Equestrian camping options near Lisbon, Ohio span several state parks within driving distance. While dedicated horse facilities are limited, many campgrounds in the region offer spacious sites that accommodate trailers and provide access to multi-use trails. The northeastern Ohio terrain features rolling hills with elevation changes of 300-400 feet, making for varied trail experiences across the region's state parks.
What to Do
Hiking opportunities: Buck Creek State Park features trails that cater to different experience levels. One visitor noted, "We camped here for the trails and large areas to ride their bikes," while another mentioned that "hiking trails in the area" were among the park's attractions.
Water recreation: Many campgrounds provide lake access for fishing and boating. At Cowan Lake State Park, visitors can enjoy paddling opportunities. One camper shared their experience: "A friend and I were able to kayak on the lake the night of a Friday the 13th moon. It was beautiful. Sadly, no pictures as I do not have a water proof camera."
Disc golf courses: For those who enjoy this increasingly popular outdoor activity, Sycamore State Park offers a dedicated course. A visitor commented, "This park has such a variety of things to do. There's a great disc golf course, really nice trails to hike with challenging hills."
What Campers Like
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the layout of Delaware State Park Campground, where sites offer more seclusion than typical campgrounds. One reviewer highlighted this aspect: "What I liked most about this campground is the fact that all the sites have privacy. There are nice trails to walk and the bathrooms are the best I've seen at a campground."
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness is consistently mentioned in reviews. At Buck Creek, a camper noted, "Showers were very nice and clean. Several water spickets throughout the park if you needed to access them."
Evening activities: Some parks organize special events. At Kiser Lake State Park Campground, a visitor mentioned, "They had a lot of families there because they had all sorts of Halloween activities going on."
What You Should Know
Varied site conditions: Campgrounds may have different site layouts, with some more wooded than others. At Alum Creek State Park Campground, "The camp sites are spacious and private, surrounded by trees and brush."
Rustic options available: For riders seeking quieter options, several parks offer primitive camping. A camper at Kiser Lake observed, "The campground has no full hookups but does have electric. RV sites have a view of the lake. Sites are clean and paved."
Seasonal considerations: Weather can impact trail conditions. One visitor to Dayton Metro Parks noted, "The creek runoff is managed by the Germantown Dam, and the park is upstream, so the heavy rains we'd been having had left the valley and banks very sloppy and muddy."
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playground equipment. At Dayton Metro Parks, visitors appreciate that "Near by within walking distance a lake, amphitheater, and more as this was once a boy scout camp ground."
Educational opportunities: Some parks offer nature programs. At Cowan Lake, a visitor pointed out, "The trails here are easy and short. I loved the informational boxes and tags that they had on the trees or plants. This is helpful if you have little ones with you."
Campground activities: Organized events can entertain children. A Buck Creek visitor shared, "Camp host on I think lot 71 or there about were great at keeping the activities going. Every night there was a movie and you could buy root beer floats for $1!! And the kids loved it."
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Electrical access varies between parks. At Korbel Campgrounds, a camper noted, "Full hookups. Park on grass site, level. We like this kind of basic camping as we have a motorhome and use our own facilities."
Site dimensions: Large rigs need to check space limitations. At Delaware State Park, "The 'pod' layout of the campground made for large campsites (some sites are over 90 feet in length and well suited for large RV's) with good separation between sites."
Connectivity options: For those working remotely, signal strength matters. A Cowan Lake visitor reported, "Internet here on t-moble 5G home is 90Mbps down and 6 to 20Mbps up. Verizon on cellphone, only 10Mbs down, 1-3Mbps up. ATT cellphones are similar to Verizon."
