Stone Church Horse Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground opened April 3, 2026 and closes the first Monday in January 2027. Payment is on-site with cash or check. Trails are open for horseback riding through fall; seasonal closures for riding occur winter through early spring, though hiking is year-round.
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:00PM EDT until August 12 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Perry County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 545 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain has ended across the area. However, light to moderate rainfall early this evening, in combination with runoff from the previous heavy rainfall, will result in continued flooding of mainly larger creeks and some rivers in the warned area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 550 PM EDT, Doppler radar and area rain gauges indicated between 4 and 6 inches of rain has fallen since midnight last night which resulted in flooding of numerous structures, vehicles, and roads. Responding officials and residents should remain vigilant tonight for lingering flooding of roads and low-lying locations. - In addition, the automated gauge on Sunday Creek at Glouster was in moderate flood with a stage reading of 16.2 feet and slowly cresting. At this stage several roads in Glouster are flooded including OH Route 13 near Glouster Memorial Park, West Main Street, South Town Street, and Oakdale Road. In Trimble, portions of Center Street and OH Route 13 are flooded. In Jacksonville, Palmer Street is flooded. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glouster, Chesterhill, Malta, Corning, Trimble, Jacksonville, and Burr Oak State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 5:24PM EDT until August 12 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain has ended across the area. However, light to moderate rainfall early this evening, in combination with runoff from the previous heavy rainfall, will result in continued flooding of mainly larger creeks and some rivers in the warned area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar and area rain gauges indicated between 5 and 8 inches of rain has fallen since midnight last night which resulted in flooding of numerous structures, vehicles, and roads. Responding officials and residents should remain vigilant tonight for lingering flooding of roads and low-lying locations. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and Junction City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 3:18PM EDT until August 12 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Perry County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated and area rain gauges indicate between 3 and 5 inches of rain has fallen since midnight. Additional rainfall between 0.5 and 1 inch can be expected late this afternoon. Continued runoff will result in prolonged flooding in the area, particularly for roads and low-lying locations adjacent to Jonathan Creek between Thornville and Yost. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Thornville and Glenford. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, Stone Church Horse Campground is a well-equipped equestrian facility in the Athens Unit of Wayne National Forest. The campground provides direct access to 21 miles of scenic trails winding through open fields, brushland, mature forest, and reclaimed mining lands in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. The campground offers 10 campsites, each with a generous 45-foot by 15-foot parking space suitable for horse trailers. Every site includes a covered paddock for horses, a fire pit, grill, and tent pad. Two of the sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Water is available on-site for animals and stock, but campers must bring their own potable drinking water. Vault toilets serve the campground. The facility operates seasonally from early April through early January, with horseback riding trails closing during winter and early spring while remaining open year-round for hiking.
Directions
Take State Route 93 out of Shawnee, Ohio. Turn left on County Road 38. The Horse Camp and main trailhead is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 753-0101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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