The best camping near Cincinnati with horseback riding

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The city noise of Cincinnati quickly fades when you're exploring lakes, caverns, and the mighty Ohio River. It doesn't matter whether you're sticking to Ohio or venturing into Kentucky (just a hop across the water). There's a trove of state parks and campgrounds to discover. At Winton Woods Campground, you can curl up in a sleeping bag under pine trees on the shores of Winton Woods Lake. This forested spot is a short drive from Kings Island Amusement Park—a big bonus for you campers with kids. Another local favorite is Steamboat Bend. Nestled on the Ohio River, it offers RV and tent camping with picnic tables and fire rings. If you want to stay active outdoors, camp at East Fork State Park—it's one of Ohio's biggest parks. Boating, riding mountain bike trails, and hiking rugged hills are just a few ways to play. You can also check out Caeser Creek State Park, located just past Lebanon. The big campground gives you easy access to the Little Miami Scenic Trail. If you don't mind ditching the tent, make camp at Indian Springs Campground. The RV-only camping area is perched on a wild lake. Spend the day fishing, canoeing, or cruising around on a paddleboat. Want to camp with the comforts of home? Bring your big rig to one of the RV parks around Cincinnati featuring Wi-Fi, full hookups and other extras. Looking to shake things up? Cabins, farm homes, glamper tents, and horse ranches offer a unique camping experience.
100% (23) 9 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cincinnati

Backroads Vineyard LLC

1. Backroads Vineyard LLC

98%
(22)
45mi from Cincinnati · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
19 acre farm with Winery. We have 2 ponds and small trails in woods. Few fire rings and winery pavillion. Outdoor bathroom with flushing toliet and running water. Picnic table area. Easy access for RVs. 8 min from Metamora 10 min from Haspin acres. 30 min from Brookville lake. Whitewater trails
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from 
$100
 / night
Stargazer Glamping Campsite

2. Stargazer Glamping Campsite

100%
(6)
36mi from Cincinnati · 1 site · Lodging
Private gated entrance onto our beautiful wooded campsite overlooking our creek from a large deck with a large stargazing bell tent fully furnished with a queen bed , bistro table and chairs ,coffee maker ,coffee and sugar, plates ,cups ,utensils . Outside on deck is a propane grill ,dining table for 4 ,accent lighting , shower area with cold and hot enclosed area,sink .stairs lead down to a fire pit ,hammock and across the campsite is the clean porta potty fully lit at night as is the shower area,Creek could be used for small mouth bass fishing ( Ohio fishing license)or swimming when water is up or floating around.Firewood is not provided .
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Toilets
Campfires
from 
$101
 / night
East Fork State Park

3. East Fork State Park

67%
(3)
25 sites · Williamsburg, Ohio
Load up that car and never look back. Located only 25 miles from Cincinnati, East Fork State Park brandishes the badge as one of Ohio's largest state parks. Find yourself in marshy grasslands, swamp forests, rocky cascades or brambly hills, this location boasts a wide variety of natural beauty at your disposal. Rev up your unlimited horsepower boat to explore more than 2,000 acres of the William H. Harsha Lake, or angle for a hybrid striper or largemouth bass. A 1,200-ft beach means you can sprawl out that towel as much as you like. Navigate the trails by horse, bike, or foot, and we have a feeling you'll get a thrill out of the steep hills and switchbacks along the way.
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Hueston Woods State Park

4. Hueston Woods State Park

100%
(2)
24 sites · College Corner, Ohio
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Brookville Lake

5. Brookville Lake

100%
(1)
437 sites · Brookville, Indiana
Anglers love the lake nestled in this historic area of Indiana.
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Electrical hookup
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Caesar Creek State Park

6. Caesar Creek State Park

93%
(7)
25 sites · Harveysburg, Ohio
Boasting clear blue waters and steep ravines, put on that toga friend, because you'll feel like Roman royalty at Caesar Creek State Park. Practice old-school hunting techniques at the archery range, or snag your dinner like the ancients did with those fishing tricks up your sleeves. With swimming opportunities galore, a 1,300-ft public beach provides the perfect milieu to bronze that sculpted body. Hike, bike, or horseback ride one of several trails, where you can study the region's limestone and shales leftover from a dried up sea millions of years ago. Modern amenities sneak their way in as well, where you can motorboat the 2,830 acre lake with gusto. Hail Caesar Creek State Park!
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Electrical hookup
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Versailles State Park

7. Versailles State Park

100%
(3)
220 sites · Versailles, Indiana
Discover Versailles State Park's rich history and outdoor adventures.
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Sycamore State Park

8. Sycamore State Park

100%
(1)
17 sites · Trotwood, Ohio
Situated around a tranquil lake and verdant tree outcroppings and grasslands, we have a feeling you'll feel right at home at Sycamore State Park. This 3,000-acre park runs the gamut of recreation, from multiple hiking trails to expansive fishing and hunting activities. Stock up on largemouth bass and bluegills for a communal feast with the entire campground, or bring your Ohio hunting license to catch some squirrel or white-tailed deer. If you're ready to get your boat on, kayaks, canoes, and rowboats are all welcome on the lake's peaceful waters. Come winter, activities like snowmobiling, ice skating, and ice fishing keep this area wildly alive.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
The city noise of Cincinnati quickly fades when you're exploring lakes, caverns, and the mighty Ohio River. It doesn't matter whether you're sticking to Ohio or venturing into Kentucky (just a hop across the water). There's a trove of state parks and campgrounds to discover. At Winton Woods Campground, you can curl up in a sleeping bag under pine trees on the shores of Winton Woods Lake. This forested spot is a short drive from Kings Island Amusement Park—a big bonus for you campers with kids. Another local favorite is Steamboat Bend. Nestled on the Ohio River, it offers RV and tent camping with picnic tables and fire rings. If you want to stay active outdoors, camp at East Fork State Park—it's one of Ohio's biggest parks. Boating, riding mountain bike trails, and hiking rugged hills are just a few ways to play. You can also check out Caeser Creek State Park, located just past Lebanon. The big campground gives you easy access to the Little Miami Scenic Trail. If you don't mind ditching the tent, make camp at Indian Springs Campground. The RV-only camping area is perched on a wild lake. Spend the day fishing, canoeing, or cruising around on a paddleboat. Want to camp with the comforts of home? Bring your big rig to one of the RV parks around Cincinnati featuring Wi-Fi, full hookups and other extras. Looking to shake things up? Cabins, farm homes, glamper tents, and horse ranches offer a unique camping experience.
100% (23) 9 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Cincinnati

Backroads Vineyard LLC

1. Backroads Vineyard LLC

98%
(22)
45mi from Cincinnati · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
19 acre farm with Winery. We have 2 ponds and small trails in woods. Few fire rings and winery pavillion. Outdoor bathroom with flushing toliet and running water. Picnic table area. Easy access for RVs. 8 min from Metamora 10 min from Haspin acres. 30 min from Brookville lake. Whitewater trails
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$100
 / night
Stargazer Glamping Campsite

2. Stargazer Glamping Campsite

100%
(6)
36mi from Cincinnati · 1 site · Lodging
Private gated entrance onto our beautiful wooded campsite overlooking our creek from a large deck with a large stargazing bell tent fully furnished with a queen bed , bistro table and chairs ,coffee maker ,coffee and sugar, plates ,cups ,utensils . Outside on deck is a propane grill ,dining table for 4 ,accent lighting , shower area with cold and hot enclosed area,sink .stairs lead down to a fire pit ,hammock and across the campsite is the clean porta potty fully lit at night as is the shower area,Creek could be used for small mouth bass fishing ( Ohio fishing license)or swimming when water is up or floating around.Firewood is not provided .
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$101
 / night
East Fork State Park

3. East Fork State Park

67%
(3)
25 sites · Williamsburg, Ohio
Load up that car and never look back. Located only 25 miles from Cincinnati, East Fork State Park brandishes the badge as one of Ohio's largest state parks. Find yourself in marshy grasslands, swamp forests, rocky cascades or brambly hills, this location boasts a wide variety of natural beauty at your disposal. Rev up your unlimited horsepower boat to explore more than 2,000 acres of the William H. Harsha Lake, or angle for a hybrid striper or largemouth bass. A 1,200-ft beach means you can sprawl out that towel as much as you like. Navigate the trails by horse, bike, or foot, and we have a feeling you'll get a thrill out of the steep hills and switchbacks along the way.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hueston Woods State Park

4. Hueston Woods State Park

100%
(2)
24 sites · College Corner, Ohio
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Brookville Lake

5. Brookville Lake

100%
(1)
437 sites · Brookville, Indiana
Anglers love the lake nestled in this historic area of Indiana.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Caesar Creek State Park

6. Caesar Creek State Park

93%
(7)
25 sites · Harveysburg, Ohio
Boasting clear blue waters and steep ravines, put on that toga friend, because you'll feel like Roman royalty at Caesar Creek State Park. Practice old-school hunting techniques at the archery range, or snag your dinner like the ancients did with those fishing tricks up your sleeves. With swimming opportunities galore, a 1,300-ft public beach provides the perfect milieu to bronze that sculpted body. Hike, bike, or horseback ride one of several trails, where you can study the region's limestone and shales leftover from a dried up sea millions of years ago. Modern amenities sneak their way in as well, where you can motorboat the 2,830 acre lake with gusto. Hail Caesar Creek State Park!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Versailles State Park

7. Versailles State Park

100%
(3)
220 sites · Versailles, Indiana
Discover Versailles State Park's rich history and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Sycamore State Park

8. Sycamore State Park

100%
(1)
17 sites · Trotwood, Ohio
Situated around a tranquil lake and verdant tree outcroppings and grasslands, we have a feeling you'll feel right at home at Sycamore State Park. This 3,000-acre park runs the gamut of recreation, from multiple hiking trails to expansive fishing and hunting activities. Stock up on largemouth bass and bluegills for a communal feast with the entire campground, or bring your Ohio hunting license to catch some squirrel or white-tailed deer. If you're ready to get your boat on, kayaks, canoes, and rowboats are all welcome on the lake's peaceful waters. Come winter, activities like snowmobiling, ice skating, and ice fishing keep this area wildly alive.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

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