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Beaver Creek State Park Campground offers limited equestrian facilities and is located 45 miles from Wexford in East Liverpool, Ohio. The park operates a designated Equestrian Camp on Sprucevale Road with 59 primitive sites without electricity. Basic tie-ups are provided for horses, though the campground lacks formal corrals or stalls. The equestrian area features vault latrines and a reservation system for 12 sites, while the remaining 47 operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Horse trailer parking is available directly at the campsites. The spacious sites under towering pine trees provide shade for both horses and campers.
The North Country National Scenic Trail connects directly to the equestrian camping area, providing extensive riding opportunities through wooded terrain. Trails throughout the park accommodate horses with routes that follow Beaver Creek, offering water access points for animals. The park's natural setting includes a creek that runs through the area, though water levels can fluctuate seasonally, affecting crossing points for horses. Trail conditions remain well-maintained during summer months but may become muddy after rainfall. The main park area connects to the equestrian campground via several wooded trails, allowing riders to visit the historic pioneer village and canal locks without trailering. Riders particularly appreciate the varied terrain that includes both wooded sections and open areas along the creek.
"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."
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 offers horseback riding opportunities 45 miles from Wexford in East Liverpool, Ohio. The equestrian campground features 59 primitive sites on Sprucevale Road with basic tie-ups for horses. Access to the North Country National Scenic Trail directly connects to the camping area, allowing riders to explore wooded terrain along Beaver Creek with multiple water access points.
Trail riding: At Jefferson Lake State Park Campground, riders can access 18 miles of multi-use trails. "Clean water, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball and basketball court. Dump station and 18 miles of multi use trails!" notes reviewer Theresa Tittle R.
Fishing: The small lake at Jefferson Lake provides fishing opportunities near the dam. "Nice hiking trails and the lake is nice. Lots of geese and the expected goose poop. Plenty of solitude," reports Kellie A.
Historic exploration: Beaver Creek State Park connects riders to a historic pioneer village. "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). Really historical area to check out and hike around," explains Shay D.
Hiking: The Danner Primitive Campground offers riverside hiking trails. "I have not yet camped here but passed it on my hike the other day... This is a hike in or paddle in only campground. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge," shares Casey L.
Spacious sites: The equestrian sites at Beaver Creek State Park Campground provide ample room for horse trailers. "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," says Matt H.
Direct trail access: The connectivity between camping areas and riding trails is highly valued. "Direct access to the North Country National Scenic Trail and trails through main park," notes Tracy H. about Beaver Creek State Park.
Peaceful environment: Many campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere at horse campgrounds near Wexford. "Quiet little campground... Tucked away in southeastern Ohio is a gem of a park for camping, hiking and horse camping," comments Theresa Tittle R. about Jefferson Lake.
Historical surroundings: Hidden Hollow Campground at Fernwood State Forest offers a rustic camping experience. "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. Very quiet everytime I've camped there," explains Joe W.
Water limitations: Jefferson Lake has water restrictions to note. "They also advertise a water filling station but neglected to mention that it is non-potable water so if that's something you're looking for then keep that in mind," warns Alex S.
Access roads: When driving to Beaver Creek with horse trailers, be aware of road restrictions. "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!" advises Bounding Around.
Limited facilities: Moraine State Park near Wexford offers limited equestrian camping opportunities. "Moraine State Park doesn't allow camping within the park and there is no campground affiliated with park. The one exception is along the North Country Trail, there are 2 rustic shelters that must be reserved through the park office," explains Greg K.
Seasonal conditions: Trail conditions for horseback riding can vary throughout the year. "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," shares Theresa Tittle R.
Playground access: Families at Beaver Creek appreciate the proximity to recreation areas. "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," reports Matt H.
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides opportunities for wildlife observation. "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!" adds Matt H.
Level tent sites: For tent camping families, look for flat areas at Hidden Hollow Campground. "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," describes Justin T.
Water activities: The lake at Jefferson Lake State Park offers options for children. "Small lake for wading with the kiddos, fishing near the dam or skip rocks in the creek," notes Theresa Tittle R.
Electric site availability: Electric hookup sites are limited at many equestrian campgrounds near Wexford. "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," explains Eddie at Jefferson Lake.
Water fill challenges: Plan for water needs in advance. "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," continues Eddie.
Cell service: Connectivity varies across the region's horse campgrounds. "AT&T 5g with 3 bars. Not very many restaurants or grocery nearby. Better make sure you have what you need bf you travel," advises Eddie.
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