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Camping for horseback riding in Ohio
51 camps in Ohio listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail. The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F.
Best areas for horseback riding
- Around Wheelersburg12 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Athens9 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Marietta4 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Columbus3 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Cadiz3 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Ohio are good for horseback riding?
51 camps listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail; 8 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 49% also offer hiking, 33% also offer boating & paddling, 27% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open horseback riding in OhioThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Athens Ranger District - Athens AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Located 70 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District is home to the Wayne National Forest Welcome Center. From here you can learn about all that the…
View camp → - Horseman's CampState park · First come, first served · Cell signal
Salt Fork Equestrian Camp can accommodate rigs of various sizes. Tie lines, wash stations, flush restrooms, two shelter houses, picnic tables, and fire rings are available to registered…
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Alum Creek Below Dam AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAlum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. A special events…
View camp →- Tar Hollow Horse CampOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal
Primitive horse camping in shady, grassy sites. No electricity. Pit latrines, no drinking water but horse water. Tie Lines. 46 sites. No reservations; can be very busy.
View camp → - GreenbrierFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [William H. Harsha Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=361&agencyCode=130)
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Lake Vesuvius Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLake Vesuvius Recreation Area, named for the old Vesuvius iron furnace, is the Wayne National Forest's premier developed recreation site. The 143-acre lake and 1,200-acre complex provides…
View camp →- Horseman's CampState park · First come, first served · Cell signal
59 primitive horse camping sites. Pit latrines. NO drinking water. Sun shower is shown on map but not mentioned. Reservations required. Tie line, no stalls.
View camp → - Ronsheim CampgroundOther / private · Free · Cell signal
Campground with 7 family sites. Self registration. Horse water but no drinking water. No fee. Pit latrines, picnic tables, fire pits. Trail Riders' Camp is at west end of horse trails.
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Free camps for horseback riding
- Bear Lake Horse CampOther / private · Free · Cell signal
Horse camp in state forest has 58 campsites with tie rails, latrines, and water for horses. Forest has 70+ miles of bridle trails, most directly accessible from camp. Campsites available on…
View camp → - Paddle Creek Horse CampFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
This horse camp is a large level field with ample area for trailers and horses. Some hitching rails are provided. This camping area is open year-round and is kept mowed and has a capacity…
View camp → - Trail Riders CampgroundOther / private · Free · Cell signal
Campground equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault latrines. No drinking water; horse water available. 20 sites accommodating family and/or horse campers. Campers must…
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