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West Branch State Park Campground offers a dedicated equestrian camping area near Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. The horse camping section features primitive sites specifically designed for equestrians, though recent policy changes have allowed tent campers to use this area as well. Campers note that the equestrian sites are located in the back of the campground with limited supervision. Horse campers have access to tie-ups for their animals, though the campground lacks full hookups in the equestrian section. The park maintains bridle trails throughout its 5,000+ acre property, providing ample riding opportunities. Tent campers occasionally camping between horse sites has raised safety concerns among some equestrians who worry about children running around horses that may spook.
Beaver Creek State Park Campground, approximately 30 miles from Sharpsville, provides another option for horse camping with 59 primitive equestrian sites located on Sprucevale Road. These sites include vault latrines and tie-ups for horses, with 12 sites available by reservation and the remainder offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The park features multiple trail systems suitable for horseback riding through varied terrain. The equestrian camp is separate from the family campground, providing dedicated space for horses and their owners. While primitive in nature with no electric hookups, the equestrian sites offer adequate space for horse trailers and camping equipment. Both parks provide access to water sources, though riders should confirm seasonal availability before planning extended stays.
"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 bathrooms are clean and include a laundry and sinks outside to wash your dishes. Campground hosts and staff are friendly and helpful. Sites are roomy and clean. Lots of variety."
"There is no WiFi and barely one bar of cell service; your best internet access is at the nice public library 7 miles away in Ravenna Sand beach is an easy walk from all camp sites and boat trailers can"
from $30 - $52 / night
Check Availability"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"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."
"The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."
"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."
TravelerYou need to make reservations well in advance for the “primo” sites. The bathrooms are clean and include a laundry and sinks outside to wash your dishes. Campground hosts and staff are friendly and helpful. Sites are roomy and clean. Lots of variety. If you’re into hiking, disc golf, kayaking, fishing, equestrian pursuits, etc, this is the park for you.
Traveler3 Immaculate bath houses all with laundry facilities, all sites have electric (no f-ing generators) and many have have water and sewer hook ups. There is no WiFi and barely one bar of cell service; your best internet access is at the nice public library 7 miles away in Ravenna Sand beach is an easy walk from all camp sites and boat trailers can be parked on your camp site Boat launch has a big trailer parking lot, too. There are hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trails in the park and launching off paddle boards is ok at the boat launch or the nearby beach Friendly staff and camp hosts!
TravelerFamily Campground on Leslie Road [map]
Equestrian Camp on Sprucevale Road
Group Camp on Sprucevale Road
LegendHere's what's great about this campground situated at an easy drive from major cities like Columbus and Cleveland...its scenic, a fully loaded campground with bathhouses, parks, hiking paths, swimming resivoir with boat rental...we highly recommend renting a pontoon for the day and hanging out in the resivoir for swimming and lounging! It's both relaxing and nice to get away from the beach crowd!
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.
ScoutStayed in two different areas of West Branch State Park while visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Very impressed with large, clean bath houses, including fully private showers. Sites were very large and spread out, visit bing lots of nice privacy. Though we did not take advantage, the park also offered horse bridle trails, mountain biking and water activities on the lake. What a gem!
ScoutMy family has been going to this camp for years! It’s been updated a few times over the years, for the better! It has everything you need. Boat ramps for the lake in the campground, multiple shower houses, large and small campsites with full and primitive options! Tent and pull through RV sites as well. They have a few miles of hiking trails even horse trails! They do events through out the year. Our favorite Halloween! Camper decorate their sites and do trick or treating for the kids. They even do a haunted trail where volunteers set up to scare everyone! We had a spot on the trail for years lol
LegendCampground Review
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.
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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.
Sharpsville, Pennsylvania sits near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border at around 1,200 feet elevation in the glaciated Appalachian Plateau region. The area experiences four distinct seasons with moderate summer temperatures averaging in the 70s°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Equestrian camping options near Sharpsville provide access to extensive trail systems across two states, with most horse camping facilities operating from April through October.
Trail riding opportunities: Mosquito Lake State Park Campground offers multiple trail connections ideal for horseback riding excursions. "There are many trails and even a dog park next to the lake," notes Jim L., who gives the park a 5-star rating.
Fishing access: Several campgrounds provide shore fishing with varied catch potential. At Mosquito Lake State Park Campground, one camper reports: "Went with my father in law on a spur of the moment fishing trip. Didn't have much for walk in sites but we were able to find a great site. It was plenty big. We didn't have water access but they had plenty of sites with access and a boat ramp."
Disc golf courses: West Branch State Park maintains an excellent disc golf course accessible to all camping guests. A visitor to nearby Oil Creek Family Campground shares: "My family stayed over Memorial Day weekend. It was so much fun. They have a lot of activities. My favorite was the disc golf. Their course is really nice!"
Historical sites: Several horse campgrounds near Sharpsville provide access to historical points of interest. "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 a visitor to Beaver Creek State Park.
Spacious sites: West Branch State Park Campground receives consistent praise for its ample campsite sizing. "We're at site 160. No electricity, no hook ups, but a HUGE lakefront site. We're in a self contained RV so it's not a problem for us. Beach is right next door too!" reports Rino S.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the well-maintained amenities at area campgrounds. Joe I. notes about West Branch: "First time at this park I can see why it's always booked up. It seems like the sites are good sized but some are on slopes even the pads so make sure to bring stuff to level. Bathrooms were clean separate showers verizon works well here."
Water recreation: Multiple equestrian camping areas near Sharpsville provide lake access. A camper at Mosquito Lake State Park shares: "The sites are huge. The dog park is amazing. Theres so much to do here. Swimming, boating, fishing. We love it."
Quiet atmosphere: Most horse-friendly campgrounds maintain peaceful environments. At Starr Farm, Daniel reports: "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."
Limited facilities at some locations: Not all equestrian camping areas provide full amenities. As one camper notes about Mosquito Lake: "Only bad are no real bathrooms except at the front of the park. No place to wash dishes. Rough if you're tent camping. But we love the sites so much that we keep coming back."
Site conditions vary: Terrain can be challenging at certain campgrounds. A visitor to Two Mile Run County Park observes: "Plenty of nice hiking trails. Great beach for kids. But seems many of the tent sites are on grades. Couple beautiful walk in tent sites right on the water."
Water limitations: Some campgrounds restrict water usage or access. At Beaver Creek State Park Campground, one camper advises: "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!"
Seasonal considerations: Water quality can change throughout the year. Rose S. reports about Mosquito Lake: "Stayed here several times in the summer of 2020 bc it was only an hour and a half from home and usually had sites available on or near the lake. The algae was kind of thick, which made fishing impossible, so we stopped bringing the kayak."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature child-friendly play areas. At Beaver Creek State Park, one camper shares: "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."
Educational opportunities: Horse campgrounds near Sharpsville often include nature programs. A visitor to Danner Primitive Campground suggests: "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."
Beach options: Multiple parks provide swimming areas designed for younger visitors. "Campground is flat and great for bike riding. Nice playground for kids. Dog park nearby. Camp is near beach & marina," notes Heidi B. about Mosquito Lake State Park.
Nature exploration: Kids can enjoy wildlife observation at several equestrian camping sites. As Brannon M. advises: "Quick Tip: 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."
Leveling challenges: Several horse campgrounds near Sharpsville present uneven terrain. Andrea F. cautions about West Branch: "Our site was labeled slight slope. That was a joke. We were only off 2 inches side to side but front to back we had to lower the front 15 inches. The jack was down as low as it would go and we were still off by 1.5 inches."
Electric options: Some campgrounds offer limited hookup availability. A camper at Two Mile Run County Park notes: "Affordable, lots of things to do like fishing, hiking trails, canoeing kayaking, clean shower house, good signal for Verizon."
Approach routes: Access roads may present challenges for larger vehicles. "Also, 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!" warns a visitor to Beaver Creek State Park.
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