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West Branch State Park Campground near Wayland, Ohio provides year-round accommodations for equestrians approximately 30 miles from Kirtland. The park offers multiple sites where horses can be accommodated, though no dedicated horse corrals are listed in the facility information. Sites are set on level cement pads with fire rings and picnic tables, providing space for both camping equipment and horse trailers. Most campsites feature good tree coverage for shade. The campground maintains clean bathroom facilities with hot showers, laundry amenities, and outdoor sinks for washing dishes. Horse owners can access the park's trail system, which includes bridle paths through wooded areas.
The trail system connects riders to various parts of the 2,650-acre park and surrounding landscape. While specific equestrian trail details are limited, the park does accommodate horseback riding with designated bridle trails. Riders should note that poison ivy has been reported in wooded areas surrounding some campsites, particularly near site 163. The campground provides electric hookups at all sites, eliminating generator noise that might disturb horses. The large, spacious sites offer adequate room for both camping equipment and horse accommodations. Located approximately 30 minutes from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, West Branch serves as a convenient base for exploring additional riding opportunities in the region. Reservations can be made online, with non-electric sites priced around $31.50 per night.
"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"
from $30 - $52 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $27 - $80 / night
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TravelerYou need to make reservations well in advance for the “primo” sites. 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. If you’re into hiking, disc golf, kayaking, fishing, equestrian pursuits, etc, this is the park for you.
Traveler3 Immaculate bath houses all with laundry facilities, all sites have electric (no f-ing generators) and many have have water and sewer hook ups. 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 be parked on your camp site Boat launch has a big trailer parking lot, too. There are hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trails in the park and launching off paddle boards is ok at the boat launch or the nearby beach Friendly staff and camp hosts!
RangerThis 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.
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.
LegendRanger Review: Morsel Spork at West Branch State Park
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This state park was very welcome after our first two unlucky Ohio state park experiences. We had no trouble pulling in at 3 pm on a Sunday after Labor Day with no reservations and snagging a very nice spot (Site 50 backs up to Kirwan Reservoir). There are two loops that are on Jay Lake where there is a beach; it was understandable that there weren’t any water view spots that had not been reserved here. A very quiet park that is well-maintained with lots of amenities. Even the rumbling of the nearby trains was on the quiet side! Nice playground with toy stocked sandpit, volleyball net, cheap laundry ($3 per load, wash and dry), dishwashing sinks, showers, and clean bathrooms. There was even a step stool for kids to be able to reach the sinks. A staffed store(9am-7pm on Sunday, 11am-7pm Monday– Thursday and 9 am– 8:30 pm on Saturday) with basic supplies and, of course, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Some of the sites have a slight grade so be cautious when selecting. Many trees that provide separation between sites. Several short hiking trails. A side note: I only saw one non-Ohio license plate besides ours in the entire park, almost like it is an Ohio secret (not anymore!)
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**Product Review: **
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I have the opportunity to test products. At this campground, I tested the large Morsel Spork from Outdoor Element. I have to admit that when I unpacked my box from Outdoor Elements, I was surprised at how LONG our morsel sporks were(we have other sporks that are much shorter so I was expecting these to be a similar size) but then I saw a photo of someone using it with their freeze-dried meal and it was an aha moment! No need to dirty another dish because this mighty spork can reach to the bottom of the pouch with no problem! These sporks are also sturdier than others we have used. The rubber scraper edge is a nice touch – would be great for getting the last delicious bits of meals from the freeze-dried meal pouches and I’m thinking also in glass or plastic containers. A very nice addition to our camping tools.
LegendHere's what's great about this campground situated at an easy drive from major cities like Columbus and Cleveland...its scenic, a fully loaded campground with bathhouses, parks, hiking paths, swimming resivoir with boat rental...we highly recommend renting a pontoon for the day and hanging out in the resivoir for swimming and lounging! It's both relaxing and nice to get away from the beach crowd!
ScoutStayed in two different areas of West Branch State Park while visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Very impressed with large, clean bath houses, including fully private showers. Sites were very large and spread out, visit bing lots of nice privacy. Though we did not take advantage, the park also offered horse bridle trails, mountain biking and water activities on the lake. What a gem!
GuideWe just got back from our first trip to Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. All in all, it was a great experience.
We stayed in site 67, which is a waterfront site, with electric. The water is about 25 yards from the pad, but is visible from the entire site. The site was spacious, but not as private as some of the others. There is some woods between this site and the sites on either side, but other sites are visible. The fire pits and picnic tables were staggered, so it created some distance to make it feel more private.
The campground as a whole, was very quiet. We stayed from Wednesday to Friday. The group next to us seemed a little rowdy when we first pulled in, but by 10:00 there was no noise anywhere near us.
Most sites seemed pretty level from side to side, but where we were, several had a slope from front to back. Away from the waterfront, most sites looked pretty level. The amount of space between sites varied from site to site. Some sites had woods on both sides, while others were pretty open. Some had nice large grassy areas, others were much smaller. Sites from 214-224 are in a cul de sac and are water front, but they were pretty close together with very little privacy between sites, if any. They are very close to the water though.
There are bathrooms and water scatter about, but from what I saw there was only 1 shower house.
Wal-mart and other shopping and restaurants were about 3 miles away. Park was easy to get to, only one turn for us off the highway. Lake was great for kayaking and paddleboarding. Very nice dog park in a different part of the park. There is a boat launch accessible from inside the campground.
Dump station has 2 lanes which was nice when checking out. Fresh water fill up was also located near the dump station.
GuideBeautiful area for a get away in Ohio. The beach is never too packed. You can take kayaks out and venture off around the shores.
West Branch State Park Campground offers year-round equestrian facilities 30 miles from Kirtland, Ohio across 2,650 acres of land. The park features a network of bridle trails through wooded terrain and connects to Kirwan Reservoir, providing diverse riding environments. Campsites accommodate horse trailers with level cement pads and adequate spacing between sites for equestrian needs.
Waterfront activities: Visitors to West Branch State Park Campground can launch kayaks directly from lakefront sites. "We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite. There are many inlets to explore or fish," notes Alisa G. The reservoir offers smooth waters for paddling and fishing opportunities.
Trail exploration: The park includes several scenic hiking options beyond the bridle paths. "There are many scenic hiking trails at West Branch. Bridal trails are located on Esworthy Rd," according to regular camper Alisa G. The trail system is well-maintained and suitable for various skill levels.
Beach access: The campground includes swimming areas for cooling off after riding. "The camper beach was small but nice and clean. We also took the inflatable kayaks out on the lake twice and it was so smooth and clear," reports Andrea F. A larger beach is available on the opposite side of the lake for those wanting more space.
Privacy between sites: Mosquito Lake State Park Campground offers spacious sites for equestrian camping about 45 miles from Kirtland. "This park is one of my favorites in Ohio at this time. Most of the sites are somewhat private. There are many trails and even a dog park next to the lake," writes Jim L.
Clean facilities: The shower facilities at West Branch receive consistent praise. "Best bathrooms around! Showers great. Bathrooms great. Lots of 'lakefront' spots. Dog park is pretty great, too! Good spot to camp for Cuyahoga Falls National Park," notes Kim B. These amenities are particularly valuable after a day of riding.
Recreational options: Beyond equestrian activities, the parks offer additional recreation. "There is a small beach at the campground but a larger one on the other side of the lake. There is a boat launch at the campground. There are playgrounds for the children," explains Alisa G., highlighting the diverse activities available when not riding.
Site conditions: Some sites at West Branch State Park Campground present leveling challenges. "Our site was labeled slight slope. That was a joke. We were only off 2 inches side to side but front to back we had to lower the front 15 inches," warns Andrea F. Equestrians should select sites carefully to ensure adequate space for trailers and level ground for horses.
Reservation requirements: Securing preferred sites requires advance planning. "Make reservations! (6 months in advance). Waterside sites fill up quickly," advises Alisa G. This is especially important for equestrian campers who need specific accommodations for horses and trailers.
Water management: Water access points may have design limitations. "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," notes Andrea F., which could affect water supplies for horse care during longer stays.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Kirtland, OH is West Branch State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 66 reviews.
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