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    Zaleski State Forest provides free, primitive equestrian camping with proximity to bridle trails. The campground is accessible via walk-in or hike-in methods and accommodates tent camping only. Basic facilities include drinking water and vault toilets, though amenities are limited with no electric hookups, showers, or dedicated horse corrals. Pets are permitted at the campground, allowing campers to bring both horses and dogs. The campground maintains a 4.4-star rating, with campers noting the peaceful environment and access to forest trails.

    The Old Stone Church Campground offers another horse-friendly option near Guysville, featuring picnic tables and toilet facilities. The campground accepts both tent and RV campers through walk-in and hike-in access. Alcohol is permitted, unlike some other public campgrounds in the region. Kinderhook Horse Trail provides additional primitive camping opportunities with toilet facilities and picnic tables that can accommodate larger rigs. The dispersed sites along this trail connect riders to multiple forest paths. The trail system throughout these areas features varied terrain suitable for different riding skill levels, with some paths offering water access for horses during warmer months.

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      1. Burr Oak State Park Campground

      4.0(31)18mi from Guysville72 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Wayne National Forest shares the area with Burr Oak State Park near Glouster, Oh. Wayne National Forest is split into three areas in southeastern Ohio."

      "The Blue Trail goes through here and provides a fun hike. There is a bathroom across the road and access to water at the entrance of the site. Showers are 15 minutes walk or a quick drive away."

      from $25 - $55 / night

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      2. Strouds Run State Park Campground

      3.3(10)8mi from GuysvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The go to camping location for Athens. Many campsites, trails, and amenities. Anything from boat rentals, a small store, and docks to use near the lake."

      "Sites are only rented in person once you arrive, they have clear instructions at the entrance. Sites were nice and level, but a bit on the smaller side. Plenty of trails for hiking around the park."

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      3. Lake Hope State Park Campground

      3.9(35)23mi from Guysville185 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Lake Hope State Park is the unsung hero of Logan county, Ohio. Hocking Hills State Park gets the crowds because of its amenities and closer proximity to Old Man's Cave...but..."

      "At lake hope you can enjoy camping in many ways rather if it’s by tent (the way I prefer) or by camper. It’s a very nice place to have some family fun. Very nice beach and swimming area."

      from $25 - $35 / night

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      4. Hocking Hills State Park Campground

      4.4(109)34mi from Guysville209 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There are lots of caves, trails, camping options and activities in the area. Be careful, however, every year someone is injured or dies going off trail, often falling from a cliff."

      "If you stay away from the main roads, you might feel like you're in a smaller campground."

      from $20 - $70 / night

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      5. Zaleski State Forest

      4.5(16)23mi from GuysvilleTents

      "Zaleski State Forest is adjacent to Lake Hope State Park. Off Rt 278 near Zaleski, Oh, true Ohio countryside to enjoy on the way in. Signal is spotty."

      "Much of Ohio is flat corn land, so Zaleski is a special place in Ohio. The trail swings close to some homes, which is less remote than out west where I live now, but overall it's nice."

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      6. Dorr-Run Red Oak Trailhead

      4.3(3)24mi from GuysvilleRVs, Tents

      "The second night we only had one tent near us. There are plenty of pull-off areas on the road leading up to this trailhead that were being used night one as well."

      "OHV trails closed for winter. Hiking allowed year-round. Most campsites inaccessible during off-season. Pit toilet closed for winter. Probably busy on weekends during the season. Nice place."

      7. Old Stone Church Campground

      4.5(2)28mi from GuysvilleTents

      "Each pull-thru is set-up for horses, but RVs are allowed (according to NFS website)."

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      8. Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)

      3.8(6)34mi from GuysvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $20 - $40 / night

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      9. Blue Rock State Park Campground

      4.2(6)37mi from Guysville76 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $23 - $50 / night

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      10. Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground

      4.3(6)39mi from Guysville1 siteRVs, Tents

      "Great spot for horse camping, they have plenty of dedicated horse stalls. Gravel pads for electric/water sites are fairly level."

      "The old horse stalls have been torn down and 28 new covered stalls have been built! They are amazing and plenty if room for larger horses. "

      from $25 - $70 / night

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    • Dare To Everywhere .The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 9, 2020

      Kinderhook Trailhead

      Unique "Dispersed" Camping

      Stayed: 9/6/2020 - FREE

      Site: Left fire pit facing toilet

      This campground is the equestrian Kinderhook Trailhead within Wayne National Forest.

      I didn't know what to expect for a dispersed campground at a trailhead. We pulled in and there was one couple setup at a designated site (picnic table and fire pit). As we drove around the trailhead, we found a second designated site. The forest website says dispersed camping is allowed and fires are allowed with a 10 foot clearance and a ring of rocks. So when we pulled up and saw picnic tables and fire pits provided, I was a little confused. I'd assume you'd also be allowed to create your own site, if the two designated sites are taken. There's not a ton of room, but I'd say another 5 sites could setup and be somewhat spread out. It is an open area, so there wouldn't be physical privacy, although the tall trees provide shade.

      With it being an equestrian trail, there were a lot of horses and trailers throughout the day. Before sunset, everyone cleared out and only campers remained.

      One vault toilet and perfect AT&T and Sprint cell service.

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    • 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.

    • Dave V.
      Sep. 28, 2016

      Lake Hope State Park Campground

      Variety, solitude and immersed in history!

      Lake Hope State Park is the unsung hero of Logan county, Ohio. Hocking Hills State Park gets the crowds because of its amenities and closer proximity to Old Man's Cave...but...

      Each time I have stayed at Lake Hope State Park, I have marveled at why there are only a few stray campers in a state park of 190 sites. Granted...I am usually camping during the week...but its a ghost town. Which is fine by me...solitude...peace and quiet.

      The main reason is pit latrines...well, that's my guess, anyways. LHSP still has hot showers. I guess because it doesn't have a pool, it doesn't have the crowds. Shoot! I'd stay home if I wanted a pool. Whatever the reason, you rarely, if ever, will have to contend with neighbors.

      Trails are superb...tall canopies, fern ground cover, a wild assortment of fungi and wildlife at every turn. The terrain is undulating but very doable. The campsites are pretty open, so if you did have neighbors...you'd know it. We'd usually snatch up site 98 or 99...or both. No one would usually go that deep into the park. It was private...pit latrine nearby...flat and airy. Foot trails were nearby and the bike trail wasn't too far away.

      If you brought your boats...Lake Hope is a nice flatwater paddle. Get there early and watch the water lilies open. Hope furnace is just outside the campground and next to the first "put-in" for the lake. As history buffs will know that Ohio was one of the nation's leading iron producers back in the day. There is also a swimming beach on the opposite end of Lake Hope...if you just have to get wet.

      The haunted Moonville Tunnel is nearby and worth the short drive and hike. Unfortunately, it is becoming defaced by disrespectful taggers...still cool nonetheless.

      You are plopped down smack dab in the Zaleski State Forest...so pick a trail, any trail.

      A short drive away are amazing trails and formations...Old Man's Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, Conkle’s Hollow, Rockhouse and Ash Cave. Each one a must see! Give youself time to hike the trails and enjoy the natural beauty of southern Ohio. Not only will you be glad you did...you will want to return year and year!

    • A
      Nov. 1, 2025

      Kinderhook Trailhead

      Trailhead camping

      This is a horse trail camp. There is a vault toilet,a few trash cans,a water spigot and plenty of room for horse trailers. There are some trails you can walk or ride on. The locals were all very friendly. You can stay for 14 days and it's free.

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 7, 2018

      Hocking Hills State Park Campground

      Most Scenic camping area in Ohio

      This is one of the best state parks and in my opinion the most scenic. There are lots of caves, trails, camping options and activities in the area. Be careful, however, every year someone is injured or dies going off trail, often falling from a cliff. We have camped here in tents many times over the years. The state park campground is above par compared to others in the Ohio system. The naturalists are great and run many programs even in the off seasons. Fall is the best season, the foliage is awesome. Popular with Boy and Girl Scout groups. Campground has an outdoor pool.

    • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 8, 2017

      Zaleski State Forest

      Work for it

      Zaleski State Forest is adjacent to Lake Hope State Park. Off Rt 278 near Zaleski, Oh, true Ohio countryside to enjoy on the way in. Signal is spotty.

      Primitive camping, check in before going and bring your good hiking boots. You will get a work out. There is water to enjoy also and a historical drive if you enjoy learning about the stuff our ancestors did for "fun" :)

    • Annika E.
      May. 28, 2024

      Kinderhook Horse Trail

      Flat tentspots

      Parking for regular cars is 100 yards before restroom (the others are for horse trailers only). Close to the restroom there’s a picnic table, tentspots and a manual water pump. A lot of insects, humid and dense deciduous forest surrounding the trailhead. The Kinderhook trail was overgrown. The Paw Paw trail on the other hand was very smooth, dry and wide. The trail leads to the top of the hill.

    • Mary S.
      Sep. 23, 2018

      Hocking Hills State Park Campground

      Nice campground with even better hiking and scenery

      Old Man's Cave Cave Campground in Hocking Hills State Park is a large campground. At many of the sites, you'll feel like you're in a large campground. If you stay away from the main roads, you might feel like you're in a smaller campground.

      Choosing a Site

      • Study the photo of the site map included here to get a sense of where you might want a site. You'll be able to see electric/non-electric and reservable/non-reservable sites. There's quite a mix of sites and the map has a legend that will guide you.

      • A reservation is a good idea.  You'll definitely need one on weekends during the summer/fall, or you should arrive by Thursday for a chance for a non-reservable site for the weekend. I've been here in July and mid-September, and the park was crowded. I just keep an eye on reservations on reserveamerica.com.

      • Electric sites: I recommend sites 152-163, 164-172, and 141-151 because you are away from the main roads (long straightaways). In my opinion, sites 161-163, 150-151 and 171-172 are the best because you're at the end of spurs off a main road.

      • Full hookup sites: Sites 66-70 at the end of the full hookup stretch (24-70) are good. 

      • Warning about full hookup sites: There's some kind of pumping station behind the sites on the left as you enter so it's noisy all the time. If I wanted a full hookup, I'd avoid sites from #24 up to at least #35 because you're going to have constant noise. It probably doesn't matter when you're inside because units with full hookups typically have closed windows and AC/heat.

      • Reservable non-electric sites 81-93: I like #92 and #93 and the first couple at the beginning.

      • Non-reservable sites: #1-23 are electric and #76-78 are non-electric.

      Amenities

      • Picnic table and fire ring at sites

      • Swimming pool

      • Pay attention to the map if the location of showers and toilets is important to you. There are 3 showerhouses with showers, flush toilets and sinks. For some reason, the floor in the showerhouse near the pool was always wet and dirty even in September when the pool was closed. Other toilets throughout the campground are pit toilets.

      • Gray water disposal stations and potable water stations

      • Laundry facility near the shower house by the pool

      • Dump station

      Activities

      • Scenery and hiking are what make this park special...and crowded.

      • See photos that show a map and descriptions of 8 hiking areas. Some of these areas are outside the park, and you'll need to drive to the trailheads or take a shuttle ($5 fee). Ohio does a good job of consistently marking trails and posting information boards that show where you are and where you can go from your current location.

      Cell Phone Service: It's spotty. As you walk around, sometimes you have it and sometimes you don't!

      Cool Feature of Ohio Parks

      When you use reserveamerica.com, you can participate in a rewards program for Ohio state parks. We were able to apply points to stay free one night out of three.

    Guide to Guysville

    Hiking and horse trails connect multiple primitive camping areas near Guysville, Ohio, with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,000 feet across the region's rolling Appalachian foothills. The area receives approximately 40 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush forest conditions with numerous small streams crossing many trails. Seasonal temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer.

    What to do

    Kayaking on Burr Oak Lake: Burr Oak State Park offers rentals for paddling the 664-acre lake, located 25 minutes from Guysville. "Going to rent a pontoon boat today and check out the beach, as well. In the 90's so very few spots taken!" notes Tracie M. about Burr Oak State Park Campground.

    Geocaching in Wayne National Forest: The surrounding forest contains numerous geocache locations accessible from campsites. "Lots of geocasches in the area on the trails in Wayne national forest. The docks have near constant traffic but it's not super busy. Just a car every few hours," explains Kelsey R. from Burr Oak.

    Visit Moonville Tunnel: This historic abandoned railroad tunnel is accessible via trails from several campgrounds. "We spent one afternoon hiking over to the Moonville Tunnel and it was one of the coolest parts of our four day trek," writes James W. about Zaleski State Forest.

    What campers like

    Variety of trail difficulties: The regional trail system offers options for all skill levels across multiple forests. "The trails are well marked and easy to follow. And there are several loop sections so you can easily plan various tips accordingly," shares James W. about Zaleski State Forest.

    Secluded primitive camping: Many sites offer privacy despite proximity to trail access points. "The sites are mostly far apart from one another and the area is fairly dense woods leaving you feeling a peaceful solitude," reports Kate W. about Hocking Hills State Park Campground.

    Horse-friendly facilities: Multiple dedicated equestrian trailheads offer overnight camping. "Area is dedicated to horse trail riding. Nice clean area just off main road. Can camp here in certain spots," explains Joe B. about Kinderhook Horse Trail, one of several horse campgrounds near Guysville, Ohio.

    What you should know

    Limited water access: While some campgrounds have potable water, many primitive sites require planning. "Water is available at 3 backpack camping areas (Points D, I & P)," explains Renée C. about Zaleski State Forest's backpack camping trail.

    Varied bathroom facilities: Facilities range from modern shower houses to basic pit toilets. "Bathrooms were a little lack luster but I enjoyed every second!" notes Anne P. about Lake Hope State Park Campground.

    Cell service limitations: Coverage varies dramatically across the region. "Fairly remote, cell service is dicey but if that is what you are going for, you will be pleased," warns Leon H. about Burr Oak.

    Trail conditions can change seasonally: Spring often brings mud, while summer means increased vegetation. "Strouds is an amazing park with incredible trails! Bathrooms were clean," reports Anna S. about Strouds Run State Park Campground.

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