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Van Buren State Park Campground offers horse-friendly camping with dedicated horse pens as an alternative to traditional tie-ups. The campground features two distinct loops, with one section specifically designed for equestrian use. Reviews indicate the horse camp maintains clean facilities and provides recently installed pens that allow horses to be kept securely rather than tied to hitching posts. The park includes electric hookups at most sites, well-maintained pit toilets, and centralized well water access. Trails throughout the park accommodate both hikers and horseback riders, with the terrain described as clean, quiet, and not overly crowded.
The extensive trail network provides multiple riding options through varied woodland terrain suitable for riders of all experience levels. The terrain is relatively flat and well-marked, making navigation straightforward for first-time visitors. Campsites feature recently paved pads with ample space for both camping equipment and horse trailers. No showers are available, which may limit longer stays for some visitors. The RV dump station is located in a separate section of the park, requiring a short drive from the camping area. The campground operates year-round and requires reservations, which can be made online or by phone, with no walk-ins permitted. During winter months, the trails are also suitable for cross-country skiing when snow conditions permit.
"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."
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Check Availability"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."
"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."
TravelerFriendly 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.
ScoutSince 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.
LegendThis is a typical fairground campground with open grassy areas for campsites surrounded by barns and tracks. The fairgrounds is located just off I-94 which makes for easy entrance and exit to the campground, but, means there is lots of road noise. Close by are plenty of stores, restaurants, gas stations, etc. In fact, there is a gap in the fence that runs around the fairgrounds allowing you to walk to a Walmart, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and more.
We arrived without a reservation and the women in the office was very helpful providing a map with all available sites during our stay and letting us choose which one we wanted. One of the first things you notice is that a number of people are here long-term so we went to the back area hoping it would be quieter and less crowded. A number of the campsites are “buddy” sites meaning your patio opens to your neighbors so be careful which one you pick. This is pretty undesirable when the neighbor is a total stranger so we chose a site where we didn’t have anyone next to us.
They offer 50 amp full hook-up sites, 50 amp/water, and 30 amp/water sites with pull-thru and back-in options. There is a dump station located in the middle of the park which is easy to get to. The roads are wide and a lack of trees makes this campground accessible for any size RV. The sites are level but some lack grassy making the patio pretty dusty or muddy. Unfortunately, where we were was pretty muddy just after a light rain. This campground works best for RV’s and not tents. For tenters there is a designated section that is set in a corner of the park with large trees for shade but not much privacy between you and others. A water spigot is in the tent area and there was one picnic table. The camp office sells firewood but we only saw two fire pits in the whole park. Be aware that noise from the interstate and nearby train tracks may make for a restless night. Bathrooms are centrally located in the campground and were old and tired but relatively clean. On-site laundry is available.
Apparently, management is having some issues with campers not obeying some of the rules. One of the sad things about this campground is that campers have to be reminded to clean up after their dogs. Apparently, it is such an issue that we got a letter stating that if you don’t pick up your dogs poop you would be asked to leave. How sad is that? There is free WiFi which worked pretty well. Upon checking in, we had to sign a piece of paper stating that we would not download copyrighted material or stream movies or we would be asked to leave.
My favorite aspect of this campground is that they had a community garden that you were welcome to pick from. We got tomatoes, Swiss chard, peppers, broccoli, and more. Overall, this campground was fine for the few nights we were here and close to the attractions we wanted to visit. We never felt unsafe even though it was close to major cities. We chose this campground because we wanted to go to Ann Arbor and Dearborn and it was a very convenient location.
Pros:
· Good location if you want to visit Ann Arbor and Dearborn
· Close to interstate for easy access
· Long, level sites that will fit any RV
· Community garden you can pick from vegetables
· Stores and restaurants are nearby (some within walking distance)
Cons:
· Lots of road noise from I-94
· No trees for shade or privacy
· Would not recommend for tent camping
· Many campers are long-term
· “Buddy” campsites with patios facing each other
LegendWe 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.
TravelerWe stayed during the week for one night. Campground was clean and quiet, had electric hookups at most sites. Host was very friendly. They also have a camp area for horses. Only criticism is you have to drive to another area of the park for an RV dump.
TravelerCampground is small but well maintained. Hiking is great. Probably better for people with horses. Electric did not work at all sites. Pit toilets did not seem sufficient for all camp sites.
RangerVan Buren State Park is very easy to access from I-75. It has tons of trails and a pond. There are a few places to car camp or RV camp nearby. I love getting out of town and visiting Van Buren State Park, and I have lots of good memories. It gets 4 stars because I now live in Montana and Montana camping outshines Ohio, but I can't bash on Van Buren State Park at all.
GuideThis 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.
TravelerVery nice, clean, people and staff very friendly. You must reserve a spot by phone or online only, no walk ins. I made my reservation while standing at the visitor cabin
Van Buren State Park Campground provides equestrian camping near Rossford, Ohio with dedicated facilities for horse owners. The park spans flat, wooded terrain in northwest Ohio with approximately 15 miles of marked trails. During winter, temperatures typically range from 20-35°F with occasional snowfall creating conditions for cross-country skiing, while summer temperatures average 75-85°F with moderate humidity.
Trail riding options: Van Buren State Park offers multiple well-marked trails through woodland terrain. "I love this place. Its a smaller campground with only two loops of sites, but its flat, shaded, and comfortable. No showers, but clean and sturdy pit toilets with centralized well water," notes Joseph N. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Winter activities: The park transforms during winter months with snow-covered trails. According to Kevin T., "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."
Community events: Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park hosts various competitions throughout camping season. "I got lucky and woke up to a horse and dog competition at no extra cost to me," reports William E. about Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park.
Quiet atmosphere: The campground maintains a peaceful environment away from crowds. Scott F. mentions, "Tried it for the first time. It was quiet and relaxing. The camp host was nice and friendly. Kids loved having the playground so close to the camper."
Easy access: The location provides convenient access from major highways. "Van Buren State Park is very easy to access from I-75. It has tons of trails and a pond," says Lindsay B. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Accommodating staff: Camp hosts work to find solutions for campers with changing plans. Monica S. appreciated this 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."
Camping regulations: Reservations are required for all sites with no walk-ins permitted. Nicole G. notes, "We stayed during the week for one night. Campground was clean and quiet, had electric hookups at most sites. Host was very friendly."
Limited facilities: The park has basic amenities only. "My only complaint about Van Buren State Park is that there are no shower facilities," mentions Angie B. about Van Buren State Park Campground.
Seasonal closures: Some campgrounds in the region close during winter months. Mike M. shares his experience: "I arrived for a 2 week stay in the area on 11/12. I discovered this campground was closed for the season."
Playground proximity: Request sites near recreational areas for convenience. "Kids loved having the playground so close to the camper. Will be back soon," says Scott F.
Site selection for tents: Choose outer loop sites for better tent camping experience. Brendan V. advises, "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," about Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park.
Budget-friendly options: Consider fairground camping for family-oriented activities. "Nice campgrounds easy to get around and my children loved it," shares Amber P.
Hookup availability: Electric sites are common but water and sewer connections vary. Shannon G. reports, "We stayed one night on our way to IN. It's a small campground with one side as equestrian and the other side not. All sites had electric and water, no full hookup. The pads were recently paved and had a huge bumper at the end."
Dump station location: Plan ahead for using sanitary facilities. Nicole G. notes, "Only criticism is you have to drive to another area of the park for an RV dump."
Site dimensions: Most sites accommodate standard RVs with recently paved pads. According to Alysha W., "Campground is small but well maintained. Hiking is great. Probably better for people with horses. Electric did not work at all sites. Pit toilets did not seem sufficient for all camp sites."
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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Rossford, OH?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Rossford, OH is Van Buren State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 12 reviews.
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