Managed by the City of Athens, Camp Rotan sits within a residential neighborhood and functions more as a short wooded trail than a developed campground. Reviewers note the site is overgrown and has limited amenities, though the wooded stretch does include flying squirrel habitat monitored by wildlife researchers, and a couple of small cabins associated with the Girl Scouts. Camping is free, pets are allowed, and firewood is available. Those camping near Athens may want to weigh this against more developed options nearby, such as Strouds Run State Park Campground. Bring your own gear and expect minimal infrastructure.
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Map & DirectionsCamp Rotan is located in Ohio near Athens
Coordinates
39.299867019014734 N
82.08806813550248 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/22/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 38 min from Parkersburg, WV
- 1 hr 8 min from Columbus, OH
- 1 hr 27 min from Huntington, WV







