Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground serves the equestrian community 70 miles southeast of Worthington, Ohio. The facility includes 44 campsites that accommodate tents and RVs with spacious areas designed for both camping equipment and horse trailers. The grounds have separate zones for horse management and standard camping amenities including thirty-amp electric hookups, water access, and picnic tables.
What to do
Horseback riding trails: Access multiple trail systems directly from Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground, where riders can explore diverse terrain. One camper noted the exceptional views: "The horseback riding is awesome, airplane rock has a view second to none. The box canyon with waterfall is gorgeous."
Lake activities: Enjoy swimming and boating at Alum Creek State Park Campground, which features both a campground beach and public beach areas. According to one visitor: "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."
Wildlife viewing: Trek through the wooded areas at Delaware State Park Campground where campers frequently spot native wildlife. One camper shared: "My daughter had tons of fun exploring the woods connected to our site."
What campers like
Private sites: Many campers value the privacy offered at several campgrounds near Worthington. At Delaware State Park Campground, one reviewer praised: "The best thing about this campground is the fact that all the sites have privacy. There are nice trails to walk and the bathrooms are the best I've seen at a campground."
Spacious layouts: Campsites at most horse campgrounds provide extra room for trailers and equipment. The recently renovated Palmerosa Campground received praise for its improvements: "The old horse stalls have been torn down and 28 new covered stalls have been built! They are amazing and plenty of room for larger horses."
Clean facilities: Several campgrounds maintain high standards for their restrooms and showers. At Buck Creek State Park Campground, campers appreciate: "Showers were very nice and clean. Several water spickets throughout the park if you needed to access them."
What you should know
Reservation systems: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. At Delaware State Park, "The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The grounds are very clean and tidy. The rangers drive through a few times a day to patrol the grounds."
Weather considerations: Spring visits to horse campgrounds may encounter muddy conditions after rainfall. At Alum Creek State Park, one camper warned: "Sites are nice with some sites able to boat up to them. Be careful with rainy weather, some sites have flooded in poor weather."
Cell service: Connectivity varies across campgrounds. At Delaware State Park, "Att works good here verizon not so much but at night when people are sleeping verizon gets a little better."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds offer playgrounds and organized activities. At Dillon State Park Campground, families appreciate the natural setting: "My partner and I have been here for 3 days, were staying for a week. So far everyone has been friendly or keeps to themselves. The bathrooms and showers are clean and the deer are plentiful and beautiful."
Campground events: Some parks host special activities for children. Buck Creek campers note: "Camp host on I think lot 71 or there about were great at keeping the activities going. Every night there was a movie and you could buy root beer floats for $1!! And the kids loved it."
Site selection for families: Consider the proximity to bathrooms and playgrounds when booking. At Buck Creek State Park, one family suggested: "We loved our campsite 41 which I found is next to impossible to get! But it has shade almost all day and it only has a camper on one side plus is close to the bathroom."
Tips from RVers
Hook-up availability: Many equestrian campgrounds offer electric hookups but limited full-service sites. At Palmerosa Campground, "They have 14 water and electric sites with plenty of shade trees. 30 primitive tent sites also with plenty of shade!!"
Leveling information: Pay attention to site grading when selecting your spot. One Buck Creek camper shared: "Our space was nice and level. Nice hiking trails in the area."
Dump station access: Not all horse campgrounds have on-site dump stations. Check availability before arrival, especially for longer stays with larger rigs.
