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 Watch issued May 23 at 12:01PM EDT until May 23 at 11:00PM 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, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered showers and thunderstorms increase in activity this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain is expected within heavier showers and thunderstorms, with additional rainfall totals of 1-2" possible today in some areas. Rivers, creeks and streams across portions of the area are running high given the recent rainfall, and could flood with more heavy rain. - 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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