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Best Equestrian Camping near Coshocton, OH

144 Reviews

Salt Fork State Park Campground in Lore City and Blue Rock State Park Campground in Blue Rock offer specialized facilities for equestrians camping near Coshocton, Ohio. Salt Fork provides clean wash racks for horses and designated equestrian campsites. Non-equestrians occasionally stay in the horse camping areas at Blue Rock, creating a quiet environment with little competition for space. Both parks connect to extensive trail systems that accommodate horses. Salt Fork's equestrian campground remains consistently busy throughout the season. Trailer parking is available at both locations, with Blue Rock offering pull-through sites suitable for horse trailers. Bathroom facilities vary between locations, with vault toilets available at most equestrian campgrounds.

Miles of well-groomed horse trails with creek crossings and steep hills characterize Mohican State Park Campground. The trails connect riders to beautiful pine forests and diverse terrain. Salt Fork's equestrian trails extend for miles, providing substantial riding opportunities for campers. Primitive horse camping areas feature highlines for securing horses overnight. The equestrian-specific campgrounds typically require reservations during peak seasons. Both Salt Fork and Blue Rock maintain separate equestrian camping areas away from general camping to minimize disturbance to horses. Some camping areas provide direct access to bridle trails from campsites, eliminating the need to trailer horses between camp and trailheads. Water access for horses exists at most locations through natural sources or provided facilities.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Coshocton, Ohio (13)

    1. Salt Fork State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Kimbolton, OH
    22 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."

    2. Dillon State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Nashport, OH
    22 miles
    Website

    "I camped at this state park in the very scenic rolling hills of central Ohio on a hot and sunny weekend and was happy to find plenty of shade."

    "I have been extremely disappointed with Ohio State Park campgrounds."

    3. Mohican State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Loudonville, OH
    33 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."

    4. Mohican Wilderness

    9 Reviews
    Loudonville, OH
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 599-6741

    $25 - $44 / night

    "They are full of amenities like: horse back riding, shooting sports, canoeing, playground, swimming lake, putt putt and more."

    "Trails to hike. Lots of summer activities scheduled for the year."

    5. Blue Rock State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Blue Rock, OH
    31 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."

    6. Walkabout Creek Horsemans Camp and Campground

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

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

    7. Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Perrysville, OH
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 938-7884

    $27 / night

    "Didn’t see much of the park on Friday,  but Saturday we went exploring and saw the marina, beach, horse camp area, and walked some of the bridle trails."

    "Positives:

    • Lots are spacious
    • Lots of activities: WhoaZone, boating, fishing, horseback riding, near Mohican Adventures for rafting, hiking
    • Quiet and with friendly staff and seasonal campers
    • Large"

    8. Blue Rock State Park Campground — Blue Rock State Park

    1 Review
    Blue Rock, OH
    31 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"

    9. Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday - Bear Creek Ranch

    4 Reviews
    Bolivar, OH
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 484-3901

    "Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go."

    10. Canton-East Sparta KOA

    4 Reviews
    Bolivar, OH
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 484-3901
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  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Shari G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2018

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Unexpected Treat in Central Ohio

    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.

    The oddly named “Class A” camping area offers everything from full-hook up camping slots for campers large and small, as well as just electric sites and 10 “walk-in” primitive sites, and cabins -- all of which are reservable. This area has all the bells and whistles of a modern campground with an environmental learning center, a nice outdoor pool, clean showers and bathrooms, an extensive playground and hiking and mountain biking trails right out the front door.

    The “Class B” area offers 25 primitive sites on a first-come, first-served basis. It is almost 6 miles by road from the “A” services, but only a 2-mile flatish hike along the river trail. At these sites, there are only pit toilets and a water pump. Each site has a picnic table and a small fire ring. There is also a large group camping area just a few miles away from the primitive “Class B” area.

    Tubing and canoeing are available within the park, but there are also several canoe outfitters in the area which provide rental / pick up services. The sheer number of these businesses makes me think that summer time can be crowded!!

    Beautiful shaded trails meander all throughout the park and they boast some of the most challenging mountain biking in the mid-west, so read your trail maps. Hiking, equestrian and winter snowmobile trails also offer some great opportunities to get out and stretch your legs throughout the year. There is also a safe and convenient, bike lane / bike path into nearby Loudonville, which has a small grocery story and the usual fast-food restaurants.

    Note: The only reason why this park didn't get a 5 star was due to their customer service. It was absolutely lousy, confusing, and the young folks working behind the counter acted as if they didn't want to be there and/or hadn't been trained. We almost left, but since we had cycled 42 miles to get there that day, we chose to stay and enjoyed our time in their Class B sites.

  • JH T.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Campground give feelings of closeness to nature and rejuvenation of spirit

    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. Bring containers to put natural pure water in for home or camping supply. Trails that lead along shore line to old stone house built in early days of Ohio. Caves to be explored that are easy to access. Boating, fishing,hunting,swimming and a well appointed Salt Fork Lodge. Short drive to Cambridge, Ohio to enjoy local downtown.

  • Jeremy H.
    Nov. 2, 2018

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Great Campgrounds and Amenities

    Mohican offers great accommodations and clean facilities. It’s not the most secluded spots but if you are looking for something tucked away there a few sites. The ability to tube down the river and walk back to your camp site was so much fun. Trailheads are located right of the grounds and the surrounding area is full of great things to do. If swimming is your thing the pool is clean and well maintained and situated between two ridgelines so you float and stare around at wooded hillsides. Great after a day of hiking or crushing the mountain biking trails. Grab a walk-in site or one by the river. No problems with hammocks in sites we chose but not all sites have enough mature trees.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 9, 2019

    Malabar Farm State Park Campground

    Rustic

    I found Malabar Farm in Lucas, OH on my way home from Mom’s house. Never heard of it before and I have been this way for over 20 years now. Louis Bromfield was a conservationist and among many other things (including winning a Pulitzer) he was in the forefront of organic and self-sustaining gardening. This place is amazing! ( and would be an excellent home schoolers camping trip!) Not your typical going hiking kinda campground (there are trails but they are not “major”) you come here to step away from city life and tour a working farm. Ohio countryside at its best. Primitive camping with a gravel parking pad and water, fire ring, picnic table and hitching post. No reservations, this is a first come campground. There’s also a small rentable cabin open year round. Definitely worth a visit and very family oriented events. ( your teenager will roll their eyes at you but probably secretly enjoy the visit)

Guide to Coshocton

Coshocton County sits at the eastern edge of Ohio's Appalachian Plateau, with elevations ranging from 790 to 1,300 feet. The area features a network of rivers including the Muskingum, Walhonding, and Tuscarawas, creating diverse camping landscapes from wooded ridges to riverside flats. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing between December and February, making late spring through early fall the prime camping season.

What to Do

Horseback riding trails: Blue Rock State Park offers maintained bridle paths for equestrian camping near Coshocton, Ohio. A recent visitor noted, "Very quiet campground with little to no other riders around. Only complaint would be the non equestrians staying in the equestrian area."

Water activities: Salt Fork State Park provides multiple water recreation options just 50 miles from Coshocton. One camper shared their experience: "You can hike, swim, boat, bike and horseback ride. Primitive tent camping all the way to upscale lodge stays. Electric camper hookups and shower house."

Fishing spots: Dillon State Park offers fishing opportunities within an hour's drive of Coshocton. A reviewer mentioned, "From the campground, you will have to drive to the beach or hike a couple miles though the woods as I did. My only complaint about this campground is the beach."

Seasonal wildlife viewing: Fall and spring are prime seasons for wildlife observation. As one Salt Fork visitor shared, "Just driving in saw turkeys and 'turkets':) and two 6 point bucks... Plus!! A lot of other smaller park 'gems' nearby."

What Campers Like

Spacious sites: Mohican Wilderness gets high marks for site size. One reviewer explained, "Even though it's a large park the sites are huge so you still feel like you can kick back and relax. Quiet neighbors and friendly staff plus everything is mowed and well maintained."

River access: Many campers value direct water access for fishing and recreation. A Mohican Wilderness visitor noted, "We tent camped at one of the primitive riverfront sites. Site 810 in the Narrows. Our site was a little muddy and a little smaller than other sites but overall we were very happy with the campground."

Clean facilities: Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground maintains well-kept restrooms and grounds. A camper observed, "The shower houses are clean as well as the grounds. The lake was high this weekend and the beach was a bit under water, but still fun."

Trail connectivity: Horse trails near Coshocton connect to larger networks. One visitor to Blue Rock State Park commented, "The hiking was wonderful, the equestrian trails looked very nice, and the fire tower was a fun climb."

What You Should Know

Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds in the area have limited connectivity. A Mohican Wilderness visitor reported, "We didn't have any cell service but I was not expecting it. It was great to be screen free for a couple days."

Seasonal crowds: Salt Fork State Park Campground experiences different visitation patterns throughout the year. A return visitor observed, "The change of season brings a very different atmosphere to the park and the people staying in it. The facilities are still well maintained and the washer and dryer I'm pretty sure are older then me but they do the job."

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