5 campgrounds with availability this weekend
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.
"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."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $35 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $160 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
from $23 - $220 / night
"They are full of amenities like: horse back riding, shooting sports, canoeing, playground, swimming lake, putt putt and more."
"We come back to MW each year and try to get the same sites (323-322) as they are very private with access to the water while still being super close to the store and walkable to the bathrooms:showers."
from $25 - $44 / night
"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."
Available this weekend
from $19 - $50 / night
"Great great campground plenty to Joe we took the horses had a blast"
"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"
from $27 / night
"Very quiet campground with little to no other riders around. Only complaint would be the non equestrians staying in the equestrian area"
from $17 - $50 / night
"Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go."
ScoutWe camped here for the first time this year and ended up booking 2 more trips here. We just finished our last trip. We love this campsite. No other place has sites this big and give you this much space. Awesome place to camp
GuideWe found site F26 at the far end of the loop. Short paved pad with electric very near a simple clean bathroom with flush toilets. Sites are treeless and fairly close together but the sites in our mini loop all backed up to the woods. Surprised to encounter mosquitoes in October. Overall the campground is huge with 5 separate loops that are spread far apart. The check in station is a significant distance from the first loop A and more than a mile from loop F so if you don’t have reservations, go to the website to find out which sites are available then drive around to make your selection -then call or go online to register. $45.50 for electric only site includes booking fee.
Rangerwe come back to MW a few times each year as the access to the river and quiet nature of the campground is great. The playground is nice, the store is clean and well stocked.
GuideSecond time here. Quiet, except for the birds chirping.
Only 3 other campsites in use on an August weekend.
Water and pit toilet.
Enough At&t cell service to connect, but it's not great.
RangerWe return to Mohican wilderness a few times each year and love the sites we choose right on the river.
Most sites here are wide open field sites and would not suite our style of camping.
Bathrooms are typically clean.
TravelerThe site is full hook-up. 30/50 amp. This site is partial tree covered and at the end of the loop. Shower house very short walk across the road. Trash dumpster across the street. This is a short site 23 foot max for RV. Has a double pad with concrete Picknick table area. Best spot on C loop.
RangerWe come back to MW each year and try to get the same sites (323-322) as they are very private with access to the water while still being super close to the store and walkable to the bathrooms:showers.
We love how peaceful it is and the play areas for kids. We’ll bring kayaks for the river which is cool but the last time it was too cold.
ScoutMy partner and I have been here for 3 days , were staying for a week. So far everyone has been friendly or keeps to themselves. The bathrooms and showers are clean and the deer are plentiful and beautiful
TravelerHuge park with lots of options (electric , water, etc.). Very well maintained, and showers better than the one I have at home. Clean. Trees. Actual price was a bit more than appeared on line…sorta annoying but we were happy with our stay.
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.
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."
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."
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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