World's End Equestrian Campground provides dedicated horse facilities within Loyalsock State Forest near Forksville, Pennsylvania at an elevation of approximately 1,200 feet. The area features mixed hardwood forests with well-maintained bridle trails connecting to over 120 miles of trails throughout the 114,552-acre Loyalsock State Forest. Seasonal temperature variations range from winter lows averaging 15°F to summer highs around 80°F.
What to do
Trail riding through multiple state forests: The area surrounding Forksville connects riders to both Loyalsock and Tiadaghton State Forests. At Tompkins Campground, campers note: "About an hour away is the Pine Creek Rail Trail in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon." This trail offers relatively flat terrain suitable for novice riders.
Swimming and fishing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer water access. At Lackawanna State Park Campground, visitors appreciate the "beautiful lake and a very large pool." The park's 198-acre lake accommodates non-motorized boats and electric motors under 5 hp.
Scenic drives through Pennsylvania Grand Canyon: The canyon area provides excellent day trip opportunities. Campers at Stony Fork Creek Campground mention: "We chose this campsite due to its proximity to the Leonard Harrison State Park." The drive from Forksville to the canyon viewpoints takes approximately 40 minutes.
What campers like
Spacious equestrian sites: Horse camping areas typically provide adequate space for trailers and paddock areas. The sites at Walters Road Site — Tiadaghton State Forest offer primitive camping with room for horse trailers on gravel pads.
Clean facilities: Maintained campgrounds receive positive feedback. At Tompkins Campground, campers report: "All roads and parking pads are paved. The sites are closer together than most other COE parks where we've stayed." Another visitor noted: "Spots are level and paved. It is always clean."
Natural setting: The forested environment creates a peaceful camping experience. Lackawanna State Park Campground gets praise for its "deep shady mature forest, and peaceful and quiet due to the wooded aspect and spacing of sites." Another camper mentioned the "nice hiking trails" throughout the park system.
What you should know
Limited services: Many equestrian sites have minimal amenities. At Fourth Gap Road Sites — Tiadaghton State Forest, campers find vault toilets but no running water, requiring visitors to bring their own drinking water for both humans and horses.
Variable weather conditions: The region experiences significant seasonal changes. One Stony Fork Creek camper noted: "No cell service and WiFi isn't reliable if that's what you need or are looking for." Lack of connectivity can affect weather tracking during storms.
Reservation requirements: Most equestrian sites require advance booking. One Lackawanna State Park camper described their experience: "Campground has cabins and yurts, pull in sites for RV's and strictly walk in tent sites. There is a beautiful lake and a very large pool. We went in early spring midweek, it was very quiet."
Tips for camping with families
Recreation options: Seek campgrounds with multiple activities. Stony Fork Creek Campground offers diverse options as "the pool was nice and the rec center had a lot of activities for kids. The pond offered fishing and pedal boat rentals." These amenities provide alternatives when horses need rest.
Playground availability: Some campgrounds include play areas. At Eastville Roadside Campsites — Bald Eagle State Forest, primitive sites connect to hiking trails suitable for children of various ages.
Educational opportunities: Take advantage of nature programs when available. Lackawanna State Park offers "an environmental education center with programs" that can supplement an equestrian camping trip with learning experiences about local ecology and wildlife.
Tips from RVers
Electric hookup variations: Check amperage compatibility before arrival. Lackawanna campers report that "two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained." Bring adapters if necessary.
Campsite selection: Consider site positioning carefully. Stony Fork Creek Campground visitors advise: "The area we selected was not busy. Campsite appeared to have a lot of seasonal campers... Area is open, not offering a lot of privacy, but we had shade and woods behind us, and the ground was grassy and level."
Road conditions: Access roads vary significantly between campgrounds. Stony Fork Creek Campground receives praise for infrastructure: "The campground was exceptionally maintained... All of the roads were paved and sites were very large." This makes towing horse trailers considerably easier.
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