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Pike Lake State Park Campground

11 Reviews

About

State Park

Welcome to Pike Lake State Park Campground, nestled near Bainbridge, Ohio. This spot is a gem for those who appreciate a laid-back camping experience with a touch of nature's beauty. The campground is open year-round, making it a great destination no matter the season.

One of the standout features here is the abundance of shade provided by the trees, which is perfect for setting up a hammock or just relaxing under the canopy. The campground has a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, so there's something for everyone. Many sites are situated along a pretty running stream, adding a soothing backdrop to your stay.

For those who enjoy hiking, the trails around here are a highlight, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing. The Greenbriar and CCC Trails offer beautiful, albeit sometimes overgrown, paths through the park. If you're into fishing or kayaking, the small lake provides a peaceful spot to cast a line or paddle around.

The campground has been recently renovated, boasting newly paved roads and camp pads. The bathrooms are clean and modern, with four unisex toilets and showers available. There's also a camp store stocked with essentials, so if you forget something, they've got you covered.

Families will appreciate the playgrounds, and pet owners will be glad to know that pets are welcome. Just a heads-up, though: the ground here doesn't drain well, so be prepared for some muddy spots if it rains.

Overall, Pike Lake State Park Campground offers a mix of tranquility and outdoor activities, making it a great spot for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Enjoy your time here and make the most of the natural beauty and amenities!

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Location

Pike Lake State Park Campground is located in Ohio

Directions

From Columbus: Take U.S. Route 23 south to Chillicothe. From Chillicothe take U. S. Route 50 west to the outskirts of Bainbridge. Turn left (south) onto Potts Hill Road and go to top of hill. Turn right onto Pike Lake Road. From Cincinnati Take U. S. Route 50 east through Bainbridge. Turn right (south) onto Potts Hill Road and go to top of hill. Turn right onto Pike Lake Road. From Portsmouth Take U. S. Route 23 north. Go west on U. S. Route 32 for 5 miles. Turn right onto State Route 124 going through the village of Idaho, 5 miles total. Turn right onto Morgans Fork Road. After 4 miles Morgans Fork will take a right turn. Go straight onto Pike Lake Road.

Address

1847 Pike Lake Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612

Coordinates

39.15795019 N
83.22060736 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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(866) 644-6727

Megan M.

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 6, 2022

Tiny, loud, four toilets

If you ranked all the Ohio state park campgrounds from best to worst, this would have to fall along the bottom. First, there is no lake. There is a murky pond that you can swim in, but it doesn't look good. This is a small campground that runs along the length of a loud road. There is no escaping the sound of the cars on the road, many of which have broken mufflers, and they roar through all through the night and day. The campground is a skinny patch of land between two high ridges, which makes for very strange acoustics- you can hear noise from all over the campground, no matter where you are. I was at the far end, yet I could hear the loud, echoing screams of children from the front end. They screamed until 11pm at night. In the morning. I was awoken by someone running a leaf blower up the road for hours, because sound here seems to travel very far. It was far from peaceful, and I was there in November! The campground did have a new bathroom building, with four unisex toilets and showers for the entire campground. It also seemed to have a lot of shade (I don't know for sure, because I was there after the leaves had fallen). So it gets its one star for clean bathrooms and shade.

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Month of VisitDecember

Mitch + Kristi N.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 26, 2022

small campground great hiking

we visited when the leaves were changing and it was absolutely gorgeous. hiking was great. campground is small, some sites too small for our 20’ trailer and truck. campground was busy, lots of kids.

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Month of VisitNovember

Karen

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 19, 2021

Good vibe

This campground had a good, laid-back vibe. I had a site where I was able to put up a hammock. Many sites are along a pretty running stream. It was just a nice campground - I think it would be beautiful in the fall, it's a pretty winding road to get to the park.

Bob M.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2021

Good place

We enjoyed our stay here. Just an fyi to others- it rained quite a bit and many of the sites got flooded. The ground here doesn't drain well.

Some good trails here. The lake wasn't so great for swimming, too many geese. The campground has been recently renovated with newly paved roads & camp pads.

Site29

Month of VisitAugust

Kristin L.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 19, 2021

Trails very over grown only four bathrooms.

We travel around and prefer to stay in State Parks because they are usually so nice and well maintained. The trails here were all over grown with down trees everywhere, they have a disc golf course it was over grown and had so much poison ivy we could only play two holes.

They have 79 sites plus a group site and they only have 4 flush toilets and 1 pit toilet to service all of them. None of the sites were full hook up so everyone had to use the four bathrooms.

It rained the first day we were there and people were literally bailing there sites out with buckets. The places that weren't flooded were very muddy.

Site10

Month of VisitJuly

Aindrea

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2020

Pike lake

It was our first experience dry camping and it was a complete success

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Buck B.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Small hidden gem

Love this spot, very secluded and quiet .. not many spots , but makes it nicer , minimal noise .. nice little lake to fish or kayak

Shannon G.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2020

Great views but a little too close to the playground

Site 57 - this site backs up to the ravine and is nice and large. It has a lot of shade and grass. We were able to run a line between trees for a dog run. Great neighbors on both sides but right across the site is the playground. It’s a little noisy but if you have kids, it works. The fire ring was nice, but trash was left inside of it. I found out that there Is no campground host. They did have park staff cleaning the bathrooms both the shower house and the drop toilets. All of the water fountains were closed due to COVID. There was one pump available for water. There are two trash bins on either side of the campground. There is another bigger playground right across from the campground with more parking. There is a small lake with a beach. You can kayak, but it’s really small. Lots of trails to hike and the camp store was open. I would recommend bringing your own wood as it’s just slab cut. The trees and shade were the best part - lots of birds and pretty views.

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Month of VisitAugust

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Shannon G.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 25, 2019

Quiet Campground with Trees and Shade

Ranger Review: Morsel Spork at Pike Lake State Park

Campground Review:

We stayed at site 67 next to the camp host. The camp site was nicely shaded with a small creek behind it. We had a lot of shade and didn't feel like we were on top of our neighbors. Not all the sites were as spacious as ours so be careful which one you choose. In fact, there was one so small, I'm not sure where a tent would go...maybe plan on sleeping in your vehicle? The campground has drop toilets in a few spots (very clean) and up front they had a great shower house. There were four in total that had the toilet and shower all in one. There are baby changing stations in each of them as well. They were kept nice and clean. We walked up to the camp store which had a ton of items. If you forgot to bring it, they probably had it. There are two playgrounds, one in the campground and one right across the way. There is a small pond/lake that has a beach you can kayak or canoe and fish (renting them is an option). We like to hike and there were plenty of trails to follow. Some of the trails are horse and some are not. There is no cell phone service - we didn't get service until we were on our hike on top of the hill. We will definitely go back again.

Product Review:

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time- today I am testing the Morsel Spork and Morsel XL. I was able to get 4 products. I ordered 2 Morsel Sporks and 2 Morsel XL. I got green (my favorite color) and my husband got blue. They stay in our kitchen box that we use for camping. For dinner we had a salad and mashed potatoes with Backpackers Shepherd Pie. The fork part of the spork was used for the salad and did just fine. I then used the spoon part of the spork to scrape up the small leftovers (cheese, crouton crumbs, etc.), it cleaned up really well. My husband was able to use the XL Spork to stir in the Backpackers bag, and guess what? It reached the bottom without his hand having to go deep inside to reach the bottom. The rubber edge on the spoon part is like having your own little spatula to make sure you get every last piece of your food. In the morning we had Biscuits and Gravy (in a bag) and again we used the XL Spork and ate right out of the bag instead of dirtying more dishes. They are dishwasher safe, but as my husband tells you, it's clean...I just licked everything off.

I'd recommend getting a Morsel Spork - find the size you need, they have a few to choose from.

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Month of VisitOctober

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Leon H.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2018

Cabin camping fun

My daughter and I stayed here last year in late September. We rented a cabin (#4) for a weekend. While not luxurious, the cabin was clean, beds comfortable, AC worked great, functional kitchen and bigger bathroom than I expected. The lake is smaller, but nice beach area and pedal boats are fun. We hiked the Greenbriar and CCC Trails. They are not too challenging but beautiful. Parts of the CCC trail were overgrown with briars and narrow. The campground looks nice, we plan on bringing our camper next time. Not much nearby, but Waverly has some good eats. Seems popular with horse riders.

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Month of VisitOctober

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Bonnie L.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2017

Labor Day Weekend

It was a great weekend! It was our first trip with the kids in tow so we only stayed from Sunday to Monday. But it was a great time. The staff at the store was nice, check in was easy. Other campers were nice, quiet enough and respectful. No Hassel check out. We went on a short hike around the lake with the littles, there are longer hikes if you wish. We rented a peddle boat but there are canoes and kayaks as well.. all in all a great time!

Site054

Month of VisitOctober

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pike Lake State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Pike Lake State Park Campground has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Pike Lake State Park Campground?

Pike Lake State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Pike Lake State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pike Lake State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Pike Lake State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pike Lake State Park Campground does not have wifi.