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Mohican State Park Campground offers multiple bridle trails for equestrians visiting Lucas, Ohio. The campground features sites with hitching posts for horses, giving riders convenient access to over 25 miles of forest trails. Many campers appreciate the well-groomed horse trails with creek crossings, steep hills, and beautiful pine trees throughout the trail system. Sites accommodate both horse trailers and camping equipment, whether staying in tents or RVs. The primitive horse camping area offers basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables, with potable water available at central locations.
The equestrian trail network at Mohican connects to the broader Mohican-Memorial State Forest trail system, allowing for extended day rides through varied terrain. Trails are typically open from spring through fall, with some sections remaining accessible during winter months depending on conditions. Horse owners can access high lines at the entrance area for temporary tying while setting up camp. Pleasant Hill Lake Park, located nearby, also accommodates equestrians with additional trail access and seasonal riding opportunities. Most trails are well-marked and maintained, though some steep sections may become challenging after heavy rainfall. Groups planning horse camping trips should make reservations well in advance, especially during summer weekends and fall color season when equestrian sites fill quickly.
"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"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"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"I found Malabar Farm in Lucas, OH on my way home from Mom’s house. Never heard of it before and I have been this way for over 20 years now."
"Lots of hiking trails and a few sites boasting the filming locations for scenes from the movie Shawshank Redemption."
from $23 - $180 / 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"Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent. Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities. "
"There are tons of trails to check out all throughout the park. Kayaking on the northern side of the lake would be recommended. It gets too busy with larger boats in the main area of the lake."
from $23 - $70 / night
Check Availability"This state park spans over 2,000 acres and is just north of the cute Ohio town of Delaware. "
"Delaware State Park is a gem in the Ohio state park system. What is amazing to us is how few people seem to know it exists!"
from $39 - $40 / 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
ScoutRight close to Columbus this campground is a staple for locals trying to just get away for the weekend. There is an amphitheater, a camper’s beach, nature center, and more all within the campground. Alum creek state park is a larger facility surrounding the campground with a public beach, walking paths, mountain bike trails, archery range, hunting areas, boat marina and more. The public beach is rather gravelly but has nice shower houses and grills available. We are attending during fall fest where they put on many activities for the campers and it is a lot of fun. You have to reserve 6 months in advance to be able to get in on fall fest unless there is a last minute cancellation. Our site is relatively flat parking, we didn’t need to level the rig. It did rain the morning we got here and the area around the fire pit was a bit muddy. The view out the back of this camp site is nice and wooded, you’re not looking at your neighbors out the back window. The sides you can definitely see each other but it’s still wooded and secluded enough between the sites here.
RangerGreat campground. My favorite is each loop has their own shower house! Nice playgrounds for kids. Nice private sites. Lots of woods and trails. Good lake for boating fishing and kayaking. Park is very clean and well maintained. They have a kids fishing pond! It’s also great for biking.
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.
RangerThis campground is huge. Great for biking. Nice lake for fishing, boating and kayaking. There is a campers beach in campground. Many sites have water access. Small fishing pond. Very nice camp store. Big, wooded sites.
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.
ScoutWe love this park. Nice camp sites. Lots of wooded areas. Very nice lake. Has lots to do, put put golf, shuffle board, disk golf. But our last camp there was disappointing. 3 of the campers in area D where we were did nothing all day and evening smoking Marijuana. We had to smell the skunk smell all day long from them as well as them letting there kids ride around on a golf cart all day and night with no head lites not even tagged for on road.I brought it to the camp stores attention and they said there's nothing they can do, we don't enforce the rules here . They said if I had a problem to call odnr. There was a camp host at the restroom area and watched a lady take her dog inside and said nothing to her.what are the parks rules for if the host won't even enforce them. Not one ranger through the park for 3 days..
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.
Mohican State Park Campground features extensive horse trails with numerous creek crossings, steep hills, and scenic pine trees. The campground offers primitive equestrian camping areas with high lines at the entrance for securing horses. Pets are welcome alongside equine companions at this popular horse-friendly destination. Extensive bridle paths wind through the natural landscape, accommodating both day riders and overnight horse campers. The trails remain well-groomed throughout the riding season, providing reliable terrain for riders of all experience levels. Sites accommodate various camping styles including tent, RV, and cabin options while maintaining equestrian access to trail networks.
The miles of bridle trails connect directly to the campground, allowing for immediate trail access without trailer loading. Daily trail rides from the campground provide opportunities to explore the surrounding Mohican-Memorial State Forest, including views of the fire tower and dam. Water crossings along the trails offer natural watering spots for horses during extended rides. Horse owners should note that while basic facilities are available, campers should bring their own portable corrals or picket lines if planning extended stays. The primitive horse camping area operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Group equestrian camping is possible with advance notice, making this location suitable for riding clubs and family gatherings with multiple horses.
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