Jack D.
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ScoutWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Sites are modest but it's. A nicely maintained area. Sites are nice and flat and the people in the office are very nice.
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Van Buren State Park Campground offers horse-friendly camping options with dedicated horse pens for visitors traveling with horses. The campground features a separate equestrian loop alongside standard camping areas, providing electric hookups at most sites. Horse owners can now use newer pens to keep their horses instead of having to tie them up, a notable improvement to the horse camping facilities. The park maintains clean restrooms with pit toilets, though no shower facilities are available. The electric hookup sites accommodate both RV and tent campers, though some campers have reported that not all electric sites function properly.
Located 20 minutes from nearby communities, Van Buren State Park provides a quiet camping experience with trail access for horseback riding. The park includes numerous trails suitable for both hiking and horseback riding, making it particularly attractive to equestrians. Water is available from centralized well water stations, though getting potable water can sometimes be difficult. The campground requires reservations made either online or by phone, with no walk-in camping permitted. While the campground offers electric hookups, the dump station is located in a separate section of the park, requiring a short drive. The flat, shaded campsites provide comfortable spots for overnight stays, and the park includes amenities such as a playground, dog park, and small wildflower garden.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Oregon (4)
1. Van Buren State Park Campground
"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."
48 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $31 / night
2. Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
"Friendly staff, clean park, close to supermarkets and other food locations. RV repair and sales nearby. I got lucky and woke up to a horse and dog competition at no extra cost to me."
"This isn’t a remote getaway, it’s a great spot that’s close to everything you need. Some reviews commented on the highway noise, I had no issues."
3. Adventure Bound Pleasant View
"The campground offers a pond for fishing , swimming pool , bounce pad , inflatable lake fun, dog park and mini golf."
"So there are no hiking trail and there is also a lot of golf cart traffic. They do offer a swimming pool , pond with inflatable slides , dog park , bound pad and miniature golf."
Check Availabilityfrom $76 / night
4. Meadow Brook Campground
"Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
Drive Time
- 14 min from Toledo, OH
- 25 min from Monroe, MI
- 55 min from Sandusky, OH
- 59 min from Ann Arbor, MI
Equestrian Camping Reviews near Oregon, OH
30 Reviews of 4 Oregon Campgrounds
Mike J.
TravelerWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Great stop over
This isn’t a remote getaway, it’s a great spot that’s close to everything you need. Some reviews commented on the highway noise, I had no issues. Staff was friendly and helpful, facilities were clean. There’s an illuminated walk path that connects to the Walmart which is super convenient.
- CCindy S.Scout
Adventure Bound Pleasant View
Decent/not as advertised
Our stay was in an RV Sept 2026. I had specifically requested and paid extra for a spot on the fishing pond to fish. Not only was there a lot of long-term campers at this resort, but the fishing pond was covered in duck weed over 3/4 of the water where my site was at, and on the day we left it was 100% covered with duck week. The duck week invasion was not mentioned to me when I called and made the reservation to be on the water. In fairness, I will say I caught some fish at the clear end of the pond before it was 100% covered.
The park itself was clean, quiet and decent. The staff were very nice. The Aqua fun zones water is not clear blue as advertised, it is murky, the 9 hole mini golf is outdated and should be called mini-mini golf as it is very small. The swimming pool and playground were as advertised. I cannot answer to the other amenities as I did not see or utilize them.
In conclusion, this campground could benefit greatly from some updating especially of the amenities as they are not what the pictures portray.
Jeanette W.
GuideWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Large Campground With Good Facilities
This Fairgrounds Campground has several combinations of hookups. There were plenty of available sites when I booked Site 93.
This site is on neatly mowed grass and it has water and electric connections. There are no picnic tables or fire rings. There are no trees or other vegetation to separate sites
The bathrooms are modern with showers that have plenty of hot water. The bathrooms were very clean.
Bookings online are easy. We arrived after closing and my documents were taped to the office windows with directions to my site.
We used our Starlink Mini and it worked well on a nearly cloudless day with unobstructed access to the sky.
I would definitely stay here again.
- BBrendan V.Scout
Van Buren State Park Campground
Cozy
Some of the sites are small so you have to be careful which you site you reserve if you’re a tent camper. The outside of the circle is your best bet and there’s a few scattered in the middle. If you can get a good middle spot it’s nice if you have kids since there’s a playground, swings, basketball, and tether court. No running water for bathrooms if that’s important for you. The park is also just off a country road so traffic can occasionally be heard but it’s not excessive. Grounds are very well maintained and the hosts were very nice.
Shannon G.
LegendVan Buren State Park Campground
Small and peaceful
We stayed one night on our way to IN. We’ve never been here before and wanted to check it off our list. 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. They were clean but I don’t think I’d want to do more than a weekend there. It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding. They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden. The check in cabin had ice and wood for sale but no store. Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end. The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents.
- JJohn G.Traveler
Meadow Brook Campground
Motorcycle Tent Camping
Very friendly staff and clean facilities. Primarily a seasonal camper location but I found many open tent sites on a weekday. Nice grassy spot to pitch the tent, a rare luxury.
- Bill S.Scout
Meadow Brook Campground
Meadowbrook Park
Park is clean and tidy. Bathroom was clean. Plenty of hot water. Sites are spacious and level. Manager was extremely helpful. My truck didn't want to start so he grabbed his tractor and put our trailer on site for us. No charge for the dump station. All in all a nice stay. Only draw back is the constant trains right across the street blowing their horns going in and out of town.
Rick M.ScoutAdventure Bound Pleasant View
Scam company
Place is a joke, ran by two little piece of shit trolls with a god complex to over come the lack of achievement in there lives. They have zero management skills and even less people skills. Must be overcompensating for something.
Guide to Oregon
Van Buren State Park Campground features two distinct camping areas suitable for different types of outdoor enthusiasts. The equestrian camping section includes newer horse pens that replace the previous tie-up system, while the main camping loop offers electric sites for RVs and tent campers. Winter visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing on beginner-friendly terrain when snow conditions permit. Camping reservations are required as no walk-in camping is available.
What to do
Winter recreation opportunities: Van Buren State Park offers exceptional winter activities for campers staying during colder months. "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," notes Kevin T. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Hiking trail system: The park maintains multiple trails for both day use and overnight campers to explore. "Van Buren State Park is very easy to access from I-75. It has tons of trails and a pond," explains Lindsay B., who describes it as "a gem in Northwest Ohio."
Wildlife garden exploration: Visitors can observe local flora in the dedicated garden area. "They also had a dog park and small wildflower garden," mentions Shannon G., highlighting the natural attractions beyond the regular camping amenities.
What campers like
Quiet atmosphere: The campground offers a peaceful setting away from urban noise. "Campground was clean and quiet, had electric hookups at most sites. Host was very friendly," reports Nicole G. about her stay at Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park.
Family-friendly amenities: The campground layout focuses on accommodating families with children. "It had a nice playground for kids and plenty of trails to hike or go horseback riding," shares Shannon G. about the recreation options available.
Helpful staff: Camp hosts receive consistent praise for their assistance and flexibility. "Our plans were changed so we lost our reservation. However they let us stay for free at the back of the campground. No power or anything. But it was nice of them to help us out," explains Monica S. about her experience.
What you should know
Bathroom facilities: The campground offers basic restroom facilities but lacks shower amenities. "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," explains Angie B. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Water access limitations: Water is available but requires planning to collect. "Clean and sturdy pit toilets with centralized well water," notes Joseph N. about the water station arrangement.
Electric hookup reliability: Not all designated electric sites function consistently. "Electric did not work at all sites. Pit toilets did not seem sufficient for all camp sites," reports Alysha W., indicating potential infrastructure issues for RV campers.
Seasonal operating schedule: Some horse campgrounds near Oregon, Ohio operate on limited schedules. "I arrived for a 2 week stay in the area on 11/12. I discovered this campground was closed for the season," warns Mike M. about arriving after seasonal closure.
Tips for camping with families
Select middle campsites for playground access: "If you can get a good middle spot it's nice if you have kids since there's a playground, swings, basketball, and tether court," recommends Brendan V. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Playground proximity consideration: The playground location can enhance the camping experience for families with children. "Kids loved having the playground so close to the camper. Will be back soon," shares Scott F. about the convenience for younger campers.
Short-term stays recommended: For families requiring shower facilities, plan accordingly. "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," advises Shannon G. about managing expectations for longer stays.
Tips from RVers
Dump station location awareness: RVers should note the separate dump station location. "Only criticism is you have to drive to another area of the park for an RV dump," mentions Nicole G. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Recently improved camping pads: The park has upgraded some RV parking areas for better leveling. "Our site was really nice. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end," explains Shannon G., noting infrastructure improvements beneficial to RVers.
Site selection for tent/RV mix: When using both an RV and additional tents, certain sites offer advantages. "The fire ring was nice and the site had plenty of space for tents," mentions Shannon G., highlighting versatile sites that accommodate multiple shelter types.
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