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West Branch State Park Campground offers multiple trail options for riders, including dedicated bridle trails that connect to the surrounding park land. The campground provides spacious sites suitable for horse trailers with full hook-up options available. While there are no dedicated horse corrals listed in the facilities, the park accommodates equestrians with trail access points throughout the grounds. Bathroom facilities are clean and well-maintained, with outside sinks for washing equipment. The large sites accommodate both camping equipment and horse trailers, though some sites have grade variations that may require careful positioning. Sites near the lake offer scenic views while still providing adequate space for horse trailers. Trails throughout the park are well-maintained and suitable for beginning to intermediate riders.
Located approximately 20 miles from Munroe Falls, West Branch State Park provides direct trail access from the camping areas, allowing riders to explore without trailering to separate locations. The bridle trails wind through wooded areas and around the lake, offering varied terrain for different riding experiences. Canton/East Sparta KOA Holiday (Bear Creek Ranch) offers an alternative with more equestrian-focused amenities including horseback riding opportunities. Both locations require reservations well in advance, particularly for the prime lakeside spots at West Branch. Water access points are available throughout the trail system, though riders should carry sufficient water during summer months. The park's extensive trail system connects to multiple areas, allowing for rides ranging from short loops to longer explorations through the diverse Ohio landscape.
"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
Check Availability"Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go."
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
**Campground Review: **
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.
GuideTook the family there and loved it. It’s clean and quiet. Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go.
West Branch State Park offers equestrian camping options approximately 20 miles from Munroe Falls, Ohio. The park features over 14 miles of bridle trails through varied terrain with multiple water crossings. Seasonal considerations include muddy trails during spring thaw and occasional trail closures after heavy rainfall events.
Trail riding exploration: At West Branch State Park Campground, riders can enjoy multiple trail difficulty levels. "First time at this park I can see why it's always booked up. It seems like the sites are good sized but some are on slopes even the pads so make sure to bring stuff to level," notes Joe I. The trail system allows for rides ranging from 30 minutes to full-day excursions.
Lakeside activities: Mosquito Lake State Park Campground offers fishing and shoreline trails for riders to combine with camping. "We come here at least once, sometimes twice per year - we travel about 2 hours to get there. A mix of shaded and open/grassy sites," shares Karen D. The park provides designated horse trailer parking near trail access points.
Guided trail rides: For those without their own horses, Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday - Bear Creek Ranch provides guided rides. "Took the family there and loved it. It's clean and quiet. Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it," reports Bradley B. Trail rides typically run 60-90 minutes and require reservations 24 hours in advance.
Private sites: Many equestrian campers appreciate the space between sites at West Branch. "Waterside sites fill up quickly! Check in is very easy as you pass the camp store on your way in. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table. West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites," explains Alisa G. Sites 50-75 are recommended for easier horse trailer access.
Clean facilities: Canton-East Sparta KOA maintains well-kept shower facilities that equestrian campers appreciate. "Everyone who helped me with my arrival was very nice and made it easy for me. Also, the bathrooms are very nice!" notes Chris. The bathhouses include outdoor cleaning stations useful for rinsing trail mud from boots and equipment.
Lake access: Waterfront camping creates dual-activity options for horse owners. "We're at site 160. No electricity, no hook ups, but a HUGE lakefront site. We're in a self contained RV so it's not a problem for us. Beach is right next door too!" shares Rino S. Horse-friendly sites allow for morning rides followed by afternoon water activities.
Site grading challenges: Many equestrian-friendly sites require leveling equipment. "On first impression we were not impressed with this park. First 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," shares Andrea F. Sites on the eastern loop have less slope variation than western loop sites.
Reservation timeline: Most equestrian-suitable sites book 3-6 months in advance. "The sites are huge. The dog park is amazing. Theres so much to do here. Swimming, boating, fishing. We love it," explains Courtney C. about Mosquito Lake State Park Campground.
Seasonal conditions: Trail quality varies significantly with weather. "Unfortunately our campsite was under water due the extensive rains recently this past week and spring overall. But the staff at the camp office gave us a list of all of the open sites that we could choose from," reports Samantha J. Spring camping often means muddier bridle trails with limited access to certain loops.
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer play areas near equestrian sites. "Camp is near beach & marina. Also many shops and restaurants within a 10 minute drive. We will definitely be coming back to Mosquito Lake!" shares Heidi B. The playgrounds provide alternative entertainment when not riding.
Weekend activities: West Branch State Park Campground offers scheduled family events. "An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend," notes Alisa G. The ranger station posts weekly activity schedules for both equestrian and non-equestrian campers.
Multi-activity options: Families appreciate combining riding with other outdoor pursuits. "We also took the inflatable kayaks out on the lake twice and it was so smooth and clear," reports Andrea F. Bringing bikes allows family members to explore paved park roads while others ride horses on designated trails.
Site selection for trailers: RVers with horse trailers need to consider specific sites. "Great site! Shades lots of space semi private area. Right off the water with area to tie boat for easy water access," explains Katelyn P. Sites 90-110 accommodate the longest combined RV and horse trailer setups.
Electric hookup limitations: Many equestrian-friendly sites lack full hookups. "We're in a self contained RV so it's not a problem for us," notes Rino S. Most horse campers bring generators or rely on battery power for extended stays.
Water access planning: RVers should fill tanks before backing into sites. "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. This was okay for a short weekend but not good planning from who ever designed the park," advises Andrea F. The main water fill station can accommodate truck and trailer combinations under 50 feet.
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