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Beaver Creek State Park features an Equestrian Camp on Sprucevale Road with 59 primitive sites without electricity. Twelve of these sites can be reserved in advance while the remaining are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The equestrian campsites include vault latrines and tie-ups for horses. The campground accommodates organized groups with horses, making it suitable for trail riding clubs and family gatherings. Trails throughout the park are accessible to horses, with multiple routes connecting the equestrian campground to riding areas. The sites are primitive but functional, with enough space for horse trailers and camping equipment at each location.
The park trail system connects riders to numerous scenic routes through forested terrain. Riders can access the park's trail network directly from the equestrian camp, eliminating the need to trailer horses between campsites and riding areas. Water sources for horses are available, though limited in some seasons. During spring, the Salamander trail showcases thousands of Trilliums, creating a majestic riding experience. The family campground area is separated from the equestrian sites, reducing conflicts between different user groups. Pine sites provide natural shade for campers and horses during summer months. Trails are generally well-maintained but can become overgrown in certain seasons, requiring periodic maintenance to ensure safe passage for horses and riders.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Tarentum (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
- 50 min from Weirton, WV
- 1 hr 5 min from Youngstown, OH
- 1 hr 13 min from Johnstown, PA
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Tarentum, PA
29 Reviews of 3 Tarentum 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 Tarentum
Beaver Creek State Park provides equestrian camping facilities on Sprucevale Road, featuring 59 primitive sites without electricity. Twelve sites can be reserved in advance while the remainder operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The equestrian camping area near Tarentum, Pennsylvania connects directly to the park's extensive trail system, allowing riders to access scenic routes without trailering horses between locations. Water sources are available for horses, though availability fluctuates seasonally.
What to do
Trail riding: Multiple interconnected trails throughout the Beaver Creek State Park allow riders to explore forested terrain. According to Matt H., "We laid in our tent dozing off to the sounds of owls and coyotes!" at Beaver Creek State Park Campground.
Fishing: Nearby waterways offer fishing opportunities for anglers looking to combine riding with fishing trips. Mike T. notes, "Bass fishing is really fun because we caught a few nice ones!!" while camping at Beaver Creek.
Historical exploration: The region surrounding equestrian camping areas features historical sites accessible on horseback. Dan N. shares that Beaver Creek has "beautiful green forest with some historical buildings so it's a perfect site for that. There are nice hikes around the creek too."
Primitive camping: For those seeking more secluded overnight options, Danner Primitive Campground offers an alternative. Casey L. describes it as having "level and clear [sites], each with a new picnic table and nice fire rings with adjustable grates."
What campers like
Pine site shade: The tree canopy provides natural cooling during summer months. Aaron B. observes, "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."
Spacious sites: The equestrian campsites offer ample room for both camping equipment and horse trailers. According to Matt H., site 50 at Beaver Creek State Park Campground is "an unbelievably spacious site under towering pine trees. The site sits back off the road and really makes you feel like you have the place to yourself."
Dark skies: The limited light pollution allows for excellent stargazing opportunities after trail rides. Matt H. adds that "The sky was dark enough to see far more stars than you'd see near any larger towns or cities."
Group camping options: The park accommodates larger equestrian groups. At Moraine State Park, Alice M. reports, "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."
What you should know
Seasonal trail conditions: Trail maintenance varies throughout the year, with some routes requiring additional attention during growing seasons. Shay D. notes that trails can be "very over grown and difficult to follow the trails, but overall we were able to hike for about 3 hours without running into anyone else."
Water limitations: Some camping areas operate on well systems with restricted water access. Bounding Around warns that at Beaver Creek, "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!"
Access restrictions: Certain park roads have vehicle limitations that affect horse 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.
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