Stone Church Horse Campground
Open — The campground is currently open but horse trails close January 5, 2026 for winter. Horse trail use is typically restricted from mid-December through mid-April. Two trail bridges on the main loop are closed until further notice.
Flood Watch issued March 3 at 10:39AM EST until March 4 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Isolated flash flooding is also possible. 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected in the watch area through Wednesday afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, Stone Church Horse Campground is a dedicated equestrian facility in the Athens Unit of Wayne National Forest. The campground features 10 well-equipped sites, each with a 45-foot by 15-foot parking space, covered paddock for horses, fire pit, grill, and tent pad. Two sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. The Stone Church Horse Trail System offers 21 miles of scenic riding trails that wind through the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio's hardwood forests. Various loops allow riders to customize their distance and experience. The trails pass through diverse vegetation including open fields, brushland, mature forest, and regenerating woodland, offering opportunities to observe wildlife and evidence of past human activity and current land management practices. The campground is designed specifically for horse camping, with stock water available but no potable water on-site. Vault toilets serve the campground. The facility operates seasonally, with horse trails closed during winter and early spring months to protect trail conditions. Hikers can access the trails year-round even when closed to equestrian use.
Directions
From Shawnee, Ohio, take State Route 93. Turn left on County Road 38. The horse camp and main trailhead is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 753-0101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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