Accessible via rough forest roads, Stone Church Horseback Riding System operates as a US Forest Service campground within Wayne National Forest. The facility caters specifically to equestrian camping, with a strict no-pets policy that keeps the focus on horse-based recreation. Campers navigate challenging access conditions to reach sites scattered across forested and open terrain.
The campground connects to the broader trail network for camping near Wayne National Forest, positioning riders within miles of complementary horse facilities including Old Stone Church Trailhead. Plan for high-clearance vehicle access and confirm current road conditions before departure.
Description
Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic riding. Various loops for other distances are available. The horse trail winds through the rolling hills of the Wayne National Forest. The trails will lead you through a variety of vegetation- open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities. The trailhead provides a camp specifically for equestrians and 21 miles of scenic riding. The horse camp has ten sites are provided at the campground, each with a 45' long by 15' wide parking space. Two sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Each site has a covered paddock, fire pit, grill, and tent pad.
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Location
Public CampgroundStone Church Horseback Riding System is located in Ohio
Directions
To find this trail system west of Shawnee, OH: Take State Route 93 out of Shawnee. Turn left on County Road 38. The Horse Camp and main trailhead is on the right, the old primitive campground trail head is further on to the west.
Coordinates
39.62229898 N
82.26447667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Columbus, OH
- 1 hr 10 min from Parkersburg, WV
- 1 hr 56 min from Mansfield, OH
