About Bear Lake Horse Camp
Horse camp in state forest has 58 campsites with tie rails, latrines, and water for horses. Forest has 70+ miles of bridle trails, most directly accessible from camp. Campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bear Lake Horse Camp is a campground in the West Portsmouth, Ohio area. West Portsmouth is the closest town, making it the natural stop for groceries and propane before check-in. It is operated by OH DNR.
On-site facilities listed for this park: tents allowed and rvs allowed. There is no fee to camp here. Sites are first-come, first-served. Current rates, site availability, and rules are published on the park's website at ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/shawnee-state-forest.
Bear Lake Horse Camp is part of the camping landscape of the Midwest, a region of well-run state park campgrounds, county parks, and family-owned RV parks along the interstates. State park campgrounds offer some of the best-value camping in the country: scenic settings, generous sites, and ranger programs, usually for a fraction of private park rates. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your approach, and confirm site lengths if you are towing or driving a large rig.
Hookups & amenities
- Tents allowed
- RVs allowed
Only amenities confirmed in our source data are listed. Missing items are unknown, not necessarily absent. Confirm with the park before booking.
Site details
- Fee
- Free
- Reservations
- no
Location & directions
GPS: 38.78250, -83.17851
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bear Lake Horse Camp located?⌄
Bear Lake Horse Camp is in the West Portsmouth area of Ohio. Use the map on this page for the exact location.
Can I tent camp at Bear Lake Horse Camp?⌄
Yes, Bear Lake Horse Camp accepts tents as well as RVs.
Is Bear Lake Horse Camp free?⌄
Yes, Bear Lake Horse Camp is listed as a no-fee campground. Stay limits usually apply on public land, typically 14 days.
How do I book a site at Bear Lake Horse Camp?⌄
Reservations and current rates are available through the park's website, ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/shawnee-state-forest.
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About this listing
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