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Reservations are done online at reserveohio. Bathrooms and showers are really nice. Pretty surroundings.
Equestrian Camping near Delaware, OH
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Equestrian facilities near Delaware, Ohio are limited, with none of the listed campgrounds offering dedicated horse corrals according to available data. Alum Creek State Park Campground, approximately 20 minutes south of Delaware, provides campsites with varying levels of privacy and hookup options but lacks specific horse amenities. The campground features wooded sites with good separation between camping areas, providing natural screening that might accommodate modest horse setups with proper management. The park maintains several miles of multi-use trails, though specific bridle paths are not highlighted in the available information.
Delaware State Park Campground, located within Delaware city limits, offers year-round camping with toilets, sanitary dump stations, and drinking water. While the park does not feature purpose-built horse facilities such as corrals or dedicated equestrian campsites based on the data provided, the all-year accessibility makes it potentially suitable for day rides. Large, private sites with mature trees characterize the camping areas at several nearby parks, including Alum Creek, where campers note the spaciousness allows for adequate equipment staging. Trailer parking considerations and advance reservations are essential for anyone planning to bring horses to these campgrounds, as none explicitly advertise themselves as horse-friendly facilities with dedicated equestrian infrastructure.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Delaware (10)
1. Alum Creek State Park Campground
"Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent. Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities. "
"Located between Sunbury and Delaware so there are plenty of places to restock."
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $19 - $70 / night
2. Delaware State Park Campground
"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!"
"This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks. The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle. "
8 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $35 - $40 / night
3. Korbel Campgrounds at Ohio Expo Center
Check Availabilityfrom $60 / night
4. Mohican State Park Campground
"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."
17 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $23 - $220 / night
5. Buck Creek State Park Campground
"A well manicured campground just outside Dayton, easy to get to, back in pavement site with 30A electric, picnic table and fire pit. Plenty of potable water spigots around, just not at the site."
"I did not spend enough time here to give a thorough review, but what I will say is that this site is nice if you need a campsite for a couple nights while passing through Ohio."
49 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $25 - $160 / night
6. Deer Creek State Park Campground
"Some are smaller, close to neighbors while other have seclusion with trees. From past experience, if it rains, some of the sites do flood. We had great weather this weekend."
"Enjoy a few hours or the day hiking one of eight trails or all of them. If you have horses take them out on the two loops especially for them. Lodge, campground, cabins so many options."
122 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $35 / night
7. Kiser Lake State Park Campground
"I may be biased, with it being close to home, but they have a lot for the kids to do. Beach, volleyball net, playground. Plenty of water locations. For me the bathrooms are unusable."
"Pretty surroundings."
41 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $21 - $55 / night
8. Mohican Wilderness
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $44 / night
9. Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground
"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"
Check Availabilityfrom $27 / night
10. Malabar Farm State Park Campground
"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."
15 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $19 - $180 / night
Drive Time
- 26 min from Columbus, OH
- 52 min from Mansfield, OH
- 59 min from Springfield, OH
- 1 hr 15 min from Dayton, OH
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Delaware, OH
280 Reviews of 10 Delaware Campgrounds
Mike H.
ScoutMohican Wilderness
best one we've been to
We 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
- JJessica M.Scout
Alum Creek State Park Campground
Nice Suburban Campground
Right 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.
Tara R.
RangerDelaware State Park Campground
Love this one!
Great 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.
- AAndy B.Ranger
Mohican Wilderness
Site 321 and 320
we 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.
- Tara R.Ranger
Buck Creek State Park Campground
Great campground!
This one is the closest to home! We love it here. Great Lake/reservoir for boating, kayaking swimming and fishing. Two Nice shower houses. Playground. Camp store! Updated fhu sites. Has a good size marina with Store in nature Center. Park is great for riding bikes.
- Tara R.Ranger
Kiser Lake State Park Campground
Very surprised by this small campground!
Very small campground, not much privacy between the sites. But is very nice all around. Nice big lake, nice shower house, nice camp store. It has a nice beach. Very well maintained lake .
- Tara R.Ranger
Alum Creek State Park Campground
Very nice big campground
This 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.
- FFern B.
GuideMalabar Farm State Park Campground
Peaceful and Primitive
Second 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.
Guide to Delaware
Campsites in the Delaware, Ohio area span across flat to gently rolling terrain at elevations between 800-1,200 feet. The region's mix of deciduous forest and open fields creates varied camping conditions throughout the year, with hot summers reaching 90°F and cold winters dipping below freezing. Most camping occurs within a 40-minute drive radius of Delaware, with several state parks and private campgrounds offering sites ranging from primitive to full-hookup.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Delaware State Park Campground features good fishing in its 1,300-acre reservoir. "This is probably our favourite state park we have been to thus far. We went camping early October in tents. It was cold but it was so much fun," notes Maddy B. from Delaware State Park Campground.
Kayaking and canoeing: At Mohican Wilderness, visitors can enjoy river adventures. "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!" says Lexi K. The campground offers rentals and river access points for paddlers.
Historical exploration: Learn about conservation history at Malabar Farm. "Louis Bromfield was a conservationist and among many other things (including winning a Pulitzer) he was in the forefront of organic and self-sustaining gardening. This place is amazing!" shares Shelly S. The farm offers tours and educational programs throughout the camping season.
Mountain biking: Several parks in the region maintain dedicated mountain biking trails. "There's also a great mountain biking trail in the vicinity," notes Catherine about Alum Creek State Park Campground, which maintains separate trail systems for cyclists and hikers.
What campers like
Private, spacious sites: Buck Creek State Park Campground receives praise for its site layout. "A nice 'weekender' type of campground. The sites are clean and level for the most part. I recommend taking one on the outside of the loop - near the trees," advises Jason M.
Seasonal camping programs: Pleasant Hill Lake Park offers organized activities. "Fun times during Covid-19 on Memorial Day Weekend. The bike/walking paths for kids/adults is a great addition for campers with young kids," reports Tina D. Many campgrounds in the area run seasonal events from May through October.
Access to water recreation: Kiser Lake State Park Campground offers unique non-motorized boating. "This park is know for the lake that is kayak and canoe friendly since it doesn't allow any kind of boat with a motor. It also features a beach, 2 playgrounds and several hiking trails," explains Andrea F. The calm waters make it ideal for paddling.
Year-round availability: Several parks remain open through winter months. "We love this park! Lots of hiking! Even saw a bald eagle this trip. Another Thanksgiving spent in our camper and it was so nice and relaxing," shares Andrea F. about Mohican State Park Campground. Winter camping requires preparation but offers solitude.
What you should know
Limited equestrian camping options: True equestrian camping near Delaware, Ohio requires planning. While several parks have hiking and bridle trails, dedicated horse camping facilities are scarce. Mohican State Park has some horse trails but not dedicated equestrian camping. Call ahead to verify current policies and facilities.
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