that definitely need adult supervision. Most of the sites are small and too close together. Not much room to maneuver a trailer into the narrow uneven pads. The rest of the site was full of rocks, cigarette butts and bottle caps. Came for a relaxing weekend and so far just been annoyed by rude people. Drinking water available but rvs are not allowed to fill tanks. Vault toilets. Full at&t reception. Quiet time 10pm-7am

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jefferson Lake State Park Campground
    June 21, 2022

    Jefferson Lake State Park Campground

    Ohio website (and several others) need updating...

    We picked this campground because of it's proximity to an event we were doing and because it had showers. There are showers...but they look as if they've been boarded up for several years and are definitely NOT functional - they are also down by the lake and not actually at the campground. We ran a mud run and ended up having to wash mud off in the lake before going back to our tent. Prior to reserving I did try calling the park office but was never able to get a hold of anyone - there was also no one working the check in station when we arrived and our neighbors who had been at the campground for 2 days prior to us said they hadn't seen anyone at the station since they arrived either.

    They also advertise a water filling station but neglected to mention that it is non-potable water so if thats something you're looking for then keep that in mind.

    The majority of the campsites are also so hilly that you can't put a tent up on a flat spot. We ended up sliding downhill all night because the space we rented was on a hill (and you can't tell in the photos they provide online).

    The one redeeming quality was the bathrooms do look new and kept clean

    Overall not thrilled with the campground. Very tightly packed spaces and majority are on a hill. No working showers or potable water.

    If you're looking for a place for a camper then it would probably be fine since the parking spaces were pretty flat but for a tent I would look elsewhere

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek State Park Campground
    May 10, 2022

    Beaver Creek State Park Campground

    Finally out, nice weekend

    I’ve always loved this quite, small campground. It’s been closed over the last 2 seasons due to the Ash bore, but the future is bright for this area.

    Be sure to take in the Pioneer Village

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    January 5, 2022

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Easy after-hours check-in (if site reserved)

    We stayed here for one night while traveling I-70. Tip: Access this park from nearby I-77 instead of I-70 unless you want to take a meandering and hilly side road. Other than that, the roads in the park are in great condition, and signage made the campground easy to find. We arrived well after dark when the park was closed, but instructions posted outside the camp office were to proceed directly to our reserved camp site. Comfort station was clean and well-lit and even included a washer/dryer. We navigated to I-77 on the way out, which used main thru-ways. Would stay at again and maybe for longer. Our T-mobile signal was existent but barely there.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    November 23, 2021

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Great place for hunting

    I stayed at salt Fork for 2 weeks. I never saw so many hunters in my life. My site was really amazing. The changing leaves gave excellent views. The lodge has an indoor pool and good food. Make sure you have plenty of gas. The nearest gas station is 20 mins away. They had a ton of ticks. I pulled 4 off of my dog.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    August 16, 2021

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Typical State Park

    The park itself is huge with many hiking trails, a huge lake with unlimited horsepower (bad for kayaks), an interesting historical museum, a cave overhang and lots of Bigfoot lore. 

    The campground is average for an Ohio State Park- think huge, exposed fields with no tree cover, and hundreds of RVs parked 12 feet apart. The sites are tiny and exposed, and the main campground is constant chaos in the summer. Think 6-10 dogs surrounding your site and barking all at once, all night long. 8-15 children on bikes going back and forth, mostly on training wheels (NOISY!), screaming from your driveway from 7am to 10pm. Adults who think it is appropriate to yell at full volume to people ten feet away, all day and all night long. Parents who scream at their children from four feet away. You get it- the opposite of peaceful. I left a day early, I was so frazzled by the five dogs across from me barking at each other all day and all night (they were all at the SAME SITE. Why did they bark at each other? Why did no one stop them?) and all the yelling people. Insanity. 

    I drove by the primitive site and it looked much more peaceful, but it was also a big grassy lot with the tent spaces side by side, maybe 18 feet apart. Not sure if they were sloped or not. Note it is a long drive from the primitive site to the shower houses, and this site has pit toilets. 

    The bathrooms in the main campground were average- not clean but not disgusting, so that's a plus. 

    This park has a reputation for having a party atmosphere and I didn't observe that from my site, but when I was in the nature center, this dude walked in and he was one of the drunkest people I have ever seen in my life. Don't get me wrong: I drink a lot, I've experienced a lot of drinking environments, but this dude was HAMMERED. He followed me all around the nature center, wouldn't leave me alone, and the ranger just asked him if he was feeling ok. I shudder to think that this dude was driving a boat- he would have killed someone. But this isn't the park's fault, just note that I think that there is a big party atmosphere on this lake and take caution.

    In all, I would try the primitive site to see if that's better, but I'll never camp in the main campground again. There are other campgrounds nearby that are probably more peaceful than this one.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest
    August 6, 2021

    Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest

    Relaxing BUT you can hear gunshots all day until 11pm

    Gun range 5 mins away or so. Bees are ridiculous.(they love sugar) oh yeah, Harvest Spiders all over the place so be cautious. Bathrooms are disgusting but they have toilet paper 🤷🏻‍♀️.

    Normal Camping Bugs also. So bring big spray. Picnic Tables ,Fire pits,paved.

    Clean after yourself! Trash near the campsite.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Canton-East Sparta KOA
    July 29, 2021

    Canton-East Sparta KOA

    Not a happy camper for koa rates

    Mostly gravel site..heavy construction where patio sites are. They’re not open. Very nosy machinery during the day we are here. Stepped up hill gravel sites. Very difficult to ride bikes on loosegravel. My grandson fell twice.playground is moderate at best. Speed limit is an issue. They seem to have little control of vehicles speed limit here. Nice pool but it’s at the far end. Was only able to find 2 bath houses. We used the one near the office. It was only one stall

     Thanks

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest
    July 13, 2021

    Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest

    Free for a reason?

    We needed a place to crash after traveling all day and knew it was going to be a quick turnaround so we stumbled upon this campsite. It served its purpose as it allowed us to rest for the night. However, I didn’t feel very safe! All through the night there were sketchy cars and trucks in and out of the campground. The noise level was high all throughout the night. We got lucky and landed a level site, but most of the sites are extremely unlevel. Luckily, it wasn’t too crowded (other than the people coming and going), but the sites are very close together. Didn’t use the restroom facilities as we had our own, but they looked very unkept from the outside.



Guide to Bloomingdale

Camping near Bloomingdale, OH, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Tomlinson Run State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
  • Fishing and Boating: At Guilford Lake State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. A camper noted, "They have a playground, a basketball court, and their own beach for the campers."
  • Swimming: Check out the beach area at Atwood Lake Park Campground. One visitor said, "The lake and forest trails surround this area," perfect for a refreshing dip.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Barkcamp State Park Campground stated, "Grounds are well cared for," which is a big plus for many.
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins mentioned, "The sites in this area were all level concrete with full hook-up."
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often highlight the welcoming vibe. One review for Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA said, "Staff were super friendly! Front desk staff were knowledgeable and helpful."

What you should know:

  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A visitor at Guilford Lake State Park Campground noted, "The sites are very close together and there’s very few trees, so it’s not private at all."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A review for Fernwood State Forest - Hidden Hollow Campground mentioned, "Pit toilets and no source of safe, clean water anymore."
  • Noise Levels: Some areas can be noisy. A camper at Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA said, "It can be a bit noisy though as it is right next to the highway."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. One review for Guilford Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "They have a playground, a basketball court, and their own beach for the campers."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Atwood Lake Park Campground noted, "Clean bathrooms and showers," which makes cooking and cleaning easier.
  • Check for Events: Some campgrounds host special events. A visitor at Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins mentioned, "Tons of stuff to do with the kids."

Tips from RVers:

  • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites for easier parking. A review for Tomlinson Run State Park Campground stated, "Most of the camp sites have electricity, but most aren't level."
  • Dump Stations: Make sure the campground has a dump station. A camper at Barkcamp State Park Campground mentioned, "The only place to drop your trash too."
  • Wi-Fi Availability: Check if Wi-Fi is available if you need to stay connected. A review for Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins noted, "The staff was all very friendly and helpful."

Camping around Bloomingdale, OH, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Bloomingdale, OH is Hidden Hollow Campground — Fernwood State Forest with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

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