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West Branch State Park Campground features a dedicated horse camping area with bridle trails and spacious sites for equestrians. The horse camping section accommodates both horse trailers and camping equipment, with sites designed to provide adequate space for horses and riders. Unfortunately, tent campers are sometimes permitted in the horse camping area, which can create safety concerns as children may not understand that horses can spook easily. The park maintains several miles of bridle trails that connect directly to the campground, allowing riders convenient access to riding routes. Primitive camping in the horse area lacks the full hookups available in the main campground, but provides essential facilities for equestrians.
Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday - Bear Creek Ranch combines camping with horseback riding opportunities, making it ideal for equestrians visiting the Brecksville area. The ranch offers guided trail rides popular with families and maintains clean, quiet camping facilities. Horse-friendly accommodations include tent sites, RV spots with hookups, and cabin options. The property features well-maintained trails suitable for riders of various experience levels. Located approximately 40 miles south of Brecksville, this campground provides a convenient base for exploring regional equestrian trails. Staff members are knowledgeable about local riding conditions and can assist with planning trail excursions. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer and fall seasons when equestrian camping sites fill quickly.
"The bathrooms are clean and include a laundry and sinks outside to wash your dishes. Campground hosts and staff are friendly and helpful. Sites are roomy and clean. Lots of variety."
"There is no WiFi and barely one bar of cell service; your best internet access is at the nice public library 7 miles away in Ravenna Sand beach is an easy walk from all camp sites and boat trailers can"
from $30 - $52 / night
Check Availability"This park is one of my favorites in Ohio at this time. Most of the sites are some what private. There are many trails and even a fog park next to the lake."
"They told me Ohio State Parks were voted #1 in the US. Well there is a reason for that. Beautiful, clean, great spots, not a bad site in the entire park."
from $27 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go."
"Bathrooms are open and close by. No showers. Very clean and quiet. There were 4 others staying here. All were nice. If you arrive after hours grab an envelope and drop payment in an envelope."
from $20 - $35 / night
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TravelerYou need to make reservations well in advance for the “primo” sites. The bathrooms are clean and include a laundry and sinks outside to wash your dishes. Campground hosts and staff are friendly and helpful. Sites are roomy and clean. Lots of variety. If you’re into hiking, disc golf, kayaking, fishing, equestrian pursuits, etc, this is the park for you.
Traveler3 Immaculate bath houses all with laundry facilities, all sites have electric (no f-ing generators) and many have have water and sewer hook ups. There is no WiFi and barely one bar of cell service; your best internet access is at the nice public library 7 miles away in Ravenna Sand beach is an easy walk from all camp sites and boat trailers can be parked on your camp site Boat launch has a big trailer parking lot, too. There are hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trails in the park and launching off paddle boards is ok at the boat launch or the nearby beach Friendly staff and camp hosts!
RangerThis park is one of my favorites in Ohio at this time. Most of the sites are some what private. There are many trails and even a fog park next to the lake.
GuideFirst time here. They told me Ohio State Parks were voted #1 in the US. Well there is a reason for that. Beautiful, clean, great spots, not a bad site in the entire park. Wood is dry and cheap right outside the park entrance. Bass fishing is top notch on the lake. I would definitely come back here again and again.
LegendRanger Review: Morsel Spork at West Branch State Park
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This state park was very welcome after our first two unlucky Ohio state park experiences. We had no trouble pulling in at 3 pm on a Sunday after Labor Day with no reservations and snagging a very nice spot (Site 50 backs up to Kirwan Reservoir). There are two loops that are on Jay Lake where there is a beach; it was understandable that there weren’t any water view spots that had not been reserved here. A very quiet park that is well-maintained with lots of amenities. Even the rumbling of the nearby trains was on the quiet side! Nice playground with toy stocked sandpit, volleyball net, cheap laundry ($3 per load, wash and dry), dishwashing sinks, showers, and clean bathrooms. There was even a step stool for kids to be able to reach the sinks. A staffed store(9am-7pm on Sunday, 11am-7pm Monday– Thursday and 9 am– 8:30 pm on Saturday) with basic supplies and, of course, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Some of the sites have a slight grade so be cautious when selecting. Many trees that provide separation between sites. Several short hiking trails. A side note: I only saw one non-Ohio license plate besides ours in the entire park, almost like it is an Ohio secret (not anymore!)
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**Product Review: **
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I have the opportunity to test products. At this campground, I tested the large Morsel Spork from Outdoor Element. I have to admit that when I unpacked my box from Outdoor Elements, I was surprised at how LONG our morsel sporks were(we have other sporks that are much shorter so I was expecting these to be a similar size) but then I saw a photo of someone using it with their freeze-dried meal and it was an aha moment! No need to dirty another dish because this mighty spork can reach to the bottom of the pouch with no problem! These sporks are also sturdier than others we have used. The rubber scraper edge is a nice touch – would be great for getting the last delicious bits of meals from the freeze-dried meal pouches and I’m thinking also in glass or plastic containers. A very nice addition to our camping tools.
LegendHere's what's great about this campground situated at an easy drive from major cities like Columbus and Cleveland...its scenic, a fully loaded campground with bathhouses, parks, hiking paths, swimming resivoir with boat rental...we highly recommend renting a pontoon for the day and hanging out in the resivoir for swimming and lounging! It's both relaxing and nice to get away from the beach crowd!
ScoutStayed in two different areas of West Branch State Park while visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Very impressed with large, clean bath houses, including fully private showers. Sites were very large and spread out, visit bing lots of nice privacy. Though we did not take advantage, the park also offered horse bridle trails, mountain biking and water activities on the lake. What a gem!
GuideWe just got back from our first trip to Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. All in all, it was a great experience.
We stayed in site 67, which is a waterfront site, with electric. The water is about 25 yards from the pad, but is visible from the entire site. The site was spacious, but not as private as some of the others. There is some woods between this site and the sites on either side, but other sites are visible. The fire pits and picnic tables were staggered, so it created some distance to make it feel more private.
The campground as a whole, was very quiet. We stayed from Wednesday to Friday. The group next to us seemed a little rowdy when we first pulled in, but by 10:00 there was no noise anywhere near us.
Most sites seemed pretty level from side to side, but where we were, several had a slope from front to back. Away from the waterfront, most sites looked pretty level. The amount of space between sites varied from site to site. Some sites had woods on both sides, while others were pretty open. Some had nice large grassy areas, others were much smaller. Sites from 214-224 are in a cul de sac and are water front, but they were pretty close together with very little privacy between sites, if any. They are very close to the water though.
There are bathrooms and water scatter about, but from what I saw there was only 1 shower house.
Wal-mart and other shopping and restaurants were about 3 miles away. Park was easy to get to, only one turn for us off the highway. Lake was great for kayaking and paddleboarding. Very nice dog park in a different part of the park. There is a boat launch accessible from inside the campground.
Dump station has 2 lanes which was nice when checking out. Fresh water fill up was also located near the dump station.
GuideTook the family there and loved it. It’s clean and quiet. Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go.
West Branch State Park offers dedicated horse trails connecting to the equestrian camping area located approximately 40 miles from Brecksville. The park maintains a total of 1,650 acres with 14 miles of bridle trails winding through forested terrain. Campers can access both basic and full-hookup options depending on their needs, with most equestrian sites requiring reservations well in advance during peak season.
Lakeside camping: At West Branch State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy spacious waterfront sites. According to Rino S., "We're at site 160. No electricity, no hook ups, but a HUGE lakefront site. We're in a self contained RV so it's not a problem for us. Beach is right next door too!"
Kayaking access: Launch directly from campsites at West Branch State Park Campground. Alisa G. notes, "We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite. The shower house and bathrooms are large and clean. There is even a book exchange shelf at the shower house in case of rainy days."
Archery practice: Mosquito Lake State Park offers an archery range for equestrian campers who enjoy multiple outdoor activities. Karen D. explains, "We come here at least once, sometimes twice per year - we travel about 2 hours to get there... We like to bring our bows and use the archery range."
Dog-friendly options: Horseback riders with canine companions appreciate the facilities at Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. Jim L. shares, "This park is one of my favorites in Ohio at this time. Most of the sites are somewhat private. There are many trails and even a dog park next to the lake."
Private shower facilities: West Branch State Park features individual shower rooms that provide privacy. Dan M. simply states, "clean individual showers," which is particularly valuable for equestrians after a long day on the trails.
Family-oriented amenities: Families visiting Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday - Bear Creek Ranch enjoy the range of activities beyond horseback riding. Bradley B. reports, "Took the family there and loved it. It's clean and quiet. Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly."
Uneven terrain: Some West Branch State Park sites require leveling equipment. Andrea F. cautions, "Our site was labeled slight slope. That was a joke. We were only off 2 inches side to side but front to back we had to lower the front 15 inches. The jack was down as low as it would go and we were still off by 1.5 inches."
Seasonal water conditions: Mosquito Lake State Park Campground experiences fluctuating water levels that affect both riding trails and water activities. Rose S. notes, "The algae was kind of thick, which made fishing impossible, so we stopped bringing the kayak."
Advance planning required: Peak seasons demand early reservations for equestrian sites. Alisa G. advises, "Make reservations! (6 months in advance). Waterside sites fill up quickly!"
Playground facilities: Children benefit from structured play areas near riding facilities. Heidi B. from Mosquito Lake State Park shares, "Nice playground for kids. Dog park nearby. Camp is near beach & marina. Also many shops and restaurants within a 10 minute drive."
Nature exploration: Look for campgrounds with environmental education options. Joe F. reports, "Beach was great and there's an epic playground for kids. If your kids are 8 and under they'll love the nature playground and nets provided to catch critters."
Regular activities: Canton-East Sparta KOA provides scheduled events for families with children. Lisa D. mentions, "This is our favorite KOA! I have 4 kids and return at least 1x per year. Great family owned KOA. Horseback riding on site."
Water fill logistics: West Branch State Park has specific challenges for RVers. Andrea F. points out, "First the water fill is on an incline so when our tank was 'full' pulling away from fill station it was really only 2/3 full. This was okay for a short weekend but not good planning from whoever designed the park."
Electric site options: Campers requiring hookups should research specific sites at West Branch. Joe I. advises, "It seems like the sites are good sized but some are on slopes even the pads so make sure to bring stuff to level. Bathrooms were clean separate showers verizon works well here."
Gravel considerations: When visiting horseback riding areas at Ashland Fairgrounds, prepare for basic conditions. Charles K. notes, "Ashland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. Bathrooms are open and close by. No showers."
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