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Beaver Creek State Park Campground offers separate equestrian camping areas on Sprucevale Road with 59 primitive sites for horse owners. These non-electric sites include vault latrines and tie-ups for horses, with 12 sites available by reservation and the remainder first-come, first-served. The family campground area on Leslie Road provides 50 additional campsites, including 6 with electric hookups, though these are not specifically designated for horses. The vault toilets are cleaned thoroughly every morning, and the campground maintains a dump station for RVs. Sites throughout the park vary in levelness, with some being quite sloped and potentially challenging for tent setup.
The 18 miles of multi-use trails at Jefferson Lake State Park accommodate both riders and horses, connecting to the campground's equestrian sites. Riders access trails directly from the camping area, with routes suitable for various skill levels. The park features a mix of equestrian sites and standard tent/RV sites, allowing groups with both horse owners and non-riders to camp together. Water spigots throughout the campground are not threaded, making tank filling challenging without an extension to the maintenance building's threaded spigot. Campers should note that while the Ohio website lists showers, these facilities have been boarded up for several years and are not functional. The campground's location near Beaver Creek provides additional recreation opportunities, with many campers combining horseback riding with fishing or hiking during their stay.
"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"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!"
"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
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
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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
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.
RangerThis tiny gem of a campground is actually quite decent. Each site is furnished with a small fire ring and picnic table. The fire rings do not have a grill grate. The pit toilets in the restroom are "fragrant" when you enter the women's side of the building but not so terribly that they can't be used. My friend did gag upon entering the men's room. There are designated wastewater areas to dump grey water, but you'll have to bring your own water for drinking, washing, etc. There are no electric hookups.
As others have mentioned, there is a gun range nearby and you can hear occasional firing. Helicopter traffic at night was a slight distraction from the otherwise quiet night I spent here.
There is an easy orange-blazed trail behind site 10 but as of this writing, a there are several downed trees blocking the trail a good distance in.
I'd definitely stay again.
5/3/2021 Edited to add:. Well, our second stay here is decidedly less positive. We are at site 9 this time. No fire ring here. The women's bathroom is filthy and it made me gag (there is feces all over one toilet seat and the other smells so bad that I just peed in the woods). It's turkey season so lots of noise in the woods.
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
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.
Beaver Creek State Park and Jefferson Lake State Park offer two primary equestrian camping options near Valencia, Pennsylvania. Both parks maintain dedicated horse camping areas with specific amenities for riders. Beaver Creek's equestrian sites on Sprucevale Road provide primitive camping with tie-ups for horses, while Jefferson Lake features a mix of equestrian and standard sites allowing groups with both riders and non-riders to camp together.
Trail riding access: At Jefferson Lake State Park Campground, riders can access 18 miles of multi-use trails directly from the camping area. "Only a few electric sites available. Mostly flat shaded sites most perfect for tents or trailers," notes Theresa R., who adds there are "18 miles of multi use trails" for riding.
Fishing opportunities: The area has several good fishing spots within a short distance from equestrian sites. "Small lake for wading with the kiddos, fishing near the dam or skip rocks in the creek," says Theresa R. about Jefferson Lake, while Mike T. mentions that at Beaver Creek State Park Campground, "There is canoeing but no swimming. Bass fishing is really fun because we caught a few nice ones!!"
Historical exploration: Several campgrounds offer nearby historical sites for day trips. Dan N. reports that Beaver Creek has "beautiful green forest with some historical buildings" and "nice hikes around the creek," making it popular for Civil War reenactments and historical tours when not riding.
Spacious, private sites: Many equestrian sites offer more room than standard sites. Matt H. describes his experience at Beaver Creek: "We camped this past weekend in site 50. It 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."
Night sky viewing: The rural locations provide excellent stargazing opportunities. Matt H. notes that at Beaver Creek, "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!"
Budget-friendly options: Hidden Hollow Campground at Fernwood State Forest offers free camping with basic amenities. Justin T. explains, "It is a very well maintenance campsite most have fire pits a lot of level ground for tent camping pull in parking spots for RVs and campers a bathroom on site and two different trails to hike fishing minutes away."
Limited facilities: Campgrounds in the area typically have basic amenities only. Alex S. warns about Jefferson Lake: "Ohio website (and several others) need updating... We picked this campground because of it's proximity to an event we were doing and because it had showers. There are showers...but they look as if they've been boarded up for several years and are definitely NOT functional."
Water access challenges: Water availability varies between sites. Eddie notes about Jefferson Lake: "All water full up towers only have those spigots that are not threaded. Had to hold hose over spigot about 20 min to fill 35 gal. We were later told by staff the maintenance building had a threaded spigot."
Site levelness varies: Many sites in the region have uneven terrain. Alex S. explains about Jefferson Lake: "The majority of the campsites are also so hilly that you can't put a tent up on a flat spot. We ended up sliding downhill all night because the space we rented was on a hill (and you can't tell in the photos they provide online)."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds have nearby ranges or activity areas. According to Justin T., at Hidden Hollow "the gun rage is also near (the gunshots don't bother me)," while other campers note this could be disruptive during certain times of day.
Playground access: Moraine State Park offers family-friendly group camping and cabins near recreational areas. Alice M. shares, "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."
Multi-generational activities: Areas with both equestrian and standard camping allow mixed groups. Matt H. notes about Beaver Creek: "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."
Historical learning opportunities: Some parks feature educational exhibits. Shay D. explains that Beaver Creek has "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). Really historical area to check out and hike around."
Site selection guidance: For RV campers with horses, Eddie recommends at Jefferson Lake: "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."
RV access routes: Some parks have road restrictions affecting larger vehicles. The Danner Primitive Campground requires hiking in, but Bounding Around advises about Beaver Creek: "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!"
Limited hookups: Most equestrian sites have minimal or no hookups. Teri A. notes about Jefferson Lake: "Perfect for our little Scamp trailer. Only 5 big electric sites, no showers or potable water. As a result it was so peaceful!"
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