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West Branch State Park Campground provides horse camping opportunities in northeastern Ohio. Bridle trails are accessible from the dedicated horse camping section, which is separate from the main campground area. The horse camping area allows traditional camping with equestrian access but lacks individual corrals or stalls. Some reviewers note that the park has recently allowed tent campers in the horse camping section, which has created safety concerns as children sometimes run between horse campers. The bathrooms are consistently clean with separate shower facilities that receive positive mentions from visitors.
The 20 miles of trails open to horses at West Branch State Park connect to a larger network of recreational paths. Trail riding options vary in difficulty and scenery, with routes passing through wooded areas and along the 2,650-acre lake. Horse campers should make reservations well in advance, as the equestrian sites fill quickly during peak season. Water access points for horses are available throughout the park. Campers seeking horse-friendly accommodations should specifically request the equestrian camping area when booking, as the main campground does not permit horses. The park hosts maintain the horse camping section but may have limited ability to educate non-equestrian campers about proper behavior around horses.
"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
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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.
GuideBeautiful area for a get away in Ohio. The beach is never too packed. You can take kayaks out and venture off around the shores.
West Branch State Park offers equestrian camping facilities about 50 miles from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The park maintains dedicated sites for horse enthusiasts within a designated section of the campground. The surrounding area features several additional horse-friendly camping options with varying amenities and trail access. Seasonal availability extends primarily from April through October, with some facilities closing during winter months.
Trail riding: West Branch State Park provides 20 miles of bridle trails that wind through wooded terrain and along shorelines. Camper Alisa G. notes, "There are bridal trails located on Esworthy Rd. West Branch is our favorite campground and we make sure to visit every year."
Kayaking and boating: Access the 2,650-acre Kirwan Reservoir directly from waterside campsites at West Branch State Park Campground. "We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite," shares Alisa G., while Rino S. describes their experience: "We're at site 160. No electricity, no hookups, but a HUGE lakefront site. Beach is right next door too!"
Archery: The equestrian area near Mosquito Lake provides recreational opportunities beyond horseback riding. Karen D. at Mosquito Lake State Park Campground mentions, "We like to bring our bows and use the archery range."
Swimming: Take advantage of designated swimming areas at several parks with horse camping facilities. Jill T. explains about West Branch: "Swimming area is alright, a little muddy in areas, but the beach is kept clean. There are little hideaway trails everywhere, making for a fun adventure!"
Private, spacious sites: The equestrian campgrounds offer ample room for rigs and equipment. Andrea F. shares about West Branch, "Once the dynamics of filling and setting up were done, we set off to explore the park. It had some really nice hiking trails."
Clean facilities: Visitors consistently praise the maintenance of amenities at West Branch State Park Campground. Teresa B. states: "I love this campground. Nice people and very clean! Lots of nice sites." Joe I. confirms: "Bathrooms were clean separate showers verizon works well here."
Dog-friendly areas: Many equestrian campgrounds accommodate pets. Jim L. notes about Mosquito Lake: "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."
Large campsites: Horse campers appreciate the generous site dimensions. Darren R. recalls his Mosquito Lake visit: "Went with my father in law on a spur of the moment fishing trip. Didn't have much for walk in sites but we were able to find a great site. It was plenty big."
Reservation requirements: Horse camping areas fill quickly during peak seasons. Alisa G. advises, "Make reservations! (6 months in advance). Waterside sites fill up quickly!"
Site conditions: Some campgrounds have uneven terrain. Joe F. cautions about Mosquito Lake State Park Campground: "Only negatives I have are some of lots are pretty uneven and the vegetation at all the shores edge. Had to have boat to get out and fish."
Water fill stations: Plan accordingly for water access. Andrea F. shares about West Branch: "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 who ever designed the park."
Limited facilities: Basic amenities vary between parks. Courtney C. points out about Mosquito Lake: "Only bad are no real bathrooms except at the front of the park. No place to wash dishes. Rough if you're tent camping. But we love the sites so much that we keep coming back."
Playground access: Most equestrian campgrounds include play areas for children. Heidi B. describes Mosquito Lake as having a "nice playground for kids" and notes the "camp is near beach & marina."
Educational activities: Look for nature programs at West Branch State Park Campground. Lee D. shares: "The park hosts maintain the horse camping section" and mentions amenities like "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."
Weekend events: Special activities enhance family camping experiences. Alisa G. notes: "An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend." Linda R. adds that Mosquito Lake has a "concert every Saturday during the summer."
Nature exploration: Joe F. recommends Mosquito Lake for younger children: "Beach was great and there an epic playground for kids. If your kids are 8 and under they'll love the nature playground and nets provided to catch critters."
Leveling challenges: Bring adequate leveling equipment. Andrea F. warns about West Branch: "Also 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."
Hookup options: Mosquito Lake State Park Campground provides various service levels. Heidi B. notes: "There are several full hook-up sites. Electric sites near the lake. We stayed at site #96."
Self-contained camping: Some prime lakefront sites lack hookups. Rino S. explains: "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."
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Chagrin Falls, OH is West Branch State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 66 reviews.
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