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Ohio campground guide and camping resources

Filled with enough lakes, trails, rivers, nature centers and more to keep you busy indefinitely, Ohio is the perfect spot for your next camping trip. Whether your idea of a vacation is tent camping on the lake or a relaxing weekend in a cozy cabin, Ohio State Parks have something to offer you. Check out our list of some of the top camping locations in Ohio.

Campgrounds with Natural Features in Ohio

Looking to explore more of what Ohio State Parks have to offer? Check out a few of the great natural features and camping throughout Ohio. Find your new favorite campsite.

Kelleys Island State Park
Kelleys Island State Park

Known as Lake Erie’s Emerald Isle, this park is a fascinating destination for nature enthusiasts, featuring large tracts of glacier grooves scoured into the bedrock. The park is also a relaxing retreat for vacationers featuring 79 electric campsites, rent-a-camps and yurts.
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Hueston Woods State Park
Hueston Woods State Park

Find an abundance of fossilized ancient marine animals during your stay. The park also offers over 200 electric campsites, 12 dedicated hiking trails, a 1,500-foot swimming beach, raptor rehabilitation center and an 18-hole golf course!
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Dillon State Park
Dillon State Park

An easy drive from Columbus, this park is the perfect location to hike and take in the Blackhand Gorge Nature Preserve. With campsites featuring electricity, it’s an ideal park for everything from pop-up campers to motorhomes.
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RV Parks Camping in Ohio

Check out a few top picks for the best RV camping spots in Ohio, from Cincinnati to Cleveland and everything in between, you will find a perfect spot to camp with your RV.

Salt Fork State Park
Salt Fork State Park

Ohio's largest state park boasts 17,229-acres of recreational facilities featuring a patchwork of forested hills, open meadows and misty valleys threaded by numerous streams to suit nearly every outdoor taste.
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East Fork State Park
East Fork State Park

One of Ohio's largest state parks, accented by a great diversity of recreational opportunities and natural history only 25 miles from Cincinnati. Featuring rugged hills and open meadows, this park sets the stage for a wonderful getaway.
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West Branch State Park
West Branch State Park

The park features a 2,650-acre lake with many forks and coves for fishermen, boaters and swimmers. Plus acres of meadows and woodlands provide an excellent backdrop for camping, hiking and horseback riding.
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Dog Friendly Camping in Ohio

Your four legged friends are welcome in all Ohio campgrounds in designated areas or sites. Although there is a maximum of two pets per site and pets must be on a leash at all times.

Alum Creek State Park
Alum Creek State Park

A gently rolling span of fields and woodlands provides a hub of recreational activity just minutes from Ohio's capital city. Dogs are invited to come out and play at the fenced dog park with lake access.
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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park

The 13,500-acre lake is the gateway to swimming, boating, camping and fishing in one of Ohio's oldest state parks. Dogs are welcome to play at the fenced dog park as well.
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Mosquito Lake State Park
Mosquito Lake State Park

Water recreation, hiking, camping and picnicking attract visitors to Mosquito Lake, one of the largest lakes in Ohio. Dogs are encouraged to play at the fenced dog park with lake access.
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Camping Tips & Resources

 

Plan Your Next Camping Trip

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