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Beaver Creek State Park Campground offers equestrian facilities with a dedicated horseman campground on Sprucevale Road. This rustic camping area provides 59 primitive sites with tie-ups for horses, vault latrines, and no electricity. Twelve of these equestrian sites can be reserved in advance, while the remaining sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The family campground section includes 6 electric and 44 non-electric sites that can accommodate various camping styles, though these are separate from the horse-specific area. The small, quiet state park features clean facilities and spacious sites, with some campers noting the park had been temporarily closed in previous seasons due to ash borer issues.
The 18 miles of multi-use trails throughout the Beaver Creek area connect riders to scenic woodland routes, with many trails suitable for horseback riding. Jefferson Lake State Park, located nearby, also provides equestrian sites alongside traditional camping areas. Both parks offer natural water access points for horses, with Beaver Creek's flowing waterways particularly attractive for riders seeking water for their animals. Trail difficulty varies from easy to moderate, making these parks appropriate for different experience levels. While shower facilities are limited or non-existent at these locations, the vault toilets are regularly maintained and clean. Riders appreciate the direct trail access from the campsites and the proximity to streams for watering horses during hot weather conditions.
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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."
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"This smaller campground has a mix of equestrian sites and tent/RV sites. There are no showers, but the vault toilets were cleaned thoroughly ever morning."
"Tucked away in southeastern Ohio is a gem of a park for camping, hiking and horse camping. Clean water, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball and basketball court."
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"Very well kept, completely free 1st come campground just outside the very small town of Bloomingdale, OH. Pit toilets and no source of safe, clean water anymore."
"The campground is situated near shooting ranges so the gunfire lasts late into the evening and begins early in the morning disrupting the serenity a bit. The best part - it's free!"
"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"
"Took the kids on the horse ride and they loved it. All staff were very friendly. Would def recommend anyone to go."
ScoutThere’s no electricity and no where in walking distance and the internet isn’t great, and at night u hear raccoons in the trash cans. If you come here bring a portable phone charger. There’s really nothing here, and the bathrooms are disgusting
ScoutSimple site, gravel park pad, fire pit with swinging arm grill. Plenty of free firewood. Great place would stay again
GuideWhen 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.
RangerPaved, free, self register, FF, pit toilet, cell service 3 bars. Only negative to some maybe gunfire at nearby range during day. Fernwood state forest.
ScoutPerfect for our little Scamp trailer. Only 5 big electric sites, no showers or potable water. As a result it was so peaceful! We loved our rainy stay. There are some lovely hiking trails around the lake and spillway. But lately there has been no swimming because of blue green algae.
ScoutThunderstorm had filled all hotels so I looked fora free campground. Set up my site and stayed in my wagon due to storms. It was very peaceful.
TravelerSmall quiet state park. Nice trails and very big sites on the one side.
GuideMoraine 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
ScoutVery well kept, completely free 1st come campground just outside the very small town of Bloomingdale, OH. Pit toilets and no source of safe, clean water anymore. Very quiet everytime I've camped there, many times btw. Great, quiet, close to nature experience.
Beaver Creek State Park Campground sits at approximately 930 feet elevation in eastern Ohio, located roughly 30 minutes west of Hookstown, Pennsylvania. The park features a mix of deciduous forest and meadowland terrain with campsites scattered across gently rolling hills. Winter temperatures can drop below 20°F, while summer camping typically sees highs in the 80s with moderate humidity levels.
Fishing access points: Beaver Creek State Park Campground provides multiple water access locations. "This is a nice clean state park. There is canoeing but no swimming. Bass fishing is really fun because we caught a few nice ones!!" reports Mike T.
Trail exploration: Camping near Jefferson Lake State Park Campground offers extensive hiking opportunities. "There are some lovely hiking trails around the lake and spillway," notes Teri A. The 18 miles of trails connect to various scenic points around the water.
Historic sites: Visit the pioneer village located within the state park grounds. "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)," explains Shay D.
Spacious campsites: Campers appreciate the generous site dimensions at Moraine State Park. "We stayed at a group tent camping site. It was very quiet and secluded feeling, yet not far from the restrooms, bike trail, water/fishing area," says Alice M.
Pine tree camping areas: The eastern side of Beaver Creek offers distinctive camping environments. "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," explains Aaron B.
Dark night skies: Rural location means minimal light pollution. "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!" reports Matt H.
Limited water availability: Hidden Hollow Campground has specific water limitations. "Very well kept, completely free 1st come campground just outside the very small town of Bloomingdale, OH. Pit toilets and no source of safe, clean water anymore," warns Joe W.
Difficult road access: Some campgrounds have vehicle restrictions. "There is a road in the park (Echo Dell Road) that RV's/Trailers can't go on so make sure you approach this campground from Leslie Road!" cautions Bounding Around.
Shower facilities: Several campgrounds lack shower options. "No working showers or potable water. If you're looking for a place for a camper then it would probably be fine since the parking spaces were pretty flat but for a tent I would look elsewhere," explains Alex S. regarding Jefferson Lake.
Playground proximity: Book sites near play areas when camping with young children. "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," advises Matt H.
Horseback riding options: Canton / East Sparta KOA Holiday provides equestrian activities for families. "Great family owned KOA. Horseback riding on site," shares Lisa D. This makes it a good alternative to other horse campgrounds near Hookstown, Pennsylvania.
Wading areas: Look for shallow water spots for children. "Small lake for wading with the kiddos, fishing near the dam or skip rocks in the creek. But be sure to pack a picnic and relax and enjoy!" recommends Theresa Tittle R.
Electric hookup limitations: Canton-East Sparta KOA offers different power options. "Only 5 electric sites. Very clean pit toilets. Well maintained campground. A few equine sites. Only 2 electric eq sites. Electric is a little far behind pad. We almost needed extension cord," notes Eddie.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain. "Some sites are small and very sloped. Others have lots of room to spread out," reports Kellie A. This is particularly important for larger rigs.
Fill up before arrival: Water access can be problematic at some locations. "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 about Beaver Creek State Park.
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