Best Equestrian Camping near St. Marys, WV
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Best Equestrian Sites Near St. Marys, WV (8)
1. Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)
Petroleum, West Virginia5 Reviews•19 Photos•16 SavesMountwood Park Family Campground offers 87 campsites suitable for tents, trailers and recreational vehicles. The campground has 16 full hookup sites, 64 sites with electric/water and 7 primitive sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Multiple bathhouses are located throughout the campground offering hot showers and clean restroom facilities. Firewood, ice, souvenirs and camping supplies are available from the campground host while on duty. Families can enjoy a variety of campground activities throughout the season. A playground and New Nature Trail are also available for registered campers.
Want to go camping but not in a tent? Then try one of Mountwood’s Primitive Cabins located in Mountwood Family Campground. Each cabin comes equipped with electric, two sets of bunk beds, ceiling fans/lights and a table with four chairs. Each Primitive Cabin has a fire ring and a charcoal grill and is located near the bathhouse and playground. Maximum occupancy is four pe
Do you want to have a lake view from your tent? Do you want to step outside your campsite into your boat and start fishing at the morning first light? If so, one of Mountwood’s five Lakeside Campsites is for you. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. The Lakeside Campsites are rented on a first come/first serve basis and are available for rent year round.
We have a horse camp too!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
$20 - $40 / night
2. Kinderhook Horse Trail
Newport, Ohio3 Reviews•9 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
- Trash
3. Burr Oak State Park Campground
Glouster, Ohio32 Reviews•137 Photos•96 SavesPets are permitted on all sites. Sites 44-60 are electric. Sites 1-43 and 61-95 are non-electric. Sites 65-81 are tent camping only.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. Kinderhook Trailhead
Newport, Ohio1 Review•3 Photos•13 SavesPrimitive camping is allowed at no charge at the trailhead, but only during the horse and mountain bike riding open season.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Equestrian
5. Strouds Run State Park Campground
Athens, Ohio9 Reviews•31 Photos•56 SavesThere are 78 primitiive campsites and one group site available for organized groups. Latrines, waste drains, picnic tables and fire rings are provided 10 sites are available for campers with pets
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
6. Blue Rock State Park Campground
Blue Rock, Ohio6 Reviews•31 Photos•31 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
7. Blue Rock State Park Campground — Blue Rock State Park
Blue Rock, Ohio1 Review•2 Photos•1 SaveBlue Rock has an upper and lower camp. Blue Rock's small family-friendly campground offers tranquil non-electric sites as well as equestrian-friendly sites in the upper camp. The lower camp has two Sherman Cabins and includes one latrine and a flush restroom. Pets are permitted on all sites. Check-in for campsites at the Camp Store, where snack foods, camp supplies, souvenirs, ice, and firewood can be purchased in season.
Latrines, picnic tables, water, dump station and fire rings are provided Showers for registered campers at the Camp Store PlaygroundReservations may be made up to six months in advance online or by calling (866) 644-6727.
Off-Peak Season: From Nov. 1 to Dec. 5, latrines are available. The lower camp is open with sites 51 to 102 available. The upper camp is closed.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$17 - $50 / night
8. Walkabout Creek Horsemans Camp and Campground
Blue Rock, Ohio1 Review•4 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
Recent Equestrian Reviews in St. Marys
58 Reviews of 8 St. Marys Campgrounds
Harley G.
Guide
Kinderhook Horse Trail
Okay small area
Was a “okay” small area to stay at for free. There was a lot of bees, yellow jackets. The bathroom was clean, but the "non-flush" toilet was just gross.
Janessa S.
Traveler
Blue Rock State Park Campground — Blue Rock State Park
Equestrian campground
Very quiet campground with little to no other riders around. Only complaint would be the non equestrians staying in the equestrian area
Annika E.TravelerKinderhook Horse Trail
Flat tentspots
Parking for regular cars is 100 yards before restroom (the others are for horse trailers only). Close to the restroom there’s a picnic table, tentspots and a manual water pump. A lot of insects, humid and dense deciduous forest surrounding the trailhead. The Kinderhook trail was overgrown. The Paw Paw trail on the other hand was very smooth, dry and wide. The trail leads to the top of the hill.
- JJoe B.
ScoutKinderhook Horse Trail
Nice small trailhead area
Area is dedicated to horse trail riding. Nice clean area just off main road.Can camp here in certain spots. Not much area to camp. No fire rings, one picnic table. Definitely only for very small camper, car camp, or tent, small group. Nice trails. Seem to be well maintained. Does have a small hand pump water spigot. Has no flush vault toilet. No hook-ups of any kind. I did not camp here due to severe weather warnings. With att had 2 to 3 bars cell service.
Megan P.Scout
Blue Rock State Park Campground
All the essentials
Small campground, lower camp sites are pretty close together but it's treed and shady with a creek running through. No one was here during our stay so felt like we had the campground to ourselves. Newer flush toilets near the group camp sites are nice. Camp store has showers for camper use. Really pretty lake!
Lucas G.Traveler
Burr Oak State Park Campground
Great camping during off times
Stayed at a non-electric site for a weekend after Labor Day. All adjacent campsites were empty. It was great with silence and space, but would be considerably less enjoyable during peak times. Showers and restrooms were acceptable and what you might expect from a state park. The lodge on the opposite side of the lake offers great food and drinks.
- SSeána B.Scout
Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)
Nice place!
Only stayed for a night but it was very quiet and only a handful of other campers. All the sites seemed relatively level. Some of the electric hookups had damage but being able to choose your spot upon arrival helped. We arrived in pouring rain and had no issues with our campsite when we could see it in the morning lol.
Bathrooms and showers were relatively clean and accommodating.
Seemed a lot like a hidden gem and I definitely recommend. Especially if you have a dog. Across the street, the park portion of this campground has a dog park, playground, historical site and pond for fishing
FYI . Most of the sites seemed small so it might be best for smaller setups. Also I did not see any pull through sites.
- AAndy B.Guide
Burr Oak State Park Campground
Tent camped, average
The site was a good size, but not secluded. Decent hikes around the campgrounds
Renno V.ScoutBurr Oak State Park Campground
Primitive camping at it's finest
Burr Oak campgrounds is so relaxing and quiet I would recommend finding some wood early or buy it I'm not sure if you can bring your own so check before you do. The non-electric site's atr a little hilly but we slept in our Kia Soul next to the picnic table and fire ring
JG S.Scout
Strouds Run State Park Campground
Great fishing, disappointed camping
Stayed 2 nights at camper cabin in April. Lake Hill Cabins runs the campground and boat rentals. The prices advertised on their website are not accurate. Expect to pay about 25% more. The cabins are supposed to have solar lighting. There is a handwritten sign saying the lights don’t work taped to the light switch.
- Crystal C.Scout
Burr Oak State Park Campground
Winter Camping
There’s access to bathrooms and showers, there’s also a plug in right where we camped which was a plus but didn’t need it. The park was empty and if it was busy you would be close to other campers
Megan M.GuideStrouds Run State Park Campground
It's fine, not great.
This is an extremely primitive place that is not run by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It is run by the same woman who runs the boat rentals at several other state parks in SE Ohio- this is her business. There are very few amenities here. There are pit toilets, potable water towards the front, and that's it. There is a road that runs alongside the entire length of the campground, right at the edge, so you can hear cars and coming and going, especially at night. I was here in late October, so I can't attest to whether this place has a loud party atmosphere like many other state parks, but it seemed pretty chill, probably due to the fact that you can't reserve a site in advance- you pay when you arrive, and pick your spot then. The boat house's hours said they were still open for the season, but I arrived long after they were supposed to open according to their hours listed on the door, and I never saw a person all day. So I went to go rent a boat at a different place. All in all, the campground is fine, just the traffic along the road was a bit annoying, and the sites are not very wide- you are close to your neighbors and there is nothing separating the sites.
- IIsaac K.Scout
Strouds Run State Park Campground
Overall nice camping experience
Sites are only rented in person once you arrive, they have clear instructions at the entrance. Sites were nice and level, but a bit on the smaller side. Plenty of trails for hiking around the park.
Anna S.
RangerBurr Oak State Park Campground
Perfect lakeside spot
I stayed at Dock 3 - NOT the main campground. These are non-electric/primitive. There is a vault toilet and a spigot. Perfect little spots on the lake. Table, firering. Only complaint is the streetlight in the parking lot was very bright. But it was a fantastic basecamp for a weekend of trail running and kayaking. The 22 mile trail around the lake is very well marked and easy to run. Absolutely will be back.
- Anna S.Ranger
Strouds Run State Park Campground
One night at group site
I stayed one night at the group site for the Thunderbunny trail races. It was raining and I was prepared and just slept in my car, as many others did. Group site is set off from the main campground which is nice - it was quiet and felt remote. Just one portajohn. I'm not sure if there was water because I didn't need it. Strouds is a beautiful park for trail running, during all seasons, I love it! Also great spot for kayaking!
- AAmber E.Scout
Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)
Nice
A place of wonder
Ryan W.ScoutBlue Rock State Park Campground
Beautiful hidden gem campground
Lovely park near Zanesville. The park is beautiful, lots of wildlife, and the trails were great. There is a creek running through the main primitive campsites below the dam, with minnows and crawfish for the kids to catch, plenty of shade, and the remodel a few years ago added nice bathrooms over in the group camp area up against the base of the dam. The fishing was good, and the activities with the naturalist (Cayden) were fun and engaging. The hiking was wonderful, the equestrian trails looked very nice, and the fire tower was a fun climb. The beach was a little dirty from the geese, but that didn't slow anyone down on swimming. Also, while the showers were up by the beach, there was always plenty of hot water.
- BBraxtanScout
Blue Rock State Park Campground
Geeat
Good
Ryan M.TravelerBurr Oak State Park Campground
What You Make Of It
Luxurious accommodations and continental breakfasts won’t be found here…..a space to unwind and reflect will. The sites are sloped and ill paved but the sights, the sights are quintessential Southeast Ohio. Rolling hills dotted with little burgs where the oil has dried up but the resolve has yet to. A slight traverse down the hill lends views normally reserved for travel mags and postcards if just a bit of adventure is employed.
Sarah R.TravelerBurr Oak State Park Campground
Peaceful Cozy Campground
This is a small campground with mature growth. I had a nice view of the lake. Some sites are paved some gravel. Gravel sites are not very level. Bathrooms are clean and flush style. Camp Store staff was very nice.
Amanda S.RangerBurr Oak State Park Campground
Beautiful but questionable design.
We stayed down at the "lake" spots which are not on the lake but quite above it. Our first site was #19, we were even hesitant to park our 23ft camper in it, but we did and then realized that as soon as we try to get in or out of the camper, it was a steep drop down 5ft. All the sites around this part were steep and tents were pitched on hillsides and most people only stayed for 1 night. We moved to a flatter spot but still had some fun fanagaling the camper in it. Very quiet campground during the week but as soon as Friday hits, it's crazy and loud. We had some neighbors who didn't respect the Quiet hours starting at 10pm and were told very nicely by the Park Ranger and still made a huge fuss. Glad we only stayed for 2 nights.
- RRachel H.Guide
Burr Oak State Park Campground
Small Campsite
We had a good time, but it was insanely crowded and the sites felt like they were on top of each other. Our site was a giant hill, so we had to sent up our tents right by our cars. Our fire ring also didn’t have a cooking grate on it.
We did enjoy getting to rent a boat for a few hours and enjoy the lake.
- Cheryl C.Traveler
Walkabout Creek Horsemans Camp and Campground
Great we took the horses
Great great campground plenty to Joe we took the horses had a blast
- BBirgit H.Guide
Strouds Run State Park Campground
Winter Visit
We stopped here on Thanksgiving on our way South. Self paying, off season was $15. But the restrooms were closed. There were only 3 other sides occupied. Nice little campground in the Appalachian Foothills. Be aware that Google maps doesn't send you to the campground but to a parking lot at the Lake (25 min detour). So make sure you follow the State Park signs.
- AAdam B.Scout
Burr Oak State Park Campground
Nice trails, not so nice campsites
Most of the sites at this state park campground are very small and don’t have much level ground. Even the sites meant for RVs and trailers are right on top of each other. It’s almost like they took what should have been one site and made it two. There’s a handful of sites that offer a little space and level ground for tent campers. You may or may not have a picnic table and fire ring with a grill at your campsite when you arrive. According to staff, people take the fire rings and I guess there’s nothing they can do. Bathrooms were clean. The lake view trail was nice and accessible from the campground.
Shannon G.
LegendBurr Oak State Park Campground
Great site!
Site 41 with a paved pad and electric. We were across from the shower house and bathrooms. The office is closed but a staff person was on site. Our site was perfect for us with trees on either side to help with shade. Across our site was also a big green space to walk our dogs. Not all the electric sites have shade especially if you are up top. The lower electric is much better however some of the sites hardly have a space for tents and would be better for a camper. Lots of places to hike and a lake to kayak or canoe. There’s a big playground for the kids as well. The tent only sites are a little less desirable as they are all downhill and mostly uneven. They have flush toilets and sinks but you’d have to come up to the main campground to shower. Pick your site wisely!
Bryan R.TravelerMountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)
Mountwood Park Family Campground
The campground was pretty much empty. There are a few permanents there but we had it all to ourselves. Covid still has every other site coned off. It was clean though. Went for a hike on the park side around the lake. Several trails. Alot of ATV and dirtbikes came in on the weekend.
Guide to St. Marys
West Virginia offers a unique experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with several campgrounds catering specifically to equestrian needs and activities.
Equestrian campgrounds include ample amenities for horses
- The Kinderhook Horse Trail provides a clean area dedicated to horse trail riding, complete with a picnic table and manual water pump for convenience.
- At Mountwood Park Family Campground, campers can enjoy electric hookups and a sanitary dump station, making it easier to manage horse camping needs.
- Walkabout Creek Horsemans Camp and Campground features direct access to hiking trails and offers amenities like drinking water and enclosed toilets.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- Kinderhook Trailhead is equipped with a vault toilet and a picnic area, making it a practical choice for horse campers.
- The Burr Oak State Park Campground offers a variety of accommodations, including horse-friendly sites, ensuring a comfortable stay for both riders and their horses.
- Blue Rock State Park Campground provides a serene environment with shaded sites and a creek, perfect for cooling off after a day of riding.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- The trails at Mountwood Park Family Campground are ideal for ATV and dirt bike enthusiasts, offering a variety of terrains to explore.
- Burr Oak State Park Campground features excellent hiking trails and opportunities for fishing, making it a well-rounded destination for outdoor activities.
- The Kinderhook Horse Trail is surrounded by dense forest, providing a peaceful setting for horseback riding and enjoying nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near St. Marys, WV?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near St. Marys, WV is Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park) with a 3.6-star rating from 5 reviews.
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