Top Horse Camping near Dover, OH

Do you love the outdoors and horses? If you're looking for a rustic but comfortable experience, horse camping in Dover is the way to go. Camping with horses is a beautiful way to experience nature. These scenic and easy-to-reach Ohio campsites are perfect for your horse camping excursion.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Dover, OH (12)

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226 Reviews of 12 Dover 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 Mohican State Park Campground
    August 8, 2024

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Good overnight

    I didn’t see much of this park because I only stayed overnight, but I got a good nights rest and felt safe. A few of the spots are not level and it appeared that not all of them had tables or fire pits. It didn’t appear that anyone did drive throughs to monitor noise or who was there, but I didn’t mind. There were quite a bit of teens camping out and while they were pretty loud late into the night, it made me happy to see them camping and floating the river. The pit toilet shelters were large and clean too.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
    June 16, 2024

    Dillon State Park Campground

    Nice spacious campsites

    First time at this park booked last minute so options were limited wasn't sure what leftovers we would get but ended up with 2 great sites. We lucked out and had 2 trees just right for hammock relaxing but it seems like lots of sites have no trees just depends on the section of park not alot of privacy between. Sites but there huge so you don't feel stuffed in next to everyone. Shower houses are limited 1 in each section but plenty of flush bathrooms located all over and kept very clean. Internet works very well verizon and att.

  • 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 Mohican State Park Campground
    May 16, 2024

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Great Location

    Older state park, but very well maintained. Restrooms and showers clean and sanitary. Pool was not open yet when we were there. Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing. Park staff were friendly and helpful. We camped at Mohican State Park in a Motorhome on a site along the river.

  • 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 Mohican State Park Campground
    May 2, 2024

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Nice Place

    I have tent camped, rented a cabin, and taken my RV there. It is nice by the creek and lots of trails nearby to hike. The pool is nice in the summer and the people working at check in and at the camp store are so nice.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dillon State Park Campground
    March 8, 2024

    Dillon State Park Campground

    GREAT VIBES

    Absolutely loved the short overnight stay. Perfect sunset and sunrise experience, the grounds are kept well, bathroom/shower house is as clean as can be 😻🥰 perfect for families!

  • 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 Mohican Wilderness
    May 22, 2023

    Mohican Wilderness

    Great campground!

    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 and would camp there again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    May 20, 2023

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Friendly and scenic

    We had a great three nights stay here in June, weather was lovely. Dale, one of the volunteer hosts, even helped me with a problem I had in my hot water heater while I was there. Great access to trails and tubing along the river, and a friendly group of campers. Shower houses were meticulously maintained and grounds are nice and clean. Wi-Fi was kind of sketchy for video calling at least at my site number 44.

  • 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 Mohican State Park Campground
    February 24, 2023

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Winter Time But No Snow

    We stayed on a full hook up site (turned off for the season) that had a nice concrete level pad. There was also a nice side pad that kept our chairs clean. A little further back in the campground to be close to the shower house that was open. Then found out that comfort station next to us was open - nice! Also close the water which was full and rushing all weekend.

    The camp store was open on the weekend and the staff was nice to chat with. They had wood, but it was slab cut which doesn’t burn very well. We decided against it. Lots of snacks and other items still available.

    Some sites were really close to the water, almost too close as the water flooded a few spots. The campground is nice to walk if you like to get in a little workout. They also have small camper cabins and them much bigger cabins which a few are pet friendly.

    We went on a hike by the covered bridge to one of the waterfalls. Lots of trials to choose from.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    October 23, 2022

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Friendly folks, nice campground, clean

    Friendly and helpful staff. Campground was clean and nicely kept. Wifi was excellent. Bathrooms were clean. Beautiful foliage and hiking trails.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mohican State Park Campground
    October 16, 2022

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Winter Breezes

    We thought we’d give this campground a try during the off season as it usually fills up during regular camping season.

    Campground - it’s a big campground but only part of it is open in the winter. The drive in was plowed and they continue to get plow it through the weekend. Unfortunately there was more ice than snow in the road. The creek was flowing pretty good and was really pretty to watch and we saw a bald eagle flying back and forth.

    Campsite-the pad was covered with snow and ice so we had to level a little more as the elements were a little tough to work with. The fire ring was up on a small hill which was a struggle to get up and down due to the ice but would be nice in the summer. You’d be able to see around and across the street to see the creek. Campsites are a little close together but some along the creek look a little more comfortable.

    Camp store-big and a ton of items to choose from. They had fresh eggs, local meat, ice cream and more. The staff was friendly and helpful too!

    Shower house-only one shower house was open and it was down by the maintenance building. Thankfully the camp store had a small bathroom available and was much closer. The shower house itself was clean, warm and had lots of room for multiple campers.

    Really pretty with the snow and would like to go back when it’s warmer.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground
    September 27, 2022

    Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground

    Peacful Weekend

    We had a great time at Pleasant Hill. We stayed there because we were planning a visit to the Prairie Peddler. It was almost completely empty so it was a nice weekend but the sites if everything was full is very cramped. Additionally not a ton to do besides a small park but you can see in the summer time how there would be so much to do!

  • Camper-submitted photo from West Branch State Park Campground
    September 12, 2022

    West Branch State Park Campground

    Nice Stay, Clean Facilities

    The facilities were clean. The campground was quiet as much as can be expected. There are no restrictions on dogs and there was a bit of barking but nothing excessive. Our campsite had a flat area for the tent however it was set below parking level. While nice for privacy, the rain on our last day quickly ran down the slope and saturated our area. Site #197

  • 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 Mohican State Park Campground
    August 5, 2022

    Mohican State Park Campground

    Riverfront Relaxation

    The cabins at Mohican State Park are highly sought after for a reason--beautiful interiors, comfortable beds, and riverfront location.  When there's been enough rain, then tubing down the river is excellent. The campground pool is unheated, but it does have a lifeguard on duty.  Good campstore and a clean, well-maintained campground. The newer playground (complete with zipline) is very popular with the kids. Go hiking in the nearby Mohican-Memorial State Forest; visit the fire tower and the dam while you're there. if you go into Loudonville, then stop by Stela's for ice cream in a homemade, chocolate dipped waffle cone and visit the eclectic Cleo Redd Fisher Museum.

  • Camper-submitted photo from West Branch State Park Campground
    August 3, 2022

    West Branch State Park Campground

    Family Favorite

    Many lakefront sites. Quiet, woodsy and very well-maintained state park  campground. Great showerhouses and very nice playground. We love the small campers beach near site 160. Not much hiking at West Branch, but both Cuyahoga Valley NP and Summit Metroparks are a short drive. Treat yourself to a meal at the A&W Root Beer Stand in nearby Ravenna. Minor league Rubberducks play at Canal Park in Akron (approx 30 min. drive). There are also many free or low-cost concerts at Akron's Lock 3.



Guide to Dover

Camping near Dover, Ohio, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to relax, explore nature, and enjoy time with family and friends.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Mohican State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The park is gigantic. Despite that we had the entire campground to ourselves over New Year's Eve weekend."
  • Fishing: Head to Salt Fork State Park Campground for some fishing. A camper noted, "The lake is very clean. Shower houses are clean and all have coin-operated laundry in them."
  • Playgrounds: Families will appreciate the playgrounds at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground. One visitor shared, "Great showerhouses and a very nice playground."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers often rave about the cleanliness of the facilities. A review for West Branch State Park Campground stated, "The facilities were clean. The campground was quiet as much as can be expected."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer large sites. A visitor at Dillon State Park Campground mentioned, "Dillon is one of our favorite camping destinations. They have very large sites."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate the helpful staff at various campgrounds. A review for Silver Springs Campground said, "The campground attendant was a very friendly man who asked several times if we had questions about the area."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during busy weekends. A camper at Streetsboro-Cleveland SE KOA noted, "There’s some train & traffic noise."
  • Site Selection: Choosing the right site is important. A review for Raccoon Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "You have to be careful when picking a site if you have never been here."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may have limited amenities. A visitor at Silver Springs Campground pointed out, "There are portable bathrooms located throughout the campground."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A family at Mohican State Park Campground said, "The playground is extremely age-friendly for every kid there."
  • Plan for Rain: Be prepared for wet weather. A camper at Salt Fork State Park Campground mentioned, "Expect to use your car a lot at this park as things are spaced pretty far apart."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A review for Findley State Park Campground highlighted, "We always have a great time."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure to choose a level site for your RV. A visitor at Dillon State Park Campground noted, "The sites are level."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups. A camper at Salt Fork State Park Campground mentioned, "There are a lot of great full hook-up sites here."
  • Laundry Facilities: Some campgrounds offer laundry facilities, which can be a lifesaver. A review for West Branch State Park Campground stated, "There are coin-operated laundry machines."

Camping near Dover, Ohio, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat in nature.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Dover, OH is Salt Fork State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 35 reviews.

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