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Best Equestrian Camping near Ostrander, OH

199 Reviews

Delaware State Park Campground provides limited equestrian opportunities near Ostrander, Ohio. While the campground does not feature dedicated horse corrals according to available data, the park encompasses over 2,000 acres with trails that accommodate various outdoor activities. The campground offers spacious sites arranged in a spoke-and-wheel layout, with concrete pads that can accommodate larger vehicles potentially suitable for horse trailers. Sites are well-separated with wooded areas between them, providing natural buffers for campers with animals. The campground supports multiple accommodation types including tent camping, RV sites with electric hookups, cabins, and yurts, though specific horse-related amenities are not highlighted in the facilities list.

Trail access throughout Delaware State Park connects riders to multiple hiking paths that may permit equestrian use, though specific bridle trail designations aren't confirmed in the available data. The park's large lake and surrounding terrain offer natural features that outdoor enthusiasts appreciate when visiting with animals. Bathroom facilities are centrally located within each camping loop, with most recently upgraded to include private shower stalls. During peak season, the campground fills quickly, so advance reservations are recommended for those planning to visit with horses. The park remains open year-round, though winter camping offers limited services with only select sites available and reduced facilities. Multiple reviews note that the grounds are well-maintained by park staff who conduct regular patrols, creating a secure environment for those camping with valuable animals.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Ostrander, Ohio (7)

    1. Alum Creek State Park Campground

    80 Reviews
    Lewis Center, OH
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 548-4039

    $23 - $70 / night

    "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."

    2. Delaware State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    Radnor, OH
    12 miles
    Website

    $39 - $40 / night

    "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!"

    3. Buck Creek State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Springfield, OH
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 322-5284

    $29 - $160 / night

    "A well manicured campground just outside Dayton, easy to get to, back in pavement site with 30A electric, picnic table and fire pit. Plenty of potable water spigots around, just not at the site."

    "I did not spend enough time here to give a thorough review, but what I will say is that this site is nice if you need a campsite for a couple nights while passing through Ohio."

    4. Korbel Campgrounds at Ohio Expo Center

    5 Reviews
    Columbus, OH
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 646-3976

    $60 / night

    5. Deer Creek State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Mount Sterling, OH
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 869-3124

    $39 - $52 / night

    "Some are smaller, close to neighbors while other have seclusion with trees. From past experience, if it rains, some of the sites do flood. We had great weather this weekend."

    "Enjoy a few hours or the day hiking one of eight trails or all of them. If you have horses take them out on the two loops especially for them. Lodge, campground, cabins so many options."

    6. Kiser Lake State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Fletcher, OH
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (937) 362-3822

    $25 - $55 / night

    "I may be biased, with it being close to home, but they have a lot for the kids to do. Beach, volleyball net, playground. Plenty of water locations. For me the bathrooms are unusable."

    "This park is know for the lake that is kayak and canoe friendly since it doesn’t allow any kind of boat with a motor. It also features a beach , 2 playgrounds and several hiking trails."

    7. Malabar Farm State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Butler, OH
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 892-2784

    $23 - $180 / night

    "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."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Ostrander, OH

199 Reviews of 7 Ostrander Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2020

    Deer Creek State Park Campground

    Small, but perfect site for us

    This was a last minute reservation and only available due to a cancellation. The campground was full for the weekend. The campground is pretty big with different types of sites. Some are smaller, close to neighbors while other have seclusion with trees. From past experience, if it rains, some of the sites do flood. We had great weather this weekend. The site we reserved had a hill right next to the passenger side/door side of your camper. If you had a big camper, it might be tight to open your slides and an awning. You most likely would not sit right outside your camper door. In fact, the fire ring is behind the site and up a small hill. We set up our ez-up in the back and out of the way, it worked for us. There was also a path that led you into the playground. Speaking of playgrounds, you will hear a lot of kids if the weather is nice. We were right across from the camp host (very nice lady) and very short walk to the bathhouse. The bathhouse had 4 flushable toilets and I think 3 showers. The showers did not have benches in the stall, only on the outside directly across. With a full campground, the bathrooms were kept very clean with the amount of people using it. We walked around and noticed a lot of bathhouses and another playground. We took a hike that led us to the lodge - it was an in and out and just under 5 miles. On our way back we stopped at the camp store which was well stocked with items you may need or not. There is a putt putt course, frisbee disc course, horse trails, dog park, nature center, golf course and more trails nearby. There are plenty of things to do if you like to keep busy or are trying to keep kids entertained. (The bees and stinkbugs were out and about while we were there.)

  • 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.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2021

    Delaware State Park Campground

    Where’s the crowd?

    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! this state park is only 15 to 20 minutes away from Alum Creek State Park and yet there are virtually no crowds at all. The park is very large and the campground is adjacent to Delaware Lake, a reservoir a few miles north of the small town of Delaware. The lake offers boating with unlimited horsepower but it seems most of the boats on the lake were either fishing boats or kayaks. There is a very nice swimming beach, a beautiful marina with a full service store and two very good disc golf courses. There is also a youth fishing pond for the youngsters and plenty of hiking trails throughout the park. The campsites all have asphalt pads and are quite spacious; all are electric only as far as we could tell. The biggest con is also this park’s greatest pro and that is the campground requires a long drive to get to it - but that makes it feel more “out there.” The town of Delaware has a very vibrant downtown with lots of quality local restaurants and bars plus grocery stores and fuel to keep you well stocked for your camping trip. Highly recommended!

  • Renée C.
    Mar. 10, 2020

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Lots of trails!

    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. Check out the mountain biking trails & horse trails. Lots of great fishing. Be careful around the old homesteads and dumping sites.

  • 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)

  • Marshall P.
    Apr. 14, 2021

    Delaware State Park Campground

    A nice State Park and I like the layout

    This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks.  The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle.  Sites are roomy and we like the wooded feel.

    The dog part was quite muddy and actually closed while we were there and we were a bit disappointed by that but there was plenty of space to walk the pups.

    Located near the town of Delaware, you aren’t too far off the beaten path and we even had decent service with Verizon.

    I also noticed that the6 had a nice storm shelter on the property that was well marked and easy to get to from any of the campground areas.

  • s
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Alum Creek State Park Campground

    Much more here than you realize

    Less than 30 minutes north of Columbus and you are in a rustic area with LOTS to offer. Besides the camping there is a sail boat dock and horse riding trails. The lake is big enough to spend hours on! It is rarely crowed here. Makes for a great community!

Guide to Ostrander

Delaware State Park offers several equestrian opportunities near Ostrander, Ohio with trails accessible from the campground. The park spans over 2,000 acres at an elevation of approximately 900 feet above sea level. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, while summer camping conditions typically reach the 80s with moderate humidity.

What to do

Fishing access points: Delaware State Park Campground provides convenient lake access for anglers. "We did not swim due to it being in the 60s and rainy during most of our stay but we did go look at the beach it was very clean and appears well cared for," notes Ashley R. about Delaware State Park Campground.

Trail exploration: Buck Creek State Park offers diverse hiking trails suitable for different skill levels, including connections to wildlife areas. "The campground is clean and overall a good value. It was a busy weekend but not as loud as I figured it would be," reports Leon H. about Buck Creek State Park Campground.

Lake activities: Alum Creek State Park provides multiple water recreation options with dedicated areas for different uses. "We had an absolute blast at the campsite! We stayed in L and the kids loved being close to the water. The campground beach is an absolute must," says Jenny C. about her experience at Alum Creek State Park Campground.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers consistently mention the separation between sites at Delaware State Park. "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," shares Maddy B. about Delaware State Park Campground.

Clean facilities: The bathhouse facilities receive positive comments for maintenance and design. "The bathroom on our loop was older def in need of some updating but it wasn't a big deal," mentions Ashley R. about her stay at Delaware State Park.

Peaceful atmosphere: Kiser Lake State Park offers a quiet environment away from motorized boats. "Super quiet, low traffic and decent fishing," reports Buck B. about Kiser Lake State Park Campground, which maintains a no-motor policy on its waters.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Winter camping options exist but with reduced services. "Due to off season and COVID the camp store is closed and there is no camper host or park office staff around," Andrea F. notes about Kiser Lake State Park.

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the area require advance booking through Ohio's reservation system. "Must reserve online as they are still doing everything virtual," advises Mike & Deb L. about Korbel Campgrounds at Ohio Expo Center.

Site selection tips: Choose carefully based on shade needs and proximity to amenities. "We camped on lot 57 and the view of the lake was awesome! The new bathhouse is open year round," shares Brad H. about his experience at Kiser Lake State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and activities: Multiple play areas are available for children at most parks. "Delaware has been our favorite campground since we found it. The staff is always very friendly and helpful," reports Ashley R. about Delaware State Park Campground.

Weekend programming: Many parks offer scheduled activities for children during peak season. "This is another of our favorite Ohio State Parks. The campground is setup in a nice layout with each of the separate sections having a spoke and wheel layout with a bathhouse in the middle," explains Marshall P. about Delaware State Park Campground.

Beach access: Dedicated swimming areas provide safe places for family water play. "The campground beach is an absolute must and we even got close to wildlife (aka some pesky raccoons)," notes Jenny C. about Alum Creek State Park.

Tips from RVers

Pad dimensions: RV sites at Delaware State Park can accommodate larger rigs with spacious layouts. "Sites are roomy and we like the wooded feel," explains Marshall P.

Hookup availability: Electric service is standard at most sites, but full hookups are limited. "The campground has no full hookups but does have electric. RV sites have a view of the lake. Sites are clean and paved," reports Aaliya B. about Kiser Lake State Park Campground.

Dump station locations: Plan accordingly as not all parks offer on-site sanitary disposal. "The campsites are spacious and private, surrounded by trees and brush. Beautiful walking trails," Catherine from Alum Creek State Park Campground notes, where dump stations are available near the entrance.

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