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Mohican State Park Campground offers horse-friendly camping with miles of well-groomed bridle trails featuring creek crossings, steep hills, and pine trees. The primitive horse camp accommodates equestrians with designated areas to tie horses at the entrance with high lines. Dogs are welcome to accompany riders on the trails. The campground provides both Class A camping with modern amenities and Class B primitive sites. The park maintains 10 free park-and-pack primitive campsites located about a mile hike in, with 6 specifically situated along the horse trails on a first-come, first-served basis.
The bridle trail system connects riders throughout the Mohican State Forest area, allowing for extended riding opportunities beyond the immediate campground. Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground also features horse camping facilities in a dedicated horse camp area. Riders access numerous trails directly from both campgrounds, with well-maintained paths suitable for various skill levels. The trails remain open year-round, though seasonal conditions affect accessibility. Many equestrians appreciate the spacious sites that accommodate both camping equipment and horse trailers. Water access points along the trails provide natural drinking opportunities for horses during rides. The primitive nature of the horse camping areas creates a more secluded experience compared to the main campgrounds, which can become crowded during summer months.
"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."
from $27 - $220 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"Not your typical going hiking kinda campground (there are trails but they are not “major”) you come here to step away from city life and tour a working farm. Ohio countryside at its best."
"Lots of hiking trails and a few sites boasting the filming locations for scenes from the movie Shawshank Redemption."
from $23 - $180 / night
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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
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.
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.
GuideWe came here during the 2024 River of Fire Event. The campground was packed but you couldn’t tell because the sites were all so spacious! Half the sites are right on the river which gives a good view and great place to fish and kayak(too cold on this trip). The event was very well organized and very fun to participate in. Staff was all very friendly and helpful! After the event many campers cleared out(end of season and kids in school) so my husband and I basically had the whole campground to ourselves for 2 of the days. It was extremely peaceful there and we look forward to returning.
GuideAshland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. 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. If you stay in the grass parking lot while no other events are going on you can stay for free.
GuideI 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.
TravelerThe campsites are not as private as the pictures make it look. There are a LOT of campers and tents; it feels busy and crowded. We did like the paved pull-through site and were close to the river. Electric was good and people were friendly. Bathrooms close to all campsites. Showers not clean and broken; hot water questionable. We liked being close to the hiking trails this morning and it was dog friendly.
Equestrian camping near LaGrange, Ohio offers direct access to over 30 miles of forest trails through hardwood-pine landscapes at elevations ranging from 800 to 1,200 feet. The region's clay-based soil drains slowly after rain, making trail conditions variable throughout spring and fall. Most horseback trails connect multiple campgrounds through a network system that crosses numerous small streams.
Trail riding with creek views: Mohican Wilderness maintains river-adjacent riding paths where riders can access the Mohican River. "We have camped here 3 times now and 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," notes Andrea F. about Mohican Wilderness.
Winter riding opportunities: Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground maintains limited winter trail access when conditions permit, though services are reduced. According to Joseph E., "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."
Visit Malabar Farm: Tour this working conservation farm with hitching posts at primitive campsites and agricultural demonstrations. "Not your typical going hiking kinda campground (there are trails but they are not 'major') you come here to step away from city life and tour a working farm. Ohio countryside at its best," explains Shelly S. about Malabar Farm State Park Campground.
Canoe alongside trail riding: Combine horseback riding with river activities on the same trip. "We go every year and do the 20 mile kayaking trip, such a nice little spot along the river & the best way to kick off summer!" shares Lexi K. about Mohican Wilderness.
Large sites with horse accommodations: Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground offers spacious sites that work well for horse trailers. "We have stayed mostly in area E and the new F side of the campground. The new F sites have concrete pads and plenty of space. Only lacking in mature trees to offer shade," reports Michelle H.
Free primitive pack-in sites: Several locations offer no-cost backcountry sites for those willing to hike in. "There are 10 free camp sites for backpackers in Mohican, each is about a mile hike in, no vehicles can reach these sites. There are 4 on the mountain bike trail and 6 on the horse trails, first come first serve, no reservations," explains John H. about Mohican State Park Campground.
Multiple trail difficulty options: Riders find both novice and advanced trail sections throughout the system. "The hiking trails are great with a covered bridge, overlook and waterfalls. The sites are nice and large with lots of trees throughout the park," notes Andrea F. about Mohican State Park Campground.
Year-round accessibility: Some camping areas remain open through winter months with reduced services. "No cell service with Verizon at this park," adds Andrea F. about winter camping at Mohican State Park Campground.
Seasonal popularity impacts availability: Summer months see highest occupancy, particularly for riverside sites. William P. shares about Mohican Wilderness: "I have been going to Mohican Wilderness since the Early 90's. Not a whole lot has changed since then. There is a new office and parking area that is top notch. The campsites are huge and usually shaded."
Limited cell service: Most forest areas have poor or nonexistent mobile coverage. "It was great to be screen free for a couple days," mentions Heidi L. about Mohican Wilderness.
Trail closures after heavy rain: Clay soil becomes hazardous for horses after precipitation. Multiple campgrounds may close trails simultaneously during wet periods.
Winter water access: "Camping in the off season is our favorite time of year. This particular park has potable water on by the dump station and the dump station is open. The water at the full hook up sites are turned off," notes Andrea F. about Mohican State Park Campground.
Horse-friendly activities for non-riders: Ashland Fairgrounds provides nearby overnight camping with easy fairground access. "Ashland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. Bathrooms are open and close by," explains Charles K.
Swimming options near riding trails: Several campgrounds offer water recreation alongside equestrian facilities. "The lake is an all sport lake so there is fishing, tubing, jet skis and kayaking. The marina has boat rentals available," explains Michelle H. about Pleasant Hill Lake Park.
Family-focused educational components: "This is a family friendly campground with lots to do. They offer on river and off river sites. Open grassy or wooded sites The sites are spacious and with the option to park your trailer where you want (grass sites). They also have little shops that allows visitors to watch loom and black smith demonstrations," shares Shannon P. about Mohican Wilderness.
Limited hookup availability: Malabar Farm State Park Campground offers primitive camping only. "This campground is all non electric. We did run our generator during that day but kept it off at night so we didn't disturb other campers. Only 15 sites and most are very sloped but we had site 3 and it was okay," advises Andrea F.
Generator restrictions: Some campgrounds prohibit generator use, particularly during evening hours. Check each location's specific rules.
Concrete pads at select locations: "We arrived Friday late afternoon and set up in the rain. 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. They also have playgrounds that are open and some food trucks in case you don't want to cook," shares Andrea F. about Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground.
Riverside RV camping: "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," reports CampgroundKaren about Mohican Wilderness.
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