The best campgrounds near Cincinnati, Ohio with horseback riding

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.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cincinnati

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.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Cincinnati

1. Backroads Vineyard LLC

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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

2. Stargazer Glamping Campsite

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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 .

3. East Fork State Park

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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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4. Hueston Woods State Park

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24 sites · College Corner, Ohio

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5. Brookville Lake

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437 sites · Brookville, Indiana

Anglers love the lake nestled in this historic area of Indiana.

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6. Caesar Creek State Park

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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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7. Versailles State Park

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220 sites · Versailles, Indiana

Discover Versailles State Park's rich history and outdoor adventures.

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8. Sycamore State Park

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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.

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Public campgrounds near Cincinnati

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East Fork Campground

23mi from Cincinnati · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in East Fork State Park

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Hueston Woods Campground

33mi from Cincinnati · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hueston Woods State Park

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Brookville Lake Campground

35mi from Cincinnati · 437 sites · Tents, RVs · in Brookville Lake

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Caesar Creek Campground

36mi from Cincinnati · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Caesar Creek State Park

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Versailles Campground

38mi from Cincinnati · 220 sites · Tents, RVs · in Versailles State Park

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Sycamore Group Campground

46mi from Cincinnati · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sycamore State Park

Sycamore Equestrian Campground

47mi from Cincinnati · 15 sites · in Sycamore State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Kim

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Stargazer Glamping Campsite

Pretty easy to find. Not on a main road. Not too far from it. Locked gated entry. Surrounded by trees and a creek. Beautiful property. Lots of wildflowers. I took a nap in the hammock when I arrived and unpacked. More than one seating area. Big fire pit. Huge, Beautifully decorated tent. Pretty much everything you would need. Eating and cooking utensils. Towels. I didnt get to use the pretty outdoor shower it was just too cold. Got down to 48. Site says heated but they didnt have a stove set up yet. Other than hearing the family playing across the creek there are no cons. I had a nice peaceful evening. I very much enjoyed my quiet time here at stargazer. Thank you 😊

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Mash

August 2025

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With pets

Weekend Trip to Backroads Vineyard LLC

This was a beautiful spot and more lovely than advertised. Lisa is a wonderful host, the fishing was great - just a wonderful oasis and a great place to get out of the city. Thanks Lisa and Dennis!!

SAMANTHA

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Backroads Vineyard LLC

One of my favorite Hipcamp sites yet. The bathroom is so cute and such a game changer for camping. We were also able to catch a lot of fish in the pond. Would totally recommend and would love to come back.

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michelle

June 2025

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3 nights at Backroads Vineyard LLC

Great Host !! Peaceful ! Will definitely be back ! Great spot !

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Andrew

May 2025

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With pets

Weekend Trip to Backroads Vineyard LLC

Lisa and Dennis were incredible hosts who take exceptional care of their land and visitors. Our family of 4+pup enjoyed 2 nights camping, wine tasting, fishing, and much more. The privacy of our stay was paramount and this site more than satisfied our needs. We have been home for 5 hours and already miss this place and are planning our next trip. Do yourself a favor and book a stay at this beautiful property!! The selections of wine are amazing and unique! Dennis was an incredible wealth of knowledge and took great care of us during the wine tasting as well as every other part of our stay!

Nicole

May 2025

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With kids

Weekend Trip to Backroads Vineyard LLC

Lisa and Dennis were such wonderful hosts! This was our first camping trip with our toddler and we couldn’t have found a better spot for our first outing with him! We loved fishing in the pond and enjoyed the fire pits. One of the most special things were the fairy lanterns that came on around the property after the sun went down. The bathroom was a top-notch amenity, too! Lisa and Dennis gave us a wonderful tour of their property and we enjoyed meeting all their animals (dogs, cats and Cajun the potbelly pig). We would absolutely come back again!