12 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Tucker's Landing offers Ohio River views for pet owners needing RV camping near Fort Thomas. Concrete pads with water, electric, and sewer hookups accommodate RVs and tents, though the site prohibits fires. Winton Woods Campground Hamilton County Park provides more natural surroundings with full-hookup sites, picnic tables, and a lake. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities and require pets to be leashed at all times. The sites at Tucker's Landing are level and well-maintained, particularly good for travelers with larger dogs who need space to stretch. Some reviewers noted the campground can feel crowded when busy, with sites positioned relatively close together.
The Little Miami Scenic Trail near Jim Terrell Park provides a 76-mile paved path ideal for dog walking near Fort Thomas. Milford's Jim Terrell Park offers primitive tent camping with picnic tables and trash service, creating a simple base for hikers with dogs exploring the connected trail systems. The park sits directly on the Little Miami River with access for paddlers and their pets. Though lacking dedicated pet amenities, the proximity to trail systems makes these pet-friendly campgrounds practical for active dog owners. Both East Fork and Kincaid Lake State Parks maintain designated pet-friendly camping areas within reasonable driving distance from Fort Thomas, providing additional options with more developed facilities and natural settings for dogs who enjoy swimming and hiking.
"Generous sized campsites, a lot of them are wooded which we prefer, with around 400 sites there are plenty to choose from! Bathroom/shower facilities are updated and usually well maintained."
"There was several miles of bike trails , bridle trails and hiking trails."
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from $39 - $52 / night
"There’s also some hiking and biking trails accessible from the main turnoff from the highway, so there’s plenty to do in the area if you’re stopping on through or staying a few days."
"There is a lot to do in this one little area except long distance hiking. There are some nice short intersecting trails through out the park. The longest one is 2 miles around Big Bone Lake."
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from $40 / night
"The campground fills up fast and there were plenty of shaded electric sites close to the lake. There were also plenty of pull through sites for the big rigs."
"Playground and walk path well kept."
from $43 - $73 / night
"Not much in the surrounding area."
"This place sits beautifully near the river and other than some bugs is family fun for everyone."
from $25 - $54 / night
"Our spot was right next to a small Pollinator trail that lead to the water. My little ones had a blast riding their scooters around the round about. The restrooms are a quick walk and very clean."
"I’ve been camping at stonelick for all of my life, it’s been a tradition to camp there with my family for 25 years. it’s very kid friendly, dog friendly, and there’s always friendly people around. the"
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from $27 - $70 / night
"Amazing place for the price and proximity to the city!! Just wish there was more hiking trails"
"Close to Cincinnati but each site is wooded and on lake front , lots to do!"
"The Milford bike trail is part of a paved bike path that is 76 miles long. This campsite is tucked away as in across the street from the bike trail."
from $5 / night
"It sat at one end of our site but right up against the site next to us, so trying to sit around a campfire would have been a little awkward. There wasn't any shade on the pull thru sites."
"There are showers, an awesome library, a store, laundry and walking trails"
"We were THRILLED to leave our cicada-infested northern Kentucky home and find that this park was blissfully free of Brood X cicadas. It was so peaceful, and we were able to fully enjoy the outdoors."
"Primitive tent camping is back in its own little part of the park near the lake (there are a few lakeside sites if you have a small kayak or raft to use while there) and while we liked the privacy the"
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from $24 - $38 / night
"Lake nearby with boat rentals and paved bike paths. Good family environment. Beware of sneaky raccoons. River access down path behind lot 129."
"Beautiful park has a lake with kayaking/canoe/rowboat/paddle boat rentals and a few pontoon boats for rent but is otherwise just for non-motorized boats. good fishing both from the rental rowboats and"
TravelerThis is a nice little campground. There is a lot of space between campers, and the spots are asphalt and somewhat level. It didn’t feel crowded at all. There are plenty of good hiking trails around and it’s fun to go look at the dam. Highly recommend going to the overlook at sunset!
GuideA large campground spread out over multiple loops. Roads and campsites are paved. Our site #416 was spacious and secluded at the end of a dead end road. The bathhouse was a short hike away and in good condition.
ScoutThere are a lot of people here, but even during the day we hardly hear any loud noises coming from any of the other campers. Walking the property (as much as I can with my cane) everyone is so friendly. The grounds are kept very clean. The people from the office actually do garbage pick-up anytime during office hours! Just place your trash bag/ other items to be thrown away at the front of your site and they take it away. They even have recycling, but you have to take that up yourself. They won't just tell you where it is, they will show you. I haven't been to a KOA site in 15 years and the one I went to was not a great experience, but I highly recommend staying here if you're passing through Cincinnati.
RangerThis is a large campground with everything you need. Nice, clean, family friendly campground. Has many private sites backed up to trees. Shower houses has always been clean.
RangerDescription of this site is that it's moderate sloping (from front down to back. Definitely true. Pretty muddy site, due to large amounts of rain, but most sites are level and less shaded.
ScoutRestrooms awful (full of spider ) . There is no shade . And too expensive
GuideNow called Unhitched RV Park. I’m quite liberal with my rating so 4 star may be generous. There are quite a few weekender / extended stay sites but they all look clean without too many extensive built-ins. People were all very friendly, desk attendant was excellent with great information and very accommodating. Site workers are busy keeping the place tidy and are nice people. We stayed at the upper sites with plenty of of mature trees for shade. Near the river is very wide open. Had a pull through site with plenty of room for everything. Hook ups are all properly located for standard equipment. Some sites need leveling but ours only used one block under left side. Pool is very nice and we waited for a quiet time to go. New management has taken over recently, so name is now Unhitched RV Park. Showers, laundry, small camp store. Couldn’t get Wi-Fi to work day 1. It can get very busy with golf carts and 4 wheelers. Generally we had a nice site with reasonable privacy. Also the area has a lot to offer with the local small towns.
GuideWell kept campground
ScoutWe made reservations to stay here for 3 nights and missed the first night due to damaging weather nearby, (tornadoes in Cincinnati.) On day two when we arrived we found the access driveway to be deeply creviced from washout conditions. We straddled the crevices on the uphill drive but we were unable to make the 90° narrow access to the site, spinning out in the wet grass on multiple tries.
The only option for exit is to back down the driveway, which in our MB Cruiser (8,000+ lbs) was challenging.
The host is extremely communicative and a pleasure to chat with pre-arrival and completely understanding of our dilemma. We chose not to stay the remaining nights.
Had the weather been favorable, access may have been much easier and is definitely passable for car, truck or small van camping. If your turning radius is long, reserve site #1 which may have been passable for us but we did not attempt because that is not what we had reserved, but the host later offered to us. Site #1 is the lower grassy flat with much wider access.
Check with host about condition of driveway and entry before reserving.
East Fork State Park sits approximately 25 miles east of Fort Thomas, Kentucky with an elevation ranging from 800-900 feet. This region experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers and mild to cold winters. Several camping options provide water access points on the Ohio River and Little Miami River with concrete pads common at RV-focused sites.
Hiking trails: East Fork State Park has several miles of designated trails for pet owners. "There is a lot to do in this one little area except long distance hiking. There are some nice short intersecting trails through out the park. The longest one is 2 miles around Big Bone Lake," shares a reviewer about Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground.
Boating and fishing: The Ohio River and nearby lakes offer water recreation for campers with pets. "This campground sits right beside a marina, so there is a lot of crossover between people staying here and going to the marina," notes a camper at Tucker's Landing. Local launch points accommodate various watercraft sizes.
Mountain biking: Find pet-friendly trails with varied terrain. "Not a bad little park for mountain biking, hiking, etc.," mentions a camper about East Fork State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Most campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and common areas. "The bathhouses were clean, and the shower had nice hot water," reports a camper about East Fork State Park Campground.
Lake access: Stonelick State Park Campground provides water proximity for pet owners. "Our spot was right next to a small Pollinator trail that lead to the water. My little ones had a blast riding their scooters around the round about," notes a recent visitor.
Nature viewing: Bird watching and wildlife observation opportunities exist throughout the region. "What a great place to have our first camping experience with our children! Loved listening to all the birds!" shares a visitor at Miami Whitewater Forest Campground.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds require leveling equipment. "If coming from the south into the campground, get off at the Richwood exit. Our GPS routed us another way and Richwood would have been much easier," advises a camper about Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground.
Reservation requirements: Most parks fill quickly during peak season. "We needed to stay on a Monday night and tried all weekend to book a site online. Both the mobile site and the full website didn't work," reports a camper at Winton Woods Campground.
Seasonal limitations: Kincaid Lake State Park Campground has different amenities available depending on time of year. "This park is super convenient if you're planning on going to the ark encounter and the creation museum because it's about 30-45 minutes in either direction," notes a visitor.
Playground access: Some sites offer direct views of play areas. "Nice flat camping areas for most sites, small campground with great views of playground for most sites near there," shares a camper at Miami Whitewater Forest Campground.
Educational opportunities: Incorporate learning into camping trips. "This is a small and simple park with a lot of opportunities to learn. There are a lot of little trails that criss cross each other and a lot of informational signs and a little museum," notes a visitor to Big Bone Lick State Historic Site Campground.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer designated swimming areas. "Our favorite campsite for the outskirts of Cincinnati. Lots of great spots available! You can get to the lake in about a 15 minute drive," reports a camper at East Fork State Park.
Hookup locations: Note where utility connections are placed at each site. "Water hookups are on the opposite side of electrical on several sites," advises a camper about A.J. Jolly Park & Campground.
Site selection: Choose sites based on your specific RV configuration. "We stayed in 69 and 70. C loop is all nice," recommends a visitor at East Fork State Park Campground.
Accessibility considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain. "Most sites have more trees to provide privacy while others are closer together with little separation," notes a reviewer about East Fork State Park Campground.
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