Paddle Creek Horse Campground
Open year-round for camping. Horseback riding trails are seasonally closed from winter to early spring. No fees required.
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 9:10PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area through early Friday, bringing the potential for heavy downpours, which may cause flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Paddle Creek Horse Campground is located in the Ironton Unit of Wayne National Forest in Lawrence County, Ohio. This primitive horse camp consists of a large, level mowed field with ample space for horse trailers and horses. Hitching rails are provided, and the site can accommodate approximately 100 people and horses. The campground is free to use with no reservation system. The campground serves as both a camping area and trailhead for the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System, which spans 46.66 miles across 9 trails. The trails wind through some of Ohio's most striking landscapes, leading riders through varied vegetation, past rock cliffs, waterfalls, streams, and along ridge tops. While designed primarily for horseback riding, the trails also welcome hikers. Facilities are primitive: vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Campfires are permitted with a 10-foot clearance and a rock ring. The campground is open year-round for camping and hiking, though horseback riding trails are seasonally closed from winter to early spring.
Directions
From Ironton, OH: Take SR 93 north approximately 7 miles. Turn right at the Lake Vesuvius sign and travel approximately 3 miles on County Road 29 past the Sand Hill Trailhead. Turn left on Township Road 245, less than a mile past the Sand Hill Trailhead. The road dead-ends at Paddle Creek Trailhead/Camp.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 753-0101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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