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Beaver Creek State Park Campground offers equestrian camping opportunities through its dedicated Equestrian Camp on Sprucevale Road. The 59 primitive sites accommodate horse owners with tie-ups for horses and vault latrines for campers. The campground layout includes 12 reservable sites with the remaining available on a first-come, first-served basis. While the sites are primitive with no electricity, the natural setting provides direct access to bridle trails and riding opportunities. The family campground section offers 6 electric and 44 non-electric sites where pets are permitted, making it suitable for those traveling with both horses and dogs.
The North Country National Scenic Trail connects directly to Beaver Creek State Park's trail system, providing extensive riding opportunities through wooded terrain. Trail conditions vary seasonally, with some sections becoming overgrown during peak summer months. Riders should check trail conditions before arrival as maintenance schedules can affect accessibility. The park's multiple camping options include the main family campground, the equestrian camp, and a group camp that can accommodate organized groups of up to 30 people. Water access is limited throughout the park, with no water hookups for RVs and only basic facilities at the campsites. Horse owners should plan to bring adequate water supplies for their animals, especially during warmer months when natural water sources may be limited.
"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"
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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."
from $23 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The group next to us seemed a little rowdy when we first pulled in, but by 10:00 there was no noise anywhere near us. "
"Wood is dry and cheap right outside the park entrance. Bass fishing is top notch on the lake. I would definitely come back here again and again."
from $27 - $80 / night
Check Availability"The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."
"This campsite was close to an archery tournament for me. It is a huge campsite that is remote and peaceful. I will try to get this place again next year."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Couple beautiful walk in tent sites right on the water. Plenty of nice hiking trails. Great beach for kids."
"Located deep in a county park in the forested rolling hills of PA. Every site is huge and mostly private. Combination of paved main roads and gravel dirt camp loops."
"They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small"
"Its become our goto campground that's only an hour away from Erie."
"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."
from $23 - $33 / night
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GuideThis 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. You need to be careful when booking, especially if you are trying to pitch a tent, as some sites are quite sloped. Our site was huge and right next to the water spigot.
TravelerTucked 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. Dump station and 18 miles of multi use trails! 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! Only a few electric sites available. Mostly flat shaded sites most perfect for tents or trailers.
TravelerFamily Campground on Leslie Road [map]
Equestrian Camp on Sprucevale Road
Group Camp on Sprucevale Road
GuideWe just got back from our first trip to Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. All in all, it was a great experience.
We stayed in site 67, which is a waterfront site, with electric. The water is about 25 yards from the pad, but is visible from the entire site. The site was spacious, but not as private as some of the others. There is some woods between this site and the sites on either side, but other sites are visible. The fire pits and picnic tables were staggered, so it created some distance to make it feel more private.
The campground as a whole, was very quiet. We stayed from Wednesday to Friday. The group next to us seemed a little rowdy when we first pulled in, but by 10:00 there was no noise anywhere near us.
Most sites seemed pretty level from side to side, but where we were, several had a slope from front to back. Away from the waterfront, most sites looked pretty level. The amount of space between sites varied from site to site. Some sites had woods on both sides, while others were pretty open. Some had nice large grassy areas, others were much smaller. Sites from 214-224 are in a cul de sac and are water front, but they were pretty close together with very little privacy between sites, if any. They are very close to the water though.
There are bathrooms and water scatter about, but from what I saw there was only 1 shower house.
Wal-mart and other shopping and restaurants were about 3 miles away. Park was easy to get to, only one turn for us off the highway. Lake was great for kayaking and paddleboarding. Very nice dog park in a different part of the park. There is a boat launch accessible from inside the campground.
Dump station has 2 lanes which was nice when checking out. Fresh water fill up was also located near the dump station.
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I can honestly say that Oil Creek Family Campground is the best private campground that we have ever camped at. Especially if you’re camping with kids, it offers everything that you would want for a ‘great American summer’ style camping experience, without being a cookie-cutter big-name private campground chain. They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small pond for sunfish / bass fishing; a dog ‘playground’ (enclosed area with some obstacles); a well-maintained hedge maze; a pavilion with ping pong, a pool table, and foosball; a DVD rental program at the main office with about 300 movies; and a small camp store with a small selection of books that you can borrow. They also provide weekly entertainment for the kids, e.g. rock painting or special guests. This weekend, for instance was ‘Jungle Terry and his amazing exotic animal family.’ We don’t typically spend a ton of time actually AT the campgrounds when we’re camping, but we did this weekend - and we had a blast on the disc golf course, fishing in the pond, and playing ping pong. The kids had an awesome time in the pool for hours and running around with the other kids in the maze. And everyone agreed that it was a perfect way to wrap up the summer before the school year starts.
We have a pop-up and my parents (whom we were camping with for the weekend) use a tent, so we had two water+electric sites in the tent camping area away from the RVs: sites A7 and A8. The sites in this area are well-maintained and LARGE, with plenty of room for a pop-up or multiple tents plus one or two vehicles, plus lots of room around the fire ring. There are smaller bathrooms placed around the campground as well as a center bathhouse located adjacent to the pavilion with 2 shower stalls and an additional toilet per gender.
We chose this campground due to its proximity to Oil Creek State Park. The state park itself does not have a campground, and OCFC is right next door - in fact, the campground hiking trail loop has a very short connecting piece to the 36-mile Gerard hiking trail that runs through the park. The park is beautiful with a lot of history (it is the site of the world’s first commercial oil well, and where the oil industry began in the United States around 1860) and Oil Creek - which is really a river - runs right down the middle of the park. It is a stocked creek and it’s great for both trout and bass fishing. Some parts of the creek also have a lot of northern water snakes (we saw 4 near the Blood Farm day use area) which was cool to see.
Overall: fantastic campground in a beautiful part of Pennsylvania - and we will absolutely be back.
Product Review
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get occasionally receive products to test or gift cards for new companies to check out. Over the past weekend, we tried out one of the Mountain House favorites, freeze-dried Lasagna with Meat Sauce in the #10 can. Lasagna is not exactly a typical camping food, so the fact that we could easily make enough lasagna to feed a group of six people (4 adults and 2 kids) just by heating up some water was wonderful! We made the entire can (boil 8 cups of water, pour it into the can itself, stir a lot to mix up all of the freeze-dried ingredients, and let it sit for ten minutes - EASY) along with some crescent-roll wrapped hot dogs over the fire and it was like a gourmet camping meal. Everyone loved the lasagna - even the two picky kids!
GuideI live near by to this state park and have spent much time exploring the entirety of it.
The trails are all nice, nothing too strenuous, and each have something unique compared to the others in the park. During the spring the Salamander trail is filled with thousands of Trilliums, a truly majestic experience. Lots of flowing water to enjoy throughout the park, some are off the trails but never hard to reach. A good park to enjoy with family and friends because you can fish, kayak, bike, skate, hike, horseback, and picnic. In addition, there are numerous historical cabins, locks, shelters, and a water run mill to sight-see. Then for those in search of a bit of spookiness, Gretchen’s Lock is notoriously a haunted location with certainly eerie vibes.
The family campground is small, but the park as a whole is not far from civilization so if any supplies are needed it is not a far endeavor.
I do not horseback, so I cannot comment on that campground, but many of the trails are friendly for horses to travel.
OH! And if you are there on the weekends the Wildlife Center is a must! The staff are so nice, it is by donation to visit so is in everyone’s price range. An astounding display of animals and nature information! You can even hold the snakes and see a bee hive in action.
ScoutI have been camping at Moraine State Park since I was 5 years old (so about 14 years). While I was in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts we used the 5 Points Group Camping Area a lot. 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.
RangerI 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.
RangerThis is a great place just of interstate 79. Been going there since I was a kid. In fact my family used to own property near by. This park has an awesome trail system for walking or biking
Beaver Creek State Park offers equestrian camping options beyond the main campground area. The park includes multiple trail systems suitable for both novice and experienced riders. The 59 primitive sites at the Equestrian Camp provide basic accommodations with access to natural areas. While the campground remains primarily rustic, its strategic location offers convenient access to regional trail networks.
Kayaking accessible waters: At Mosquito Lake State Park Campground, paddlers find varied conditions for water sports. "Great lake to take the kayaks on," notes Linda R. The large lake provides ample space for exploring shorelines and coves.
Explore historic sites: Trail connections at Oil Creek Family Campground lead to notable locations. "It is the site of the world's first commercial oil well, and where the oil industry began in the United States around 1860," explains one visitor. The connecting 36-mile Gerard hiking trail passes through areas with industrial heritage.
Disc golf course: Some campgrounds maintain dedicated disc golf facilities. "My favorite was the disc golf. Their course is really nice!" reports Lydia G. about Oil Creek. The 27-hole course primarily runs through wooded terrain, providing natural obstacles and varied throwing lanes.
Private wooded sites: Two Mile Run County Park features secluded camping areas. "The sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area," explains John S. Camping areas include full hookup pull-through sites and walk-in tent sites positioned along the water.
Trail connectivity: Many campers appreciate direct access to regional trail systems. "Direct access to the North Country National Scenic Trail and trails through main park," notes Tracy H. about Beaver Creek State Park Campground. These connections allow for day hikes or longer treks without driving.
Level camping pads: Finding flat areas for setup matters to many visitors. "Perfect for our little Scamp trailer. Only 5 big electric sites," reports Teri A. about Jefferson Lake State Park. The campground maintains these level pads despite the otherwise hilly terrain in the area.
Limited water access: Water availability varies significantly between properties. "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 one camper about Beaver Creek State Park.
Seasonal road closures: Some campgrounds have access restrictions based on road conditions. "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!" explains a visitor at Beaver Creek State Park.
Primitive facilities: Danner Primitive Campground offers basic amenities. "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," notes Casey L. These accommodations reflect the intended use as waypoints rather than destination camping.
Maze activities: Some properties include unique recreational features. "They have a great playground, a maze, a catch and release pond. Lots of things to do to keep the kids, or in our case the grandkids occupied," reports Jim C. about Oil Creek Family Campground.
Child-friendly water areas: Shallow water access points provide safer options. "Small lake for wading with the kiddos, fishing near the dam or skip rocks in the creek," suggests Theresa at Jefferson Lake State Park Campground.
Nature exploration opportunities: Local ecosystems offer educational components. "If you're camping with kiddos, try turning over the rocks in area creeks to find little aquatic insects. A little creepy, but a lot of awesome," suggests Brannon M. about activities near Oil Creek State Park.
Site selection considerations: Terrain challenges require careful planning. "Some sites are small and very sloped. Others have lots of room to spread out," notes Kellie A. about Jefferson Lake State Park, highlighting the importance of researching specific sites before booking.
Electric access placement: Power connection locations can cause logistical issues. "Electric is a little far behind pad. We almost needed extension cord," warns Eddie about Jefferson Lake. Bringing additional extension cords can mitigate potential setup problems.
Dump station availability: Most campgrounds provide basic disposal facilities. "Clean water, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball and basketball court. Dump station and 18 miles of multi use trails!" explains Theresa at Jefferson Lake, noting the essential services maintained even at smaller properties.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Prospect, PA is Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 9 reviews.
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