Best Equestrian Camping near West Portsmouth, OH

West Portsmouth is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near West Portsmouth, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near West Portsmouth and user-submitted reviews.

Best Equestrian Sites Near West Portsmouth, Ohio (12)

    1. Shawnee State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Friendship, OH
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 858-6652

    $24 / night

    "Right on the border of Kentucky, in Ohio, you are in the small town almost South.

    Beautiful countryside, fortunately I was on Rt 125 when I lost all clue where the park entrance was."

    "There are plenty of trails for the hikers, and 2 lakes if you're the boating/swimming type. Lots of elevation for Ohio."

    2. Carter Caves State Resort Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Olive Hill, KY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 286-4411

    $20 - $120 / night

    "This is a beautiful state park with breathtaking views of creeks along the roadway, wonderful landscape designed by nature, good hiking trails, peaceful campground, and a nice lodge."

    "We liked that we could walk to the bathrooms and not have to drive there. We stayed at site 100 and really enjoyed the shade trees."

    3. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

    17 Reviews
    Greenup, KY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 473-7324

    $19 - $44 / night

    "Plenty of shade and a huge hill behind our site. Bathrooms were clean.

    A lot of unsupervised children running around, in the stream and riding bikes."

    "Jesse Stuart Lodge has the grounds looking amazing and the building stands out perfectly against the lake. Well marked trails."

    4. Ashland Huntington West KOA

    16 Reviews
    Grayson, KY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 929-5504

    "Didn't appreciate the grill in the next site (thought it was too close to us). We were in Site #8. Not sure what all is around here."

    "We stayed on the upper end by the veterans cemetery, even though it's close to the pool and playground, it was pretty quiet. Sites were a bit unlevel, but easy to back into."

    5. Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius

    8 Reviews
    Pedro, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 534-6500

    $20 / night

    "The hiking trails are scenic and pretty and the lake while not overly big, is clean and great for swimming(there's a beach) , kayaking, and fishing."

    "Great campground with super easy access to the trail and lake. The sites are spread apart enough so you aren’t right beside someone - and shaded."

    6. Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Pedro, OH
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 534-6500

    $35 - $52 / night

    "If you're a tent person using Vesuvius as a home base for trail hiking, stick with Iron Ridge."

    "Great location to earn some backpacking miles. Feels quite remote, but along the trails there are shelters, bathrooms, trash reciprocals, and other useful hookups."

    8. Pike Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Latham, OH
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 493-2212

    "The lake is smaller, but nice beach area and pedal boats are fun. We hiked the Greenbriar and CCC Trails. They are not too challenging but beautiful."

    "Ranger Review: Morsel Spork at Pike Lake State Park

    Campground Review:

    We stayed at site 67 next to the camp host. The camp site was nicely shaded with a small creek behind it."

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Guide to West Portsmouth

Horse camping in Ohio offers a unique experience for equestrian enthusiasts, combining beautiful landscapes with facilities tailored for both riders and their horses.

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Activities for horse camping enthusiasts

  • The Shawnee State Park Campground features extensive trails suitable for horseback riding, allowing campers to explore the scenic beauty of the park.
  • Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area offers nearby trails that are great for horseback riding, along with opportunities for fishing and hiking.
  • Campers at Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius can enjoy a variety of hiking trails that are accessible for horseback riding, providing a chance to experience the area's natural beauty.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near West Portsmouth, OH?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near West Portsmouth, OH is Shawnee State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 19 reviews.

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