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    Malabar Farm State Park Campground offers primitive equestrian camping on 15 non-electric sites with hitching posts at each campsite. The gravel parking pads accommodate horse trailers with nearby water access. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and space for portable corrals if needed. Campers can explore multiple bridle trails directly accessible from the campground that connect to the broader trail network throughout the 900+ acre property. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required, making it suitable for spontaneous weekend riding trips. Sites are notably sloped except for a few more level options like site 3, which provides better positioning for larger horse trailers.

    Pleasant Hill Lake Park provides trail access for riders with numerous horse trails connecting to the surrounding Mohican State Forest trail system. The park features a dedicated horse camp area separate from the main campground, offering direct trail access for day rides or overnight stays. Horses can be ridden throughout the extensive property with multiple connecting trails for varied terrain experiences. Campers often note the property is large enough that getting lost on trails is possible during longer rides, so trail maps are recommended. The natural setting includes creek crossings and varied terrain suitable for different experience levels. Recent improvements to the park have enhanced the camping experience while maintaining access to the extensive bridle trail network that connects with nearby Mohican Adventures for additional riding opportunities.

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      1. Delaware State Park Campground

      4.7(39)30mi from North Robinson206 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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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      2. Mohican State Park Campground

      4.6(48)32mi from North Robinson209 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      3. Alum Creek State Park Campground

      4.4(80)39mi from North Robinson298 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      4. Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground

      4.0(10)29mi from North RobinsonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      5. Malabar Farm State Park Campground

      4.5(2)26mi from North Robinson16 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $23 - $180 / night

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      6. Mohican Wilderness

      4.8(10)38mi from North RobinsonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      7. Ashland Fairgrounds

      4.0(1)27mi from North RobinsonRVs, Tents

      "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

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      8. Van Buren State Park Campground

      4.0(12)46mi from North Robinson59 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Since Van Buren State park is an easy 20 minutes away from home for me, i visit there often. it is clean and quiet, they dont get too busy and loud."

      "It’s a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. There were only drop toilets and no showers."

      from $35 / night

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    • Vicki H.
      Oct. 1, 2018

      Alum Creek State Park Campground

      Would be 5 star except for this

      Alum Creek is just beautiful, nice sites, most of them are at least partially shaded, lots of woods, hiking trails, the lake, it is what I think of when I think of State Park campground camping in Ohio. There are a couple problems. 1. Only ONE little dump station. This is a big campground, so if you're leaving Sunday, you better get up at the crack of dawn to get to the station, otherwise be prepared to wait in a long long line of RV's. We by-passed the long line and stopped at a different State Park campground on the way home and paid 10.00 to use their dump station. 2. They never answer their phone at the campground office. I mean NEVER. If you have a question you will just have to deal with the reserveamerica people who really know nothing other than what they read on the campground website. So basically you know as much as they do. It's maddening. We will go back, but it's a 2 hour drive so it won't be anytime soon.

    • Mary S.
      Jul. 16, 2020

      Alum Creek State Park Campground

      Alum Creek State Park

      This is a huge campground! I tent camped by myself--felt very safe.  Happened to be next to the park host. No choice of where to locate my large tent.  Showers/bathrooms were OK--older facilities.  Wish this park had a laundry facility--another Ohio park I recently stayed at had a fairly new shower facility that included a laundry facility!  Did not appreciate the waste management company emptying the dumpsters at 4:00 AM!!!  There is a huge, lakeside beach that was just packed with people (no social distancing) and there was trash everywhere--not enough dumpsters.  Near to shopping (Polaris), if you are interested.  Will try to get a lakeside site next time.

    • Kayla S.
      May. 16, 2020

      Mohican State Park Campground

      Awesome Horse Trails

      Miles of well groomed horse trails available with creek crossings, steep hills and beautiful pine tree. There’s a primitive horse camp as well, and places to tie horses at the entrance with high lines. Dogs are welcome to.

    • Angie B.
      May. 19, 2018

      Van Buren State Park Campground

      Quiet

      Since Van Buren State park is an easy 20 minutes away from home for me, i visit there often. it is clean and quiet, they dont get too busy and loud. the horse camp is nice with some new pens to keep your horse instead of them having to be tied up. They keep the restrooms clean, but no flush toilets, which dont bother me. My only complaint about Van Buren State park is that there are no shower facilities.

    • Shari G.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 31, 2018

      Mohican State Park Campground

      Unexpected Treat in Central Ohio

      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.

      The oddly named “Class A” camping area offers everything from full-hook up camping slots for campers large and small, as well as just electric sites and 10 “walk-in” primitive sites, and cabins -- all of which are reservable. This area has all the bells and whistles of a modern campground with an environmental learning center, a nice outdoor pool, clean showers and bathrooms, an extensive playground and hiking and mountain biking trails right out the front door.

      The “Class B” area offers 25 primitive sites on a first-come, first-served basis. It is almost 6 miles by road from the “A” services, but only a 2-mile flatish hike along the river trail. At these sites, there are only pit toilets and a water pump. Each site has a picnic table and a small fire ring. There is also a large group camping area just a few miles away from the primitive “Class B” area.

      Tubing and canoeing are available within the park, but there are also several canoe outfitters in the area which provide rental / pick up services. The sheer number of these businesses makes me think that summer time can be crowded!!

      Beautiful shaded trails meander all throughout the park and they boast some of the most challenging mountain biking in the mid-west, so read your trail maps. Hiking, equestrian and winter snowmobile trails also offer some great opportunities to get out and stretch your legs throughout the year. There is also a safe and convenient, bike lane / bike path into nearby Loudonville, which has a small grocery story and the usual fast-food restaurants.

      Note: The only reason why this park didn't get a 5 star was due to their customer service. It was absolutely lousy, confusing, and the young folks working behind the counter acted as if they didn't want to be there and/or hadn't been trained. We almost left, but since we had cycled 42 miles to get there that day, we chose to stay and enjoyed our time in their Class B sites.

    • K
      Sep. 28, 2020

      Mohican State Park Campground

      Park and pack site #4

      Near the bridal trails you'll find Park and Pack site #4. It's a great spot if your legs are tired after a long day of hiking or if you did too many hills that day. Or if you're a beginner camper, or family that want to try something new, it's easy to walk into and out of. You'll find campsite #4 near the horse pavilion and a large wood barn where it looks that wood is provided. The trail itself is flat, wide and conditions depend on recent rainfall and horse use. It was mostly dry with some muddy areas to navigate around. You'll need to transport it back to camp somehow by pack or a cart/wheelbarrow... It has creative man made benches from logs/branches, a great view for sunset. Per paper maps it looks like it's among the other campsites but actually it's on its own and the opposite side of the multiple bridal trailhead.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 22, 2017

      Delaware State Park Campground

      Nice Ohio State Park

      This state park spans over 2,000 acres and is just north of the cute Ohio town of Delaware. We stayed here for two nights while visiting friends in the area but wished we would have stayed to enjoy all that the park had to offer. The campground was really nice and quiet when we stayed there which was during the week and in the spring and not very crowded. We can imagine that this park is pretty full in the summer with all their amenities and close proximity to major Ohio cities. 

      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. There are 212 sites that have 50 amp electric. The campground also has yurts for rent (May through October) that are furnished with beds, table and chairs, a cooler, ceiling fan, outdoor charcoal grill and a picnic table with canopy. This is a great option for those wanting to stay in something more than a tent but don’t have an RV.

      There is no sewer or water at individual sites but there is a dump station and water fill station near the park entrance. Roads and campsites are paved with grassy patios that feature picnic tables and fire pits. The park does not provide wifi but our Verizon hotspot and 4G phone worked well. There are centrally located bath/shower houses with coin-operated laundry facilities.  

      The park is open year-round and great for outdoor activities; especially, those that are water-related. There are numerous boat launches, fully equipped marina, and swimming area. We launched our kayaks and had a great time paddling around the lake.  Be aware that there is no horsepower limits for boats on the lake and weekends are very popular for anglers in high-powered bass boats. The northern portion of the lake is a “no wake zone” which makes for a more pleasant paddling environment.  If you don’t have a boat, boat rentals are available at the marina. 

      For those wanting to hike there are plenty of hiking/biking trails for you to get out and explore the park.  Many of the trails link together so you can decide how long you want to hike. The Lakeview Trail was perfect for us as our dog loved jumping in the water during our hike. Other amenities in the park include a nature center, 18-hole disk golf, hunting, archery, volleyball, horse shoe pits, picnic areas, and an 800-foot designated swimming area.  At the camp store/office you can rent bikes as well as other sporting equipment.

      If you decide to venture out of the park you are only about 40 miles from downtown Columbus and less than 20 miles to the world-renowned Columbus Zoo (which is definitely worth a visit). The nearby town of Delaware is really nice with downtown shopping, restaurants, a historic theater and brewery (Stass Brewing Company has great Belgian-style beer with a fun atmosphere).  

      Would definitely camp here again if we were in the area.

    • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 9, 2019

      Malabar Farm State Park Campground

      Rustic

      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. 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! ( and would be an excellent home schoolers camping trip!) 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. Primitive camping with a gravel parking pad and water, fire ring, picnic table and hitching post. No reservations, this is a first come campground. There’s also a small rentable cabin open year round. Definitely worth a visit and very family oriented events. ( your teenager will roll their eyes at you but probably secretly enjoy the visit)

    • Jeremy H.
      Nov. 2, 2018

      Mohican State Park Campground

      Great Campgrounds and Amenities

      Mohican offers great accommodations and clean facilities. It’s not the most secluded spots but if you are looking for something tucked away there a few sites. The ability to tube down the river and walk back to your camp site was so much fun. Trailheads are located right of the grounds and the surrounding area is full of great things to do. If swimming is your thing the pool is clean and well maintained and situated between two ridgelines so you float and stare around at wooded hillsides. Great after a day of hiking or crushing the mountain biking trails. Grab a walk-in site or one by the river. No problems with hammocks in sites we chose but not all sites have enough mature trees.

    Guide to North Robinson

    Equestrian camping options exist within 30 miles of North Robinson, Ohio, at various state parks and private facilities. The region features rolling hills with elevation ranging between 1,100-1,300 feet and predominantly deciduous forest landscapes. Most equestrian camps operate from April through October, with limited winter accessibility due to Ohio's variable weather conditions.

    What to do

    Trail riding at Mohican Wilderness: Open from May through October with direct river access for riders. "I have been going to Mohican Wilderness since the Early 90's. Not a whole lot has changed since then... The campsites are huge and usually shaded," notes William P. The campground connects to extensive trail networks through wooded terrain.

    Cross-country skiing at Van Buren State Park Campground: Winter visitors can experience the park's trails on skis when conditions permit. "I came cross country skiing here in early January and it was absolutely amazing. It is cold but the terrain is simple for first time skiers," shares Kevin T. The park maintains trails throughout winter months.

    Horseback riding facilities: Several dedicated equestrian campgrounds provide specialized amenities. "We stayed during the week for one night. Campground was clean and quiet, had electric hookups at most sites. They also have a camp area for horses," reports Nicole G. about Van Buren State Park.

    What campers like

    Privacy between sites at Delaware State Park Campground: Sites feature natural screening for more secluded camping. "This is probably our favourite state park we have been to thus far. The best thing about this campground is the fact that all the sites have privacy," explains Maddy B. The layout creates individual spaces within the larger campground.

    Spacious campsites: Horse campgrounds typically offer larger sites to accommodate trailers and equipment. "This summer my family has went to many campgrounds and by far Delaware has been our favorite. The site we were on was set back in the woods. My daughter had tons of fun exploring the woods connected to our site," shares Ashley R.

    Water access near Alum Creek State Park Campground: Lakefront sites allow for fishing and water activities. "Sites are nice with some sites able to boat up to them. Be careful with rainy weather, some sites have flooded in poor weather," warns Katelyn P. The campground provides boat launches and swimming areas.

    What you should know

    Seasonal limitations: Most horse trails and facilities operate with weather-dependent schedules. "We love this park! Lots of hiking! Even saw a bald eagle this trip. Camping in the off season is our favorite time of year... The water at the full hook up sites are turned off," advises Andrea F. about Mohican State Park Campground.

    Bathroom facilities vary: Some campgrounds offer limited facilities. "There were only drop toilets and no showers. They were clean but I don't think I'd want to do more than a weekend there," shares Shannon G. about Van Buren State Park. Consider your comfort requirements when booking.

    Trail difficulty considerations: Riding trails range from beginner-friendly to more challenging. "Lots of hiking trails and waterfalls. Free hike-in camping available here too," notes Nicole K. about Mohican State Park. Trail maps are essential as some systems are extensive.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Many campgrounds offer play areas for children. "The campground was really nice and quiet when we stayed there... There is a campground beach and boat launch. Lost of hiking paths in the campground and in the park area," explains Jill B. about Alum Creek State Park.

    Educational opportunities: Some parks provide historical learning experiences. "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! (and would be an excellent home schoolers camping trip!)," recommends Shelly S. about Malabar Farm State Park Campground.

    Activities beyond riding: Look for campgrounds with diverse recreation options. "They offer on river and off river sites. Open grassy or wooded sites... They are full of amenities like: horse back riding, shooting sports, canoeing, playground, swimming lake, putt putt and more," shares Shannon P. about Mohican Wilderness.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection strategy: Consider specific site requirements for larger rigs. "As far as tent camping goes, it does not get any easier than this. Everything is clean and well organized. Perfect for first time campers," advises Jenny K. about Mohican State Park, though RV campers should note accessibility differs.

    Hookup availability at Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground: Recent upgrades have improved services. "We have been going to Pleasant Hill for weekend camping for the last 10 years. They have recently put a lot of money in upgrading their campground... The new F sites have concrete pads and plenty of space," explains Michelle H. These improvements benefit RVers needing reliable hookups.

    Storm safety considerations: Some parks offer emergency facilities. "I also noticed that they had a nice storm shelter on the property that was well marked and easy to get to from any of the campground areas," points out Marshall P. about Delaware State Park. This provides peace of mind during severe weather.

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