Quiet enough on a weekday night that deer and turkeys wander through camp, Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground sits in forested terrain near Laurelville, Ohio, drawing both equestrians and tent campers looking for access to the trails that cut through the surrounding hills. The campground is small, which shapes the experience considerably. New ownership has invested heavily in rebuilding the property, replacing old infrastructure with 28 covered horse stalls, a new shower house near the office, and 14 electric and water sites with gravel pads. Thirty primitive tent sites round out the layout, most of them shaded by mature trees.
The horse facilities are a clear draw. The covered stalls have room for larger horses, and trails are accessible from the property, though at least one reviewer noted the route to the trailhead involves a stretch of narrow road. Hocking Hills State Park Campground is another option in the region for riders and hikers wanting a different base. The electric and water hookups make the campground workable for RVs, and the shower house near the office includes private locked rooms with a toilet and vanity, a significant upgrade from the older facilities that earlier reviews criticized.
Cindy notes the sites have "gravel pads for electric/water sites are fairly level," which is useful to know for anyone arriving with a rig. Pine Creek Cabins & Camping Resort sits nearby for campers who want to compare options in the area. Sites fill on weekends, so reservations are worth booking in advance, particularly if you need one of the covered horse stalls.
Description
Palmerosa Campground is a quiet, peaceful campground near Hocking Hills in Laurelville, Ohio. We offer spacious tent sites, water-and-electric RV sites, comfortable cabins, and horse camping with covered stalls.
Guests enjoy picnic tables and fire rings at the campsites, clean private bathrooms and showers, an on-site dump station, and a camp store with firewood and basic camping supplies.
Palmerosa is conveniently located for visiting Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Hocking Hills State Park, and the surrounding state forests and bridle trails. After a day of hiking, riding, or exploring, guests can return to a relaxing campground away from the heavier traffic and crowds.
Our campground is best suited for couples, families, hikers, horseback riders, and travelers looking for a peaceful outdoor stay. We are not a loud party campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPalmerosa Horse & Hike Campground is located in Ohio near South Bloomingville
Private CampgroundDirections
FROM LOGAN/US-33 From US-33 Take the exit 166 toward Laurelville OH-180 W Turn onto OH-180 W go 4.0 mi. Sharp left turn onto OH-678 S go 3.9 mi. Turn right onto OH-374 N go 0.3 mi. Slight left onto Keister Rd go 1.8 mi / Keister turns into Keifel Rd go 1.3 mi. Turn right onto Palmerosa Horse & Hike Campground 19207 Keifel Road Laurelville, OH 43135-9312
Address
19207 Keifel Road
Laurelville, OH 43135
Coordinates
39.4596256 N
82.6164321 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 8/21/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 8/21/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Columbus, OH
- 1 hr 21 min from Parkersburg, WV
- 1 hr 33 min from Springfield, OH
