2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
West Branch State Park Campground features dedicated horse camping areas near Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The campground has specific horse-friendly sites that allow equestrians to camp with their animals. Primitive tent campers sometimes share the equestrian camping area, which can create safety concerns as children may run around horses that can spook easily. The horse camping area is located in the back section of the campground with limited supervision. Camp hosts in the equestrian area work to educate non-horse campers about proper safety and behavior around horses.
The park offers miles of dedicated bridle trails that connect directly to the horse camping area, providing convenient access for riders. Trail riders can explore wooded paths throughout the park property with varying terrain suitable for different experience levels. Horse campers should note that water and electrical hookups are not available in the equestrian camping section, unlike the main campground area. In recent seasons, the management has allowed more tent campers to use the horse camping area, sometimes resulting in non-equestrian campers outnumbering horse campers. Campers should make reservations well in advance, especially for popular weekends, as the equestrian sites fill quickly during riding season.
"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"
Available this weekend
from $29 - $40 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $80 / night
"Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go."
"Overall me and the kids had a really nice time hanging atbthe site and exploring around the lake. Lots of friendly people too."
"Best for relaxation, chill kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, and shorter walks. Four stars because it is not a vast wilderness adjacent experience."
from $10 - $20 / night
"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
ScoutI struggled making a reservation online, you need an account and it wouldn’t let me make one but i was able to call in and reserve a spot same day. I’m traveling to the east coast and just needed a place to pitch a tent for the night. worked perfect.
GuideWe were passing through on a weeknight in mid September. Many open sites. Sites are paved and many are sloped. Most are shaded. Our site #41 was fairly level with electricity. Close to huge bathhouse with flush toilets, showers and laundry. High above the lake with views through the trees. Appeared there were many long term campers but just as good for our short overnight stay. Online registration. $45 for electric only site.
GuideMosquito Lake gets a bad rap because of its name. We had such a great time launching our kayak from our campsite! I’ve attached a highlighted map marked with the sights on or very close to the water to launch a kayak. Additional kayak launch sites available around the park if you can’t get one of these. It’s great campground if you have kids or a dog. Plenty of great playgrounds and a dog park/dog beach. The camp host was very nice and welcoming. The wash house has laundry and showers. Everything was clean.
GuideHad a nice stay at the Camp Site A tent site, which they label as their ADA Accessible site.
Overall me and the kids had a really nice time hanging atbthe site and exploring around the lake. Lots of friendly people too.
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GuideI've heard there are campgrounds that discriminate against car camping, first time experiencing it. There are many sites where people have a LARGE camper, a car, and multiple tents spread out over a large area. We have 2 SUV's with tents that attach to the backs. We followed all the rules and are taking up about HALF of our site. We were told that is not allowed. When asked for reasoning and comparing to what we've seen around the park, we get no clear answer that makes sense. We are here with a group that rented about 20 sites. After spending 4 hours setting everything up, she says one may have to leave; she's waiting to hear from her boss. I will definitely never return here!
ScoutWhen we arrived, we checked in at the camp office. The ladies there were very kind. The roads through the campground are wide enough for two-way traffic and nicely paved.
This is a beautiful, heavily treed campground. Even on Memorial Day weekend with lots of people, the park was very peaceful. The sounds of birds permeate the air round the clock. Chipmunks run amok. They’re just so cute.
We booked site 56 for our 39’ fifth wheel. As soon as we pulled up, we knew there was no way we’d fit even though the reservation site said it would accommodate a 40’ rig. The camp hosts happened to be passing by as we were surveying the site. They were very helpful redirecting us to a nearby site that would be more suitable. FYI, sites 55 and 56 have deep culverts on either side. One wrong turn and you’re going to have a problem. The majority of sites along our road were just wide enough to keep the tires out of the dirt, but not wide enough for the stairs to land on asphalt. If you have a motorhome or other wide-bodied rig, like an Alliance Paradigm, I would recommend choosing one of the sites on the loop around the playground. Those are better suited for newer big rigs.
TIP…the line at the dump station is long on the holiday weekends. Plan accordingly.
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.
ScoutWe live really close so we stay at mosquito for our first stay every year. This year we were disappointed. They had no staff there to check us in, the signs says closed Monday through Wednesday. Bathrooms were supposed to be open because we stayed April 16th, but only some of them were. (Even though online states April 1st they reopen). Some sites are more wet than others. We stayed at site 54 this time. The pad was very narrow and it was wet around it (it has been raining a lot). The person before us must have purchased a $12 bale of hay that they were selling up front because there was hay everywhere. Wish they would just put gravel down.
Otherwise, it's quiet. We love the nature play area for the kids. We love the playgrounds.
When they are open, the bathrooms are very clean. The shower house is dated but clean. Far walk from every site basically as they put it on the main road between both loops.
GuideFirst time at this park I can see why it's always booked up. 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.
West Branch State Park Campground provides equestrian camping options near Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with specific amenities for those traveling with horses. The park features waterfront campsites along the 2,650-acre reservoir with many sites offering direct water access. Non-equestrian campers can enjoy the park's boat launch, fishing opportunities, and multiple shower facilities. Sites throughout the campground vary in levelness, with some requiring significant adjustment for RVs.
Kayaking and water access: At West Branch State Park Campground, campers can launch kayaks directly from lakeside sites. "We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite. The shower house and bathrooms are large and clean," notes Alisa G., who appreciates the multiple inlets for exploration.
Beach activities: The campground offers a dedicated swimming area with two beach options. "There is a small beach at the campground but a larger one on the other side of the lake," explains Alisa G. Some campers mention the swimming conditions vary by season. "Swimming area is alright, a little muddy in areas, but the beach is kept clean," reports Jill T.
Trail exploration: Hiking opportunities extend beyond the equestrian trails with numerous wooded paths available. "There are many scenic hiking trails at West Branch," states Alisa G. The park contains hidden paths throughout the property. Jill T. notes, "There are little hideaway trails everywhere, making for a fun adventure!"
Waterfront sites: The lakefront camping spots rank among campers' favorite features at Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. "Great park! Sites are spacious and level. Very clean park. There are several full hook-up sites. Electric sites near the lake," reports Heidi B., who stayed at site #96.
Privacy between sites: Many campsites offer good separation and tree coverage. "West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites," mentions Alisa G. This sentiment echoes across multiple campgrounds in the region, with Courtney C. noting about Mosquito Lake: "The sites are huge."
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms and shower buildings. "Best bathrooms around! Showers great. Bathrooms great," writes Kim B. about West Branch. The campground provides additional amenities like "an outside sink to wash up dishes" and a book exchange at the shower house.
Site levelness: Several campgrounds near Cuyahoga Falls present challenges with uneven terrain. At West Branch State Park Campground, Andrea F. reports: "Our site was labeled slight slope. That was a joke... 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."
Reservation timing: Popular sites fill quickly, especially water-view locations. "Make reservations! (6 months in advance). Waterside sites fill up quickly!" advises Alisa G. This applies particularly during summer months and weekends.
Seasonal conditions: Weather impacts site availability and accessibility. At Mosquito Lake, Samantha J. notes: "Unfortunately our campsite was under water due the extensive rains recently this past week and spring overall. But the staff at the camp office gave us a list of all of the open sites."
Playground access: Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday offers family-friendly amenities that complement equestrian areas near Cuyahoga Falls. "This is our favorite KOA! I have 4 kids and return at least 1x per year. Great family owned KOA. Horseback riding on site," shares Lisa D.
Weekend activities: Several parks schedule regular social events for families. "An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend," mentions Alisa G. about West Branch. Similarly, many campgrounds offer structured weekend programming.
Nature exploration areas: Specialized play spaces encourage outdoor discovery. At Mosquito Lake, Joe F. appreciates "the nature playground and nets provided to catch critters. We'll camp here again for sure."
Electric and hookup options: Campgrounds vary widely in available services. "We're at site 160. No electricity, no hookups, but a HUGE lakefront site. We're in a self-contained RV so it's not a problem for us," shares Rino S. about West Branch State Park.
Water fill station design: Consider practical limitations at certain facilities. Andrea F. notes 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."
Site selection for larger rigs: Canton-East Sparta KOA accommodates larger vehicles but requires careful navigation. "Mostly gravel site..heavy construction where patio sites are. Very difficult to ride bikes on loose gravel," cautions Rick K., suggesting families with children choose sites with more level terrain.
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