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Mohican State Park Campground near Loudonville offers extensive horse trails for equestrians seeking camping options near Oberlin. The park features well-groomed horse trails with creek crossings, steep hills, and beautiful pine trees according to visitor experiences. A primitive horse camp accommodates riders with high lines available at the entrance for securing horses. Dogs are permitted to accompany equestrians on the trails. The campground provides water access, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, with both primitive sites and electric hookups available depending on location.
The miles of dedicated bridle paths at Mohican connect to the broader trail system throughout the 4,525-acre state forest. Horse owners have direct access to trails from the campground, eliminating the need for trailer transport between camp and riding areas. Pleasant Hill Lake Park, located approximately 40 miles from Oberlin, offers additional horse camping opportunities with trailer parking and trail access. Seasonal considerations affect trail conditions, with spring often presenting muddy sections after rainfall. Riders note the trails are regularly maintained and clearly marked. Campground reservations are recommended during peak summer season, though some horse camping areas operate on a first-come basis during quieter periods, particularly in winter months when fewer equestrians visit the park.
"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"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"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"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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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.
GuideAshland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. 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. If you stay in the grass parking lot while no other events are going on you can stay for free.
GuideI didn’t see much of this park because I only stayed overnight, but I got a good nights rest and felt safe. A few of the spots are not level and it appeared that not all of them had tables or fire pits. It didn’t appear that anyone did drive throughs to monitor noise or who was there, but I didn’t mind. There were quite a bit of teens camping out and while they were pretty loud late into the night, it made me happy to see them camping and floating the river. The pit toilet shelters were large and clean too.
TravelerThe campsites are not as private as the pictures make it look. There are a LOT of campers and tents; it feels busy and crowded. We did like the paved pull-through site and were close to the river. Electric was good and people were friendly. Bathrooms close to all campsites. Showers not clean and broken; hot water questionable. We liked being close to the hiking trails this morning and it was dog friendly.
RangerAfter a few years of trying, I finally got into Mohican State Park. Our first visit to the park was early in the camping season, and on a warm and beautiful spring weekend. The atmosphere was amazing in the park. Everyone in the campground seemed to be relaxed and having a great time. The campground itself is very well laid out. It's long and just a few rows deep with trees throughout, so you don't feel over crowded. You're never far from a restroom no matter where you are. They have a very nice campground store and a pool that wasn't open for the season yet when we were there. It's the kind of campground that you never need to leave if you don't want to. They have regular electric and full hookup sites.
GuideOlder state park, but very well maintained. Restrooms and showers clean and sanitary. Pool was not open yet when we were there. Close to hiking, MTB trails, canoeing. Sites are generally level with ample spacing. Park staff were friendly and helpful. We camped at Mohican State Park in a Motorhome on a site along the river.
TravelerI have tent camped, rented a cabin, and taken my RV there. It is nice by the creek and lots of trails nearby to hike. The pool is nice in the summer and the people working at check in and at the camp store are so nice.
GuideCute place! Stayed right by the water
TravelerI stay here typically at least two weekends every summer and I always have a great time! Make sure to bring some money for ice cream because it’s awesome!
Mohican State Park Campground provides extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation 40 miles southeast of Oberlin. The 4,525-acre forested area features multiple camping options including tent sites, RV hookups, and primitive camping along the riverfront. Winter camping remains available with limited facilities and operates on a first-come basis during colder months.
Hiking trails: Mohican State Park offers numerous hiking paths through hemlock forests and alongside rivers. Nicole K. reports "lots of hiking trails and waterfalls" with free hike-in camping available at the park.
Enjoy water recreation: The nearby Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground provides multiple water activities during summer months. According to Karrie Kat W., "Big campground. Boat docking is available. I just love love the beach lake. Great entertainment too. New shower houses by the beach."
Visit working farms: Malabar Farm State Park Campground offers a different experience from traditional camping. Shelly S. notes it's "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."
Spacious campsites: Mohican State Park Campground receives high marks for site spacing. Wesley S. states the park has a "Well maintained campground with roomy camp sites. Nice heated pool and many activities in the area. Hiking, canoeing, biking, etc."
Riverside camping: Many campers appreciate the waterfront sites. Marci P. describes the primitive campground: "It is right alongside the river and at the bottom of the gorge. I always try to go to the end of the long campground where I feel it is quieter... Listening to the river is what makes this place peaceful."
Quiet winter camping: For equestrians wanting less crowded trails near Oberlin, off-season visits offer advantages. Andrea F. notes, "Camping in the off season is our favorite time of year. This particular park has potable water on by the dump station and the dump station is open. The water at the full hook up sites are turned off."
First-come primitive sites: Mohican offers free backcountry camping options away from the main campground. John H. explains, "There are 10 free camp sites for backpackers in Mohican, each is about a mile hike in, no vehicles can reach these sites. There are 4 on the mountain bike trail and 6 on the horse trails, first come first serve, no reservations."
Fairground camping option: Ashland Fairgrounds provides an alternative with fewer amenities but convenient location. Charles K. reports, "Ashland fairgrounds has $20 tent sites or $35 full hookups. You may need an extension cord. All back in sites. Bathrooms are open and close by. No showers. Very clean and quiet."
Seasonal campers at some locations: Pleasant Hill Lake Park has a large percentage of permanent seasonal sites. Chris K. cautions, "Well over half of the camper sites are 'seasonal,' and some of those folks seem to resent transient campers."
Beginner-friendly sites: Mohican State Park offers accessible camping for those new to outdoor experiences. Jenny K. states, "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."
Beach and water activities: Pleasant Hill Lake Park provides family-friendly water recreation options. Tina D. reports, "The bike/walking paths for kids/adults is a great addition for campers with young kids. The shower houses are clean as well as the grounds. The lake was high this weekend and the beach was a bit under water, but still fun."
Educational farm experiences: Malabar Farm offers unique educational opportunities for families visiting horse campgrounds near Oberlin. Shelly S. recommends it as "an excellent home schoolers camping trip" where children can learn about organic farming practices and conservation.
Full hookup availability: Pleasant Hill Lake Park Campground has upgraded its facilities for recreational vehicles. Andrea F. notes, "Large landscape sites that are full hookup with large concrete pads. Each with its own picnic table and fire pit. They also have a boat dock for the campers to use."
Site selection considerations: When booking at Pleasant Hill, consider the different campground sections. Michelle H. advises, "We have stayed mostly in area E and the new F side of the campground. The new F sites have concrete pads and plenty of space. Only lacking in mature trees to offer shade. Area E has plenty of room and mature trees, but are electric only."
Generator rules: For RVers visiting horse campgrounds near Oberlin without full hookups, check generator policies. At Malabar Farm, Andrea F. reports, "We did run our generator during that day but kept it off at night so we didn't disturb other campers. Only 15 sites and most are very sloped but we had site 3 and it was okay."
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