Looking for somewhere new to take the family on a weekend camping trip? Here in Ohio, we have several state parks, lakeside campgrounds and RV resorts that make great places for a family camper or RV trip. You don’t always have to travel far for some good old-fashioned family fun. The following are 9 of our favorite places to camp in Ohio.
- Blue Water Campground (Grover Hill)
Blue Water Campground/Facebook Not many people are aware that Ohio is home to a family owned and operated campground in Grover Hill that features a stunningly beautiful quarry. You can camp pretty close to the quarry. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. (There are also shower houses, a laundry facility and a camp store for supplies and snacks.) For rates, reservations and more, click here.
- Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins (Toronto)
Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins/Facebook Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins in Toronto, Ohio features a gorgeous lake, plenty to explore and miniature cabins with more amenities than you would expect. (Each cabin features log furniture on the porch, a fire ring, a picnic table and air conditioned units.) For reservations and other information, click here.
- Clay’s Park Resort (North Lawerence)
Clay’s Park Resort/Facebook With an adventure water park, RV resort and campground, Clay’s Park Resort is the perfect place to spend a summer weekend. Several camping options are available at Clay’s Park Resort. Cabin rentals, RV camping, tent camping and even cabanas are available for “glamping.” For camping information and reservations, click here.
- Kelleys Island State Park (Kelley’s Island)
Kelleys Island State Park/Facebook Perhaps one of the most beautiful and underrated campgrounds in Ohio is Kelleys Island State Park. With stunning views of Lake Erie and ancient ruins to explore, this beautiful campground almost makes you forget you’re in Ohio. Both primitive and RV camping is permitted here, with 42 non-electric sites and 82 electric sites.
- Baylor Beach Park (Navarre)
Baylor Beach Park/Facebook With 60 campsites and 75 acres of family fun to discover, this little-known campground is a hidden gem tucked away in Ohio Amish Country. RV camping season at Baylor Beach Park is from May 1 - October 15. Pets are allowed and reservations are highly recommended. For more information about camping rates and reservations, click here.
- Long Lake Park Campground (Lakeville)
Jamille S Hawkins/Google Long Lake Park Campground is Ohio’s oldest campground with a history of family fun that dates back to 1919. The park has 286 sites with full hookups, and guests can enjoy modern restrooms and hot showers. There are also cabins to rent, a pool, playground equipment for the little ones and more. For more information, click here.
- Wood’s Tall Timber Resort (New Philadelphia)
Wood’s Tall Timber Lake Resort/Facebook Welcome to Wood’s Tall Timber Resort, a little-known resort where adventure is king and camping is a way of life. With several primitive and electric sites, you can bring your camper, RV or tent. Both 30 amp and 50 amp electric hook-ups are available. Nightly rates start at $36. For more information about rates and camping reservations, click here.
- Coshocton KOA Campground (Coshocton)
management/TripAdvisor Welcome to Coshocton KOA Campground, where camping isn’t just a fun weekend activity—it’s a way of life. Here, you’re welcome to pitch a tent or bring your own RV. (You can also stay in one of the campground’s two remodeled Airstream Argosy campers.) The yearly sunflower festival here makes your stay extra special. For more information, click here.
- East Harbor State Park (Marblehead)
Mwietro/TripAdvisor With gorgeous beaches nearby and 2 miles of easy, cleared trails to explore, you’ll love exploring the Wetland Trails at this gem of a state park. This Lake Erie beach also features a large inflatable water slide and is close to ferries for beach goers to take to nearby islands and Marblehead Lighthouse. East Harbor State Park is one of the most popular places to camp in Ohio.
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Blue Water Campground/Facebook
Not many people are aware that Ohio is home to a family owned and operated campground in Grover Hill that features a stunningly beautiful quarry. You can camp pretty close to the quarry. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. (There are also shower houses, a laundry facility and a camp store for supplies and snacks.) For rates, reservations and more, click here.
Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins/Facebook
Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins in Toronto, Ohio features a gorgeous lake, plenty to explore and miniature cabins with more amenities than you would expect. (Each cabin features log furniture on the porch, a fire ring, a picnic table and air conditioned units.) For reservations and other information, click here.
Clay’s Park Resort/Facebook
With an adventure water park, RV resort and campground, Clay’s Park Resort is the perfect place to spend a summer weekend. Several camping options are available at Clay’s Park Resort. Cabin rentals, RV camping, tent camping and even cabanas are available for “glamping.” For camping information and reservations, click here.
Kelleys Island State Park/Facebook
Perhaps one of the most beautiful and underrated campgrounds in Ohio is Kelleys Island State Park. With stunning views of Lake Erie and ancient ruins to explore, this beautiful campground almost makes you forget you’re in Ohio. Both primitive and RV camping is permitted here, with 42 non-electric sites and 82 electric sites.
Baylor Beach Park/Facebook
With 60 campsites and 75 acres of family fun to discover, this little-known campground is a hidden gem tucked away in Ohio Amish Country. RV camping season at Baylor Beach Park is from May 1 - October 15. Pets are allowed and reservations are highly recommended. For more information about camping rates and reservations, click here.
Jamille S Hawkins/Google
Long Lake Park Campground is Ohio’s oldest campground with a history of family fun that dates back to 1919. The park has 286 sites with full hookups, and guests can enjoy modern restrooms and hot showers. There are also cabins to rent, a pool, playground equipment for the little ones and more. For more information, click here.
Wood’s Tall Timber Lake Resort/Facebook
Welcome to Wood’s Tall Timber Resort, a little-known resort where adventure is king and camping is a way of life. With several primitive and electric sites, you can bring your camper, RV or tent. Both 30 amp and 50 amp electric hook-ups are available. Nightly rates start at $36. For more information about rates and camping reservations, click here.
management/TripAdvisor
Welcome to Coshocton KOA Campground, where camping isn’t just a fun weekend activity—it’s a way of life. Here, you’re welcome to pitch a tent or bring your own RV. (You can also stay in one of the campground’s two remodeled Airstream Argosy campers.) The yearly sunflower festival here makes your stay extra special. For more information, click here.
Mwietro/TripAdvisor
With gorgeous beaches nearby and 2 miles of easy, cleared trails to explore, you’ll love exploring the Wetland Trails at this gem of a state park. This Lake Erie beach also features a large inflatable water slide and is close to ferries for beach goers to take to nearby islands and Marblehead Lighthouse. East Harbor State Park is one of the most popular places to camp in Ohio.
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Address: 2791 Rd 173, Grover Hill, OH 45849, USAAddress: 1002 Township Hwy 285A, Toronto, OH 43964, USAAddress: Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park™, 12951 Patterson St NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666, USAAddress: Kelleys Island State Park, 920 Division St, Kelleys Island, OH 43438, USAAddress: Baylor Beach Park, Inc. Water Park & Campground, 8777 Manchester Ave SW, Navarre, OH 44662, USAAddress: 8974 Long Lake Dr, Lakeville, OH 44638, USAAddress: 1921 Tall Timber Rd NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USAAddress: 24688 Co Rd 10, Coshocton, OH 43812, USAAddress: East Harbor State Park, 1169 N Buck Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USA
