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Apr–Jun & Aug–Octbest months
About Elkins Creek Horse Camp & Tack
- Where: 9 mi northeast of Ironton, OH · 38.62855, -82.55671
Things to do:
Horseback riding
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
41°24°Jan
46°26°Feb
55°33°Mar
68°42°Apr
76°51°May
83°60°Jun
86°64°Jul
85°62°Aug
79°55°Sep
68°43°Oct
55°33°Nov
45°28°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
See Elkins Creek Horse Camp & Tack from above
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimble Loop | Horse | 0.1 mi | 5.9 mi |
| Vesuvius Main Loop | Horse | 0.7 mi | 29.6 mi |
| Backpack | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 15.3 mi |
| Paddle Creek Loop | Horse | 1.0 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Hill Loop | Horse | 1.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Wild Berry | Horse | 1.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Propane: 9.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Bluegrass Trailhead 0.7 mi
- Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System 1.3 mi
- Paddle Creek Horse Camp 1.3 mi
- John'S Creek Trailhead 3.1 mi
- Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius 3.3 mi
- Pine Knob Loop 4.1 mi