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Beaver Creek State Park Campground offers horse-friendly camping accommodations with an equestrian camp located on Sprucevale Road. The equestrian camp features 59 primitive sites without electric hookups, providing adequate space for campers traveling with horses. Tie-ups are available at each site for securing horses during overnight stays. The campground includes vault latrines for basic sanitation needs. Reservation options vary, with 12 sites available for advance booking while the remaining 47 operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground maintains separate family camping areas on Leslie Road with tent, RV, and cabin options for non-equestrian visitors. The park contains minimal water access points, and visitors should note the campground operates on well water with limited availability.
The equestrian campground connects directly to multiple trail networks, offering extensive riding opportunities throughout the park's natural areas. Riders access various hiking paths suitable for horseback use, including portions of the North Country National Scenic Trail. The trail system traverses beautiful wooded areas with scenic views of Beaver Creek. The campground accommodates organized groups with two dedicated group sites on Sprucevale Road that can host up to 30 people each, making it suitable for equestrian clubs or family gatherings with multiple horses. During busy periods, particularly weekends, arriving early secures better site selection. The park's location approximately an hour from Pittsburgh provides a convenient equestrian camping destination for urban residents seeking nearby trail access. The quiet, spacious sites under towering pine trees create a peaceful atmosphere for both horses and riders.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Creighton (3)
1. Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park
"It is right next to the bike trail and has access to the lake. I have enjoyed my time at Moraine and will enjoy it every time I visit."
"In fact my family used to own property near by. This park has an awesome trail system for walking or biking"
2. Beaver Creek State Park Campground
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- 6 electric sites
- 44 non-electric sites
- Dump station
- No showers; no flush toilets
- Pets are permitted on all sites
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"I live near by to this state park and have spent much time exploring the entirety of it."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $19 - $50 / night
3. Danner Primitive Campground
"The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."
Drive Time
- 18 min from Pittsburgh, PA
- 49 min from Weirton, WV
- 1 hr 4 min from Youngstown, OH
- 1 hr 11 min from Johnstown, PA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Creighton, PA
29 Reviews of 3 Creighton Campgrounds
Ryan Z.
ScoutBeaver Creek State Park Campground
Great camp site
Simple site, gravel park pad, fire pit with swinging arm grill. Plenty of free firewood. Great place would stay again
Aaron B.
GuideBeaver Creek State Park Campground
Warm Days, Cool Nights--No Frills Camping
When you pull into Beaver Creek Family Campground you pretty much have two choices: either you go left into multiple Pine tree sites or right into two cabins and more RV friendly open sites. A few of the RV sites have electric, but no water for their tanks. I suggest the pine sites for any tent or hammock campers. I stayed in one of the first set of 3 pine sites numbered 43, 44, and 45. There is some brush and cover between these sites, but each has a pull in parking pad. If 45 was occupied with a RV, 44 would not be as nice as it was. Backing into 44 and 45 would be tricky as well. To be fair any larger RV that came in better know how to get through tight quarters.
The back area of each of those 3 sites looked best to get even ground for a tent. My buddy hung his hammock between the tree to the left of the picnic bench and to a tree back and left in the picture of site 44. Site was fairly clean, but be sure to move the pine tree duff away from the fire pits to be safe.
Probably the nicest pit toilets I have experienced and while we didn't use, it the sun shower building would give anyone privacy if they had packed a portable shower. Lots of trails to choose from and the pioneer village in the state park gives you many options to spend the day. Had some luck fishing at the Canoe/Kayak area in the South East area of the park close to the Group Camp Sites.
Adam S.TravelerBeaver Creek State Park Campground
Smaller state park
Small quiet state park. Nice trails and very big sites on the one side.
- GGreg K.Guide
Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park
Limited camping
Moraine State Park doesn't allow camping within the park and there is no campground affiated with park. The one exception is along the North Country Trail, there are 2 rustic shelters that must be reserved through the park office. There are several private campgrounds in the area
- TTheresa R.Scout
Beaver Creek State Park Campground
A perfect one night trip
The sites that were around us had a perfect view of the Beaver Creek Valley. Our site was more in the corner with trees and brush blocking the view but we still enjoyed our site. Check in was easy since you can go right to your site and they have your trip details already pin to you campsite post. We stayed during the week so we didn’t share the campground with that many people. The campground was mixture of large sites and some small sites. The smaller sites were near the playground. We were thoroughly impressed by this campground, even if it was a smaller state park. We only stayed a night but we had a really nice and relaxing time at the state park. We were able to check out two of there trails but they have a quite a few trails. They had the pioneer village which was cute and interesting to walk through. Overall, a perfect low stress one night trip.
Jennifer K.
RangerBeaver Creek State Park Campground
Crowded and noisy
If you like peace and quiet this is not the place. No privacy. Dogs barking constantly, cars driving up and down the road constantly...kids screaming and running up and down the road especially young ones that definitely need adult supervision. Most of the sites are small and too close together. Not much room to maneuver a trailer into the narrow uneven pads. The rest of the site was full of rocks, cigarette butts and bottle caps. Came for a relaxing weekend and so far just been annoyed by rude people. Drinking water available but rvs are not allowed to fill tanks. Vault toilets. Full at&t reception. Quiet time 10pm-7am
Darrel and Mary W.GuideBeaver Creek State Park Campground
Finally out, nice weekend
I’ve always loved this quite, small campground. It’s been closed over the last 2 seasons due to the Ash bore, but the future is bright for this area.
Be sure to take in the Pioneer Village
Casey L.RangerDanner Primitive Campground
Nice Primitive Campground
I have not yet camped here but passed it on my hike the other day and knew I hadn’t seen it in the Dyrt yet, so I wanted to add it for others. This is a hike in or paddle in only campground. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also. This is meant more to be a stop along a paddling or hiking trip than a destination camping trip - you must get a permit to stay more than one night. They are first come first serve. There are 8 sites spread out along the edge of the river, some being closer together than others. They are level and clear, each with a new picnic table and nice fire rings with adjustable grates. A few of the sites had stairs to the water for paddler access. The first 2 sites had wheelchair friendly picnic tables, so I'm not sure if you can arrange to be able to drive back for that situation or what other reason they would put them there. That's nice if the case, I'm just not sure as there is a gate locked at the trailhead that's only opened during hunting season. Plus there's no pavement or gravel down at the sites so I imagine it could be difficult to access. But something to investigate. There are vault toilets that were clean and well maintained, with hand sanitizer. There is a spring for water which says to boil before drinking. There is also a big display board with state forest info and maps. Another thing to note, while the travel in makes it feel very remote, there are cabins all along the opposite site of the river, including directly across from the campsites. This could be a positive or negative depending on your thoughts, I personally would like it because it would make me feel a little safer. All in all, it’s a nice little campground, in better shape than some of the regular bigger campgrounds I’ve seen.
Guide to Creighton
Beaver Creek State Park Campground features a dual campground system with distinct areas for different camping preferences. The main family campground on Leslie Road accommodates tent and RV campers with 26 sites including some with electrical hookups. Pit toilets and a solar-heated shower building provide basic amenities for overnight visitors. Trail access is excellent with direct connections to the North Country National Scenic Trail, offering long-distance hiking through the forested landscape.
What to do
Explore historic buildings: Beaver Creek State Park contains a pioneer village with preserved structures near the park office. "The best part about the area was the history that surrounds it. There is a pioneer village near the park office that offers some picnicking areas around it. It also has original buildings from the pioneer days (church, school, etc)," notes Shay D. about Beaver Creek State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: The creek running through the park provides good fishing spots. "Bass fishing is really fun because we caught a few nice ones!" reports Mike T. Canoe and kayak access points allow anglers to reach additional fishing areas throughout the waterway.
Night sky viewing: For stargazers, the campground offers darker skies than urban areas. At Moraine State Park, campers appreciate similar natural darkness: "The sky was dark enough to see far more stars than you'd see near any larger towns or cities. To cap it off, we laid in our tent dozing off to the sounds of owls and coyotes!" shares Matt H.
What campers like
Pine tree sites: The campground features distinctive pine-covered areas ideal for tent and hammock camping. "We camped this past weekend in site 50. It is an unbelievably spacious site under towering pine trees. The site sits back off the road and really makes you feel like you have the place to yourself," writes Matt H. about Beaver Creek State Park.
Quiet atmosphere: The low-traffic environment creates a peaceful camping experience. "Small quiet state park. Nice trails and very big sites on the one side," notes Adam S. This tranquility extends to both the equestrian and family camping areas.
Trail variety: Multiple trail networks connect directly to the campgrounds. "Direct access to the North Country National Scenic Trail and trails through main park," highlights Tracy H. Danner Primitive Campground offers additional regional hiking options: "The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also," explains Casey L.
What you should know
Limited water access: The park operates on well water with restricted usage. "They are on a well so there is limited water and they don't allow you to fill up your on board tank. Make sure you fill up before you go!" advises Bounding Around from Beaver Creek State Park.
Road restrictions: Some park roads cannot accommodate larger vehicles. "There is a road in the park (Echo Dell Road) that RVs/Trailers can't go on so make sure you approach this campground from Leslie Road!" warns a reviewer.
Seasonal considerations: Water levels in Beaver Creek fluctuate seasonally. "Kayaking is also very popular among the creek, but the water was too low this time. If I were to go back I would definitely kayaking if the water is at the right level," mentions Shay D.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Select sites near recreational facilities for convenient child entertainment. "We got a site near the playground, which my 3 year old enjoyed. The campground wasn't busy and we had a lot of privacy," recommends Matt H. from Beaver Creek State Park Campground.
Trail maintenance awareness: Some trails require careful navigation with children. "Very over grown and difficult to follow the trails, but overall we were able to hike for about 3 hours without running into anyone else," cautions Shay D. Parents should check trail conditions before heading out with young hikers.
Educational opportunities: The pioneer village provides learning experiences for children. Historical buildings and displays offer context about the region's past, making it an excellent family activity during daytime hours.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: RVers should consider the campground layout when choosing sites. "When you pull into Beaver Creek Family Campground you pretty much have two choices: either you go left into multiple Pine tree sites or right into two cabins and more RV friendly open sites. A few of the RV sites have electric, but no water for their tanks," explains Aaron B.
Maneuvering challenges: Larger rigs require careful navigation. "Any larger RV that came in better know how to get through tight quarters," warns Aaron B. Sites 44 and 45 particularly present backing challenges for larger vehicles.
Alternative horse campgrounds near Creighton, Pennsylvania: For equestrian camping beyond Beaver Creek's facilities, check neighboring state forests. The area's extensive trail systems connect multiple equestrian campgrounds across the Pennsylvania-Ohio border region, providing varied terrain for riders seeking additional options.
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