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Beaver Creek State Park Campground offers equestrian camping options through its dedicated Equestrian Camp located on Sprucevale Road. This primitive camping area features 59 non-electric sites with tie-ups for horses and vault latrines for campers. Twelve of these sites can be reserved in advance, while the remaining sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The family campground section provides 50 campsites with 6 electric sites and 44 non-electric sites suitable for tents, RVs, and cabins. Pets are permitted at all sites, making it convenient for equestrians traveling with additional animals. The campground utilizes well water with limited availability and does not allow filling of onboard water tanks.
Located about an hour from Pittsburgh, Beaver Creek State Park provides direct access to multiple trail systems, including the North Country National Scenic Trail. The extensive trail network accommodates various skill levels for horseback riding through beautiful wooded terrain. The park features three distinct camping areas: the family campground, the equestrian camp, and a group camp with two sites that can accommodate organized groups of up to 30 people. Beaver Creek Creek runs through the park, offering scenic riding routes and water access. The campground area remains relatively quiet and uncrowded, particularly during weekdays, allowing equestrians to enjoy serene trail riding experiences. Some trails connect to the park's historical pioneer village area, providing riders with interesting destinations during day trips from camp.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Indianola (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
Equestrian"
"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
- 20 min from Pittsburgh, PA
- 51 min from Weirton, WV
- 54 min from Youngstown, OH
- 1 hr 11 min from Johnstown, PA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Indianola, PA
29 Reviews of 3 Indianola 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 Indianola
Beaver Creek State Park Campground provides multiple horseback riding trails and camping options for equestrians visiting eastern Ohio near Indianola, Pennsylvania. The park sits within a wooded valley along the Little Beaver Creek, a state wild and scenic river. The trails wind through mixed hardwood forests at elevations between 750-1,100 feet, offering moderate terrain suitable for most riders.
What to do
Trail riding options: Access the North Country Trail directly from Beaver Creek State Park Campground for day trips. "Direct access to the North Country National Scenic Trail and trails through main park," notes Tracy H., highlighting the convenient trail connectivity for riders.
Pioneer Village exploration: Take your horses to the historical area for a unique destination ride. "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," shares Shay D., describing the cultural attraction.
Creek fishing: After a morning ride, try catching bass in the park waterways. "Bass fishing is really fun because we caught a few nice ones!!" reports Mike T., confirming productive fishing spots within the park.
What campers like
Quiet atmosphere: Enjoy peaceful nights with minimal crowds at Jefferson Lake State Park Campground, located within driving distance. "Tucked away in southeastern Ohio is a gem of a park for camping, hiking and horse camping... 18 miles of multi use trails!" states Theresa Tittle R.
Pine tree sites: Select shaded camping areas for cooler summer stays. "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," advises Aaron B., describing the layout options.
Stargazing opportunities: Experience dark skies away from city 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!" shares Matt H.
What you should know
Limited water access: Prepare accordingly as the campground restricts water 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!" warns Bounding Around.
Road restrictions: Navigate carefully when transporting horses and trailers. "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.
Equestrian site features: Moraine State Park offers group camping facilities within driving distance of Indianola. "Moraine State Park is beautiful. It offers many camping styles including Group Tenting, Adirondack shelters for backpacking, and Cabins," reports Mitchel R.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Request sites near play areas when bringing 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," recommends Matt H.
Creek exploration: Allow kids to wade in shallow creek areas during summer months. "Small lake for wading with the kiddos, fishing near the dam or skip rocks in the creek," suggests Theresa Tittle R. from Jefferson Lake State Park.
Trail difficulty assessment: Danner Primitive Campground offers more remote options for adventurous families. "This is a hike in or paddle in only campground. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge," explains Casey L.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose the right camping area based on your rig size. "Very big sites on the one side," notes Adam S. about Beaver Creek State Park, indicating more spacious options in certain campground sections.
Leveling considerations: Check site terrain before booking, especially for larger rigs. "Small quiet state park. Nice trails and very big sites on the one side," adds Adam S., highlighting the varied topography.
Electric site planning: Reserve early for limited hookup sites. "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," warns Eddie from Jefferson Lake State Park.
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